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How Stripping the Old Finish?

Buy a floor stripping solution suitable for your floor. Having determined what type of finish is on your floor by following the instructions for Preparing the Floor, buy a stripping solution that will remove that type. Also make sure the stripping solution is safe to use on hardwood, or whichever material your floor is made […]

How Preparing the Wax Floor?

Determine whether the floor has already been treated. You may want to wax a floor that has already been treated, since these surfaces do wear down and get dirty eventually. First, find out which type of product was used: natural ones called wax, or synthetic ones called finish. If the previous owner is unable to […]

How Applying a Wood Cleaner?

Make a vinegar and oil based cleaner. You can make your own wood cleaner for the wood walls at home using 1 cup (240 ml) water, 1⁄4 cup (59 ml) white or apple cider vinegar, 1⁄2 cup (120 ml) mineral oil, and 20 drops lemon oil. Shake the mixture well. Then, use a clean cloth […]

How Using Wood Wax or Polish?

Apply an oil based polish. Use only mineral oil or lemon oil to polish the wood walls. Do not use food based oils like olive oil or coconut oil, as they will oxidize and start to smell over time. You can get mineral oil and lemon oil at your local hardware store or online. Apply […]

How Selecting the Toilet Cleaner?

Look for a toilet cleaner that contains sodium hydroxide. Many toilet cleaners contain sodium hydroxide and sodium hypochlorite. These two ingredients help to remove stains and grime on porcelain or tile surfaces as well as grout. Though they can be toxic in large amounts, they do work to effectively clean grout. You may look for […]

How to Clean Grout with Vinegar?

If the grout between your tiles has turned from white to brown, it’s ready to be cleaned. Fortunately, there are several homemade grout-cleaning solutions you can make with vinegar. Most of them involve baking soda, a compound which – when mixed with vinegar – creates a bubbly, fizzing reaction that’s perfect for cleaning grout. After […]

How to Clean Grout with Toilet Cleaner?

Grime and water stains on the grout in your bathroom or your kitchen can be unsightly and hard to clean. You may struggle to clean grout in your home using conventional cleaners and be hesitant to use bleach. Instead, you may try using toilet cleaner to get rid of stains and grime on grout. You […]

How to Clean Walls with Vinegar?

Household cleaners can be both expensive and toxic, causing many people to search for alternative approaches. Vinegar is a great all-purpose cleaner and can also be used to effectively clean walls. You can create a simple cleaning solution with vinegar and water. Even though it’s a natural solution, be sure to perform a spot-test before […]

How Creating a Vinegar Solution?

Start with a mild mixture. Expect a relatively small amount of vinegar mixed with warm water to be sufficient for the job a lot of the time. Simply combine 2 to 3 tablespoons of white distilled vinegar with 1 gallon (3.8 L) of water in a bucket or similar container. However: Keep in mind that […]

How to Clean Mildew from Grout?

Mildew is a common problem in grout found in bathrooms. Regular cleaning should keep mildew mostly away, to the point it only needs to be cleaned with water. However, built up mildew should be targeted with a cleaning solution. There is no special formula to get rid of mildew. It simply takes a lot of […]