Hadley's Proclean Helpful Tips

Caring for Carpet & Upholstery
Vacuum regularly. Vacuuming significantly prolongs the life of carpet and upholstery fabrics. Dirt particles and other debris act like sandpaper, scratching and wearing away the structure and integrity of the fibers. Without proper care and padding, carpet tends to flatten and gray out especially in high traffic areas. To avoid tracking in the outdoors, remove your outdoor shoes before entering the house, as this will further prevent carpet wear and simultaneously prolong sanitation of your floor. When dealing with spills and pet accidents, use a damp white cloth towel to blot up the spots, then a dry white cloth towel to blot away the moisture. We emphasize the white cloth, since some pigments and dyes in colored fabrics may have the tendency to bleed. Be sure to use Hadley's Proclean at least once a year to help with your cleaning and maintenance.

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Protect Your Flooring Investment
Equip furniture legs with felt floor protectors. Dirt and sand can become embedded into plastic or wooden legs, which acts like sandpaper when furniture is moved across your floor. Place quality rugs or mats both inside and outside of exterior entryways, and near kitchen sinks and dishwashers to prevent impact damage from dropped dishes, pans or utensils. Avoid foam backed rugs, as well as the plastic floor mats, as these tend to break down due to moisture or sun exposure and may stick to or discolor your floor. Flooring manufacturers recommend at least an annual professional cleaning. By following the care and maintenance guidelines listed, the beauty of your flooring will last longer.

Caring for Tile & Grout
All glazed ceramic tile requires less maintenance than many other flooring types. Now that your tile and grout have been professionally cleaned, follow these tips to maintain the beauty of your tile floor.

• DO test cleaners and scouring pads in an inconspicuous area before use.
• DO seal all grout to prevent staining.
• DO NOT combine ammonia and bleaches (or any household cleaners) as this can cause toxic fumes, which can be harmful or even deadly.
• DO NOT use harsh cleaning agents (steel wool or ajax), which can scratch or damage the surface of your floor.
• DO NOT seal or wax your ceramic tile. Stay away from products like Mop & Glo. These coatings are unnecessary, since they will attract and hold dirt on your floor's surface.
• DO NOT use vinegar or bleach for regular cleaning. These can adversely affect the tile and grout with continual use.

Sweeping

Dirt tracked in is abrasive and can wear the surface of your tile. Sweep regularly to prevent loose dust and abrasive soil from dulling your floor. For best results, use a dust mop or vacuum without a beater brush or bar.

Mopping

Mop your floor lightly at least once a week. For best results, use a microfiber mop and a neutral cleaner designed for ceramic tile. Use cleaner sparingly since more is often not better as it may leave soil-attracting residue. Beware that many "all-purpose" cleaners will leave a residue which will attract soil. Be sure to change mop water often. As always, follow the manufacturer's instructions on cleaning and rinsing for best results.

Spills

BLOT - do not wipe spills. Wiping a substance may push the spill deeper into the grout and stain it. Clean the area immediately with a microfiber mop or cloth using a NEUTRAL cleaner. Thoroughly rinse with clean water.

Caring for Natural Stone
Natural stone is an investment that will give you many years of beautiful service. Stone is a natural product that requires some simple care and maintenance to retain its beauty. The following are some of the DO's and DO NOT's as recommended by the Marble Institute of America.

• DO dust mop floors frequently.
• DO clean surfaces with cleaner designed specifically for use with your stone.
• DO thoroughly rinse and dry surface after cleaning.
• DO BLOT up spills immediately.
• DO protect floor surfaces with quality mats or area rugs, and stone tops with trivets or placemats.
• DO NOT use vinegar, lemon juice or other cleaners containing acids on stone surfaces.
• DO NOT place cleaner bottles that contain acids such as toilet bowl cleaner, grout cleaners or tub and tile cleaners on stone surfaces.
• DO NOT use abrasive cleaners such as dry or cream cleansers.
• DO NOT mix ammonia and bleach (or other household cleaners) as these combinations can create toxic and deadly fumes.

Precautions

Use coasters under all glasses, particularly those containing alcohol or citrus juices. Many common foods and drinks contain acids that will etch or dull the stone surface. Use trivets or placemats under china, ceramics, silverware or other objects that can possibly scratch the surface.

All Stone Surfaces

Clean surfaces with a neutral cleaner made for use on stone and warm water. Do not use too much soap in the water as it may leave a residue, which can cause streaks and attract soil. Do not use products with lemon, vinegar or acids on marble or limestone. Rinse thoroughly after washing with the cleaning solution and dry with a microfiber cloth. Change your rinse water frequently. Do not use scouring powders or creams, since these products contain abrasives that may scratch the surface. Hadley's Proclean offers a neutral cleaner for your hard surfaces.

Floor Surfaces

Dust mop interior floors frequently, using a clean, non-treated dust mop. Sand, dirt and grit do the most damage to natural stone surfaces due to their abrasiveness. Quality mats or area rugs inside and outside an entrance will help minimize the sand, dirt and grit coming into the home. Avoid using foam-backed mats or rugs as they tend to break down, leaving foam stuck to the floor and discoloration. This foam can be quite difficult to remove and may cause damage to the surface. If possible, do not wear shoes used outdoors in the house. Mop your floors once a week as described above. Do not use vacuum cleaners with beater brushes on stone surfaces as they may scratch the stone. Do not wax or use products that advertise "shine as you clean," as these will leave a coating on the surface which will attract soil and grit, and are difficult to remove.

Bath & Shower Areas

Rinsing and using a squeegee after use can help minimize soap scum buildup. To remove soap scum, use a non-acidic soap scum remover. Remember to always test any cleaner in a small spot to determine if it will adversely affect the surface.

Vanity Tops

Many products used near the vanity contain acids that may etch or dull the surface. Wipe the surface immediately after use to minimize adverse effects.

Sealing

Many polished stones actually cannot be sealed contrary to popular advertising. When a stone is polished, the pores are closed so tightly that sealers and most other substances cannot penetrate the surface. There are exceptions. A good test to see if your stone needs sealing is to create a small puddle of water on the surface. Leave for about 15 minutes and wipe the water off. If the stone has darkened where the water was left to sit, then your stone will accept a sealer. This test can also be used to check if prior sealing has remained or worn off, especially in high traffic areas.

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