Clean a mold or mildew stain using oxygenated bleach. Also called sodium percarbonate, oxygenated bleach is commonly available as a deck-brightening agent. Mix 1 part oxygenated bleach with 2 parts water and pour the solution into a power washer. Use the power washer to spray the area, and t...
It’s easy enough to clean up vomit from a tiled, concrete, or wooden floor: just grab a mop, bucket of piping hot water, and a sanitizing floor cleaner and your problem is solved. But what about cleaning vomit from carpet fibres? You want to be sure you do a good job, or a ...
Restoring an older wood deck starts with proper preparation. Skipping this crucial step can cause your new deck stain to fail prematurely. Regardless of the brand or price of the stain, it won’t hold up if applied to a surface that hasn’t been thoroughly cleaned and prepped. When dealing...
Restoring an older wood deck starts with proper preparation. Skipping this crucial step can cause your new deck stain to fail prematurely. Regardless of the brand or price of the stain, it won’t hold up if applied to a surface that hasn’t been thoroughly cleaned and prepped. When dealing...
A guide on how to clean grout, tackle different levels of stains, maintain it regularly, and know when it’s time to regrout.
The warmer months tend to be the best time to refinish a deck. Stain is a popular choice in finish and it is easily applied by painting it on, or spraying with a paint sprayer. Using masking tape and plastic to tape off areas such as siding to avoid drip
Prep matters! Deep clean your surface so that it is ready forRESCUE IT!®MAX Resurfacer. Follow these simple steps to prepare your worn surface: Scrape - Begin by scraping to remove peeling paint* or stain from your surface. Remove all loose splinters, and replace rotting or damaged boards...
Typically this is a clean white or off-white color that you can use in every room. I personally use Simply White, which is a creamy white, on every trim, ceiling or cabinet in my home. Oftentimes when moving into a new home, the trim color is already chosen for you and can be ...
Here are the steps to stain the stone: Pour the stain (whether water-based or acid stain) into a clean spray bottle. This is very efficient in staining a large area to save time. Evenly and thickly coat with the stain, one stone at a time if the stones are large. ...
All food spills should be removed as soon as possible. The surface must be cleaned within seven days to maintain the stain warranty. To remove, spray off with a hose and use warm, soapy water and a soft bristle brush to remove spills from the embossing pattern. ...