Rugs-Care And Cleaning

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Rushes, Grass Rugs-Care and Cleaning

Care

Natural fiber rugs are made of rushes and grasses. Fiber rugs should only be used in dry areas. They should not be put on patios, open porches, or damp basements since moisture can cause deterioration. Coarsely woven natural rugs serve as durable floor rugs, but lacily woven types made of delicate fiber should be as wall hangings.

Cleaning

Natural fibers do not attract much dirt because they are antistatic. Any dirt trapped in the fibers can be removed with the floor brush attached to a vacuum cleaner. A fiber rug can be cleaned with detergent and water. To do this, take the rug outdoors. Dip a brush in a detergent solution to clean the entire surface;
Rinse with a hose. Hang the rug over a clothesline in the sun. Be sure it dries quickly and completely. Damp natural fiber rugs with will mildew and eventually disintegrate
Tar on Hard Surface Floors. To remove tar, freeze it to brittleness with the ice cubes and then scrape it off with a plastic spatula. To remove the tar stain, wipe with a cloth dampened with either a dry cleaning solvent or a formulated safety solvent.

Cautions: When working with any chemicals carefully read and follow the label directions for the use of that chemical, especially any cautions on safe use. With solvents, be very careful to have ventilation and no flame or spark in the area. First, you use any procedure on any floor, test it first on an out-of-the-way part of the floor to be sure it does not damage the flooring or finish.

Cleaning

Do not use water solutions, or cleaners that have to be rinsed off with water, on wood floors. Use a solvent or solvent-based cleaning wax. After removing the stain, rinse the area thoroughly, dry completely, and if floor finish has been removed in that area, recoat with appropriate finish or wax. Vinyl Floors-Removing Old Wax. If too many layers of wax build-up, especially in non-traffic areas, the floor may discolor or look yellowed. Removing all the wax requires harsher cleaning than ordinary cleaning, and should be done oftener than once a year, and not that often when not necessary. You can buy commercial wax removers, some made to remove certain types of waxes, or use a homemade solution. If you know the brand of wax on the floor, follow the directions on its label for removal.

Notes: If steel wool is suggested, use fine grade, 000 grade.
Scouring powder will help remove many stains, but can permanently scratch the floor. If you decide to use it, use only a mild type, and be very careful about rubbing too much.
Do not use water solutions, or cleaners that have to be rinsed off with water, on wood floors. Use a solvent or solvent-based cleaning wax. Concrete, Cement-Grease Stains. In a garage, it is advisable to place a shallow metal pan under the car to catch dripping oil. Spreading the area under the car with sand and sawdust will help absorb dripping oil. Periodically saturated sand and sawdust should be scraped away and fresh, clean material put in place. This will prevent tracking oil to other areas of cement or into the house. If oil or grease is spilled on porch or patio cement, apply an absorbent powder such as fuller’s earth, cornmeal, or sawdust to absorb as much oil as possible immediately. Leave it on the stain for a few hours and sweep up.

To remove grease stain:
1. Using a stiff long-handled brush, scrub stain with concentrated detergent suds. Rinse well with a hose. Dry and repeat if necessary.
2. Sprinkler “dishwasher” detergent (dry) on wet concrete. Let it stand a few minutes; pour boiling water on the area. Scrub and rinse. Use rubber gloves on your hands.

3. Commercial Product: One brand is Garage and Driveway Cleaner by Red Devil Co. available in paint or/and hardware stores. It can also be used on blacktop surfaces. Another similar brand may be available in your area.
4. On the wet oily surface of concrete, sprinkle with trisodium phosphate. Allow to stand 15 to 30 minutes, then scrub with a stiff brush and hot water. Rinse with clean water. Do not use on asphalt.
OR: Dissolve a cup of trisodium of phosphate in 1 gallon of hot water. Pour over stained cement surface generously and allow soaking 15 to 20 minutes. Scrub vigorously with a stiff brush or broom. Rinse off with a hose. Repeat if necessary. Do not use on asphalt.
5. Scrub the concrete with a grease solvent to remove as much as possible of the grease stain. Have good ventilation and avoid spark or flame as solvents are flammable. Benzene, often recommended, can ignite, just from a spark from friction or rubbing.
6. Mix 1 part sodium citrate to 6 parts glycerin and add enough whiting or fuller’s earth to make a thick paste. Spread the paste on oil or grease stain. Let stand 1 week. Add new paste when it dries. Flush with water after brushing dry paste away. Repeat if necessary.

Notes: If steel wool is suggested, use fine grade, 000 grade. Scouring powder will help remove many stains, but can also permanently scratch the floor.
If you decide to use it, use only a mild type and be very careful about rubbing too much. Concentrated liquid commercial household cleaners, rubbed onto a stubborn spot, may remove it as well as scouring powders without the danger of scratching. Rinse off well. Do not use wood floors. After removing a stain, rinse the area thoroughly, dry completely and if floor finish has been removing on that area, recoat with appropriate finish or wax. Candle Wax or Chewing Gum on Hard Surface Floors. Freeze the material to brittleness by using ice cubes. Then scape the material off the floor with a plastic spatula.

Caution: When working with any chemicals carefully read and follow the label directions for using that chemical, especially any caution on safe use. With solvents, be very careful to have ventilation and no flame or spark area. The first time you use ant procedure on any floor, test it first on an out-of-the-way part of the floor to be sure it does not damage the floor.

Notes: If steel wool is suggested, use fine grade, 000 grade.
Scouring powder will help remove many stains, but can also permanently scratch the floor. If you decide to use it, use only a mild type and be very careful about rubbing too much. Concentrated liquid commercial household cleaners, rubbed onto a stubborn spot, may remove it as well as scouring powders without the danger of scratching. Rinse off well. Do not use wood floors. Do not use water solutions, or cleaners that have to be rinsed off with water, on wood floors. Use a solvent or based cleaning wax. After removing a stain, rinse the area thoroughly, dry completely and if floor finish has been removed in that area, recoat with appropriate finish or wax. Candy Stains on Hand Surface Floors. Rub with a cloth dampened in detergent and warm water. For abrasive action, use steel wool instead of cloth except on “no-wax”, or hand-surface floors. On them use powdered detergent and a plastic scrubbing pad dampened with warm water.

Caution: When working with any chemical, carefully read and follow the label directions for using that chemical, especially any caution on safe use. With solvents, be very careful to have ventilation and no flame or spark in the area. The first time you use any procedure on any floor, test it first on an out-of-the-way part of the floor to be sure it does not damage the flooring or finish.