Without proper maintenance, tile grout can become discolored, filled with mold and mildew, and downright nasty. The surface of the grout is porous, which means that if it is not properly sealed dirt, grime and water can easily get trapped in the tiny holes in the surface of the grout. This leads to discoloration and ...
Today I found a stain in the tile grout in my step-kids bathroom. I had to remove a stain from grout, as I hate seeing my home dirty. At first, I didn’t know what to do. The stain was really dark and it came from some dog food that had gotten wet in the bathroom. ...
Vinyl siding requires much less maintenance than wood siding, and although vinyl siding is easy to care for, vinyl siding still requires annual cleaning if you want your vinyl siding to look as good as possible. Vinyl siding naturally becomes dirty from wind, rain, birds, and sometimes mold. Cleaning your vinyl siding annually will keep ...
Leather can prove to be an exceptionally difficult material to clean. However, using the right techniques, removing stains from leather is possible without damaging the material. In this article we will explain how to remove general soil and stains, such as beverages, from leather. Keep in mind this how to article is for leather products ...
There are just a few carpet spot-cleaner machines on the market, and the highest Amazon.com user ratings go to the Bissell carpet cleaning machines. The units researched have several things in common: they really are spot cleaners, meant to clean very small areas; they lack the rotating-brush and suction power of full–size machines; and, although ...
Oriental wool rugs are a very popular choice in area rugs for the home. Cleaning and caring for oriental wool rugs is a lot easier than many people think. Wool rugs are extremely durable. In fact wool is much more resilient, stays clean longer and is it easier to clean than many other natural fibers. ...
Editor’s Note: “Whiting” is calcium carbonate, and it can be found in specialty paint stores and hardware stores. – AC” Marble is a material that is often used to make beautiful tabletops, floors, counter tops, mantles, and other decorative marble surfaces, but marble can become easily scratched, stained, discolored, and permanently scarred. Although marble is ...
White shirts seem to attract stains and when a stain gets on a white shirt, there is no hiding it. White shirts are also one of the most difficult to keep clean and fresh looking. I think there is nothing more that can drag a wonderful outfit or suit down than a stained and dingy ...
