| How to Wash a Blanket Posted: 15 May 2022 09:00 AM PDT Blankets, like other clothing and bedding items, need regular cleaning. For comforters and throw blankets that receive a lot of use, it is recommended that you wash them around once a month to keep dust and soil from building up. Most blankets are washing machine safe under the right settings, but if you're unsure of the best cleaning method for your blanket, you can also wash it by hand. [Edit]Washing by Hand - Fill a tub with cool water and add detergent. Find a tub or basin large enough for your blanket to fit in and fill it up with cool water. Mix in mild detergent and let it spread through the water. You'll essentially be doing the same thing as a washing machine on a gentle setting, only manually, which gives you greater control over how the blanket is treated and helps ensure that every part gets clean.[1]
- Don't fill the tub up too much or it may overflow when you put the blanket in.
- Swish the blanket through the water. Using soft, kneading strokes, drag the blanket back and forth in the soapy water. It's best to take hold of one section of the blanket for a few passes, then smooth it out and wash a new section. Do this until the blanket has been cleaned thoroughly.[2]
- Press out excess water. Take the blanket out of the tub and let the saturated water run out. Fold the blanket in half two or three times and then use both hands to apply pressure to the blanket, squeezing out excess water. Pressing the blanket is a safer alternative to wringing it out, which can stretch the fabric out of shape.
- Wash again using plain water. Give the blanket another quick wash in some plain cool water. This will rinse away any detergent that might have soaked into the blanket. Swish the blanket through the water, touching each section individually. Make sure there are no traces of soap remaining on the blanket.[3]
- Drain and refill the tub with fresh water until it remains clear after rinsing. You may need to do this several times.
- Make sure you hand wash delicate fabrics like wool, silk and linens. These fabrics are woven from natural fibers and may be irreparably damaged if treated with harsh washing methods.
[Edit]Using a Washing Machine - Make sure the blanket will fit in the washing machine. Depending on the size of the blanket you're washing, you may have trouble getting it to fit into a washing machine. Front-loading washers and top-loaders without agitators will produce optimal results, as the drum is spacious and allows plenty of room for the blanket to move. If your blanket is too big to fit in a standard washing machine or is made of an especially delicate material, wash it by hand instead.
- Take the blanket outsides and give it a good shake to remove any loose dirt or dust before washing.
- Laundromat washing machines are typically bigger than commercial washers and might be the best option if you're washing a blanket that is particularly large or thick.
- Perform a quick color test. If the blanket has never been washed before, it might be a good idea to quickly test to see if the dye used to color the blanket will run in the washer. Soak a colored portion of the blanket in cool water for a few minutes, then dab the blanket with a piece of plain white fabric or paper towel to see if the color bleeds. Wash the blanket by hand if there's a substantial amount of color on the test cloth.[4]
- Avoid washing a new or brightly colored blanket with other clothes.
- Select a gentle cycle and use cool water. When machine washing blankets, always use cool water and choose the gentlest wash cycle. Washing machines are rough on clothes: that's partially how they manage to get things so clean. The downside of this is that all the spinning, beating and agitating can stretch your blanket out of shape and cause it to come out looking worse than before. Similarly, hot water can shrink threads and cause dye to run. Be aware of this and protect your blanket from damage.[5]
- Add a mild detergent. Pour a small amount of mild detergent into the washer after it fills but before you put in the blanket. This way, the detergent will diffuse evenly throughout the water, creating a gentle washing solution and keeping you from having to pour the detergent directly onto the blanket. Most laundry soaps are astringent and can cause wear and fading to textiles in high concentration, so pick a detergent approved for delicates and go easy on it.[6]
- A little goes a long way: a quarter cap full of detergent is plenty.
- Load the washing machine evenly. Place the blanket into the washing machine, making sure that the weight and bulk of it is evenly distributed around the inside of the drum. Otherwise, not all surfaces of the blanket will get cleaned equally, and the motion generated during the wash cycle can throw the washer off balance. If the washer you're using has a center agitator, coil the blanket loosely around the agitator as you lower it in.[7]
- Wash the blanket. Let the blanket go through the process of washing. If the blanket is of a heavy-duty or synthetic material, it's alright to let it finish a full wash cycle. However, you can also take the blanket out and drain the washing machine after 3-5 minutes; for delicate and natural fabrics like wool or down, there's no need for the blanket to undergo a complete wash, rinse and spin cycle.[8]
- The longer the blanket is in the washing machine, the higher the chance it will come out warped, stretched or damaged. The spin cycle in particular may be too forceful for certain fabrics.
- Fabrics that are washing machine safe include cottons, which are preshrunk, and synthetic materials like polyester and nylon, which don't stretch out or shrink.
[Edit]Machine Drying - Set the dryer to a low heat setting. When using a clothes dryer to dry your blanket, keep the heat setting between low and medium. Higher heats might shrink the blanket, or cause synthetic materials like polyester to scorch. If you're drying a down or wool blanket, set the dryer to tumble.[9]
- Because it uses no heat, tumble drying takes longer and should only be used if you're worried about damaging a natural fabric.
- Once again, cotton and synthetics are resilient fabrics, which make them totally dryer-approved (just watch out for high heat on synthetics, as they're prone to burning after a while).
- Load the blanket into the dryer. Once again, make sure the blanket is distributed evenly in the dryer. Let the blanket lie loosely in the barrel, and try not to bunch it up.
- Clear out the dryer's lint trap before you begin drying. Fluffy items like bedding tend to shed a lot of lint, which can become a fire hazard as it accumulates.
- Allow the blanket time to dry. If your blanket is of heavy construction or has been washed and dried many times, it should be okay to let it go through a full drying cycle at low heat. Dry delicate or loosely-woven blankets in short bursts and keep an eye on the blanket's material as it dries. Set the dryer's timer for the desired time, or else monitor the blanket throughout the drying process.[10]
- Tumble drying a delicate blanket might take hours. Reset the dryer at the end of a tumble cycle and repeat until the blanket is no longer damp.
- Overdrying can cause shrinkage or damage. Choose the appropriate time for the blanket you're drying and give it a feel from time to time when machine drying for longer periods.
- Remove and hang the blanket. Take the blanket out of the dryer while it is still slightly damp. In most cases, it's preferable to allow blankets to finish air drying—this will help instill a fresh fluffiness in the blanket as the remaining moisture dissipates and spare you the grief of dealing with shrinking, scorching, stretching and static. Smooth the blanket out by hand, then either hang it from a clothesline or drape it over something broad and flat. Let the blanket hang until it's completely dry.[11]
- A drying rack or ironing board can be useful for draping a drying blanket if space for a clothesline is unavailable to you.
- Turn the blanket over periodically to expose both sides to direct air flow.
[Edit]Air Drying - Press out any remaining water. If you decide to air dry your blanket after washing it, be sure that you've first removed as much moisture from the blanket as you can. This will save you a lot of drying time. Remember to press the blanket, don't wring or bunch.
- Hang the blanket. Using a clothesline or ironing board, straighten and suspend the blanket to let it begin drying. Hang drying works best when it's done outside due to the movement of the air, but if you don't have a place to dry clothes outside you can also turn on a fan or simply let the blanket hang overnight.
- Smooth out all wrinkles and folds before hanging the blanket, or else the blanket will crease and dry unevenly.
- Make sure the blanket is completely stretched out when hang drying. Greater surface area means faster, more thorough drying.
- Wool, silks, linens and any blankets with loose weave-work, like crochet, should always be hung and allowed to air dry. This is the gentlest way to treat easily damaged fabrics and will help protect them for many more washings and drying.
- Roll the blanket up between dry towels. Alternately, sandwich the wet blanket between two clean, dry towels and roll or fold them up together. The towels will wick moisture out of the blanket from both sides, helping it dry faster. Place a heavy object like a book on top of the roll to apply pressure to the damp blanket and increase contact between the blanket and towels.[12]
- One advantage of the towel method is that there should be no need to smooth the blanket once it's dry since it's already been rolled taut or neatly folded.
- Using an object heavier than a textbook to press water out of a blanket that is drying between towels may misshape the blanket or cause wrinkles once it's fully dry.
- Lay the blanket out. If you're pressed for space or don't want to use the towel method, find a clear, flat space to lay the blanket out. Place a couple dry towels underneath the blanket to absorb excess moisture as it dries, and flip the blanket over as needed to allow exposure to air on both sides. This will take considerably longer than any other drying method, but requires minimal effort. You may need to run an iron over the blanket after it has dried completely in order to eliminate wrinkles.[13]
- This method will also be useful for blankets made from delicate fabrics like wool which easily stretch out and lose their shape when subjected to rigorous washing and drying.
- Use a low heat when ironing and only go over trouble spots in the blanket lightly once or twice.
- Rinse at least twice when washing your blanket by hand. You don't want soap irritating you if you have sensitive skin.
- Use soap designed specially for delicates, like Woolite, when washing natural or easily damaged fabrics. Camping stores also sell "sleeping bag soaps," which are special soaps that dissolve easily and don't foam too much, which makes them easier to rinse.
- Placing a clean tennis ball or two in the dryer with the blanket will help move it around as it tumbles, allowing it to dry more thoroughly.
- For best results, add the detergent to the water before you add the blanket so that it completely diffuses throughout the water. If you just pour it on top, it might get stuck in one part of the blanket.
[Edit]Warnings - Don't put the blanket back on your bed while it's still wet. This could easily open you up to a mildew infestation.
- Don't leave your blanket in the dryer too long. Synthetic fabrics are prone to burning and melting when exposed to heat for long periods, and intense heat can even cause heavy-duty fabrics like cotton to shrink.
- Wash blankets by themselves and one at a time. It's harder for the water and soap to circulate effectively when the washing machine is full.
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| How to Write a Cookbook Posted: 15 May 2022 01:00 AM PDT Writing a cookbook is often a dream of the avid home cook. And why not? Recipes are a treasure trove of experience, history, and love all rolled into one. Start with a broad idea of what you'd like your cookbook to be about. Organize and refine the recipes that you want to use in the book and have people test your recipes. Once you're happy with your cookbook, find an agent or publishing company to produce your cookbook. Or consider self-publishing your cookbook or ebook. [Edit]Organizing the Cookbook - Choose the focus or theme of the cookbook. If you want to write a cookbook, chances are you already have a general idea of what you want to write about. Start with a broad style of food or specific type of diet. From there, you can begin to narrow down exactly what you'll write about.
- For example, you might want to write a dessert cookbook or a party food and appetizer cookbook.
- Find your niche. Once you've chosen a broad theme, narrow down the focus of your cookbook so it really stands apart. While lots of new cookbooks are published every year, you'll increase the chances of being published if you make yours stand out from the others. If you have a unique take on a cooking style or food, you might want to make that the focus of your cookbook.[1]
- For example, your dessert cookbook could contain recipes on how to make sophisticated s'mores. Or the party and appetizer cookbook could focus on foods that are paleo-diet friendly.
- Decide if you're writing the cookbook for personal or professional use. If you'd simply like to write a cookbook for your own use in the kitchen or to give to family and friends, you can be more casual with the writing, photo quality (if you even take pictures), and structure of the book. If you want to write a cookbook to be published, you'll need to make the book as polished, creative, and original as possible.
- To make a personal cookbook, you can write it up on your computer in a readable PDF file. Print the file and have it bound at a copy or printing place.
- Research what's popular. If you're struggling to narrow the scope of your cookbook, you might want to contact a few publishing companies. Briefly tell the publishing company that you're writing a cookbook and you'd like to know if the publishing company is actively looking for specific types of cookbooks. You can also check popular websites for new food trends, products, or diets.[2]
- Remember that you'll want your cookbook to stand out, so you might even want to combine a few popular combinations (like how to ferment spiralized foods or make gluten-free cake pops).
- Decide the style of the cookbook. Once you've narrowed down the scope of your cookbook, decide the mood and feel of the book. Determine if you'd like to simply give recipes or if your cookbook will also tell a story. A narrative might help to make your cookbook stand out from others, especially if it has a broad theme.[3]
- For example, if you're writing about cooking for a family, you can add interest about writing about what makes your family unique. For example, tell stories about cooking for your large family, your family with several dietary restrictions, or cooking a specific style of food for your family on a budget.
- Create a rough outline of the contents. Before you begin to assemble recipes, decide on a loose outline of the cookbook. This way, you'll be able to plug recipes into their chapters or tell a story along with the recipes. If you're having trouble with an outline, look through some of your favorite cookbooks to get organizational ideas.
- For example, your dessert cookbook might have 4 chapters: one on classic cake pops, one on gluten-free cake pops, one on shaped cake pops, and one on savory cake pops.
- While it's okay to be slightly quirky, remember that readers usually expect standard cookbooks to be arranged from savory to sweet, starters to mains to dessert, or from inexperienced cook to skilled in the kitchen.
[Edit]Creating Original Content - Gather your own recipes. Examine all the recipes you have on your cookbook theme. Sort through them for recipes that you think taste the best and that you'd like to include in the cookbook. Select 10 to 15% more recipes than you plan on putting in the cookbook. Avoid including recipes that you have had trouble making or aren't passionate about.[4]
- Think about the recipes that you've made for other people. If any of them were a big hit, include them in the cookbook.
- Make the recipes and write down tips. Test more recipes than you think you'll need, since you may change your mind about using some of them. As you test, write very detailed descriptions of how to make each recipe. Include helpful tips to encourage your readers to make the food. Try to give substitutions for ingredients and variations for the recipes.[5]
- For example, instead of saying, "Cream the butter and sugar," instruct your readers to, "Beat room temperature butter with the sugar on medium speed until it's light and fluffy."
- Ask other people to test your recipes. This way you can get feedback about how clear your instructions were, how the food tasted, and where you need to improve the recipe.
- Write each recipe as you want it to appear in the cookbook. Read over all of the testing notes and any feedback you got from others. Create a detailed recipe by explaining how to cook or assemble the ingredients. Be as clear and thorough as you can so people of many skill levels can cook your food.
- Diagrams and illustrations may be as helpful as photos in some cases. If you can't draw, find someone who is willing to help out.
- Take photographs of the food. High-resolution, quality photos help the reader imagine the end result of a recipe and inspire them to make the dish. Decide if you'd like to take a photo for every recipe or just include a few for each chapter. If your photography skills need brushing up, take a quick class or learn how to use photo-editing software to edit the pictures.[6]
- You can also hire a photographer to photograph your food, but this will add to the cost of making your cookbook.
- Give proper credit to others. All the recipes in your book should be written by you or at least changed in some way to make them your own. While lists of ingredients and very basic recipe instructions are not covered by copyright, the words used to describe the methods in each step or as a whole are copyright. If you've changed a recipe from another person, give them credit for the recipe.
- For example, if you've made a few small changes to someone's recipe, note that your recipe was adapted from this person's recipe. If you've made larger changes to the recipe, you could say that your recipe was inspired by this person's.
- Never use someone else's photography or illustrations since these are protected by copyright.
[Edit]Publishing the Cookbook - Hire an editor to proofread your work. Edit your work several times and have others read through it as well. Check for accuracy of ingredients, measurements, cooking times, etc. Readers will expect your recipes to turn out the way you describe, so if a step is missing or inaccurate, you may lose readers.[7]
- Find an agent. While you don't have to have an agent before you submit a cookbook proposal to a publisher, having an agent can greatly improve your chances. Look at several of your favorite cookbooks and read through the acknowledgements. The author should mention their agent. Contact the agent and send them a brief message about working with them.[8]
- Send inquiries to a few agents since many will be busy or might have cookbook projects that are similar to your own.
- Contact publishers. Your agent will send information about your cookbook to several publishing houses. If you don't have an agent, you'll need to decide which publishers to send your cookbook or proposal to. If publishers are interested in your cookbook, they'll talk with you about the overall look (photography, gloss or matte finishes, cover art) of the book and publishing fees and profits.[9]
- Don't be surprised if publishing houses will ask you to make changes to the structure or content of your cookbook. This may be because they want your cookbook to really stand out or be easier to market.
- Create a following on social media. Many traditional publishers will be more likely to work with you if you already have lots of people interested in reading your book. Try to create a food blog that highlights some of your best work and has lots of readers. Give the publishers information about how many regular visitors you have to your blog as well as how many unique views you get each month.
- Consider paying to self-publish your cookbook. If you can't find a publishing company or want to make all of the publishing decisions yourself, you can self-publish your book. Contact a company that will publish your cookbook and discuss costs associated with printing the book.[10]
- If you want to offer a cookbook to readers on your blog, you may want to publish an ebook. These are simply files that your readers can pay to download. You won't need to publish an actual hard copy of your cookbook if you do an ebook.
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| How to Clean Tough Stains from a Bathtub Posted: 14 May 2022 05:00 PM PDT Nobody likes the thought of taking a soak in a dingy bathtub. With constant exposure to moisture, bacteria and mold can collect on the walls of your tub, creating a mess that's both unsightly and unsanitary. Being diligent about keeping your bathtub clean is the best way to prevent dirt and gunk from getting out of hand, but sometimes you'll have to bring out the big guns to chip away at heavy, set-in stains. Fortunately, this can usually be done with the aid of a few basic household products and a little elbow grease. [Edit]Removing Stains from an Acrylic Bathtub - Avoid abrasive chemical cleaners. When cleaning an acrylic bathtub, stay away from harsh astringent powders such as Comet and Ajax, as well as harsh chemicals like bleach. Acrylic is a soft material and is therefore easily damaged. These types of products are almost guaranteed to ruin your tub's finish.[1]
- It's generally a good idea to start with the gentlest cleaning solution available to you and work your way up to more powerful options if that doesn't work.
- Spray the stains with vinegar. Distilled white vinegar makes an excellent natural cleaning solution, especially on smooth surfaces like acrylic that release stains easily. Fill a spray bottle with vinegar and keep it on hand for routine bathroom cleaning tasks. Apply the vinegar liberally to completely cover the affected area.[2]
- Lemon juice makes a fine alternative to vinegar if you happen to have some in the refrigerator.
- Allow the vinegar to sit for 10-20 minutes. As it sits, the acidity in the vinegar will break down mold, grime and discoloration so that they can wiped away with ease. You may even see stains begin to dissolve and run off on their own, before you even begin scrubbing.[3]
- Make sure you give the vinegar ample time to begin working.
- For especially troublesome spots, sprinkle a little baking soda onto the vinegar as it soaks.[4]
- Wipe away the stains with a soft sponge. The yellow side of a normal dish sponge will do the trick. After being soaked with vinegar, dirt and grime should simply lift off with little difficulty. Use a quick back and forth scrubbing motion, and continue treating the stains until they vanish.[5]
- You can also use specialty scrubbing tools, like the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser, which are made from porous melamine foam for added stain-fighting power.[6]
- Rinse out the inside of the tub. Run the faucet for a few minutes to wash away every last trace of dissolved grime and dirty vinegar solution. If you're cleaning a bathtub with an adjustable shower head, turn it on and direct the stream over the areas you just treated. Once it's clean, the tub will need to dry so that stain-causing bacteria doesn't return.
- Most bathtub stains are the result of germs that create a filmy residue as they accumulate.
- Leave the shower curtain drawn and switch on the overhead fan so that the tub receives steady airflow.
[Edit]Removing Stains from an Enamel Bathtub - Try cleaning with vinegar first. Though it's a mild natural cleanser, vinegar will typically be potent enough to deal with most stains when applied heavily and given time to set up. Spray the tub down thoroughly, let the vinegar sit for a few minutes, then scrub away the stains using a sponge or stiff-bristled brush. If you discover that vinegar isn't having the desired effect, you can move on to more intensive methods.
- There will come a point when simply adding more and more vinegar won't suffice.
- Use a bleach-free commercial cleaning spray. Products like Lysol All Purpose Cleaner, Kaboom, Shout! and Scrubbing Bubbles shower cleaner are good for eating away at tough stains without damaging delicate surfaces. Since most of these products contain a similar combination of ingredients, any of them will work as well as another. Just make sure whatever product you choose doesn't contain bleach, as this can severely weaken the outer enamel layer of the tub.[7]
- Only buy cleaners that have been approved for use on enamel-coated bathroom surfaces. Be sure to check the label carefully before buying a particular cleaning product so you'll know you're getting what you need.
- If possible, open a nearby window, open the door, and turn on a fan to ventilate the bathroom while you clean with any of these products.
- Make your own natural cleaner. If you're reluctant to go shopping, you can formulate a simple all-purpose bathroom cleaner at home by mixing together warm water, baking soda, Castile soap and essential oils in a spray bottle. All of these ingredients are readily available and safe to use but are quite potent when brought together. Once they're combined, spray the mixture onto the stained surface and give it a few minutes to take effect before wiping it away.[8]
- If you're having trouble tracking down Castile soap, hydrogen peroxide will make an acceptable substitute.
- Essential oils like tea tree and peppermint can also act as natural disinfectants.[9]
- Soak problem areas for several minutes. Mist on the solution and give it a chance to sit. Pay special attention to places with heavy staining and discoloration. The cleaning solution should get to work dissolving these stains right away.[10]
- The longer you let the solution sit, the more effective it will be at lifting long-settled residue.
- Wear gloves and work in a well-ventilated area when handling chemical cleaning solutions.
- Scrub out the stains gently. Use a soft sponge or microfiber towel to avoid leaving marks or scratches. Go over the stains using a gentle circular motion. When you're finished, rinse away any remaining dirt and cleaning solution and let the tub dry completely.[11]
- If necessary, apply another burst of cleaning solution. Wipe and repeat until the stains come out of the enamel finish.
- Using anything more abrasive than a sponge to scrub enamel may wear down the finish.
[Edit]Removing Stains from a Porcelain Bathtub - Pick up a canister of abrasive cleaning powder. For thick buildup on porcelain surfaces, you'll need to use something a little more heavy-duty. Use a product like Comet or Ajax that comes in powdered form. The small particles will be able to penetrate deeper into stains that have set up on the surface of the tub to remove them.[12]
- Powdered cleansers contain chemicals known as surfactants which have mild abrasive properties. This makes them much more effective for addressing hardened, stuck-on residue.[13]
- Apply abrasive cleansers sparingly. For most jobs, a single canister be enough for a single thorough cleaning.[14]
- Stick with natural alternatives. Alternately, tough stains like rust and hard water residue can be treated with a mixture of hydrogen peroxide and cream of tartar. Blend the two ingredients together until they're about the same consistency as cake frosting and spread them directly over the stains. After 10 minutes, buff the stains with a nylon brush or pumice stone until they're erased completely.[15]
- Homemade concoctions like hydrogen peroxide and cream of tartar will be preferable for those who are wary of the health and environmental effects of chemical cleaning products.
- Hydrogen peroxide will also help treat age-related discoloration and lighten the finish of the tub.[16]
- Sprinkle the cleaning powder around the stained tub. A moderate dusting should be enough to deal with most messes. The powder won't stick to the surface of the porcelain on its own, but when combined with a liquid it will form a paste that can be spread directly over stains.[17]
- Be sure to cover the bottom of the tub, where accumulated mold can become a slipping hazard.
- Add enough water to produce a paste. Spray purified or ordinary tap water onto the cleaning powder. With the addition of moisture, the powder will take on a thick, foamy consistency. Rub this paste into the stains and give it about half an hour to take effect.[18]
- You can also wet a clean sponge or washcloth and use it to rub in the cleaner until it thickens.[19]
- Another option is to wet the tub before you apply the cleanser. Spray the tub with the shower head or fill a cup with water and pour it around the inside of the tub.
- Be careful not to add an excessive amount of water. The cleaner won't be as effective if it's too thin.
- Scour the stains with a sturdy scrubber. Since porcelain has a hard, durable finish, you can scrub it safely with an abrasive implement without worrying about scratching it up. For best results, equip a pumice stone or stiff-bristled scrubbing brush. Work on the stains until they're completely erased, then rinse the tub with clean water and let it dry before using it again.[20]
- If you don't own a dedicated scrubbing brush, you can use the rough green side of a kitchen sponge.
- Never use steel wool or any similar material to scour a porcelain tub. Even though porcelain is scratch-resistant, this can be enough to cause permanent damage to the finish.[21]
- It's often helpful to rinse the tub with water before you start to clean it. Spray it with the shower head or fill a cup with water and pour it around the inside of the tub a few times. This will help to rinse any loose hair and other debris down the drain before you clean the tub.
- Make it a point to wipe down your bathtub regularly (ideally once every couple of weeks) so that you won't have to dedicate the time to deep-cleaning later on.
- Always choose cleaning products that are safe to use on the type of material your bathtub is made with.
- Ordinary shampoos may also be useful for treating light stains, as these are designed to cut through dirt and oil.
- Leave the door to the bathroom open while you work to allow fresh air to circulate.
- Keep a stash of essential cleaning supplies in or near the bathroom so you'll always have some on hand.
- Invest in a long-handled scrubbing brush to avoid the strain of stooping or kneeling while you clean.
[Edit]Warnings - Avoid mixing different chemical cleaners, like ammonia and bleach or vinegar and bleach. When combined, these can produce caustic fumes that may be harmful if they are inhaled or come into contact with your skin.
- Test stain removal measures on small, inconspicuous areas of your tub before getting down and dirty so you don't risk damaging the finish.
- Harsh chemicals can actually create stains on synthetic materials like acrylic. Since these stains actually change the color of the finish, they're practically impossible to remove.
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