How to Clean Soap Scum

Getting Rid of Soap Scum

December 30th, 2011 Admin

As the name suggests, soap scum is dirt from soap. It is found in places where water and soap are regularly used such as bathtubs, sinks, shower doors and shower curtains. Soap scum can either be white or gray in appearance. It comes about as a result of the minerals present in hard water come into contact with soap and dirt. Once they react the product is soap scum. Every time the water and soap are used the scum is formed and gets to the areas around the place where this water is being used through splashing. If this scum is not washed or wiped everyday, it will result in buildup which eventually results in a thin layer difficult to remove.

There are cost effective ways that can be employed at home to remove this nuisance. A dryer sheet which is usually employed in the control of static in clothes when they are being dried is effective in removing scum. This is used by simply rubbing it on the scum until all of it is removed.
Lemon juice has been used for a long time in the removal of stains. It also works very well in the removal of soap scum. One simply needs to take hot water and mix it with pure lemon juice then pour it on the area that you want to clean. Let it stay for about 15 minutes then you scrub the area. The soap scum will easily come off.

White vinegar is another natural remedy that is quite effective. For stubborn soap scum, one should not dilute it but use it by directly pouring it on the stain and letting it to stay for half an hour. Then, scrub the scum and it will come off. If the scum is not stubborn, one can use vinegar in diluted form with water in the ratio of 11. Use this to clean the area.

Lastly if you need an professional cleaning company to clean your home or office please call MTB Janitorial Services at 301-357-6547 they will be able to assist you in all your cleaning needs.

Hardwood floor

The Best Way To Clean Hardwood Floors

October 4th, 2011 Admin

Having hardwood floors in your home is a wise and effective choice. Hardwood floors are beautiful to look at and add value and
style to your home. Now that you have decided to install hardwood flooring, the next thing you will need to do is learn some tips for
how to clean hardwood floors. Cleaning floors is not hard when you know what you should and shouldn’t do to maintain their natural beauty.

Many people believe that you can simply clean a hardwood floor like any other flooring, but that is not always the case. Most people clean their flooring with water, but doing this on a hardwood floor can be detrimental to the life of the floor. Water on wood does not work well given that wood expands when it gets wet. You do not want your floor boards lifting up and coming loose.

One way of keeping your hardwood flooring in top shape is to sweep the floor thoroughly every day. The simple act of daily sweeping can keep all of the pieces of debris that come into homes regularly from accumulating on your floor. These annoying little bits and pieces can damage the floor after awhile and show the scratches and other damage over time.

Although it may seem easier to just use the regular all purpose cleaner you have in your kitchen, your best bet to keep your hardwood floor looking great and lasting longer is to clean it with a cleaner made especially for hardwood floors. You do not have to use water to clean with these specialized products and your floors will look spectacular.

You love the look and touch of class that a beautiful hardwood floor gives to your home and so you must learn how to take care of it
properly so it lasts a very long time. Regular maintenance and a few simple tips like furniture pads and throw rugs can help not only make your floor look great, but increase its value as well.

In closing if you need to have your hardwood floors looking great call the professionals at MTB Janitorial Services we can provide
excellent service and affordable prices.

Chewing Gum Carpet Removal

Best Way To Remove Chewing Gum From Carpet

September 29th, 2011 Admin

When trying to remove a piece of gum trampled into a carpet, people may understandably feel like they have bitten off more than they can chew. Chewing gum can be one stubborn, sticky stain, but don’t despair.
Here are a number of suggestions and tips to get your carpet back to new (without having to resort to tearing it apart with your scissors!).

Hot n Cold

When chewing gum is hardened, it is even harder to try pull it out of your carpet you softening the gum before trying to remove it is advised. The best way to do this is by heating it up with a hair dryer, held close enough to heat the gum, but not too close so as to damage your carpet. If the gum can be pulled off after being softened, you are in luck! Using a piece of plastic wrap or a plastic bag may help to lift the softened gum away. Let the gum stick to the plastic, then pull it off. Repeat the process if necessary, before gently wiping the area with some mild dish detergent and warm water.
If the heat doesnt get your gum moving, try to ice it out.

Take an ice cube from you ice tray and dab it on the chewing gum on your carpet for one minute. When the chewing gum  is stiff, it may be easier to remove form the carpet by carefully scraping the surface or gently rubbing the carpet (be careful not to damage it). After removing the gum, sponge the area with cleaning fluid.
After removing the gum (by either method), you can remove the last of the stain by applying a dry spotter to the stain before covering it with an absorbent material. Leave the absorbent pad to stand and pick up the stain.

You can then change the pad and repeat the process until the stain is completely removed.And remember if you need a cleaning service to come to your home or office call MTB Janitorial Services to schedule an appointment.

Steam Carpet Cleaning

Steam Carpet Cleaning

September 27th, 2011 Admin

The process of steam cleaning your carpet involves hot water being fed to a spray extraction tool or wand, coupled to a pump vacuum power unit.  The cleaning solution is injected under pressure deep into the carpet through water jet nozzles.
The water will then penetrate the fiber all the way down to the backing.  This action will loosen any embedded soil, remove oil and grease deposits, and get your carpet cleaner than it has ever been.

There are many types and makes of steam carpet cleaners available on the market, ranging from small portables to the large and very powerful truck  mounted units.  The principle is the same no matter what model you pick.
The models that are truck mounted are designed so that only the hose and the wand are taken into the area being cleaned.  These units are very powerful, delivering hot water and generating a high vacuum recovery that can be powered by diesel fuel, gas, propane, or even by the motor of the truck.
Most carpet manufacturers, fiber producers, and professional cleaners endorse this process for  achieving soil removal efficiency.  With the present state of art equipment and technology, we are more than capable of high production and cleaning of carpet.

The real disadvantage to steam carpet cleaning are the problems that are associated with over wetting and longer drying times.  These can be eliminated however, by a skilled operator who uses equipment that is well maintained and in good overall operating condition.
Currently, there are two methods being used with steam carpet cleaning:

1.  This method involves a traffic lane cleaner being sprayed onto the traffic lanes and then agitated into the fibers.  The entire area is then cleaned by using a hot water extractor that has a cleaning solution being injected into the fibers through the wand.

2.  The second method involves a free rinse emulsifying pre-spray being sprayed onto the entire carpet, then agitated into the fibers.

Steam cleaning procedures are the following:

1.  Prepare the equipment and supplies.  In a pump or power sprayer you should mix the free rinsing pre-spray.  In the solution tank of the extractor, mix the rinsing agent.
2.  If you have a lot of furniture to move, make yourself a floor plan.
3.  If the area being cleaned has furniture, you should remove as much as possible.
4.  Thoroughly vacuum the carpet.  If the pile is crushed or matted, use a pile brush to loosen the soils which will make vacuuming more effective.
5.  Pre-spray a good amount of the pre-spray.
6.  Using a grooming tool, agitate the pre spray deep into the fibers then let it sit for 10 – 15 minutes, making sure that it doesn’t dry out.
7.  Extract the area using a portable, truck mounted, or automatic carpet cleaner.
8.  Repeat steps 5 through 7 until the entire area has been cleaned.
9.  Groom the cleaned area, replace all furniture that was removed, then clean all equipment that you used.

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