Effective Carpet Cleaning
Though it may seem a common sense, the key to cleaning a carpet is keeping a carpet clean. To do this, always take off shoes before walking onto your carpets, to help keep the dirty and grime from the outside off of your carpet. Next, when you come across stains, you’re going to want to treat them immediately, before they set in. Finally, a regular vacuuming can help keep debris off the carpet, which will reduce staining.
When a stain does come along, it requires you deal with it quickly. To do this, be sure you aren’t rubbing the stain directly in: that will just smear it around and make it larger. Instead, blot at the stain, absorbing it. For the average stain, using a solution of water and shaving cream will be enough: blot if on, then wait, and afterwards rinse it off with vinegar and water. This will usually do the trick to deal with stains.
When a dye is involved, you’ll want to try a mix of hydrogen peroxide and water to get it out. With any stain removed, always test an area of the carpet out of sight, to be sure it doesn’t damage the color or weave. If you have a food stain, a good solution for it would be automobile brake cleaner: it helps break down some of the same molecule chains. Blotting with the mix, then blotting away with water is the way to go.
Animal stains, with their odors, are the domain of enzyme products. Once you’ve tried one of those, a good follow up with peroxide and baking soda can help remove the smell. Always blot with water afterwards.
If you wind up with oil or grease on your carpet, these tricky stains may require a more specific product to deal with. Orange Clean, DeSolvit, Simple Green, and WD40 all can work in that regard. Blot on with the solution, wait half an hour, and then blot off. This can be repeated to enhance effect.
Deeper cleaning jobs are often necessary, and that means using a carpet cleaner. This is for carpets that are showing signs of mattering, or deep discoloration, or for stains you’ve missed. The best advice when using these is try for single strokes with the cleaner. Also, try to avoid putting pressure on the device. When you are finished with the cleaning, fluffing the carpet to allow it to dry faster will help. And once the entire cleaning is finished, always stay off of it until it has dried, to avoid new stains.
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Today hand tools for woodworking serve a variety of functions and also come in a multitude of shapes and sizes. There are many types of hand tools from cutting tools hammers measuring tools pliers screwdrivers and shaping tools to name but a few. But in this particular article we will look at where you can find hand tool woodworking projects and what sorts of projects you may want to consider.
Although it may take you a little more time to learn how to use a hand tool correctly but with the right tools and a little bit of persistence on your part you could really enjoy making some of the projects shown below.
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what is a good carpentry project i could build with my dad
my father is a big handyman and i’m trying to spend time with him and learn how to build. we would mostly be using wood. also i’m 20 years old so i’m not looking to build a birdhouse or kid stuff and all i can come up with is a bookshelf or furniture type stuff. can anyone else help me with some good ideas
if you have a wood lathe you could turn some awesome lamps or make some ink pens (did the ink pen turning with my dad and gave them away at family reunion)
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14 Responses to “Effective Carpet Cleaning”
chury says:
January 12, 2011 at 7:37 am
My cats ALWAYS choose my nice Berber carpet. I could scream. Hello, wood floors, linoleum. Anything is better than that carpet or the new couch! AHHH!
roese says:
January 18, 2011 at 3:23 am
Today’s modern home is loaded with toxic and polluting substances designed to make domestic life easier. The cost of these commercial, chemical-based products can be high — long-term health concerns for the family, and environmental pollution caused by their manufacture and disposal. In the US, for example, 1 in 3 people suffer from allergies, asthma, sinusitis or bronchitis (US National Center for Health Statistics). Treatment for these conditions should include reducing synthetic chemicals in the home environment. For many home-cleaning chores, you can make your own cleaning products using the formulas listed below. A growing number of commercial non-toxic home cleaning products are also available, as healthier and environmentally responsible alternatives. Your use of these products helps promote the growth of green businesses, which are contributing to a sustainable economy. Simple, Pure, CleanHomemade SubstitutionsThere are many inexpensive, easy-to-use natural alternatives, which can safely be used in place of commercial household products. Here is a list of common, environmentally safe products, which can be used alone or in combination for a wealth of household applications.Baking Soda – cleans, deodorizes, softens water, scours.Soap – unscented soap in liquid form, flakes, powders or bars is biodegradable and will clean just about anything. Avoid using soaps, which contain petroleum distillates.Lemon – one of the strongest food-acids, effective against most household bacteria.Borax – (sodium borate) cleans, deodorizes, disinfects, softens water, cleans wallpaper, painted walls and floors.White Vinegar – cuts grease, removes mildew, odors, some stains and wax build-up.Washing Soda – or SAL Soda is sodium carbonate decahydrate, a mineral. Washing soda cuts grease, removes stains, softens water, cleans wall, tiles, sinks and tubs. Use care, as washing soda can irritate mucous membranes. Do not use on aluminum.Isopropyl Alcohol – is an excellent disinfectant. (It has been suggested to replace this with ethanol or 100 proof alcohol in solution with water. There is some indication that isopropyl alcohol buildup contributes to illness in the body. See – can be used to clean windows, polish furniture, shampoo carpets and rugs.Citrus Solvent – cleans paintbrushes, oil and grease, some stains. (Citrus solvent may cause skin, lung or eye irritations for people with multiple chemical sensitivities.)Trisodium phosphate (TSP) – a mixture of soda ash and phosphoric acid. TSP is toxic if swallowed, but it can be used on many jobs, such as cleaning drains or removing old paint that would normally require much more caustic and poisonous chemicals, and it does not create any fumes.FormulasCombinations of the above basic products can provide less harmful substitutions for many commercial home products. In most cases, they’re also less expensive. Here are some formulas for safe, alternative home care products:Note: These formulas and substitutions are offered to help minimize the use of toxic substances in your home, and reduce the environmental harm caused by the manufacture, use and disposal of toxics. Results may vary and cannot be guaranteed to be 100% safe and effective. Before applying any cleaning formulations, test in small hidden areas if possible. Always use caution with any new product in your home. Make sure to keep all homemade formulas well labeled, and out of the reach of children.All-Purpose Cleaner: Mix 1/2-cup vinegar and 1/4 cup baking soda (or 2 teaspoons borax) into 1/2-gallon (2 liters) water. Store and keep. Use for removal of water deposit stains on shower stall panels, bathroom chrome fixtures, windows, bathroom mirrors, etc. Another alternative is micro fiber cloths, which lift off dirt, grease and dust without the need for cleaning chemicals, because they are formulated to penetrate and trap dirt. There are a number of different brands. A good quality cloth can last for several years.Air Freshener: Commercial air fresheners mask smells and coat nasal passages to diminish the sense of smell. • Baking soda or vinegar with lemon juice in small dishes absorbs odors around the house. • Having houseplants helps reduce odors in the home. • Prevent cooking odors by simmering vinegar (1 tbsp in 1 cup water) on the stove while cooking. To get such smells as fish and onion off utensils and cutting boards, wipe them with vinegar and wash in soapy water. • Keep fresh coffee grounds on the counter. • Grind up a slice of lemon in the garbage disposal. • Simmer water and cinnamon or other spices on stove. • Place bowls of fragrant dried herbs and flowers in room.Bathroom mold: Mold in bathroom tile grout is a common problem and can be a health concern. Mix one part hydrogen peroxide (3%) with two parts water in a spray bottle and spray on areas with mold. Wait at least one hour before rinsing or using shower. Carpet stains: Mix equal parts white vinegar and water in a spray bottle. Spray directly on stain, let sit for several minutes, and clean with a brush or sponge using warm soapy water. For a heavy-duty carpet cleaner, mix 1/4 cup each of salt, borax and vinegar. Rub paste into carpet and leave for a few hours. Vacuum.Chopping block cleaner: Rub a slice of lemon across a chopping block to disinfect the surface. For tougher stains, squeeze some of the lemon juice onto the spot and let sit for 10 minutes, then wipe.Coffee and tea stains: Stains in cups can be removed by applying vinegar to a sponge and wiping. To clean a teakettle or coffee maker, add 2 cups water and 1/4 cup vinegar; bring to a boil. Let cool, wipe with a clean cloth and rinse thoroughly with water.Dishwasher Soap: Mix equal parts of borax and washing soda, but increase the washing soda if your water is hard.Dishwashing Soap: Commercial low-phosphate detergents are not themselves harmful, but phosphates nourish algae, which use up oxygen in waterways. A detergent substitution is to use liquid soap. Add 2 or 3 tablespoons of vinegar to the warm, soapy water for tough jobs.Disinfectant: Mix 2 teaspoons borax, 4 tablespoons vinegar and 3 cups hot water. For stronger cleaning power add 1/4-teaspoon liquid castile soap. Wipe on with dampened cloth or use non-aerosol spray bottle.Drain Cleaner: For light drain cleaning, mix 1/2-cup salt in 4 liters water, heat (but not to a boil) and pour down the drain. For stronger cleaning, pour about 1/2 cup baking soda down the drain, then 1/2-cup vinegar. The resulting chemical reaction can break fatty acids down into soap and glycerin, allowing the clog to wash down the drain. After 15 minutes, pour in boiling water to clear residue. Caution: only use this method with metal plumbing. Plastic pipes can melt if excess boiling water is used. Also, do not use this method after trying a commercial drain opener–the vinegar can react with the drain opener to create dangerous fumes.Fabric softener: To reduce static cling, dampen your hands, and then shake out your clothes as you remove them from the drier. Line-drying clothing is another alternative.Floor Cleaner and Polish: vinyl and linoleum: wood: apply a thin coat of 1:1 vegetable oil and vinegar and rub in well. painted wood: mix 1-teaspoon washing soda into 1 gallon (4L) hot water. brick and stone tiles: mix 1 cup white vinegar in 1 gallon (4L) water; rinse with clear water.Most floor surfaces can be easily cleaned using a solution of vinegar and water. For damp-mopping wood floors: mix equal amounts of white distilled vinegar and water. Add 15 drops of pure peppermint oil; shake to mix.Furniture Polish: For varnished wood, add a few drops of lemon oil into a 1/2-cup warm water. Mix well and spray onto a soft cotton cloth. Cloth should only be slightly damp. Wipe furniture with the cloth, and finish by wiping once more using a dry soft cotton cloth.For unvarnished wood, mix two tsps each of olive oil and lemon juice and apply a small amount to a soft cotton cloth. Wring the cloth to spread the mixture further into the material and apply to the furniture using wide strokes. This helps distribute the oil evenly. Laundry Detergent: Mix 1 cup Ivory soap (or Fels Naphtha soap), 1/2 cup washing soda and 1/2 cup borax. Use 1 tbsp for light loads; 2 tbsp for heavy loads. Lime Deposits: You can reduce lime deposits in your teakettle by putting in 1/2 cup (125ml) white vinegar and 2 cups water, and gently boiling for a few minutes. Rinse well with fresh water while kettle is still warm.Marks on walls and painted surfaces: Many ink spots, pencil, crayon or marker spots can be cleaned from painted surfaces using baking soda applied to a damp sponge. Rub gently, then wipe and rinse.Metal Cleaners and Polishes:aluminum: using a soft cloth, clean with a solution of cream of tartar and water. brass or bronze: polish with a soft cloth dipped in lemon and baking-soda solution, or vinegar and salt solution. chrome: polish with baby oil, vinegar, or aluminum foil shiny side out. copper: soak a cotton rag in a pot of boiling water with 1 tablespoon salt and 1 cup white vinegar. Apply to copper while hot; let cool, then wipe clean. For tougher jobs, sprinkle baking soda or lemon juice on a soft cloth, then wipe. For copper cookware, sprinkle a lemon wedge with salt, then scrub.gold: clean with toothpaste, or a paste of salt, vinegar, and flour. silver: line a pan with aluminum foil and fill with water; add a teaspoon each of baking soda and salt. Bring to a boil and immerse silver. Polish with soft cloth.stainless steel: clean with a cloth dampened with undiluted white vinegar, or olive oil. For stainless cookware, mix 4 tbs baking soda in 1 qt water, and apply using a soft cloth. Wipe dry using a clean cloth.Mold and Mildew: Use white vinegar or lemon juice full strength. Apply with a sponge or scrubby.Mothballs: The common mothball is made of par dichlorobenzene, which is harmful to liver and kidneys. Cedar chips in a cheesecloth square, or cedar oil in an absorbent cloth will repel moths. The cedar should be ‘aromatic cedar’, also referred to as juniper in some areas. Cedar chips are available at many craft supply stores, or make your own using a plane and a block of cedar from the lumberyard.Homemade moth-repelling sachets can also be made with lavender, rosemary, vetiver and rose petals.Dried lemon peels are also a natural moth deterrent – simply toss into clothes chest, or tie in cheesecloth and hang in the closet.Oil and Grease Spots: For small spills on the garage floor, add baking soda and scrub with wet brush.Oven Cleaner: Moisten oven surfaces with sponge and water. Use 3/4cup baking soda, 1/4cup salt and 1/4cup water to make a thick paste, and spread throughout oven interior. (Avoid bare metal and any openings) Let sit overnight. Remove with spatula and wipe clean. Rub gently with fine steel wool for tough spots. Or use Arm & Hammer Oven Cleaner, declared nontoxic by Consumers Union.Paint Brush Cleaner: Non-toxic, citrus oil based solvents are now available commercially under several brand names. Citra-Solve is one brand. This works well for cleaning brushes of oil-based paints. Paintbrushes and rollers used for an on-going project can be saved overnight, or even up to a week, without cleaning at all. Simply wrap the brush or roller snugly in a plastic bag, such as a used bread or produce bag. Squeeze out air pockets and store away from light. The paint won’t dry because air can’t get to it. Simply unwrap the brush or roller the next day and continue with the job. Placing a small dish of white vinegar in the room can reduce fresh paint odors.Rust Remover: Sprinkle a little salt on the rust; squeeze a lime over the salt until it is well soaked. Leave the mixture on for 2 – 3 hours. Use leftover rind to scrub residue.Scouring Powder: For top of stove, refrigerator and other such surfaces that should not be scratched, use baking soda. Apply baking soda directly with a damp sponge.Shoe Polish: Olive oil with a few drops of lemon juice can be applied to shoes with a thick cotton or terry rag. Leave for a few minutes; wipe and buff with a clean, dry rag.Stickers on walls: Our children covered the inside of their room doors with stickers. Now they are grown, but the stickers remained. To remove, sponge vinegar over them several times, and wait 15 minutes, then rub off the stickers. This also works for price tags (stickers) on tools, etc.Toilet Bowl Cleaner: Mix 1/4-cup baking soda and 1-cup vinegar, pour into basin and let it set for a few minutes. Scrub with brush and rinse. A mixture of borax (2 parts) and lemon juice (one part) will also work.Tub and Tile Cleaner: For simple cleaning, rub in baking soda with a damp sponge and rinse with fresh water. For tougher jobs, wipe surfaces with vinegar first and follow with baking soda as a scouring powder. (Vinegar can break down tile grout, so use sparingly.)Wallpaper Remover: Mix equal parts of white vinegar and hot water; apply with sponge over the old wallpaper to soften the adhesive. Open room windows or use a fan to dissipate the pungent vinegar smell.Water Rings on Wood: Water rings on a wooden table or counter are the result of moisture that is trapped under the topcoat, but not the finish. Try applying toothpaste or mayonnaise to a damp cloth and rub into the ring. Once the ring is removed, buff the entire wood surface. Window Cleaner: Mix 2 teaspoons of white vinegar with 1 liter (qt) warm water. Use crumpled newspaper or cotton cloth to clean. Don’t clean windows if the sun is on them, or if they are warm, or streaks will show on drying. The All-Purpose Cleaner (above) also works well on windows.Healthy Home Cleaning HabitsExchange Air: Many modern homes are so tight there’s little new air coming in. Open the windows from time to time or run any installed exhaust fans. In cold weather, the most efficient way to exchange room air is to open the room wide – windows and doors, and let fresh air in quickly for about 5 minutes. The furnishings in the room, and the walls, act as ‘heat sinks’, and by exchanging air quickly, this heat is retained.Minimize Dust: Remove clutter, which collects dust, such as old newspapers and magazines. Try to initiate a ‘no-shoes-indoors’ policy. If you’re building or remodeling a home, consider a central vacuum system; this eliminates the fine dust which portable vacuum cleaners recirculate. Keep Bedrooms Clean: Most time is spent in the bedrooms. Keep pets out of these rooms, especially if they spend time outdoors.Use Gentle Cleaning Products: Of the various commercial home cleaning products, drain cleaners; toilet bowl cleaners and oven cleaners are the most toxic. Use the formulas described above or purchase ‘green’ commercial alternatives. Avoid products containing ammonia or chlorine, or petroleum-based chemicals; these contribute to respiratory irritation, headaches and other complaints.Clean from the Top Down: When house cleaning, save the floor or carpet for last. Allow time for the dust to settle before vacuuming.
solen gofod says:
January 18, 2011 at 7:39 pm
i think my sister and mother are afraid to bring up the hemmeroids, post-natal breasts, fat ankles, etc. for fear of making me even more anti-children. “it's all so worth it!” they say. i dunno. i can't even remember the last time i saw my sister wearing something that didn't have a food stain on it.
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aki says:
May 17, 2011 at 10:36 am
It sounds like yeast of some kind.I would feed him something that had ingrediants I could understand.
hirschusta says:
May 25, 2011 at 7:10 pm
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May 28, 2011 at 3:13 pm
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magger says:
June 2, 2011 at 9:32 pm
I know a lot of people who didn’t have sex on their wedding night (myself included). As another poster mentioned, the stress of planning and hosting a wedding can take its toll on both partners. Adrenaline will get you through the ceremony and reception, but may not last you through the more intimate festivities. Best advice is just let it happen naturally – you don’t need the added pressure of pulling off the perfect sex scene right after a huge, and exhausting, day. Allow yourselves the freedom to do what feels right in the moment. No matter how, where or when it happens, your first time having sex as husband and wife will be special – just because. Congratulations on your upcoming wedding!
vall says:
June 15, 2011 at 3:58 pm
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giore squaru says:
June 15, 2011 at 7:07 pm
If you ever intend to have your carpet steam cleaned, don't use the stuff. Your carpet will come out in spots.
kabe says:
June 25, 2011 at 10:26 pm
my life and your life could be from the same book. I have survived two puking people in my house this week (one of them was ME!)
For future reference, Resolve Carpet Cleaner gets out technicolor puke. My friend, Linda, swears by it…..
Best wishes for clean sheets and healthy kids…(or should I have said healthy kids and clean sheets?)
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herro binger says:
June 28, 2011 at 5:00 am
Ann Coates edited OUT OF SIGHT and received an Oscar nomination. I'd heard that Allen edited the famous trunk love scene but I've found no online confirmation of that and since Coates is a brilliant editor (as is Soderbergh) it seems highly unlikely.
Here's Coates from an Editing symposium:
“Coates also showed a steamy love scene between George Clooney and Jennifer Lopez from Steven Soderbergh's Out of Sight (1998) that was originally shot as two separate scenes. “I cut the two scenes separately, because that's the way they were in the script,” recalls Coates. “Then Steven and I started experimenting, and had the idea of putting them together to make one sequence that builds and builds into a very complex and passionate scene. The way they were cut together was almost like serving the appetizer and the main course together.”
https://www.editorsguild.com/Magazine.cfm?ArticleID=169
ebbell says:
July 5, 2011 at 8:21 pm
Out of Sight ending / spoiler
Jack Foley (Clooney) and Maurice Miller's (Cheadle) crew break in to Richard Ripley's (Brooks) house to steal his uncut diamonds. Jack finds them at the bottom of a fish tank. Jack tells Buddy (Rhames) to take them and leave while he stays and rescues Ripley and his maid, Midge (Allen) from Maurice and his crew. Jack kills Maurice's brother-in-law Kenneth (Washington), and White Boy Bob trips on some stairs with a gun in his hand and shoots himself in the head. Maurice and Jack fight until Karen Cisco (Lopez) shoots Maurice. She tries to arrest Jack without harming him, but Jack refuses to go back to Glades or any place it. So Karen shoots him in the leg, to apprehend him. Buddy gets away with the diamonds.Karen accompanies Jack as he is escorted down to Miami, she gives him his lighter to play with. Jack shares the van with Hejira Henry (Jackson). They talk about why they were put in the same van. Jack sits on the idea that on the long trip down, they both have enough interesting stories to tell. Karen smiles.
Just download the movie from a torrent site.. which is what im doing right this minute.. lol
buchartorf haeuf says:
July 10, 2011 at 4:48 pm
I didn't want to hi-jack your post, but since your clown friend has already taken it off into incoherency, I'm curious how your libertarian side feels about public libraries.
I think I recall from previous posts that you're not a big fan of the government financially supporting the visual arts. What do you find to be the fundamental difference between a government funded library and a government funded gallery/museum?