• Physical Conditions You “Have To Have” To Clean Carpet

1. Hot Water between 160° and 200°. (Optimum Performance: 185°)

Many Truck Mount manufacturers advertise extremely high water temperatures to make their system(s) seem more appealing. The fact is, water boils at 212° and begins to produce steam. And I know, we all call it “steam-cleaning” but, the truth is, carpet cleaning is done with extremely hot water and not steam. Steam is a gas, you can’t retain any pressure with steam, you can’t clean carpet with steam and you can do real damage to your equipment and carpet. Most truck mount systems today can produce extreme temperatures or steam if you turn the heat up higher than it should be. If a unit can produce heat at 160° to 200° consistently, then it can do the same or better job as a system that promises to produce 240° or higher. Many manufacturers don’t tell you that you can’t or won’t clean with 240°, but simply attempt to mislead you with overblown numbers. Be a wise shopper by knowing what the specifications should be. After all, even if you could, you wouldn’t wash your clothes inboiling water because over time it would damage the material, just as it will damage carpet fibers, backing and glue. But, you would wash them in hot water. Think about it . . .

2. Pressure between 100psi and 650psi. (Optimum Performance: 600psi)

Water pressure forces hot water or hot water and cleaning agent into, over or through the carpet. Too much pressure and you force dirt and cleaning agent through the carpet fibers and backing and into the pad, putting down too much moisture to pull up, extending drying time, introducing malodors and/or possibly causing mildew. Not enough pressure and you can’t penetrate the fibers enough to break the dirt loose. The optimum pressure allows you to penetrate the fibers, mix with and remove the dirt.

3. Vacuum at 15Hg, 240cfm. (Optimum Performance: 15Hg, 240cfm)

Vacuum is measured in two ways “lift” and “air flow”.

“Lift” Most systems can produce 15Hg of lift. 15Hg stands for 15 inches of mercury. This is how much lift it takes on average to efficiently pull water from ground level or lower, up and into your system recovery tank. If you set your system too low below 15Hg you may not have enough lift for extraction, set it too high above 15Hg and you run the risk of doing damage to your system.

“Air Flow” is measured in “cubic feet per minute” and is the amount of vacuum power it takes to clear or pull the water through your wand and vacuum hose and up into to the system recovery tank with consistent performance. The optimum amount of air flow for single floor wand cleaning is 240cfm. So it only goes to follow that the optimum air flow for dual or two floor wand cleaning is double that or around 480cfm. Rather than use two floor wands, many cleaners prefer to take advantage of the “dual-wand” configured system by having one technician cleaning with a floor wand and another using a furniture or detail tool at the same time, achieving optimum performance at around 380cfm.

• Heat Exchange VS Propane Heated Machines

Most Truck Mount systems today heat the water one of two ways, “heat exchange” or “propane heat.”

“Heat Exchange” Also referred to as “heat exchanger” systems are available in two configurations, “air-to-water” or “water-to-water”.

In “air-to-water” systems the water is heated by the truck mount engine exhaust or in the case of a dual or two stage air-to-water heat exchange system, water is first pre-heated by the blower exhaust and then heated for use by engine exhaust. This is accomplished by letting the water flow through a metal (usually stainless steel) tube or coil surrounded by an outer metal tube or shell which is filled with hot engine exhaust (air). There are two things to look for with an air-to-water system. One, the system should have a diverter-valve to allow you to divert the engine exhaust away from the water flow and through the normal engine exhaust path when doing water extractions and not cleaning (using water). Two, a “needle-valve” or available mechanism, that assists in regulating the water temperature to the wand. This is done by adjusting the water flow through the inner heat exchange tube. The more water flow the less heat. The less water flow, the hotter the water coming out of the wand. But, since there is no way to regulate the heat of the exhaust air in the outer tube it is better and safer to be able to divert the hot exhaust air away from the inner water exchange tube when not cleaning.

With “water-to-water” systems the water is run through a tube that is surrounded by a tube with flowing, heated coolant from your vehicle’s coolant system. Since the temperature of the coolant (water) in the outer tube can be regulated by the vehicle’s thermostat, there is no need for a way to divert the coolant away from the outer heating tube or regulate the water flow in the inner heat exchange tube.

Both systems do a fine job of heating the water. But, since it is a simple fact that water heats (anything) faster and more consistently than air, the system to use depends on the type of cleaning you are doing. If you are cleaning residential homes, moving from room to room, moving furniture and cleaning detailed areas at a time, then an “air-to-water” system will deliver enough heat to do the job. On the other hand, if you are cleaning large commercial areas or apartments with a lot of non-stop wand work, then the “water-to-water” system will deliver more consistent heat.

“Propane Heat” Is overall the hottest and more easily controlled heat available for truck mount systems. The only negative in comparison to heat exchange is that you have to purchase propane gas to run the heating system. In most propane systems the propane gas is stored in a “belly tank” outside the vehicle. A hose is run from the tank to feed a hot water heater inside the van. Pressurized water from the system pump flows through the hot water heater and is delivered to the wand for cleaning. The temperature of the water is thermostatically controlled by easily adjusting the temperature control knob on the heater thermostat. Other than having to purchase propane gas, there are several positives to be aware of with a propane heated system. Besides the thermostatic control of the water temperature, propane systems are extremely versatile and simple to operate and maintain, and with built-in emergency gas shutoff and venting, can be operated with a high degree of dependabilityand safety.

• PTO Machines VS Slide-in Machines

Truck mount carpet cleaning systems are built in two designs, PTO (Power Take Off) or Slide-in systems.

“PTO” Power Take Off systems operate by taking power from your vehicle’s transmission or drive-train system to run the truck mount’s drive system to turn the vacuum blower and pump. Generally these systems are “water-to-water” heat exchange systems so they also harness the heat of the vehicle’s coolant system to heat the water. The advantage of the PTO systems is that they can be very easy to operate. However there are some disadvantages. Generally PTO systems are much more expensive than Slide-in systems. This is because the PTO truck mount system is permanently built-in as part of the vehicle. In other words your vehicle is your truck mount system and your truck mount system is your vehicle. This means that if you want to run your truck mount system, you must run the vehicle at the same time. Ultimately, this will substantially increase the otherwise normal wear and tear on your vehicle’s systems. If the unfortunate circumstance occurs that your vehicle is wrecked or totaled, unlike a slide-in system that you could remove from the wrecked vehicle and place in a new one, with the PTO system you not only wrecked or totaled your vehicle but also your truck mount system. With PTO systems as with some hugely overblown slide-in systems the cost of maintenance and replacement parts can be outrageously high. Also, be aware that many PTO systems incorporate large vacuum blowers and the vehicle’s power does not turn the vacuum blower at enough RPMs to operate at the blower’s optimum performance. There are also systems (PTO and Slide-in) that incorporate large blowers that are built correctly. So just look out that you aren’t purchasing components that will never reach or be used at their peak efficiency.

“Slide-in” Slide-in systems come in an array of configurations, from very economical yet powerful, simple designs that are easy and cheap to maintain, to extremely expensive, large, over compensated systems that, much like PTO systems, can be very hard to work on and very labor intensive and expensive when you have to get them serviced. The thing about slide-in systems is that they all operate using the same three components, an engine, a vacuum blower and a water pump. Yet, some systems are made to be more appealing by incorporating giant housings that display lots of extra controls and gauges that you don’t really need and are just going to present you with down-time and extra maintenance expense. Some systems promote big horse power engines to give the appearance of added power to your overall system, when after all that is not the case. In a truck mount system, the vacuum blower is turned at the safest, maximum RPMs to obtain the blower’s optimum “lift” and “airflow”. Ifan eighteen horse power engine accomplishes this task, then anything larger has been installed either out of ignorance or with the goal of misleading the buyer. The best slide-in systems are honestly built to meet all of the optimum specifications required to do the job and provide you with a tool to make money with, not an albatross that is designed to take back as much of that money as it’s high purchase price and maintenance cost can. If you think about the fact that all slide-in systems use the same three components to operate, then it is easy to see that they all produce the same results, no matter how they are “packaged.” The real advantage to the simpler slide-in systems is that they are just as powerful, yet much easier and cheaper to maintain with less down time, since much of the maintenance can be done by the operator. Also, they are extremely versatile, allowing you to install them in a variety of configurations and vehicles.

• The Bottom Line

The bottom line is, BE AN EDUCATED BUYER! Some systems are advertised as simple, some as large and therefore giving the appearance of being more powerful, some are promoted to be easier or safer to operate. Make no mistake about it, easy and safe operation, no matter what the system, is only determined by the common sense of the operator. If you know what the optimum performance is that you “have to have” to do the work you want to do, then use that knowledge to obtain an economical and easily maintained system that is going to be of service to you for years, making you money, rather than one that you spend years of money servicing.

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If you want to be sure that you always clean your house thoroughly, in the minimum of time, and never run out of cleaning materials, I highly recommend that you have a weekly checklist for house cleaning.

I am a fan of checklists because they are the only way that I know of that you can be absolutely certain that you carry out all the essential tasks without forgetting something.

You can be sure that the moment a visitor comes into your house they will immediately spot the one area of a room that has not been properly cleaned. A checklist will save you from this type of embarrassment.

Maybe you are not like me and you have a perfect memory, but I know that my memory is not one hundred percent. There are occasions when I will forget to buy a replacement for some cleaning material that has run out. With my checklist I always make a note of the materials that are running low so that I can add them to my shopping list.

My family are devils for asking me to do small chore for them just as they are hurrying out of the door. The kids will remind me that they need clean sports kit for tomorrow’s big game just as they leap out of the car at school and I have noticed someone I want to talk to. With these sort of requests there always used to be a high probability that I would forget. But now I simply visualize my checklist and make a mental note at the top of the list to do the laundry first.

My cleaning checklist has been developed over several years. I keep honing it and refining it. Now I am really confident that it is useful because so many of my friends use it in their homes. My weekly checklist for house cleaning is a bit cumbersome for including in this article but you can view it on my website.

A word of caution – it is not enough to simply copy out a weekly checklist. You must get yourself into the habit of using your checklist every week. You will soon get into a routine if you do this and I am sure you will then find it a great help.

I have known people who develop a checklist and then expect the checklist to do the work for them. Unfortunately it doesn’t work like that – you still have to do the work. However, what you will find is that you will zoom through your house cleaning a lot faster when you always know what you have to do next.

Molly Simpkin got really excited when she first discovered quicker and easier ways to clean her house. She soon realized that a good weekly checklist for house cleaning could save her hours of time. Time she could use to earn extra money and enjoy the life she’s always wanted. Discover more about how Molly saves time at: http://housecleaningtimesavers.com

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Anyone who has carpeting in their home or office understands that there comes a time for carpet cleaning. San Diego is a city where life can be difficult on any carpet when one considers the climate, the sand and other elements that can lead to the buildup of dirt, grime and stains that negatively affect the appearance of a carpet.

Rug cleaning is also a necessary chore for those who prefer this mode of floor covering, and below you’ll find 10 basic tips for carpet cleaning. San Diego residents can help themselves by following some of these basic steps before contacting a professional for help.

10 Carpet/Rug Cleaning Tips

Below you’ll find some basic tips regarding the cleaning of your carpet. Rug cleaning strategies may also work within this approach as well:

1.Treat Stains with Care

Stains happen with carpeting – that’s simply an unavoidable fact of life. However, what one does in reaction to these stains makes all the difference. Rubbing and scrubbing aggressively only weakens the carpet’s fibers and can lead to a stain becoming permanent.

2.’Bandage’ Your Stain

After you’ve properly dabbed and treated a stain, leave a dry cloth on top of it with something to weigh it down overnight.

3.Avoid Heat

Do not apply an iron or any other source of heat to the fresh stain, as it could do more damage.

4.Bleach and Lemon Juice

Bleach without chlorine and lemon juice have proved to be particularly effective with mold and mildew.

5.Do Not Leave Spills

Generally, the faster you work on a spill on the carpet, the better your results will be.

6.Keep it Clean

Some stains are the result of the rubbing/grinding in of daily dirt. Vacuum the carpet regularly to minimize the chance that this will occur.

7.Keep Dirt Out of the Area

Experts have been saying for years that if you place door mats and the like outside of the room, you will minimize the amount of exposure your carpet has to dirt and dust.

8.Start with Hot Water

Hot water should be the first substance used on a spill. It helps to remove the stain before it embeds in the carpet fibers.

9.Club Soda

For particularly notorious stains such as red wine, club soda has been shown to be very effective for use immediately after the spill occurs.

10.Professional Help

If you are unsure of how to proceed with any problem with your carpet, do not hesitate to seek professional help. It’s always a better decision to spend a bit of money on this form of carpet/rug cleaning than risk having to incur the enormous expense of replacement. Contact Star Carpet Cleaning, Inc. of San Diego to schedule a consultation.

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Does your air cooling system need duct cleaning? Ducts have a tendency to collect waste. Molds and fungus can collect on the duct’s surface. This can cause allergies. Clean your duct to remove harmful organisms. Read this article to discover the importance of cleaning the air cooling system.

Health is the primary benefit of air duct cleaning. According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, indoor air contains more than 70 times more pollutants than outdoor air.

Air duct cleaning services eradicate the airborne contaminants like the bacteria, fungus, mold spores, pollen and pet dander. Some of these contaminants may enhance allergies and asthma symptoms.

Ductwork cleaning consists of removing hazards from heating and cooling system. These systems consist of parts like air ducts and registers, heat exchangers, drip pans, fan motors and grills, and diffusers.

Duct cleaning may also involve getting rid of contaminants found in heating and cooling coils, and the air handling unit. The symptoms of polluted indoor air include allergies, illnesses, eye irritation, sinus congestion, headache, and sore throat.

Other conditions may also be attributed to polluted air ducts, such as nausea, cold and flu symptoms, fatigue, cough, tightness in chest, wheezing, hypersensitivity, and ENT irritation.

Air duct cleaning cleans and removes moisture. Moisture in these ducts can make them a breeding ground for bacteria and fungi, which can cause diseases in the respiratory system.

Cleaning them will remove harmful organism. By keeping them dry, the further growth of bacteria is prevented. Another waste removed by cleaning the ducts is rodent droppings, hair, and flakes.

If your place is a frequently visited by mice or rats, they may leave their wastes on the ducts, which can be inhaled when air blows through them. Hence, the air you breathe can already be contaminated.

Besides the wastes, debris, plaster and drywall particles, wood, dust, and insulation particles, can accumulated. This debris can be eliminated by duct cleaning. Dust mites and ants feed on such debris and they further leave their waste. Air duct cleaning eliminates all this derby and waste.

When your air ducts in the cooling and heating systems are cleaned and maintained, these systems will last longer. The extended life of these systems is another benefit you can get from employing the air duct cleaning services.

According to experts at Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, 9 out of 10 system failures are due to dirt accumulated within them. The fan, located inside the air handler, keeps the heat exchanger cool. Its capacity to perform its task is diminished as dirt and debris accumulate.

Cleaning ducts on your cooling and heating systems may prevent pre-mature breakdown and aging. It also makes you save on your energy consumption. Well-maintained equipment makes them run better.

The Environmental Protection Agency maintained that when your heating and cooling systems are cleaned regularly, its efficiency is maintained. A mere .042 inches of dirt on your heating coil can already decrease the efficiency of your heating system by 21%.

Efficient systems work less; this enables you to save energy and money. Air duct cleaning keeps dust away from your furniture and décor. The dusts accumulated within your systems are blown into your house and disseminated everywhere.

Regular air duct cleaning and air cooling systems cleaning keeps your house clean. It also helps to maintain your health. If you have allergies, it will reduce the allergic reactions that you have within your home.

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Your fireplace is very important during the winter unless you use a heater at home. Therefore, it is just essential that you also pay importance to your chimney just like you do with the other parts of the house. If you are using wood to create fire and keep you warm, creosote and soot builds up and may cause health complications as well as accidents. Cleaning services are always available but can it can be very expensive. That is why some homeowners just clean it on their own so that they can save money. If you are one of them, then you would find these chimney cleaning tips very helpful.

• Before the burning season or the winter comes check if there is anything that would block the flow of air in the chimney. At the same time, see to it that there are no nests built by birds or squirrels. Not only that it may lead to fire but it may also result to wildlife tragedy as well.

• Have big plastic or damp old clothes to help you seal the fireplace. Once you start brushing the chimney, there will be so many debris that will fall and scatter at the rest of the house when the fireplace is not sealed.

• Another one of the most important chimney cleaning tips is that you should not forget to wear a facemask, gloves, and goggles when cleaning. These are the materials that would protect your skin from allergies and to avoid difficulty in breathing when brushing the insides of the chimney.

• Inspect the chimney from time to time using your flashlight so you can make sure that it is free from soot and creosote before using it again.

• Clean it at least once or twice a year to avoid any complication due to the accrued carbon monoxide.

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Perfect Cleaning Solution By Ny Carpet Cleaner

The organic carpet cleaners are the only alternatives for a clean living. People these days are opting for the professional NY upholstery cleaning service providing agencies adopting eco-friendly non toxic and safe cleaning procedures.

Dust is the main cause for not only damaging the carpet but also resultant health issues like respiratory problems, asthma and lung diseases. Therefore it is essential to take the service of professional NY carpet cleaner to maintain a hygienic environment along with the proper maintenance of the prized carpet.

The carpet treatment offered by some of the professional NY carpet cleaning service providers include- steam cleaning, removal of stain, mildew treatment, deodorizer, scotchgaurd, carpet restoration and removal of pet urine, gum, tar oil, grease etc.Their cleaning methods gives particular protection against harmful bacteria, fungal spores and dust mite allergens.

Maintaining the appearance and life of a carpet is quite hard while regularly washing the carpet. But simultaneously, it is also essential to keep the carpet dust free all the times so as to maintain a healthy environment. Thus looking at this requirement, the NY upholstery steam cleaning service providing agencies engage their trained professionals to use the specialized steaming technique for cleaning of the carpets. They first inspect the fabric and condition of the carpet and then follow the most effective and safest method of NY carpet Steam cleaning.

The leading service providers of the upholstery steam cleaning offer their service to both private homes as well as offices. Their service is remarkable and makes a positive impression. With their specialized technique they clean each and every corner thus enhancing the durability of the fabric and making it appear completely spotless.

The NY Upholstery Cleaning Services providing agencies mostly prefer shampoo cleaning for the maintenance of upholstery fabric at places where the number of visitors, children and pets are more. The ordinary regular cleaning procedures often fail to get rid of the harmful dirt and micro-organisms; hence the professional cleaners use the steaming technology to get the best cleaning result.

A choice of proper cleaning service is
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essential for all small and large business organizations to avoid messy and unhealthy appearance of the workplaces. Hence taking the help of professional NY Upholstery Cleaning Services providing agencies exclusively using the self-neutralizing, non-toxic and biodegradable chemicals assures safest choice of getting the complete cleaning solution. Be it mattress cleaning, leather cleaning or even rug cleaning, the professional NY carpet cleaner offer their service at the most competitive price.

The cleaning methods adopted by the professional NY carpet cleaner are gentler on the carpets and also help in maintaining the furniture as well as other related accessories in perfect condition. They also provide a care tip that helps to prevent undue wear on carpets and furniture and look great all the time. For more information just log on to their website.

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Because leather products are so expensive, many people are hesitant to clean their own leather, much less to put cleaning products on it. Even if the product say it is specially formulated for leather, the warning on the back telling the consumer to first test the product on an unnoticeable area scares off many people.

Like carpet cleaners, the vast amount of leather cleaners available for purchase is confusing. However, with the right knowledge, leather cleaning should not be nerve-wracking. Furthermore, it is an important step to take to preserve the life of your costly items.

There are many types of leather, so you should first look to determine if yours is finished or not. Nearly always, the leather in your car and on your furniture is finished (a baseball glove is an example of unfinished leather.)

You need to purchase the leather conditioner and cleaner for the type of leather you have. Some leather cleaners claim to be all-purpose, and other leather cleaners are more specific, like automobile leather and vinyl cleaners, upholstery cleaners, and shoe cleaners. Many times, when you purchase furniture, you will receive a package of various cleaners, like carpet cleaner, leather cleaner, and micro-fiber cleaner.

If you do not want to use leather cleaners on your finished leather and prefer to use homemade cleaners for leather, you can:

1. rub the surface with a cloth slightly damp with water
2. apply a very gentle soap (wipe the soap off fast)
3. clean slightly with a damped cloth

It is recommended, however, that you purchase special leather conditioner and apply that after the leather has dried.

Unfinished leather can be cleaned with a damp cloth and saddle soap. You should work the soap into lather on the leather, and then wipe it away with a clean cloth, after it has dried, you can use preserving oil on it, like mink oil.

Conditioning is an important step in leather care; find a pH balanced conditioner that acts as stain repellent, water repellent, and protects from UV rays.

For treating specific stains in leather clothing and furniture, professionals vary widely in their recommendations. Some examples include hairspray for ink stains, talcum powder or cornstarch for grease stains, and a vinegar solution for salt stains. However, these kinds of stains are quite difficult to remove from leather and it is wise to consult a professional service in your area.

Many professional carpet cleaners also clean leather upholstery and can assist you in finding the right leather cleaners. A dry cleaning service in your area might specialize in cleaning leather, and you could take smaller leather items, like purses and shoes, to them.

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Cleaning With A Rainbow Vacuum 101

A rainbow vacuum is a technologically improved carpet cleaning machine. A rainbow vacuum can also be considered as a flexible machine because not only is it able to clean a lot of floors and carpets, it can also clean the ceiling while purifying the air as well. This vacuum has special settings to clean air and surfaces. A lot of people utilize this machine because of its flexibility in cleaning. Some people don’t have any idea how to operate this machine. Read on to discover how to utilize this cleaning machine properly.

A rainbow vacuum needs tap water to be filled into the water basin to filter dirt, debris and other particles. So make sure that before cleaning using your vacuum that you have already filled up the basin with water up to the minimum water that is required. You can add some deodorizer or odor neutralizer into your water basin so that you can get some good and fresh fragrance on your carpet.

Next, ensure that the two clips of the power unit and the water basin are properly secured before attaching a hose to the cleaning machine. As soon as the hose is attached to the rainbow vacuum, you can then plug the rainbow vacuum into any nearby electrical outlet.

Obviously, you may then start cleaning your carpets with the assembled rainbow vacuum cleaner. Remember that you need to hold the trigger of the power properly, so that you can ensure continued use of the rainbow vacuum cleaner without it turning off. You may then commence cleaning your carpet, and then make sure that you clean all the surface area of the carpet itself.

Remember to change water or refill in the water basin as much as possible. Even if the water does not need changing, when refilling the water on the water basin itself, you need to carefully detach the hose and then empty the water basin. After you have finished vacuuming, you may then clean the basin using clean running water and then you can store the vacuum in a safe and dry place.

Those are the basic information you should know when you are going to clean your carpets using a rainbow vacuum. So if you have read closely, you will notice that the main difference between a rainbow cleaner from other classes of vacuums is that it utilizes the help of water rather than cleaning products to be able to clean the carpe
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t and make it free from dirt and debris. Now that you have learned on how to manually use it, you may vacuum your carpet floor anytime using a rainbow vacuum.

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Cleaning Agents To Clean Up Graffiti Coatings

All of us want our place and equipments to be clean including our walls. It does not look good if the walls or equipments are with graffiti coatings. If you are a cleanliness freak, I am sure you cannot tolerate this. You might want to clean the graffiti coatings and make your place look neat. There are various solvents used as cleaning agents to clear the graffiti coatings and there are various methods or techniques you need to follow if you want the graffiti coatings to be cleared off immediately. You can clean off the graffiti coatings by yourself at your leisure time if you can allocate time on weekly or fortnightly basis.

It is of course frustrating to see your playground equipments with graffiti coatings. You might not be happy to see that some one had spoilt your equipments. It is of course very difficult to remove the graffiti coatings. It is also mandatory to remove graffiti coatings on regular basis if you are particular about being very clean. There are good chemical based harsh cleaning agents which can be used to clean graffiti coatings. It is not possible to clean them off with the regular toilet cleaning agents. Since harsh chemicals are used for cleaning purposes, you must be really careful while cleaning the graffiti coatings.

If you are not sure about the chemicals or say if you had never used these chemicals before and if you think that the harsh chemicals may damage your equipment, then you must test it first. Select a portion of the equipment and apply a little solvent to the affected area or the area with graffiti coatings. You can test this area and see if there is any reverse impact. If all is fine, then you may go ahead and continue to use the harsh chemicals to clean the equipment. Else, you will have to change your cleaning agent. If you are a person who does not want to risk by testing the chemical based cleaning agent, then you must use baking soda. Baking soda is good in cleaning and of course less aggressive on the equipment.

Once you apply the cleaning agent, you must scrub the area with graffiti coatings well with a stiff brush. It is always better to go by circular motions if you want to remove the paint completely from the equipment. If
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you are not satisfied with your cleaning, then you may apply the cleaning agent for various rounds until you clear off the graffiti coatings completely. As you are using very harsh chemicals to clean the graffiti coatings, always use safety glasses to protect your eyes. While cleaning, we tend to bend down and get closer to the equipment. So, it is always better to be cautious while dealing with cleansing solvents. With the safety glasses, you can pressure wash the equipment. Try different strokes on the affected area and finally you must use the washer nozzle to remove the graffiti coatings completely. You can keep repeating these steps until the graffiti coatings are completely removed from the equipment.

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Engine Bay Cleaning

The engine bay of a car is very often overlooked when it comes to cleaning as it may be considered a ‘non essential’ and the fact that the vast majority of the time nobody can see under the bonnet or hood means that often little attention is payed to it compared with other areas. Cleaning your engine bay and keeping it clean should be considered though, for a number of important reasons.

Your cars engine bay contains a number of components that can become very dirty, very quickly due to the location of these parts and the nature of the things they do. Keeping your engine bay clean ensures that excess grease, oil and dirt is unable to build up and accumulate in and around important or sensitive parts. Components critical to the operation of your car will perform better and be more reliable if kept clean and maintained.

Like washing your car car, cleaning the engine bay helps you to ‘get to know it’ and that means that you can catch any potential problems earlier on before they have the chance to develop into something more serious. For example whilst cleaning your engine bay you will become aware of any loose plugs or connections, corroded contacts, worn or perished piping or fluid/oil leaks. All of these things can potentially lead to more serious and costly problems later on in your cars life if neglected and allowed to develop.

There is also the important factor of resale value. Keeping your engine bay clean will almost certainly help with the resale value of your car and will be viewed by potential purchasers in good light, especially if other similar cars that have been viewed had dirty and neglected looking engine bays. A clean engine bay suggests that the rest of the vehicle has also been properly maintained and treated with care during its lifetime.

Once your engine bay has had a thorough clean it should not need properly cleaning again for a good period of time. When regularly washing your vehicle you should dry off any excess water from the shuts and similar areas under the bonnet/hood and give the main surfaces a general wipe over to keep it appearing fresh and well maintained. A good idea of when to give your engine bay a thorough clean would usually be to do so when your car has just been serviced.

The most important thing to consider when cleaning your engine bay is that any important or sensitive compo
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nents are covered with a suitable material to avoid any water penetration. This would include parts such as the alternator, fuse box, battery terminals, air intake, and any electrical plugs & connections. A shrink wrap or cling film type product is a good choice to use as it is thin, transparent and can be worked around awkward areas fairly easily to provide a water tight seal.

The main product required for cleaning would be either a designated engine bay cleaner/degreaser, or a diluted all purpose cleaner which can be used to clean all areas. Soft bristled detailing brushes should be used to work cleaning products into hard to reach areas and ensure dirt, grease and oil is effectively lifted from surfaces.

For rinsing off your engine bay you can either use a pressure washer but be sure to use it on a light pressure setting if possible, or a hosepipe with a suitable light sprinkle nozzle can be used. In either instance even though sensitive parts should have been covered it’s very important to ensure you don’t excessively over wet the engine bay, or drive water into and around these sensitive areas.

Micro fibre towels should be used to effectively dry off all parts the engine bay as much as possible after cleaning.

Micro fibre or sponge applicator pads can be used to apply dressing/protectant products to plastic/rubber components and to also apply either a normal paintwork polish or a designated chrome/metal polish to applicable parts if necessary.

Fine wire wool may be required when polishing metal details to help remove any oxidation or ingrained dirt and again micro fibre towels should be used to remove any polish residue.

By: CarCleaningGuru

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