Archive for September, 2009

Cleaning a Book

Monday, September 21st, 2009

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Books that have been left in storage for a long time, especially in cardboard boxes and without protection, can develop mold, get dirty or become stained and soiled. While serious mold or other conditions can ruin a book to the point of no return, in most cases it is possible to rescue it if you catch the problem early enough.

To get started, get your Bullywipe cleaning cloth slightly wet. Do not soak it in water, as this can ruin the paper. Do not use tissue paper or other type of cleaning cloth that produces lint. Start by cleaning the covers and spine before you open the book. This will prevent any dust from getting on the pages and causing stains.

Clean both the cover and the pages moving the cleaning cloth horizontally or vertically towards one of the edges. Do not scrub and don’t clean in circles, as this can cause the paper to tear. Do this even if there is mold on just one corner –Resist the temptation to go over the same area over and over. This can cause discoloration or weaken the material.

Use a second, dry cleaning cloth to go over the same area to eliminate any remaining wetness. Place the book in an area that’s well ventilated so it can dry naturally.

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Why Plant-Based Cleaning Cloths are Better

Monday, September 21st, 2009

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There are a number of cleaning cloths in the market, made with a variety of materials and meant to last anywhere from a few cleanings to over 1,000. Bullywipe belongs to the second group. Long-lasting plant-based cleaning cloths have other benefits besides their durability. For starters, they’re greener. Made without animal by-products, they can be used without the addition of chemicals. In fact, this type of fiber often works best without anything other than water added to it. Plant-based cleaning cloths have a natural surface that is perfect for scrubbing without tearing or damaging delicate items.

Another major advantage of a plant-based cleaning cloth is that they don’t produce lint. This is essential when cleaning upholstery or paper-based products, which would attract link and could be ruined if cleaned with other products.

Finally, Bullywipe can be washed and hung to dry over and over without the need for chemicals, bleach or special detergents. In fact, you can throw Bullywipe in with your general laundry and rest assured that both your clothes and the cleaning cloth will come out looking as new.

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Top 10 Reasons Why Bullywipe is Better

Monday, September 21st, 2009

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Plant-based cleaning cloths have a number of benefits, which Bullywipe has managed to group into a single product. If you’re considering the use of a natural cleaning cloth but don’t know why it would be the best option, here are some reasons:

  • It’s environmentally-friendly. It’s made with green materials, rather than animal byproducts.
  • It reduces the need for cleaning chemicals.
  • It’s gentle on most surfaces while still retaining a scrub-like quality.
  • It produces no lint.
  • It’s streak-free.
  • It can be reused over 2,000 times, reducing waste and saving you money on paper towels.
  • It can be rinsed in water and reused immediately, reducing cleaning time and water waste.
  • It works as well on stainless steel appliances and floors as it does on windows, mirrors ad computer screens.
  • It can be used to clean delicate items such as jewelry, books and ceramics.
  • It’s the only type of cleaning cloth that requires very little water to work well, making it ideal to clean leather, paper and other materials that shouldn’t be wet.

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How to Clean Anything Fast

Monday, September 21st, 2009

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Cleaning doesn’t have to take forever. In fact, if you clean regularly and keep your house relatively free of clutter, overall maintenance shouldn’t take more than a few minutes a day. If you’ve been stalling, though, and now want to get your house looking speck-free in under an hour, here are some tips on how to clean well and clean fast.

Have two cleaning cloths ready: one wet and one dry. That way you can wipe and dry (when necessary) in one move, rather than having to come back later to do it.

If you plan on using cleaning products, such as furniture polish or window cleaners, have a third cleaning cloth handy just for that purpose. Most surfaces can be cleaned using just some warm water, so you should have a special cloth designated just for that.

Keep your pets and kids out of the room as you’re cleaning. Always start on the corner furthest away from the door and clean towards the exit. When you’re done, close the door and let things air dry without paws or dirty shoes tracking dirt around.

Scuffmarks on vinyl floors can be removed by rubbing an eraser directly on the mark and then wiping out any lint with a wet cleaning cloth.

If you used a cleaning cloth to clean your floors, you will need to put it aside, preferably on warm water and detergent, to help get rid of bacteria. Never reuse a cleaning cloth on a completely different surface without washing it and do not take a cleaning cloth from one room to the next to prevent bacteria to spread throughout the house. Start with a clean cloth for each room.

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