Carpet

Natural Formula to Use:
Equal parts white vinegar and water

Method to Use:
1.Moisten a clean white towel with the vinegar-water solution

2.Rub the towel softly over the hard water stain being careful not to soak the carpet itself

3.Let the carpet dry and if necessary repeat the procedure

Tips:

1.Make sure that the carpet fibres are allowed to dry between each treatment.

2.When you are removing any types of stains from your carpet, always first test in an inconspicuous area first

3.Try to react quickly to any hard water spills on carpet and use a cloth to absorb any excess first

Windows

Natural Formula to Use:
½ liter white vinegar and ¼ liter of water

Method to Use:
1. Fill a clean spray bottle with pure vinegar

2. Spray the vinegar/water solution over the window and wait for a few minutes

3. If stains are stubborn spray more solution and wait a while longer

4. Scrub lightly with a soft sponge or cloth and rinse

Tip:
Try to deal with the water spots straight away as the solution works best with newly formed or mild hard water spots.

Shower Doors

Natural Formula to Use:
Pure white vinegar


Method to Use:
1. Fill a clean spray bottle with pure vinegar

2. Spray the vinegar freely over the shower door and wait for a few minutes

3. If stains are stubborn spray more vinegar and wait a while longer

4. Scrub lightly with a soft sponge or cloth and rinse



Tip:
Try to deal with the water spots straight away as the solution works best with newly formed or mild hard water spots.

Kettles, Cookware, Glasses and Teapots

Natural Formula to Use:

Equal parts white vinegar and water, plus squeeze of lemon juice



Method to Use:

Glasses and Bowls:
1. Make up enough solution to cover the cookware

2. Allow to soak for 15 minutes to one hour

3. Rinse thoroughly


Cookware:
1. Make up enough solution to cover the cookware

2. Allow to soak for 30 minutes to one hour

3. Rinse thoroughly


Kettles:
1. Make up enough solution to cover the elements in the kettle

2. Allow the solution to dissolve the scale for 30 minutes

3. Rinse thoroughly with clean water

Tip:
If cookware stains are still present after soaking try heating up the solution on a hob to aid the hard water stain removal.


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Porcelain Enamel

Note:
As porcelain enamel is a glass surface fused to a metal base it is advisable not to use acid cleaners on porcelain enamel. Porcelain enamel is acid resistant but not acid proof – the glass coating can be gradually dissolved by acids and expose the metal underneath and cause a lot of damage.

Natural Formula to Use:
A mixture of baking soda and warm water

Method to Use:
1.Make up the mixture of water and baking soda

2.Scrub stains with a soft brush or sponge

3.Rinse thoroughly with water to remove all residue

Tip:
When scrubbing the stains be careful to rub gently as once the porcelain surface has been scratched it easily picks up any grease, dirt or soap residue. Then harsh abrasives really are necessary to remove debris that has become ingrained within the surface! For more tips on ways to clean porcelain, watch the video now...

Fibreglass Sinks, Bath Tubs and Toilet Bowls

Natural Formula to Use:

Pure white vinegar


Method to Use:

1. Fill a clean spray bottle with pure vinegar

2. Spray the vinegar freely over the sink or bath tub and wait for a few minutes

3. If stains are stubborn spray more vinegar and wait a while longer

4. Simply wipe away with a clean cloth to reveal the shine





Tips:

For toilet bowls add 1 liter of vinegar to the bowl itself and scrub with a toilet brush to dissolve away hard water stains that has built up over time. Also, by adding 1 liter of pure vinegar to the cistern (tank at back of toilet) this not only removes any stains from there but also removes any from underneath the rim on the next flush! Watch the video below for more top tips...



Sometimes stains are extra stubborn – for this make a paste of white vinegar and baking soda and scrub gently with a soft brush or sponge. Never use an abrasive cleaner like scouring pads, powders or steel wool as this will scratch the surface.

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