Consider having
the air ducts in your home cleaned if family members suffer excessively
from respiratory infections asthma or allergies, there is visible
mold growth inside ducts or on other components of your heating and
cooling system, the ducts are infested with insects or rodents or
excessive amounts of dust and debris and/or particles are actually
released into the home from your supply registers.
It is necessary that surfaces be thoroughly cleaned
and dried before adding another coat of stain or protective finish.
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Remove mold and mildew, fungus, tree sap, grease and
bird droppings from exterior wood with the appropriate commercial
deck cleaner (or homemade mixture) and a stiff brushed broom.
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Clean mildew and fungus by mixing one cup of chlorine
bleach per gallon of water, scrub, and rinse well.
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Sodium percarbonate works well to remove dirt,
mildew and the weathered gray residue from sunlight degradation.
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Oxalic acid will remove metal stains around
nails and dark tannin stains often found on redwood, cedar and oak.
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Use care and follow manufacturers' directions when
using these products, wear eye protection, long pants, long sleeves
and gloves, cover surrounding vegetation with plastic, and rinse well.
TILE, NATURAL STONE AND
GROUT:
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Have your grout
professionally sealed every one to three years in medium to heavy-use
areas and every three to five years in lightly used areas.
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