To clean unsealed grout, mix the ammonia cleaning solution, apply to the grout, scrub, and remove with a wet vacuum. If stains or mold remain, rinse the area and air out the room before applying a bleach solution. Never mix ammonia and bleach, as a poisonous vapor results.
Pour 1/2-cup of baking soda into a spray bottle. Add 1/4-cup of white vinegar and 7 cups of water. Shake vigorously until the ingredients are mixed.
Spray the cleaning solution onto the grout. If the grout is heavily soiled, spray heavily and scrub with a stiff brush. Keep scrubbing until the grout is clean.
Use a wet vacuum to suck up the dirty solution. Wipe with a soft cloth to dry.
Inspect the grout for cleanliness. If the grout is still dirty or showing signs of mold or mildew, rinse off the areas.
Allow the grout to dry thoroughly, and air out the room of any ammonia fumes.
Mix one part of liquid chlorine bleach with five parts of warm water. Use a fresh bristle brush to apply the solution to the grout. Scrub with the brush.
After scrubbing, allow the bleach solution to sit for five minutes. Rinse the area completely. Do not follow with ammonia at any time.
Ceramic tile can be mopped with vinegar and buffed to achieve a just polished shine. Avoid using waxes or polishing compounds that can dull the surface or even remove the factory applied glaze.Full Answer >
To clean Pergo floors, remove dust and light dirt with a vacuum cleaner, then mop with a gentle cleaning solution such as vinegar and water, or a hardwood floor cleaner. Pergo floors come in both laminate and hardwood options, so it is important to choose the cleaning method that applies to the specific material.Full Answer >
To clean mold from a wall, determine the cause of the mold, and make the necessary changes or repairs needed to prevent mold. Clean the wall with household cleaner, bleach and a vacuum that has a HEPA filter. The cleaning process may require several hours.Full Answer >
The manufacturer of GPA riding helmets suggests gently cleaning the helmet with a damp sponge or soft brush. The internal lining should be replaced occasionally. Air-drying the helmet thoroughly and applying a deodorizer product can remove most smells, says Dovery Saddlery. The lining of some helmets can be hand-washed with gentle soaps. The manufacturers of riding helmets strongly suggest not putting a riding helmet in the dishwasher. The heat of the water in a standard dishwasher damages the foam used to make riding helmets, and it can no longer provide protection in case of an impact. Also, dishwasher detergent and heat can damage both adhesives and foam.Full Answer >