Dust Care
March 3rd, 2010
Start caring about your floor
Taking proper care of your floors will keep them looking their best and help them last longer.
Carpet Care
* Vacuum at least once a week!
When particles of dust and dirt are left in a carpet, they become gritty, sharpness of the battery wear down the carpet.
Use a vacuum with a beater bar or rotating brush loosens the soil so it is easier for the vacuum remove dirt. Vacuums major cargo bags are preferred over bottom-loading bags.
* Change the disposable bag or empty the vacuum often.
Thick pile carpet loop construction (Berber) may be sensitive to brushing, rubbing or scraping the surface of the pile may cause fuzzing and distortion of the stack. It is recommended that vacuums with suction action only be used on these styles.
Sweepers and electric brooms are useful for collecting the crumbs and surface soil, but it is important to know not to clean deeply.
* Use of preventive maintenance
It is important to use runners in each of the entrance to the house. This will reduce the accumulation of dirt on its soil.
Points clean up spills immediately! For best results, give immediate attention to stains and spills.
* Use a spoon or dull knife to remove solid materials.
* Dry spill with a white towel.
* Never rub, scrub or use a brush. This can cause damage to carpet fibers.
* Use a cleaning agent and appropriate procedure for the type of stain is removed.
* Apply all cleaning agents of the fabric and not directly to the stained area to avoid saturating the carpet cleaning the field.
* Clean the fibers, not support them.
* Do not rush. Deep stains might require repeat cleanings because they can "wick" backup after the initial cleaning.
* Work from the outside toward the center of large stains. This prevents spreading.
Your carpet should be professionally cleaned at least every 12 to 18 months, depending on traffic in your home.
Wood Care
Take good care of your hardwood hard and will last a lifetime.
* Water and wood floors do not mix! Use only manufacturers recommended cleaning products on your wood floor.
* Small stones, mud and grit from outside monitoring can scratch the finish of your wood floor. To help combat this use long bristle placed welcome mats at all outside entrances for people to wipe their feet before entering the flats. Also, vacuum using a soft bristle brush.
* Wheels narrow, sharp wooden legs or furniture legs can scratch metal and wooden floors Dent. The furniture that rests directly on a wood floor protectors should be Felt, or mountains of furniture in all legs.
* There are many petroleum-based soaps and the fight against product-based cleaning wax that can damage or dull the finish of your wood floor. Only recommended the use of cleaning products manufacturers in the wood floor.
* If your wood floor is finished Polyurethane never use a paste wax on the surface of plants. A paste wax may form a sticky film on the floor and allow tracked in dirt to stick the your wood finish. The wax does not stick to a polyurethane finish and can return to the application of polyurethane hard.
* When accidents occur and the liquid is spilled on your Hardwood Floor, use a damp cloth, white, or a paper towel to immediately clean and dry the affected area. For stains hard, follow the manufacturers recommended cleaning procedures.
Laminate Care
Although laminate floors are hard, you should follow these guidelines to keep in good shape.
* Remove loose dirt using a non-beater bar vacuum or a dust mop.
* With a damp mop or cloth, clean your laminate flooring once a week with a vinegar solution (1 / 4 cup white vinegar to 2 gallons of clean water) or a nonabrasive household cleaner, such as ammonia and water solution. Do not saturate the soil.
* Do not use abrasive cleaners, steel wool, soap-based detergents, waxes, polishes, or cleaner powder, as they can scratch or dull the surface of the soil.
* Clean up spills immediately. Avoid liquids that are allowed on its soil.
* A more frequent dust mopping or vacuuming schedule may be needed in areas of high traffic or sandy.
* For tough stains, such as candle wax or chewing gum, harden the spot with ice and then gently scrape the spot with a plastic spatula. Even a credit card will do. Be careful not to scratch the soil surface. Wipe with a damp cloth.
* Do not use any type of grinding machine.
* Use protective mats entrances and exits to help collect dirt and moisture that could damage your laminate flooring.
* Use floor protectors or glides under furniture legs.
* Vacuuming frequently using a beater bar will not collect dirt and grime.
Glazed Ceramic Tile Care
Glazed ceramic tile requires less floor care than other types of soils from most others. However, there are things to do for beauty of his ceramic floor.
* Wash the floor regularly to remove any dirt or sand. Use a water-based, all-purpose cleaners. Keep away from cleaners containing acid or bleach. Acidic cleaners, even a light solution of vinegar and water, tape and eventually damage tile and grout.
* Sweep, dust mop or vacuum your tile regularly.
* Ammonia-based cleaners may discolor some types of colored grout. Cleaners acids also cause the grout to deteriorate and strip the pigmentation from colored grout.
* After washing with a cleanser based water flush with the floor thoroughly clean, warm water.
* The glazed ceramic finish should never be waxed.
* Liquid spills can be clean with a cleaner way. This will also help the grout joints from becoming discolored from spilled liquids.
* No epoxy grout joints should be treated with a grout sealer based in water to simplify maintenance and prevent discoloration from spilled liquids.
Vinyl Care
* Vacuum regularly to remove grit and sand. Wash your floor occasionally with the recommended floor cleaner.
* Clean up spills immediately. If necessary, cleaning with the recommended cleaner. You can also clean with lukewarm water and clear ammonia.
* If your floor becomes dull looking you may need to add the wax Floor recommended to restore the original brightness level. First, try cleaning with lukewarm water and clear ammonia to see if there is a film on your floor causing boredom.
* Never use abrasive cleaners, soaps, paste waxes, or solvents on your vinyl floor.
* Place non-staining, walk-off mats or carpet runners at each entrance outside your room. This will help keep sand and dust from being tracked to his apartment.
Area Rug Care
Vacuuming regularly helps rugs retain their beauty and extend the life of the carpet.
Clean up spills immediately with the following method: blot with a clean cloth, clean with a solution of dishwashing detergent clear (no bleach) and water, rinse with water and dry.
When necessary, have your carpet professionally cleaned periodically by the method of hot water extraction.
Window Covering Care
Blinds: Vacuum with a brush soft or dust with a feather duster or lambs-wool duster or tool for blinds.
Vertical blinds: vacuum gently with the brush used for curtains, or clean with the lambs wool duster. If the fabric cover, field clean only, do not use soap and water.
Wood Blinds: Dust with vacuum or wool of the lambs-duster. For a deep cleaning from time to time, use a wood cleaner such as oil soap. Do not use soap and water on wood blinds.
Blinds wood: shutters natural wood dust. If painted, wash in place. Cover the floor and sill with plastic or a drop cloth. Use a brush dipped in water and detergent. Rinse and dry with a cotton cloth.
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