Cleaning Timberland Footwear

Cleaning Timberland footwear in general is not terribly hard to do. You just have to know what particular material your shoes are made of, what you can use to clean your shoes, and how to use it.

Your first consideration when cleaning Timberland shoes and boots should be the material the shoes are made of. Timberland footwear is usually made out of leather, suede, or nubuck, and this will have particular implications on how it can be cleaned.

Leather is in general the toughest and most resilient material, so you can afford to be a little less “gentle” with it vis-à-vis cleaning shoes and boots made out of other materials. A wet cloth or rag will do fine for most stains or if the shoe or boot is only a little grimy. Just give the shoe or boot a once-over with the cloth or rag, and leave it to dry for a little bit before you use it. Or, if the wet-rag approach doesn’t work for you, feel free to buy a wax-based cleaner for leather shoes. For more persistent stains or leather damage (particularly if the leather has been penetrated by fungus), you might have to use a leather cleaner from the store, or, better yet, just bring the boot or shoe to a professional cleaner.

You have to be quite a bit more careful when cleaning Timberland suede and nubuck shoes. Some people actually try and make do with a wet rag when doing so, although that won’t do much for medium to heavy stains and can in fact damage the shoe or boot if you rub too hard. It’s safest to buy a suede and nubuck cleaner in stores and then use it according to the manufacturer’s directions. In general, you will just have to get the boot or shoe wet, apply the cleaner, then rub the stained area gently with a sponge to get the dirt off, wipe or rinse off the suds, and then leave the shoe or boot to dry. Or you can try a Suede Cleaning Bar, which looks like an eraser combined with a brush, to deal with small spots or marks.

 When cleaning Timberland footwear, whatever it might be made of, just remember not to leave it out to dry in direct sunlight afterwards. That might work for rubber shoes, but in many people’s experience it can cause the color to fade and the material to distort. You can leave the shoe outdoors or in front of an electric fan. Stuff newspaper inside if the shoe is particularly wet or if you’ve had to clean the insides; this will draw the moisture out of the shoe itself and into the newspaper where it can dry quickly.

 So cleaning Timberland boots and shoes isn’t really much of an issue. With a little care and work, you can easily keep your Timberland footwear looking good - and if what’s on your feet looks great, so do you!

Cleaning mold

Let’s face it we would not like to touch mold forming on our walls or anywhere else in our house for that matter. So what are we to do to prevent it and clean it?

At the first site of mole, your first instinct may be to get a cleaning brush and start brushing it off right away.  This method of cleaning mold is somewhat effective because the mold temporarily disappears. However, it is not effective in the long run. Mold is very dangerous and must be cleaned properly.  You not only want the mold disappear; you also want to make your home safe from this fungi that could make you and your family very sick.

One thing to remember about mold is it loves wet surfaces. Therefore, in order to clean mold, you must also ensure that the area where it is located remains dry.

This does not mean that you can just wipe the molded surface with a dry cloth and make it go away.  If you just scrub the dry molded surface, residue will surely go up into the air, and it will just go everywhere. To clean the mold on any surface, spray some water on it, then either brush it off or wipe it hard.  Make sure you wear some type of mask when cleaning any mold.  You really don’t want to be inhaling its harsh fumes.

Once you have removed the mold from the surface, use soap or disinfectant cleaner to expunge any unseen residue. Even your common household bleach can be very effective.  Put on gloves as you do when you are doing your regular cleaning to avoid any skin contact.  Don’t forget to wear a mask to avoid breathing any harsh chemicals or fumes.

Once you have cleaned the mold make sure you leave it to dry. If the molded area is far from a ventilated area, try putting a fan there so that there will be enough air to circulate in the room thus avoiding any chance for mold to form again.

Spring cleaning the interior and exterior of your house

Well, it’s that time of the year again…spring-cleaning!  Time to remove the days of winter and get ready for the summer breeze. To be able to effectively execute your spring-cleaning, some reminders may be needed:

Plan a family weekend where all of you can do spring cleaning together and hand each member of the family their designated responsibilities. You don’t have to do the spring cleaning alone since this may take most of your time and days. Make a list of things needed to be done for each room such as the items needed to be cleaned in the kitchen, like the refrigerator, cabinets, sink, and more. The same goes with the other items in the living room, bedroom, and bathroom.

When starting your spring cleaning, ready all your necessary cleaning tools and always take them with you to avoid going back and forth just to find the necessary cleaning tools. Start dusting from the top and work your way down. The same goes when you are washing walls. Always aim to finish an area or an item before leaving or cleaning another area. Clean up as you go should always be your goal when cleaning.

When all is done inside the house, do not forget to clean the outside of the house as well. You also have to make the outside of your house tidy since it has suffered the wrath of winter as well. Get those dirty films out from your windowpanes, clean your gutters, and wash the siding.

There are a lot of things needed to be done when doing your spring cleaning. In the “The Ultimate House Cleaning Checklist Book” you’ll find more cleaning tips to help you clean your house in record time…all year long!

Upholstery care

Furniture is one of the most important things in your house. It sets the tone for your décor and also provides family and guest with comfort. Furniture is also one of the largest investments in your house so knowing how to take care of it is vital in keeping it looking as good as when you bought it.

For some reason, after we buy furniture, we place it where we want it and then forget about it. We dust, vacuum and mop around it but we don’t really think about regularly maintaining the couches and chairs. Did you know that upholstery should fit into the regular weekly cleaning? That’s right, slot it into your cleaning schedule but don’t worry because taking care of furniture isn’t very difficult or time-consuming.

Your upholstery should be taken care of similar to your carpets. Couches and chairs should be vacuumed 2 to 3 times a week and professionally cleaned once per year or two. Vacuuming your furniture will keep dust from seeping into the fabric. Depending on the fabric of your furniture, you can also use a soft brush to whish the dirt away.

The arms, seat cushions, upper inside-back, back rests, pillows and skirt area are most susceptible for staining so keep an eye out for those areas so if they do have a stain, you can get it quickly. If your décor permits, arm covers are a good idea for preserving the arms of your furniture. Rotating seat cushions is also imperative in order to prolong the life and appearance of your furniture. Fluffing and rotating pillows is also a good idea.
Depending on the location of your furniture, you may want to purchase curtain, blinds or darkening sheers to prevent the sunlight from frequently getting to your furniture; this will, in time discolor the fabric. Whenever possible, open the windows as much as possible to aerate the house, the will help keep odors and fumes such as smoke and cooking out of your upholstery.

When you purchase your furniture, it’s a good idea to either have it scotch-guarded or to purchase a fabric protector that you can apply yourself. This is especially important for leather and suede furniture. When a stain gets on your furniture, don’t panic just blot it out. See the carpet-cleaning article for tips that can also save your furniture.

Know your furniture and read the manufactures instructions to ensure that you don’t use the wrong products and damage the fabric.

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