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How to clean Hand Lotion
Clean Mascara
Clean  Hair Oil
Clean  Hair Spray
Clean Ice Cream
Clean Ink (Permanent)
Clean Ink (Ball-point)
Clean Ink (Fountain pen)
Clean Ink (Felt tip)
Clean Ketchup
Clean Lard
Clean Linseed Oil
Clean Machine Oil
Clean Margarine
Clean Mayonnaise
Clean Milk
Clean Nail Varnish
Clean Paint (Latex)
Clean Mixed Drinks
Clean Rust
Clean Salad Dressing
Clean Shoe Polish (Liquid)
Clean Soft Drinks
Clean Soil
Clean Soot
Clean Soya Sauce
Clean Starch
Clean Tea
Clean Tooth Paste
Clean Urine (Dry)
Clean Urine (Wet)
Clean Vomit Wax (Candle)
Clean Wax Paste
Clean Wine
Clean White Glue

06/06/2007

Why to use a cleaning company??

Fast Cleaners- clean properties and happy clients

Fast Cleaners Limited was established in 2001 and has become the largest cleaning company in London. Our clients’ satisfactions and the quality of our services are the main reason for our growth and fast development. We proud ourselves for providing the fastest and best service anyone could ever imagine- with our highly trained staff, professional customer service, responsibility and accuracy. Our professional system helps us maintain and regulate all cleaning services at a time and we are just a telephone call away from our clients who can be in touch with us 7 days a week.

How we vet our cleaners and who works for us

Most of our cleaners come from Eastern Europe- Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Bulgaria, Turkey, Czech Republic etc.

First of all we check carefully all relevant paperwork and make sure every new cleaner has the legal right to live and work in UK. Our company policy requires details of specific cleaners’ documentation, proof of address and tax registration to be kept and stored safely for any future reference. Before starting work with us they are being trained and tested for the particular service they will provide for our clients. E.g. if the cleaner will be providing domestic cleaning she will be trained for the following- vacuum cleaning, dusting, polishing, ironing, scrubbing, cleaning materials and specific surfaces, health and safety, customer relations, time-keeping, key-storing, rights and obligations etc. All our cleaners are insured against damages in clients’ properties

SERVICES

Our customers choose from a wide range of services accordingly to their needs:

Booking a cleaner

Whether you have a question regarding our services or would like to book a cleaner, you can do so either using our website or over the phone. It is fast and easy. Any additional information or quotation will be provided from our professional and kind customer service. We work online 7 days a week and we would always be happy to be of any help- even though just contacting your cleaner with specific requirements on your behalf. If you book a cleaner on regular basis, our professional cleaner search system will help us send you one of our cleaners who answers your criteria best, lives locally and you have the right to choose whether to have meeting with her in advance or if she should start working for you immediately.

Why people prefer using our service:

Remember:We can only help if you contact us directly.

Cleaning Tips

Ring around the collar
Dirty neck rings around shirt or blouse collars can be removed by putting shampoo on them. Rub the shampoo in like you were washing your hair. Shampoo is specifically made to remove body oils. A cheap bottle of shampoo kept by the washing machine is handy for all kinds of stains in clothing. Don't forget this trick when you are traveling.
SOURCE: www.allabouthome.com

Cleaning Scuff Marks

Use 3 tbsp. Of TSP (trisodium phosphate) to a gallon of water to clean scuff marks or crayon marks off walls. TSP can be found in the paint department of a hardware store. Wear gloves and do not use on semi-gloss or gloss paint or wood surfaces.
SOURCE: www.allabouthome.com

Removing Blood from Furniture

Use hydrogen peroxide to remove blood from clothing or furniture. Rub gently.
SOURCE: www.allabouthome.com

Dusting Tip

Use paint brushes to dust cracks and hard to reach places in telephones, stereos, etc.
SOURCE: www.allabouthome.com

Make a Schedule

Set aside a regular short period of time each week for the family to straighten up the house. It teaches good habits to the kids and gives the family a project to do together. Everyone will feel better when the job is done, and might just look forward to the day when they know things are going to be neat and organized.
SOURCE: www.allabouthome.com

Listen to Books On Tape to Help You Clean

Having trouble finding time to read these days? You can rent great books on tape from the library to listen to while you're cleaning and doing chores. It helps to pass the time, keeps you working a little longer and lets you catch up on those mysteries you've been wanting to read. SOURCE: www.allabouthome.com

Candle wax can be removed from walls or other surfaces with an iron and facial tissue. Set the tissue over the wax and gently iron. When the wax seeps through or the tissue begins to brown, apply a new tissue. SOURCE: www.allabouthome.com

Club soda or seltzer water will clean chrome. SOURCE: www.allabouthome.com

Corn starch can remove blood stains. Rinse the stain in cold water, then rub in moistened cornstarch. Place the item in the sun. SOURCE: www.allabouthome.com

How to clean beer

Beer stains are fairly easy to remove.  If the stain is still wet, blot up as much as you can with a clean white cloth or paper towels.  Never rub a stain.  Mix a teaspoon of a good dishwashing detergent, such as Dawn, with a cup of warm water. Spoon some of this detergent mixture onto the stain, and allow to stand for 5 minutes.  Rinse the stain with a little warm water, and carefully blot dry.  If the stain is stubborn, mix one part of white vinegar to two parts water, and repeat the previous steps.  If the stain is on clothing, always rinse the stain in cool running water from the back of the stain, and treat the stain as you would carpet.  Vinegar will bleach clothing, so be sure to rinse right away, and wash according to care label instructions. Remember, the dark beers such as Guinness Lager will cause the worst stain due to its dark coloring.

1. Mix one teaspoon of a mild ph balanced detergent (a mild non alkaline non bleaching detergent) with a cup of lukewarm water
2. Blot
3. Mix one third cup of white household vinegar with two thirds cup of water
4. Blot
5. Sponge with clean water
6. Blot

Note: Always test an inconspicuous area for colorfastness, etc. before treating the exposed area. Also note that certain stains are permanent.
Source http://www.doityourself.com

How to clean carpet

If You Plan to Shampoo Your Carpet, First Try Pre-Cleaning: Sweep the carpet, which will make the nap stand up and loosen the imbedded dirt. Next vacuum. With this work alone, the rug should show a noticeable improvement, so much in fact that you may decide to delay shampooing.
To Neutralize Odors: Use Borax and cornmeal. Sprinkle the carpet with a mixture of 1 cup Borax and 2 cups cornmeal. Let this mixture stand for an hour before vacuuming.
Carpet Freshener: Combine 3/4 cup baking soda, 2 tbs. corn starch, and 1/4 cup perfumed talcum powder. Sprinkle on dry carpet, let stand 5 to 15 minutes, then vacuum.
Stain Removal: Clean up spills as fast as you can. Blot or scrape up as much of the spill as possible, blotting from the outside toward the center.
Dents and Depressions (from furniture or heavy objects): Shift the location of furniture from time to time. Brush the dented area, or use a grooming tool to loosen and stand-up the mashed tufts. Using a steam iron, steam the dented area lightly and brush up the tufts with your fingertips. Do not let iron touch the carpet. Hold the iron 2-3 inches above the carpet. For carpets containing acrylic or mod-acrylic, use the warm setting on a hair dryer, as steam may melt the fibers. To avoid further crushing, use casters under furniture legs.

Source :This article has been contributed in part by Michigan State University Extension.

How to clean Sand Blast

Dry sandblast cleaning is a relatively new method of cleaning newly built masonry, although the system has been used for many years in masonry restoration work.
Many architect/engineers prefer sandblast cleaning over conventional wet (acid) cleaning because of possible adverse acid reactions with certain types of brick. Other designers are reluctant to permit sandblast cleaning from fear the blasting will erode the face of the brick and mortar joints.
Sandblast operators can be compared with other construction tradesmen: some are artisans and others are incompetent. However, with a qualified operator, proper specifications and good job inspection, sandblast cleaning is as good as any other system and is sometimes superior in many ways.
Basically, sandblast cleaning involves the following equipment: Portable air compressor, blasting tank, blasting nozzle, operators' protective clothing and hood.
Air pressure delivered by compressor to blasting tank may range from 40 lbs. to 100 lbs. per square inch. Blasting tank is charged with the specified abrasive material and pressurized to force the mixture of abrasive material and air into blasting hose and to nozzle.
Blasting pattern is determined by nozzle size, type and air pressure. Speed of cleaning is determined by type of abrasive used, nozzle size, type, air pressure, nozzle-to-wall distance and of course, condition of surface to be cleaned.
Abrasive material used in brick cleaning is usually sand, quartz, or granite and must be clean and finely graded.
Sandblast cleaning material should conform to one of two particle size graduations outlined in the specifications below.
Type "A" gradation is to be used when the masonry is very lightly soiled or when only a very light or fine texturing of the brickwork is permitted.
Type "B" gradation is used for cleaning heavy mortar stains from brickwork and where medium texturing of the masonry is permitted.
Sandblast cleaning may be used for cleaning all hard burned, non-glazed, smooth or textured brick. Included in this category are reds, buffs, whites, grays, chocolates, etc.
Lightly sanded, coated, slurry, or sandbox brick should not be cleaned by sandblasting, unless cleaning cannot be accomplished by any other method, as the brick face can be permanently damaged.
Handmade or reclaimed brick may also be permanently disfigured by sandblasting.
As a further precaution, approval of the brick manufacturer must be obtained before permitting sandblast cleaning.
The following procedure is recommended for Sandblast Cleaning:

1. Wait for mortar to harden. Brickwork should be completely dry and at least seven days old, preferably 14 days.
2. Remove all large mortar particles with hand tools before blasting. Use wooden paddle, the rough edge of a brick, or metal scrape hoe. Chisels may be used if necessary to remove hardened mortar or concrete. This "pre-cleaning" is a very important part of sandblast cleaning. Sandblast operator would irreparably damage wall if large droppings are left for him to remove by blasting.
3. Provide adequate protection for all non-masonry surfaces adjacent to work areas, Use plastic sheeting and duct tape to protect windows, doors, etc. If possible, painting, caulking, etc. should be done after sandblast operation is completed.
4. When all surfaces are prepared and protected, the operator can begin a first test cleaning.

Operator should clean a small area with the nozzle first close to wall, and then at varying distances from the wall, trying to select a working distance that will give the best cleaning job with the least damage to brick and mortar work.
Job superintendent and architectural inspector should be present at this time to confirm acceptable practice. Approved areas should be marked and identified as acceptable standard for the entire job.
Specifications for Sandblast Cleaning
Scope
This section includes cleaning of newly constructed clay masonry with dry abrasive material forced by compressed air from tank through hose and nozzle.
Material
Cleaning material must be dust-free and abrasive. Hardness should be approximately 6 on Mohs' Scale. Material size shall conform to one of the two categories listed below according to acceptable finish of masonry surface.
Type "A" (Fine Texturing)
Typical Screen Analysis

The following material is acceptable for "fine texture" sandblasting: Blast Sand Size No. 120 furnished by KMG Minerals, Inc., Kings Mountain, NC.
Type "B" (Medium texturing) For concrete work and extremely difficult masonry cleaning jobs.

Typical Screen Analysis

The following material is acceptable for "medium texturing" sandblasting: Blast Sand No. 55 furnished by KMG Minerals, Inc., Kings Mountain, NC. Local materials may be used when dried and screened to meet required size and hardness and when determined to be free of grease or other impurities.
Equipment
Air compressor must be capable of producing pressure between 60 pounds and 100 pounds per square inch at the machine and should have a minimum air flow capacity of 125 cu. ft. per minute.
Nozzle inside orifice or bore size may vary from 3/16" diameter to 5/16" diameter.
Sandblast machine (or tank) must be equipped with controls to regulate flow of abrasive materials to nozzle, and shall be capable of supplying sand at a minimum rate of 300 pounds per hour.
Operator must wear O.S.H.A.- approved hood and protective clothing.
Workmanship

1. Brickwork must be dry and at least seven days old, preferably 14 days.
2. Before blasting, all large mortar particles must be removed with hand tools. Use wooden paddles, metal scrape hoes or chisels if necessary to remove hardened mortar.
3. Provide adequate protection for all non-masonry surfaces adjacent to work area. Use plastic sheeting and duct tape to protect windows, doors, etc.
4. Sandblast operation may begin if representatives of architect and/or prime contractor are present to inspect trial cleaning areas. Operators must test clean several areas, with nozzle trained at varying distances from wall, finally select-ing working distance that affords best cleaning job with least damage to brick and joints. Test areas approved by representative of architect and/or prime contractor must be marked and identified as acceptable standard for entire job.
5. All brick and mortar joint areas considered by the architect to be severely damaged by the cleaning operation must be replaced at the expense of the cleaning contractor.
6. If directed by the architect or engineer all brickwork cleaned by sandblasting shall be waterproofed with an approved clear coating as designated by architect or engineer.
   Source :Courtesy of GoBrick.com

How to manage with bleach

Bleaches can oxidize and remove stains from surfaces and fabrics. Bleaches may also be used to lighten stains in wood as well as remove the color naturally in woods such as mahogany.

• Caution: Rinse bleach thoroughly promptly to prevent fading.

Mild Bleaches - Sodium Perborate (an ingredient in commercial all purpose bleaches) and Hydrogen Peroxide. A solution will help lighten stains on surfaces such as plastic laminate, etc.

• Caution: Rinse thoroughly; follow label directions.

Strong Bleaches - Chlorine Bleach (Sodium hypochlorite). Removes stains. Disinfects toilet bowls, trash cans, other surfaces.

• Caution: May bleach dark-colored surfaces; can dull porcelain enamel finish of sinks and tubs; darken aluminum; may be used with detergents. NEVER mix with ammonia or other cleaners. FUMES ARE TOXIC. When removing stains, leave on surface only a brief time, and rinse off immediately.

Wood Bleaches  - Oxalic Acid, 2 part component wood bleaches from Albino® and Kleen-Strip ® . Removes color and stain from wood. Opens pores of wood to help accept new stain.

• Caution: requires neutralization, very dangerous to work with, always wear hand and eve protection. Read label instructions carefully.
• Source: This article has been contributed in part by :
• Michigan State University Extension