Home Cleaning Tips & Tricks!

 

Here are some tips and tricks to clean common spots and stains in your home. When using these tips as guidelines, the results will vary depending on the type and severity of the stain. Print these tips out and post them on your refrigerator for easy access.

Cigarette Burns:

Only if the burn isn’t severe, rub the burn with dry steel wool. If you feel you are up to it, try and cut away the damaged, burned clusters. When the burn is severe, find a hidden area to scrape fibers from and find a powerful adhesive to patch the fibers to the burn area.

Oil:

Use a dry cleaning solvent to put on the dirtied area. Start from the outside and work inward to avoid spreading the oil spot. After you’ve done this, apply a light detergent solution, then rinse it and blot until dry.

Grass:

Use a detergent solution, and then blot the area with it. Rinse the area, and blot again to dry. Use ammonia solution on the area, and blot that solution. After that, use a vinegar solution and then blot, and rinse once more.

Pet Stains (Urine):

Try and blot out all the liquid you can by placing a clean towel directly over the area and applying heavy weight on it. Spray on a bacteria/enzyme digester, and follow the directions for the particular brand, and leave it to dry. When it’s dry, remove any part of the stain remaining with detergent solution, then rinse, and blot once more until it is dry.

Vomit:

Before anything, try and scrape up as much of the vomit as you possibly can. After that, apply a bacteria/enzyme digester and use it according to its particular directions, and then wait for it to dry. When the area is dry, remove any remaining stain in the area with a detergent solution, and then rinse. Finally, blot the area until it is dry.

Mildew:

Use a dry-brush to remove as much of the mildew as you possibly can without ruining the carpet. Grab a disinfectant solution, and sponge the area, and then blot the area. After, sponge the area with some ammonia and rinse. When the area is dry, bleach the area with hydrogen peroxide.