Monday, June 21, 2010

Cleaning vinyl flooring


Stain Removal For Vinyl Floors
Even through vinyl floors are very durable, it is not completely impervious to staining. Following are some suggestions for removing specific stains. While we make no guarantees, these are good ideas that will remove most stains. The first and best thing to remember is get spills wiped up quickly. This can save you a lot of time and headache with stain removal later.
Important: Cleaning products such as alcohol, mineral spirits and turpentine are flammable and potentially explosive (if handled incorrectly). Make sure you carefully read and follow label directions for each product.
Black Heel Marks
Clean area with manufacturer’s recommended vinyl floor stripper and/or cleaner with a clean, nonabrasive scrub pad. If stain is still visible, clean with a nonabrasive cleaning product and nonabrasive scrub pad. If stain is still visible, rub area with isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol) on a clean cloth.
Cigarette Burns
Because burns are actual damage to the floor, not a stain on the surface, consult your installer or retailer for removal and patching of the affected area.
Crayon
Using a clean cloth, rub stain with mineral spirits or turpentine. Clean the area with floor manufacturer’s recommended floor stripper and/or cleaner and a clean, nonabrasive scrub pad.
Grape Juice/Wine
Clean area with vinyl floor manufacturer’s recommended floor stripper and/or cleaner and a clean, nonabrasive scrub pad. Follow instructions on cleaning product label.
Hair Dye
Because most hair dyes are permanent or at least semi-permanent, it can be difficult to remove as well. Begin by rubbing stain with isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol) on a clean cloth. If stain is still visible, rub stain with mineral spirits or turpentine on a clean cloth. If stain is still visible, fingernail polish remover with acetone can be used, but apply carefully and sparingly. Clean area with vinyl floor manufacturer’s recommended floor stripper and/or cleaner and a clean, nonabrasive scrub pad. Repeat as necessary.
Lipstick
Using a clean cloth, rub stain with isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol). If this does not completely remove the stain, rub with mineral spirits or turpentine on a clean cloth. Clean area with vinyl floors manufacturer’s recommended floor stripper and/or cleaner and a clean, nonabrasive scrub pad.
Mustard
Mustard may be difficult to remove and may require repeated treatments. Scrub stain with vinyl floor manufacturer’s recommended floor stripper and/or cleaner with a clean, nonabrasive scrub pad. Repeat as necessary.
Paint/Varnish
If paint is still wet, clean up stain with water and a clean cloth. If paint has dried, scrape paint from floor carefully with a plastic paint scraper or thin spatula. Take care that you do not gouge or tear the floor when scraping. If stain remains, rub with isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol) and a clean cloth. If stain is still visible, clean with mineral spirits or turpentine on a clean cloth. If stain is still visible, fingernail polish remover with acetone can be used, but apply carefully and sparingly. Clean area with floor manufacturer’s recommended floor stripper and/or cleaner and a clean, nonabrasive scrub pad. Repeat as necessary.

Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Vinyl Flooring

Vinyl flooring offers, by far, the most variety of colors and patters compared to other flooring options. Thanks to advancements in the industry, vinyl floors can replicate the look of real ceramic tile, stone, and wood grains. On top of that, new processing technology have made vinyl flooring more tear and stain resistant.
When looking at the wide array of choice in vinyl floors, consulting with a flooring expert is normally a good idea. They will help narrow the choices down to what is best for your home and your budget.
The relative cost compared to other floor products can be much smaller. In a 2004 survey – 48% of people who had purchased vinyl flooring in the past two years rated cost efficiency at the top of their buying decisions. Not only can vinyl be cheaper to install, it can outlast many of the other options. With new technology developing for today’s active lifestyle, vinyl has become a practical way to spruce up your home!

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Carpet Shedding?

Most carpets retain some loose fibers after they leave the factory or showroom. These fibers often appear as balls of fluff on the surface of your carpet or in your vacuum cleaner. With time, they will work themselves out and go away.

For more tips come back next week!!