Friday, May 1, 2009

Cleaning Tips for inside you’re Car

Think about you car much? If your answer is no, you’re not alone. Most of us get in our car go to wok, school, the grocery store, or run those daily errands. If you think about it we spend a great deal of time in our cars but a good cleaning is something we tend to forget about or put on that back burner due to more important or pleasurable activities planned. Here are a few tips that should help get that job done. Is your car equipped with cloth seats, door panels, etc? Most look great when new but tend to dirty and stain quicker than your vinyl or leather interiors. A great way to keep fabric interiors looking great is a fabric protector you can purchase at most retail stores or automotive departments in most retail stores. No special skills are needed for application. All that’s involved is the use of a spray can.

You will be happy with your decision when the unbelievable finally happens. One of your friends, family members, or maybe yourself on the go will be eating that favorite fast food and drip, now you have a mustard stain on your seat. Don’t panic, remember your seats are treated with a fabric protector, well it’s not magic but it will help you out a great deal. Even if you don’t treat your upholstery these tips may work for you. Never use a wiping motion to remove the stain as it will only make it larger. With a clean rag dab the stain, try to do this as soon as possible as a dried stain days old will be more difficult or near impossible to remove successfully. But still you may be surprised what you can do; Try a natural detergent cleaner and water PH level should be at a 7 on a scale of 0 to 14. Less would be a higher acid content. The neutral solution will work the best for fabric because it cannot remove your fabric protection or fade out the color, but if that stain is really a pain here’s some other possible cleaners you might consider.

A solution of less potent ammonia with water about (1:5) is an option or even Vinegar, white distilled and water (1:1) mix, also a neutral liquid dishwashing detergent with water (1:20). Remember to always start out with a mild cleaner and work your way to the stronger ones. The tools needed for your task can most likely be found around your home such as a scrub brush with soft bristles, a few towels, a good putty knife (if you don’t have one a spatula may work), and a vacuum, a wet dry vac is preferable. Stains, especially ones that are discovered days, weeks, or possibly even months later will probably be near impossible to get out. Always try to get it as quickly as you can for the best results, and keep in mind there are no guarantees. And if it doesn’t come out completely it might be better than taking no action at all. With other types of car interiors such as vinyl or leather you have a large variety of products to choose from like cleaners and conditioners. You can benefit from some type of protection product for that unexpected stain or spill.

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Saturday, April 18, 2009

Ways to Remove Stains

There are a lot of different stain removers available that remove a
variety of different stains. The best solution to get the stain out as
well as possible would be to clean it up right away. Cleaning the stains
won’t even require you to leave your home, you could order the products.

There are several different ways to clean stains up by just simply using household products like rubbing alcohol, vinegar, lemon juice, detergents, and a variety of other things you use every day. You just have to know the right way to use the products. Here are some tips on cleaning up pet stains and other common stains.


Cleaning Up Pet Stains

First you could try mixing one teaspoon of household ammonia to a half
cup of cold water. You could put it in a spray bottle or put it right on
the carpet. It is important not to get the back of the carpet wet when
you put the solution on it. Than take a paper towel and pat the spot and
let it dry the rest of the way.

Second you could use a mixture of 1/4 teaspoon of detergent or hand soap to one quart of water. You should make sure the soap doesn’t have any bleach or lanolin in it that could ruin the carpet.

Third and the best choice is to just use water it can dehydrate the stain to help remove it. Most pet stains can be cleaned by using a steam cleaner. After your done make sure you clean the area as well as you can.


Cleaning up Ink stains

1. You can get isopropyl rubbing alcohol at a department or grocery
store.

2. Apply it by pouring some onto a clean white towel or cloth. You can
also use paper towels if they are white.

3. Blot the stain as much as you can until it is removed.

4. be careful, because if the stain is small, you will need to blot in
one direction so you don’t spread the stain.


Cleaning up Beer and wine stains.

1. Mix one part white vinegar and one part water.

2. Apply the mixture to the stain by using a spray bottle.

3. Allow the solution to set for ten to fifteen minutes.

4. Clean up the stain using a sponge and cleaning in a rubbing motion.

5. Than Rinse the area using warm water.

6. Brush the carpet back to its natural direction.

7. Take a few white paper towels, and place them on the spot and apply
some weight and let it sit until it's dried.



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