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How To Clean A Mattress

IJCSA - — Fri, 26 Jun 2015 15:38:09 GMT

HOW TO CLEAN A MATTRESS

Before you start cleaning your mattress, strip the bed and launder your linens. Wash and dry your mattress pad first, then the sheets, and finally your bedspread/comforter/duvet. Check the manufacturer’s labels first and use the hottest water and dryer heat setting allowed since heat will kill dust mites in your bedding. While the washer and dryer are doing their thing, turn your attention to the mattress.

Vacuum it – Your vacuum cleaner’s upholstery attachment is your Number One ally in mattress cleaning. Start at the top of the mattress and work your way down in overlapping, narrow paths and then vacuum the sides of your mattress the same way. (Don’t worry about the other side of the mattress just yet; we’ll get there.)

Deodorize it – Sweat smells, although most of us don’t notice our own scent on our mattresses. Over time, though, our body odors can build up and lead to a funky aroma. To rid your mattress of rankness, sprinkle it well with baking soda and rub that in with a stiff-bristled brush. (If you’d like to scent your mattress, mix the baking soda with a few drops of essential oil first. Lavender is reputed to be a sleep aid, but sandalwood is nice, too.) Let the baking soda sit for 10 minutes, and then…

Vacuum again – By scrubbing the baking soda into your mattress you’ve helped it bond with surface moisture. Vacuuming it now will help pull out trace dampness and ensures you won’t wake up coated with powdery residue in the morning.

Get the stains out – Mattresses typically acquire three types of stains: blood, urine, and what we’ll just call “other bodily fluids”. While it’s best to treat stains immediately with cold water and a little dish soap or hydrogen peroxide (hot water sets these type of stains), let’s face it, sometimes sleep is more important. Here’s how to clean stains on your mattress after they’ve set in:

Dried blood stains can be treated by making a paste of 1/4 cup hydrogen peroxide mixed with 1 tbsp. each liquid dish soap and table salt. Rub this into the stain and allow it to sit until dry before scraping the residue off. Dab at any remaining stain with a white rag dipped into hydrogen peroxide, rotating the rag as the stain lifts off. (Using a white rag prevents dye transfer from the cloth to the mattress.)

No hydrogen peroxide? Make a paste of meat tenderizer and water instead. The tenderizer’s enzymes will dissolve the blood’s protein bonds.
Urine stains are very difficult but not impossible to get out once they’re dry, but this two-step method helped dramatically when my kids were little. First, dissolve 3 tbsp. baking soda in 8 oz. of hydrogen peroxide then add a drop or two of liquid dish soap, and dab that solution on to the spot. (Do NOT drench your mattress!) While that’s working its magic, whisk together 3 parts dry laundry detergent powder or and 1 part water to make a dry foam. Rub that into the stain (which should still be damp from the first step) and let it sit for 30 minutes. Scrape away any residue and vacuum.
Other bodily fluids: Open the windows then, using a white rag, blot the stain with undiluted, unscented household ammonia. Do NOT drench your mattress! Wipe the area with a clean, damp cloth and sprinkle the spot with baking soda. Let this dry then vacuum the area thoroughly.

Flip it – Innerspring or coil mattresses should be flipped side-to-side and top-to-bottom weekly for the first three months of ownership, then quarterly after that. To help me remember which side and end goes where, I simply used a permanent marker and wrote in small letters: “Winter/Summer” on one end of the mattress, and “Spring/Fall” on one side. On June 21st, for instance, I rotated the foot of the mattress toward the headboard, then September 23 I’ll flip the mattress over, and so on. (But note: this doesn’t work with pillow-top mattresses, which is one reason I despise them.)

Repeat – While you’ve got the materials handy, repeat the cleaning process above after flipping your mattress.

Wrap it up – Since cleaning mattresses is such a daunting task, I wholeheartedly recommend using a washable mattress cover. I’m not talking about the crinkly, plastic kind you might remember from childhood. These days, mattress covers are made from fabric bonded to a waterproof layer that prevents liquids and dead skin from touching your mattress.

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How Many Times A Year Should I Clean My Carpet

IJCSA - — Tue, 23 Jun 2015 11:45:04 GMT

From user Relda: How Many Times A Year Should I Clean My Carpet?

IJCSA suggests that you should have your carpet cleaned as needed but at least professionally cleaned four times per year. When talking with one of our cleaning services, ask for a quarterly program. You will receive a discount with a signed service agreement.

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Hard Floor Care - Cleaning Hard Floors - Using Stripper - Stripping

IJCSA - — Wed, 10 Jun 2015 00:58:37 GMT

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How often you should clean kitchen sponges, hairbrushes and other daily essentials

IJCSA - — Tue, 02 Jun 2015 15:22:28 GMT

When was the last time you cleaned your kitchen sponge? If it wasn't in the last 24 hours, listen up.

Daily essentials like sponges and brushes are often way past due for a good washing. Keep these items looking fresh and lasting longer by following these easy cleaning tips.

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Makeup brushes

Dirty make-up brushes spread on more than just old makeup — think germs, dead skin cells and body oils. To keep your makeup brushes fresh and clean, beauty expert Alexis Wolfer recommends washing them every week using baby shampoo and warm water. Rinse well and dry them overnight at an angle.

Hairbrushes

The cardinal rule for hairbrush care it to remove hair from the bristles a few times a week. This keeps bristles from matting down over time and will keep the bristles as long as possible to detangle and pull oils from the scalp. A comb is a quick way to sweep out those extra strands.

Then, once a month, Wolfer suggests wash the brush to remove build-up of hair products, dirt, hair oil and bacteria. For best results, wet brush in warm water using a clarifying shampoo (or regular if that's all you have available). Rinse well and dry overnight, bristles down, on a towel.

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Venetian Blind Cleaning (the easy and cheap way!)

IJCSA - — Fri, 29 May 2015 12:19:36 GMT

From user Jenna, the best way to clean Venetian blinds?

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Can I Clean My Toilet With Coca Cola

IJCSA - — Fri, 15 May 2015 22:42:03 GMT

From user Kathi: Can I clean my toilet with Coca Cola?

Yes you can clean your toilet with Coca-Cola but vinegar will give you better results and is cheaper.

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Housecleaning Tips : How to Clean a Ceramic Tile Shower

IJCSA - — Thu, 30 Apr 2015 12:06:03 GMT

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IJCSA - — Sat, 28 Feb 2015 00:03:29 GMT

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How To Get Wine Stain Out Of Carpet

IJCSA - — Tue, 24 Feb 2015 01:22:46 GMT

From User Jenny106

How do I get a wine stain out of the carpet?

Put some salt on the stain as quickly as possible to soak up the spillage. ...
Blot the area you have spilled the red wine again with a new paper towel dampened with water. ...
Use Vanish Carpet & Upholstery spray as soon as possible to remove the remaining stain.
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