How To Clean Stains On
Solid Surfaces?
Solid
surfaces are less of a hassle than clothing and materials to clean, since they
do not absorb the liquids or stain of whatever is split onto them. The
nonporous nature of the solid surfaces thus makes cleaning these surfaces less
of a hassle. However, in the event that it does stain, you should know exactly
what to do. It is important that you take the right steps to get the stain out
right away. So here are some options you could take.
The
easiest option that most people take, is to hire a professional to help them do
this work. They hire a professional cleaner, to make the work faster for them
and easier. This is simple, fast, wastes less of your time, and also ensures
that you don’t make the stain even worse by doing the wrong thing. They usually
do the work right and you do not have to suffer the treacherous task of having
to do it yourself. However, the company may not carry out the task properly,
and you may still be left to live with the stain, after paying a hefty price.
So the question here is, what is the right way to get rid of the
stain yourself?
Sometimes
your counter-top gets stained from the residue of food, liquid spills, etc. You
may take a list of various measures to avoid the stain, but there is no use
talking about the measures you take once the surface is stained. So once the
stain has set itself on your surface, and is just there looking ugly, let’s try
and remove the stain.
Find out what type of surface you are dealing with (unless you
already know)
The most common surface to get stained is your counter-top. No
matter how hard you try, there are situations where the surface would get
stained. So let’s see what kind of counter-tops are commonly available in the
market; the solid counter-tops in the markets are classified into three. These
are the matte finish tops, semi-gloss tops and high-gloss tops. The cleaning
substances you use for each top will vary – they are not usually
interchangeable. Glossy surfaces specifically demand a mild type of soap,
whilst in the case of matte finish, you would be required to use a more
abrasive cleaner, or even opt out to using baking soda.
Weak stains and mild cleaners
What you have to do here to clean the stain is, dampen a
cloth with a mild cleaning solution or an ammonia based cleaner that is
non-window cleaning. After you are done, all you have to do is wipe down on
where the stain in circles, until you have effectively removed the stain. Once
you are done, rinse and clean the cloth you used, before you let it dry. You
should repeat this daily for maintenance – this will ensure your counter-top is
always clean and shiny.
Stronger stains and stronger cleaners
There are situations where the mild cleaners just won’t do
the trick and there is a need for a stronger substance. This is where the stain
is deeply set in. These are the tougher stains, where you need to use special
cleansers. When you use, these special liquids, you have to soak the surface
which is affected for about ten minutes. After you have let the substance soak,
all you have to do is, get a scrubbing sponge, and then rub the surface in
circular motions. NOTE: Do not use floor cleaners or oven cleaners for your
counter tops. As they are called, they are not meant for your counter top.
These cleaners have ingredients that are too harsh for your counter tops and
they could diminish the color of your counter-tops, ruining it completely. Also
note not to over scrub the top, as it may scratch your top if you scrub
excessively. The saying “too much of something is good for nothing” applies
here; too much scrubbing here is not going to do you good.
Disinfecting your beautiful counter-top
Your counter-top can be disinfected with a mild bleaching
solution. Before you begin using it, dilute it with water on a 1:1 ratio. Then,
you have to apply it on a damp cloth. You can even use this bleach to remove
the tougher stains. You can also use disinfecting wipes, the disposable kind,
if you prefer. After you are done, clean the surface thoroughly.
Ensure that you rinse your counter-top thoroughly
Whenever you can, make sure that you rinse your counter-top
with water, thoroughly, and then dry it completely. End your routine clean up
by polishing your counter-top dry, with a clean cleaning cloth. This would make
sure that you bring back its old shine and will help you get rid of tough water
marks. Before you do the wrong thing, make sure that you read the instructions
and guidelines of your counter-top manufacturer. NOTE: that you don’t expose
your counter-top to harsh chemicals, ever. Do not use paint removers, drain
cleaners, oven cleaners, lacquer cleaners, or whatever other harsh cleaning
chemical ideas you get. If you do accidentally spill any of the above mentioned
items on the counter-top, use lots of water immediately to clean it up, without
letting the chemicals to do any damage.
Ensure that you follow the instructions provided carefully,
word to word, to ensure that you end up with success. Ensure protect the
surface from harsh chemicals and heat.
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