Do you have a chrome faucet or other household items? I bet you would like to find a way to have them cleaned easier and without those harsh chemicals. Well I have good news for you, I have a great tip. For calcium or lime deposits on chrome faucets, soak a towel with vinegar and wrap the faucet with it. Let it sit for a few of hours or even overnight.
Carpet cleaning is one of the most essential but exhausting chores in the house and a vital element in carpet cleaning is getting rid of the stench, which develops in the carpet with time and is due to an array of reasons. When you have pets in your house, their smell, invariably, is absorbed by the carpet and becomes so stubborn that it refuses to go, however much cleaning and perfuming you do. Carpets also stink when it is the monsoon season and moisture starts seeping in the carpet. A blend of dust, moisture and everything else that kids drop on the carpet also develops into a rotten smell. Mentioned below are some very easy homemade recipes of carpet deodorizer which you can DIY.
Mix two cups of corn meal and one cup of borax. Add a few drops of any fragranced oil which you like- cinnamon oil, tea tree oil, etc. Mix all the ingredients well in a jar, sprinkle the mixture on the carpet and leave it on for an hour. After that, rub it with a soft cloth and end it by vacuuming your carpet. What do you get? You get a stench-free, fluffy and fragranced carpet. It becomes fluffy due to the corn meal grains falling deep inside the carpet’s fiber which you rubbed with a cloth. Even if the oil fragrance leaves the carpet after a week or so (your pet will surely sit on the fragranced carpet again and again), the stench will not come back for a long time. Make this exercise a routine.
Another recipe involves only baking soda. Sprinkle some amount on your carpet and let it stay for about ten minutes. After ten minutes, just vacuum your carpet and you are sorted. Baking soda is not harsh on your carpet and is easily available in the supermarket. It is inexpensive and environment friendly.
Baking soda has the property of neutralizing any kind of stench instead of just covering it up, unlike expensive, chemical-based carpet deodorizers available in the market.This whole exercise will not take you more than half-an-hour. Remember to shoo away your pet and kids out of the room to avoid any mishap.
Never use this carpet deodorizer on a wet carpet as the chances of carpet fading become high.
Try these homemade carpet deodorizer recipes and experiment with fragrances (eucalyptus, orange, lemon, etc.)for beautiful and scented carpets.
As long as your carpets are new and shining, you feel that the need for their maintenance is low and just vacuuming them at home should suffice. But, with time and age of your carpet, they lose their sheen and become discolored. This makes them look dirty no matter how much you clean and vacuum them at home. Is it time for you to get another beautiful carpet? Yes, you can consider that if you have your pockets full and warm and you are in a habit of disposing off even the most expensive of carpets once they become dirty. But, if such is not the case then professional carpets cleaner are just a call away.
When you vacuum your carpet at home, it only does some superficial cleaning and you assume that the cleaning is done. This raises questions about dirt and bacteria residing deep inside your carpet threads. Your vacuum cannot pull them out no matter how powerful it is. You need to hire a professional carpet cleaner who will take care of your ailing carpet just like a team of doctors to make it as good as the day you bought it. The cleaning agents and equipment used by the team are strong enough to deep clean your carpet but mild enough not to harm the fabric of your carpet. That is how you make sure that the charm, health and life of your carpet is maintained.
An old, dirty carpet means spoiling the look and feel of your room and spreading diseases due to the dirt. Replacing it would mean that you have to uproot the whole carpet (in case it is wall-to-wall and is stuck with adhesive) and re-adjust the whole room. It would also mean you shell out a huge amount first on buying a new carpet and then getting it stuck in your room; not to mention the labor and service charges. You, as a carpet-owner, cannot rest assured that everything is back to square one once the whole exercise is done.
Why not strike out all the hassles and simply call professional carpet cleaners? They are experienced, trained and certified which means that their services are impeccable and you need not fret about anything. Moreover, what they charge is much lesser than what you shell out for a new carpet. These reasons are enough for you to choose a professional carpet cleaner over replacing your old, dirty carpet.
We are ushering in Christmas and the New Year with smiles on our faces and numerous resolutions in our hearts. Most of these resolutions are carrying forward from previous years but some of them are new and have to be complied before a particular event- lose weight before wedding, get a new job before dad’s retirement, stop overeating, curb over spending and the list goes on. But, has anyone ever thought about the carpet that has been lying under their feet for years? I am sure the answer is ‘no’. Why do we ignore the poor thing when it has always been a necessity to beautify our homes and absorb all the dust and mites?
Consider making a unique New Year resolution this time- cleaning carpet regularly. When our carpets are new, just vacuuming it is sufficient to make it clean and shiny again. But, as time passes by, the carpet loses its luster and smoothness- just vacuuming is not enough. Hiring a professional carpet cleaner can turn out to be a brilliant idea. A team of carpet cleaners will make your carpet as good as new again with their experience and expertise in the field. They carry cleansers and equipment designed especially for deep and thorough carpet cleaning. But, be careful while you choose a professional carpet cleaner- he must be certified, experienced and trained for the job.
With time, a lot of concerns develop which spoil the health of your carpet- pet stains, spots, mold, bacteria, etc. Do you have the required know-how of getting rid of these problems? That is where professional carpet cleaners come in. Your home carpet cleaning can never match the deep, professional and high quality cleaning done by experts. Moreover, with budget constraints during festival time, getting your carpet cleaned by a professional is a wiser thought than replacing it with a new one. When a team of expert cleaners takes care of your carpet, it takes lesser time to do the job as compared to home cleaning that is done only by one person. You can rest assured that your carpet is in safe hands.
This new year, when the priority is to set things right (home, job, relationships, finances, etc.), make carpet cleaning an integral part of your routine so that it stays beautiful and be with you in good health for a long time.
Holidays are always a fun time but they bring to us a challenge of being able to keep our house environment clean. Due to the many people entering and leaving your house, carpets have greater chances of getting stained in this season, thus bringing out the importance of maintaining your carpets at this crucial juncture.
The only way to really keep those floors clean is by maintaining the carpets on a regular basis. They act as filters by helping keep the environment neat and improving in-door air quality. You cannot keep buying new carpets because they are expensive and thus, the only way to prolong their life is by maintaining them. If one does not do so, it can lead to the development of mould and fungi and dust mites. Carpets create warmth which cause their growth. This also might be the answer to your skin allergies and infections. Carpet cleaning destroys the growth of this mould. Carpets collect dirt and dust which not only lead to the distortion of the carpet but also attract insects like beetles and bugs which in turn can start spoiling the fibres of the carpet. They can also cause your guests to be unhappy with the nasty smell that they produce over time.
Sometimes it is difficult to clean a carpet on your own because it is made up of various fabrics and fibres that one needs to be aware of as they can be delicate. You might certainly feel guilty on dirtying your carpet but using any solvent to clean it, can only end up harming your carpet. Hence professional carpet cleaners can be helpful and can prevent you from making that small stain big. First, they are trained at what they are doing and second, there will be no expense on buying that costly equipment needed to clean those stained carpets.
We know that cleanliness defines healthiness. These days carpets at homes are a common sight. They help create a perfect environment during Christmas or New Years by creating the much needed warmth. People want to make their houses stylish and cosy. So, to enjoy your carpets for many years, cleaning is not only important for hygiene purposes but for their good appearance. What are you waiting for? Go ensure that your carpets are clean during these holidays to help you fetch compliments and gain worthiness for those precious carpets of yours!
A brand new tiled floor looks fantastic! What if you have a tiled floor that is more than 60 years old? No matter what, here are some handy tips to keep your tiled floor looking great for many years.
Obviously, dirt can scratch and damage floor tiles, you must make sure that your floors are kept as clean as possible through regular sweeping or vacuuming. A little bit of work now can save a LOT of work in the future!
Once a week, mop your floors using a solution of 2 gallons of warm water and ¼ cup of Castile soap (i.e. Dr. Bonner’s) . If you have a marble floor, using detergent regularly might cause it to dull in color. Instead, use a very diluted and mild solution of water and dishwashing soap.
Here’s another handy cleaning solution if you have greasy floors. Use a mixture of warm water and distilled white vinegar, but, NEVER use any type of vinegar on a marble floor, as the vinegar will erode it.
A great way to make the grout look revitalized is to apply a paste made of baking soda and water after you’ve mopped. Use an old toothbrush (electric one if possible!) and rub the paste into the grout. If you have really bad stains, put straight baking soda with a little bit of vinegar and let this solution stand for and hour or so, then start scrubbing.
If you want a really shiny floor, why not try dry mopping with a Shine Mop once you’ve finished wet mopping.
Older waxed floors that get a wax buildup over the years need to be stripped and rewaxed. The easiest way to make a cleaning solution is to mix a cup of laundry detergent with ¾ cup of ammonia in a gallon of warm water. Use this solution to mop the floors and let it sit for 5-10 mins before cleaning the floor with either a stiff scrub brush or a scrubbing sponge. Use clean water to rinse the floors, then apply new wax after it has dried.
A clean home is the goal of most people, but achieving it isn’t the most enjoyable activity. Today, strong and toxic cleaning products are no longer your only option for proper cleaning. We now have cleaning products that not only smell nice and are environmentally friendly, but there are a number of DIY cleaning solutions. Here are a few of our top DIY choices:
Vinegar – The most versatile natural cleaner is distilled white vinegar, and it should be in everyone’s home. All that is required is to mix it with water or with any of the other items on this list, and you can clean pretty much anything
Baking Soda – this is one of the best choices when you need something that will be more abrasive than a simple liquid, but still soft enough not to scratch a surface.
Hydrogen Peroxide – This liquid is great for bleaching or getting rid of pathogens such as mold, bacteria and even salmonella.
Citrus Fruit – In addition to adding a great, fresh smell to your home, fruits such as lemon, lime and grapefruit can be used to polish, bleach and remove mildew.
Essential Oils – a few drops of an essential oil in an antibacterial solution can add a nice but subtle scent; but, if you have any pets around, use these with caution as they might be harmful to some.
These are only a few of the many great eco-friendly DIY recipes and cleaning brands that are out there Do you have a favorite that is not listed here? Why not tell us about it in the comments section!
It’s inevitable. When you mix dancing with alcohol, spills are going to happen. I’ve never had a party at my place where there wasn’t at least one spill. But who wants to be constantly monitoring your guests, possibly making them feel uncomfortable? The best way to relive any stress that might happen is to have a toolkit on hand to quickly take care of any spills so people can get back to enjoying the party.
Here’s what I have in my toolkit:
That’s all you need! Always make sure that these are close by so you can tackle and stains or spills before they set in on carpets or counter tops. By getting on to the stain right away, you minimize the chances of the stain becoming permanent, but make sure you don’t embarrass the person who spilled it!
Unfortunately, getting candle wax out of anything doesn’t have an easy and magical solution; however, with a little bit of work and a little bit of knowledge, candle wax CAN be remove from pretty much anything.
Picture it: you’ve prepared for a relaxing evening at home. There’s soft music playing in a room with dimmed lights, and the aroma of scented candles fills the air. You can fall into a relaxing and deep sleep. Unfortunately, you wake up to find that your candles have melted into the carpet while you slept! Don’t worry, you don’t have to replace the carpet! Simply grab a paper bag and place it over the wax, then get your iron, set it to low heat and run it a few times over the wax on the carpet. Magically, the paper will absorb the wax out of the carpet!
If you happen to spill candle wax onto upholstery, it’s a lot more difficult to remove than other liquids, such as water. The wax will quickly harden in between the fibers, making it much more difficult to get out. Instead of throwing the fabric out because you think it is ruined, here’s an easy, two-step way to remove the candle wax. The first step is to put the fabric into the freezer for about a half hour. Once you’ve done that, take the fabric out and scrape as much of the frozen wax out as possible. The next step is to use a warm clothes iron and a paper bag to absorb the wax away from the fabric. If needed, you can also apply a little bit of laundry detergent directly to the stain and then wash it accordingly.
This is actually quite simple. The best way is to take a credit card (or similar-sized scraper) and scrape away the wax. If needed, you can apply boiling water to help loosen the wax.
As a pet owner, we know that our pets don’t always smell like roses. They get wet and dirty and it’s not always possible to bathe them every day. They also may have accidents from time to time. Unfortunately those smells often permeate into rugs, blankets and our furniture. Our furniture is a big investments and can’t be easily replaced or thrown in the washing machine to clean. At some point if you have pets, you will have to face the challenge of removing pet odors or stains from your furniture. There are many home remedies that you can use to get your furniture smelling fresh as the day you bought it.
For General Pet Odor
To remove pet odor from a piece of furniture, take a spray bottle filled with 1 part fabric softener and 3 parts water. Spray over the furniture you want to freshen until it is saturated with the solution. Let it dry and then vacuum.
If you are able to wash the covers of the cushions, it’s best to do so as it will help in getting the smell out. If you can’t, you can use the method above or baking soda can be another alternative. Sprinkle on the spot you would like to clean, let sit and then vacuum.
For Pet Odor from Urine
Occasionally we may have to deal with accidents on the furniture. For pet accidents, the best thing is to clean it immediately but if you didn’t catch it in time, dampen the spot and then sprinkle 20 Mule Team Borax over the stain and rub it in. When it dries use a brush to remove the residue. This will clean and deodorize the spot.
When cleaning an odor caused by pet urine, using vinegar is not recommended because of the strong smell may attract them to go in the same spot again. Also, if you have a steam cleaner, do not use this as steam may actually set in the smell and stain.
If all else fails and these home remedies do not solve your pet odor problem, you will have to call in the professionals to come and clean your furniture. They have equipment that will help them remove the stain efficiently.