With warmer months just around the corner, spring-cleaning isn’t far away. Whether you want to clear some of the winter clutter or just feel like a change in scenery, spring-cleaning can make it happen. Now is the perfect time to clean out the garage, basement and/or attic. If there...
TSP was a staple for general purpose home cleaning. Just take a look at the ingredients of a few "Heavy-Duty" cleaners and you're sure to find TSP or a TSP substitute. It's still widely use for cleaning prior to painting since it is very strong...
Fill the kitchen sink with warm water and 1/2 tsp. of mild liquid dish soap. Video of the Day Step 2 Wet a sponge with the soapy water and squeeze out excess liquid. Step 3 Wipe the Silestone countertops with the sponge. For crusty stains on the counter, allow the soap and water to...
BEFOREAFTER FREE QUOTE NOW Soft Washing Due to the strength of a high pressure clean, on some surfaces, we may recommend soft washing as an alternative. You can still expect to see amazing before and afters and a wonderfully clean exterior, however, with less risk of surface wear and tear...
with an automotive paste wax. Bad oxidation may cause pitting which looks like small specks, however the metal polish will not be able to remove deep pitting with a light polish. Alkaline cleaners will CAUSE oxidation, so avoid chemicals like ammonia (found in Windex), and TSP. If a piece...
}. Wipe the access product off the crack with a wet rag or scraper to level it out and create a smooth surface. Be sure to read all of the manufacturer’s instructions on your repair product for recommended cure times before painting. Ours was supposed to be a week while some others ...
For a non-stick pan that did not come clean after steps 1 and 2, start over with a more concentrated cleaning mixture. Here's how you do it: Cover the baking pan with 2 tsp. baking soda and 1 cup vinegar and let the mixture sit for 30 minutes. Gently scrub then wash the pan wit...
I totally agree that this is not a fun part, but cleaning your surfaces prior to painting will help improve the paint adhesion and make your paint look beautiful longer. And, in the end, that means less work for you. Use a sponge with TSP (trisodium cleaner) to quickly wipe away any ...
(hot water is more effective than cold water) and scrub down affected areas with a sponge or a scrub brush if necessary. TSP is corrosive, so be sure to wear rubber gloves when working with it and avoid touching the soot with your hands or with anything else prior to cleaning it, or ...
Add 1 tsp. liquid dish soap to the water. Step 5 Dip another rag into the solution and wipe down the entire granite surface with it. Step 6 Dampen a third rag and use it to wash off any soap on the granite. References DFW Granite: Recommended Cleaners and Cleaning Suggestions ...