These are the things you will need to do your job well;
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- White vinegar
- Castile soap, or similar natural liquid soap
- Spray bottle
- Soft, lint-free cloth
- Olive oil
With the above items, you will follow the steps below to achieve great results in the work that you are doing;
Fabric Upholstery
- Mix 1/4 cup white vinegar, 3/4 cup warm water and 1/2 tablespoon of natural liquid soap, such as Castile soap, in a spray bottle.
- Shake the bottle vigorously to uniformly mix the ingredients.
- Mist the soiled area lightly with the spray bottle. Scrub the area with a smooth bristle brush or cloth in a circular motion, working the cleanser into the nap of the fabric.
- Repeat step (3), until the soiled area becomes clean. Moisten your cloth with clean, warm water and repeat the scrubbing motion to remove excess soap.
- Blot the damp area with a dry portion of your cloth to speed drying
Leather Upholstery
- Measure 1/2 cup olive oil and 1/4 cup white vinegar into a spray bottle.
- Shake the bottle vigorously to uniformly mix the two ingredients.
- Spray the leather surfaces lightly.
- Rub with a soft cloth
- Repeat step (3) and (4) accordingly, to remove soil, fingerprints and oils from your family's skin. The vinegar will clean the surface and then evaporate.
- Buff the leather with a dry portion of your cloth until the olive oil has absorbed evenly into the leather, conditioning and softening it
Synthetic Upholstery
- Mix 1/2 cup white vinegar and 1 cup warm water in a spray bottle, for use on plastic, nylon and synthetic leather upholstery. In case the furniture is badly soiled, add 1/2 tablespoon of natural liquid soap
- Shake the spray bottle vigorously to uniformly mix the ingredients.
- Mist the soiled areas lightly but thoroughly.
- Scrub the soiled areas in a circular motion with a soft, lint-free cloth until the soil is removed.
- Repeat steps 3 – 4 if necessary.
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