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Treat dark colored stains with hydrogen peroxide. Soak a clean, soft rag with hydrogen peroxide. Wring excess peroxide out of the rag over your sink. Position the rag so its peroxide dampened parts directly touch and cover the stain. Keep the rag on the stain for several hours or overnight. Avoid using this technique if […]
Dampen a clean rag with white vinegar. Your rag should be wet through with white vinegar, but excess vinegar should not drip or seep from the rag. Either pour vinegar onto your rag in a sink or dunk your rag in vinegar in a bucket. Wring out the rag lightly over a sink. Too much […]
Wet the surface of the tiles. Run a clean, damp cloth over the surface of the cultured marble tiles to slightly wet it. This helps you avoid damaging the glaze that gives it its shine when you apply the soap or cleaner. If the surface already has lingering water, such as from a shower, you […]
Cement tiles requires routine cleaning. Routine cleaning for mildly dirty cement tiles can be done with a mild degreaser or laundry detergent. Special chemical cleaners are required for very dirty or stained cement tiles. Make sure to wear protective gear when handling harsh cleaners. Try to avoid getting mortar on the stones. If you need […]
Start with less toxic cleaners. In general, the least toxic cleaner is best for cement. Start with a mild cleanser, like detergent, and work your way up to chemical cleaners if necessary. Chemicals can wear cement down, so they should be avoided unless absolutely necessary. Do not pour water into acid. When using an acid-based […]
Use an alkaline degreaser for oil and grease. Oil and grease, often found on garage floors, should be cleaned with an alkaline degreaser. You can purchase this online or at a hardware store. Consult the label to see how much water to use to dilute your degreaser. Apply to oil and grease stains and then […]
Sweep away and dirt or debris. Any loose dirt, debris, or dust should be swept from cement floors or walls before you begin cleaning. Use a broom to sweep the cement as clean as you can before applying a cleaner. When sweeping down a cement wall, lay down a tarp to catch loose dirt, debris, […]
With everything that happens on your concrete patio – weather, barbeques, kids playing, oil spills – it’s no wonder that it needs a good cleaning once in a while. By mixing up the appropriate cleaner, carefully cleaning the concrete, and addressing special stains, you can get your patio cleaned up in no time. These products […]
Use an enzymatic cleaner on pet stains. If you have stains from pets or other animals on your concrete, try an enzymatic cleaner like OxiClean. These types of cleaners target and help to break down protein in stains. You should apply these types of cleaners directly to the stain without diluting them with any liquid […]
Clear the area to be cleaned. Sweep up any debris – leaves, twigs, etc – and move any outdoor furniture out of the way. Make sure that pets and kids can’t get into the area, particularly if you’re going to use bleach. Protect nearby greenery. Make sure to protect nearby plants. Hose them down to […]
