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Chapter 44 Cleaning and Sweeping: Keeping Your Home Spotless Without Effort (2)
If the door panel is made of resin or metal plate, when removing slight scratches on its surface, use a soft cloth dipped in a small amount of toothpaste to wipe it repeatedly; Glass or resin panels do not require waxing.

Hardware is the soul of the entire interior door, including handles, locks, hinges, etc. Although they are small in size, they have a great effect. The key to the service life of interior doors lies in the maintenance of hardware.Stainless steel handles and other stainless steel hardware can be polished with a polish to add a shine.Hinges, hanging wheels, casters and other moving parts may reduce their performance due to dust adhesion during long-term movement, so a drop or two of lubricating oil should be added every six months or so to keep them smooth.

When the rotation of the lock core is not flexible enough, scrape a small amount of black powder from the pencil core and blow it into the lock hole gently.This is because the graphite component is a good solid lubricant.Do not drop lubricating oil, because this will make the keyhole more likely to adhere to dust.

Different materials, different washing methods: cleaning methods for fabric curtains of different materials

In fabric curtains, there are generally several materials such as cotton, linen, yarn, satin, flocking and man-made fibers.Unlike clothes, curtains do not need to be washed frequently, just about once every six months.When washing, different washing methods and washing liquids should be selected according to different materials.Fabrics that are easy to deform or shrink should be dry-cleaned, and curtains made of linen fabrics can be wiped gently with water.Because most of the dirt on the curtains is dust, it is not necessary to choose bleach to avoid discoloration.When drying, it is better to dry naturally, dehydration or drying will easily cause the curtain to deform.

Curtains made of ordinary fabrics can be wiped with a damp cloth, or can be cleaned in clean water or in a washing machine according to conventional methods, using a neutral detergent.Canvas or linen curtains are difficult to dry after cleaning, so they should not be washed directly in water. It is advisable to use a sponge dipped in some warm water or soap solution to wipe back and forth, and then roll it up after drying.If the velvet curtains are dirty, first soak the curtains in neutral cleaning solution, then gently press them with your hands, wash them, and then put them on the inclined shelf to let the water drip dry automatically.

Electrostatic flocking fabric curtains (shading fabrics) are not easy to get dirty and do not need to be cleaned frequently.However, when cleaning, do not soak it in water or scrub it, just use cotton gauze dipped in alcohol or gasoline and wipe it gently.If the velvet is too wet, do not wring it hard to avoid fluff falling off and affect the appearance.The correct cleaning method should be to press the water with both hands or let it dry naturally, so that the appearance of the flocking fabric can be maintained.Soak the curtain heads and curtains with clean water, then wash them in warm water with soda, and then wash them twice with mild detergent or soapy water.Rub gently when washing, and finally rinse with water.When drying, it needs to be tidied up and placed on a clean table or frame.

Sequential Cleaning, Smart Stain Removal: How to Clean Wooden Floors

When cleaning the wooden floor, you can first use a broom, vacuum cleaner, dust-removing paper or mop to remove dust, hair and other debris on the floor surface, under the furniture, and in the corners. For places that are not easy to clean such as corners or floor seams, you can use an old toothbrush to directly dip the floor You can also directly pour the floor cleaner on a rag and wipe it, and then clean it with clean water.

Floor cleaning needs to be done in a certain order.Under normal circumstances, the order of cleaning the floor is: from the inside to the outside, from the corner to the middle, from the small to the large, from the bottom of the bed, the bottom of the sofa and the bottom of the table to the larger area of ​​the room.

When the floor is stained with paint, oil stains, or ink, you can use special stain-removing oil to wipe it off.If the floor is stained with blood, red wine, juice, beer, etc., you can wipe it with a rag dipped in an appropriate amount of floor cleaner.When the floor is stained with wax or chewing gum, you can put ice cubes on the stain, wait for it to freeze and shrink, then gently scrape it up, and then gently wipe it with a wet rag or a dry rag dipped in an appropriate amount of floor cleaner.

Take an appropriate amount of table salt and sprinkle it on the floor, sweep the fine salt evenly with a clean wet broom, and then use a vacuum cleaner to absorb the salt and dust after 10 minutes, and the floor will become clean and shiny.Wipe the stains with a towel soaked in warm water, and then quickly dry them with a hair dryer. This method can best protect the wooden floor.

Clean smartly, shine brightly: how floor tiles are cleaned

Laying ceramic tiles on the floor can make the space look more clean and generous.Most tiles are easy to keep clean with just dish soap and warm water.

The easiest way to clean tile floors is to wipe the floor with a damp cloth, or dip it in a vinegar-water mixture, but be careful not to use too much, since vinegar can attack the cement in the gaps between the tiles.

To thoroughly clean tile floors, you can also use a 1:1 mixture of water and ammonia.Use this mixture to mop the floor first, and then wipe off all the dirt and water with a dry cloth to avoid creating new dirt on the cement at the tile joints.

To remove crayon marks from the crevices of ceramic floor tiles, dissolve them in very hot water, then use a toothbrush to remove the dirt, and then dry the dirty water with a towel.Dirty water left on the floor creates new dirt that clogs the pores in the tile, so be sure to wipe it down.It is worth noting that if the surface of the tile is stained with dirt, it can be gently peeled off with nails or plastic products. Never use a scouring pad or other cleaning tools with abrasive effects to scrub, as this may leave unsightly marks.

When the marble is stained with fruit juice, coffee and nicotine, etc., it can be wiped off with a washing powder solution with a few drops of vinegar, and then rinsed carefully with clean water after wiping.To remove soot from marble, scrub with soapy water.Oil stains on marble can be washed away with gasoline.When the marble is stained with ink and other stains, add a few drops of ammonia water to the 20:1 solution of water and hydrogen peroxide, wipe it with a soft cloth dipped in this solution, and then wipe it dry with a soft cloth.

Clever tricks, environmentally friendly cleaning: tips for carpet decontamination and maintenance

Carpets are elegant, rich and comfortable, and many people like to use them when decorating new houses.However, in the process of use, we will find that some shortcomings of the carpet also give us a headache, such as difficult to take care of, inconvenient storage... Here are some tips for maintaining the carpet.

Mix flour, refined salt and gypsum powder with water in a ratio of 6:1:1 to form a paste, heat and cool to make it into a dry block, then press it into small pieces, sprinkle it on the dirty part of the carpet, and then use a hard brush to make it dry. Roll on carpet until powdered, then vacuum up.

If the carpet is accidentally burnt, we can use the repair method to deal with it.First try to brush off the scorched area with a hard brush, then cut off the fluff from other parts of the carpet, and then use adhesive to stick them to the scorched area, press it with a flat object equivalent to the weight of a book, and wait for it to be glued After the agent dries, the sticky hair is firm, and finally comb it lightly with a brush.

The color of the carpet is no longer bright after being used for a long time. To make the color of the old carpet bright, you can sprinkle table salt on the carpet the night before, and remove the salt with a clean warm rag the next morning. The bright color of the carpet will be restored. will recover.

Here are some tips on how to clean all kinds of stains on the carpet.Animal and vegetable oil stains on the carpet can be wiped with cotton dipped in gasoline with high purity.Juice and beer stains should be wiped with a soft cloth dipped in detergent solution, and then scrubbed with warm water and a little vinegar solution.For ink stains, sprinkle fine salt on the stain.If there is soup dripping on the carpet, do not wipe it with a damp cloth. You should first use a clean dry cloth or towel to absorb the water, and then sprinkle some salt on the stain. After the salt has fully penetrated and absorbed, use a vacuum cleaner to absorb the salt. , and then flatten the carpet with a brush.The chewing gum sticking to the carpet is not easy to remove. You can put ice cubes in a plastic bag and cover the chewing gum. After about 30 minutes, it will feel hard when you press it with your hands. Take off the ice cubes and brush them with a brush. .

Clean smartly against stains: There are coups for wallpaper stain removal

Wallpapers should not be exposed to sunlight to prevent fading and yellowing, especially plastic wallpapers cannot stand the light.Sofas, tables and chairs should not be close to the wall, so as not to scratch the wallpaper.If the wallpaper is dusty, use a duster or a dry cloth to gently dust off the dust.If it is stained, use a wet towel dipped in some soap powder to gently wipe the stain, do not use force, and wipe off the soap stain in time after decontamination.

If there are children at home, it is easy for children to draw crayons on the wallpaper, and the crayon marks directly affect the overall aesthetic feeling of the room.At this time, if you just wipe it with a cloth, it is not only difficult to wipe it clean, but it may also become more and more dirty.In this case, you may wish to cover the stain with a flannelette, and then iron it with an iron. The crayon oil will melt when it is heated. At this time, wipe it quickly with a cloth, and the dirt can be easily wiped off.If the stains on the wallpaper are not caused by mildew between the paper and the plaster, they are easier to remove. You can dilute a tablespoon of strong detergent with half a basin of water, then dip it in a towel and wipe it. Wipe it once.

When the colored wallpaper is stained with oil stains, many people think that it cannot be removed and replace the wallpaper.In fact, the new oil stains on the colored wallpaper are easy to remove, just sprinkle some talcum powder on the oil stains, then put a piece of absorbent paper on the talcum powder, and iron it with an iron to remove the oil stains on the wallpaper.Talc powder can penetrate quickly after being heated to separate the oil stain from the wallpaper, and the oil stain will become liquid after being heated and be absorbed by the absorbent paper.

Healthy bathroom, clean and tidy: coup to create a healthy bathroom

The bathroom has a direct impact on the health of the family and needs to be carefully crafted.

Use a multi-functional decontamination cream to clean the walls of the bathroom. For the gaps between the tiles, you can decontaminate first, and then use a brush to brush a waterproof agent on the gaps.This will not only prevent seepage, but also prevent mold growth.

Spray an X shape on the glass with a spray glass cleaner, then fold the wrung-out rag and wipe it in one direction. When the glass is [-]% dry, wipe it again with a dry cloth.If there are still water marks that have not been wiped off, you can use old newspapers to wipe away the stubborn dirt.In this way, the mirror surface will become as smooth as ever.

The surface of the faucet (shower head) in the bathroom will become dull because it is often stained with washing products such as shower gel, shampoo, and detergent.To clean the faucet, just wipe it once a week with a soft cotton cloth dampened with a mild detergent.However, be sure not to use acidic or abrasive cleaners, wire brushes, or they will scratch them.

If there is dirt on the surface of other sanitary ware, you can scrub it clean first, and then use a soft cloth dipped in a little white vinegar to wipe the surface of the sanitary ware or wipe it with lemon peel. The treated sanitary ware is not only as bright as new, but also emits a light fragrance.

Deodorizing Coups, Saying Goodbye to Smell: Simple Ways to Get Rid of Toilet Smell
No matter how clean the toilet at home is, it often leaves a bad smell, which makes many people troubled.How to deodorize the toilet at home?We have a few tricks for you.

Put 1 cup of balsamic vinegar in the toilet, and the bad smell will disappear.The validity period of balsamic vinegar is generally 6-7 days, that is to say, it needs to be replaced every other week or so.Put a box of cooling oil in the corner of the bathroom with the lid open to remove the bad smell.A box of cooling oil can be used for 2 to 3 months.Often sprinkle a little superphosphate in the bathroom, which also has a deodorizing effect. This method is also suitable for removing odors in chicken coops.Buy two jars, insert dried flowers into the jars and place them in the bathroom, drip a few drops of perfume every once in a while; cut fresh lemons into slices, put them in a container after drying and put them in the bathroom, which can also prevent mildew smell.Condiments such as aniseed, chili, bay leaf, and cinnamon can also remove toilet odor.

In addition, it is best not to put wastebaskets in the toilet, because the wastebaskets sometimes accumulate for a few days before falling down, which will only pollute the environment of the toilet and create favorable conditions for the reproduction of viruses and bacteria.Experts who study microbes believe that putting waste paper baskets in the toilet will increase the chance of bacterial reproduction and bring hidden dangers to health.

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