(Remember at the first sign of mold in your home the surface in question should be cleaned immediately.) Make sure you put on protective clothing such as a long sleeved shirt, gloves and a mask before you begin. Leverette explains the following steps:

1. Put on protective old clothing to prevent bleach stains from ruining your new clothes.

2. Use a vacuum with a HEPA filter to vacuum the mold from the wood surface.

3. Wash down sealed or painted wood using a liquid washing detergent and water solution with a soft-bristled brush.

4. Spray with distilled white vinegar for a small amount of mold growth that has not left severe stains or penetrated the wood.

5. Use chlorine bleach for tough mold stains.

6. If the mold stains still remain, the wood surface will need to be sanded to remove the spores that have deeply penetrated the wood.

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The great thing about thoroughly cleaning a popcorn ceiling is that you only have to do it once a year. Here are the cleaning steps provided by Leverette from The Spruce:

1. Remove the furniture or cover them, including the floor.

2. Remove the dust by using a vacuum, a broom, or a sticky lint roller.

3. Brighten the dingy areas use a cleaning solution in a spray bottle and then use a sponge to blot away the solution and soil.

4. Whiten dark stained areas by applying a solution that is one part water and one part chlorine bleach.

5. Circulate air to speed drying

6. Do a final clean up – when the ceiling is clean, remove the drop cloths and vacuum the room. Carefully dispose of the lose material because it’s hazardous to children and pets.

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Cleaning a bathtub is more of a judgment call. How many people are using the bathtub? Is there more than one bathtub? Once you answer both of those questions you can decide on how often your tub needs to be cleaned. If you don’t feel like your tub is clean enough or you just want a professional cleaning call Triple D’s Cleaning Service LLC today at 910-273-3661.

The biggest problem with ceramic tile showers is grout. Grout makes the perfect growth medium for mildew spores. Leverette from The Spruce states the supplies needed:

• Commercial shower cleaner

• Chlorine bleach

• Sponge or plastic mesh scrubber

• Soft-bristled brush or old toothbrush

• Squeegee

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A shower should be cleaned thoroughly on a weekly basis. Leverette from The Spruce states, “After every shower, use a squeegee or a bath towel to wipe down the shower walls and doors. Hang any shower tools like brushes to drip dry completely and clear the drain of any excessive hair.” Although, if you want your showers professionally cleaned you should call Triple D’s Cleaning Service LLC. You should have your showers expertly cleaned at least twice a year. Call us today at 910-273-3661.

Honestly, it depends on much foot traffic passes through the rooms. Leverette from The Spruce states, “For most of us, the floors should be swept or vacuumed daily. This will remove the grit that scratches the floor and helps prevent hair and dust build-up in corners and grout lines.” It is also a good idea to have to the floors professionally cleaned a few times a year. Call Triple D’s Cleaning Service LLC today at 910-273-3661.

If you have polished concrete floors what you’ll need to clean are: commercial polished concrete cleaner, dust mop or vacuum, and a wet mop. The following instructions are provided by Leverette:

1. Dust mop or vacuum regularly

2. Clean with commercial cleaner

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Cleaning sealed concrete floors is really simple. What you need is the following: Dishwashing liquid, water, broom, wet mop, and a bucket. Leverette explains how to clean the floors:

1. Sweep, vacuum or dust mop regularly to help prevent scratches from dirt and girt.

2. Weekly, mix two gallons of warm water and two teaspoons dishwashing liquid in a bucket or sink. Mop the floor with the solution.

3. Go back over the floor with clean water to rinse away any soapy residue. Allow the floor to air-dry.

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Before you begin cleaning it is best to know what type of finish is on the concrete. According to Mary Marlowe Leverette from The Spruce there are six types of concrete: “Sealed, Polished, Stained, Stamped, Painted, and Unsealed.” Regardless of what type of concrete flooring you have all stains and spills must be cleaned up and treated as soon as possible. Call Triple D’s Cleaning Service LLC today at 910-273-3661.

Direct sunlight can do costly damage to your hardwood floors. Too much sunlight will pull the color out of the floorboards and continued overexposure could cause the floorboards to weaken. Joe Taylor explains how to protect your hardwood floors:

The best protection for your hardwood floors is to not expose them to damage in the first place. Minimizing the amount of time or the strength of the sunlight they face will significantly reduce the risk of long-term damage.

• Use blinds or shades: when the sun is peaking right through your windows, you should draw blinds or shades to protect your floors. Minimal amounts of light will still be let through so you can see, but the integrity of your floors will thank you.

• Blackout lining: if you want to take it one step further, you can line your curtains with a blackout lining to prevent all sunlight from entering and damaging your floors.

• Window tinting: window tints can be purchased from your local hardwood store and installed either by a professional or you can do it yourself. The following are two options for installation:

o Solar window film reduces glare and fading by offering up to 90% UV protection, plus it can lower cooling costs up to 30%.

o Clear UV blocking is another option, but it doesn’t offer any protection against heat

• Install window glass made to block UV rays: if you’re building a new home or replacing the windows in your house, advancement in window making technology has led to the creation of windows made to block UV rays, such as these windows.

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