Keeping your child’s bedroom or playroom clean and tidy is not always easy, and carpets, sofas and flooring subjected to sticky fingers and accidental spills can create an unhealthy environment.
From apple juice to chewing gum, spills can come in all forms and sizes. No one can be ensured against spills, stains, or unpleasant odours ruining your carpeting or furniture. Finding the right kind of cleaning keeps the stains from ruining your investment and leaving you exhausted. Here are some simple tips on how best to tackle common spills on the floor:
A is for Apple Juice Tackle accidents as quickly as possible. For spilt apple juice, rinse with cold water, then mix a small amount of washing powder with a little warm water (40 degrees centigrade) and dab on to the area with a cloth, then rinse again.
B is for Blood Cuts and grazes can easily leave a mark on your floors. Always treat with disinfectant first, then use washing powder to remove the worst of the stain. Mix around an egg cup full of powder with a litre of warm water (40 degrees centigrade) and sponge on to the area. Leave damp (not wet) for about a day (8 hours), by leaving a damp towel on the mark with a piece of clear plastic on top of that (cling film works well) then something to weigh it down like an old book, then rinse out and dab dry with a clean cloth.
C is for Chewing gum Firstly, don’t panic! Freeze the gum, putting an ice cube in a plastic bag on the gum until it turns hard; then gently scrape the gum away. Vacuum away any fragments of gum then sponge the area with a weak solution of water and washing powder and dab dry.
D is for Dirt (mud) The key is to let the mud dry before attempting to remove the marks. Once the mud is completely dry just vacuum away. If any stubborn marks remain, apply soap flakes (around a teaspoonful to a mug of warm water) and gently dab. Rinse with water.
E is for Egg Egg stains are easily removed with washing powder. Mix an egg cup full of washing powder with a litre of warm water (40 degrees centigrade) and sponge on to the area. Leave damp (not wet) for about a day (8 hours) by leaving a damp towel on the mark with a piece of clear plastic on top of that (cling film) then something to weigh it down like an old book, then rinse out and dab dry with a clean cloth.
F is for Felt Tip Pen A dab of vodka or gin works well on many stains. Just dab and blot until the stain is reduced or removed.
G is for Glue, which can be tricky to remove. First, try a dab of vodka, dabbing and blotting on the area until all the glue is gone. If that doesn’t work, it’s time to call in the professionals.
H is for Help! There’s another use for duct tape-cleaning. The stickiness of duct tape makes it perfect for a makeshift hair, especially pet-hair remover and this method is faster than vacuuming. It also works on sofa seats. A sponge or cloth wrapped with duct tape works great for getting into corners.
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