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Monday, November 26, 2012
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Monday, November 19, 2012
How to Clean Your Oven the Natural Way Without Harsh Chemicals
With Thanksgiving and the holidays right around the corner, many of us are finding ourselves on a cleaning spree around the house to get ready for family, friends and entertaining this holiday season. I was recently helping a friend get her home ready for the holidays and after the kitchen was spotless, I reminded her that her 15 pound turkey she bought had to be cooked somewhere! Upon opening her oven, it appeared that one too many casseroles and cherry pies had overflowed onto the bottom of her oven with no regards to ever wiping them up. Needless to say, it was a perfect job for Quick n Brite and with that, I decided to share how easy cleaning your ovens without any harmful chemical sprays can be.
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Even if you have a self cleaning oven, the self cleaning cycle can take hours and fill your home with a thick cloud of black, smelly smoke, not to mention the energy the cleaning cycle consumes. Whether you have a quick "spill-over" to clean up, or months of baked on food Quick n Brite can tackle any size job without using chemicals.
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First, apply Quick n Brite full strength using a wet scrub sponge or brush. Much like cleaning your fireplace (see directions here), it is easiest if you split the oven into sections and clean small areas at a time. You do not have to scrub, here is the trick: After the Quick n Brite is applied onto your oven, shut the door and turn your oven on low for 10-15 minutes. Turn off the oven and allow time for it to cool, then using a damp terry cloth towel simply wipe out the remaining residue in your oven. You will not need any elbow grease or masks for the noxious fumes! With Quick n Brite, cleaning your oven is an easy and approachable job!
Wishing you and your family a Happy Holiday Season, feel free to like us on Facebook for cleaning tips so you can spend more time with your family this winter, and less time cleaning the house!
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
How to Clean Fireplace Soot from Stone, Brick and Glass
We've published a blog post with directions "How to Clean Your Fireplace" before, but just received this great customer video showing how to clean your fireplace screen that has soot and creosote build up using Quick n Brite and thought we'd touch on the topic again. With fall and winter bringing colder temperatures many people are preparing to use their fireplaces and getting them clean before the season is great to prevent any dangers.
Materials Needed:
- Quick n Brite Paste (About 3-5 ounces)
- Stiff Nylon Brush or Sponge
- 1 gallon bucket or bowl of HOT water
- Dust Pan and brush/Shop Vac or Household Vacuum with hand held attachment
- Spray Bottle to mix Quick n Brite heavy solution cleaner in, and/or for water to rinse fireplace bricks
- Towels to cover surrounding fireplace area to avoid drips of soot
- Rubber Gloves (optional) *Quick n Brite is non-toxic and safe and will not harm your skin*
Next, using a damp terry cloth towel wipe the fireplace brick and glass clean to remove as much loose soot as possible. This will make the next steps much easier and less of a mess. If the soot and creosote build-up on your fireplace is bad, use your spray bottle of Quick n Brite heavy solution to spray down the entire fireplace enclosure. While the product is sitting, the unique formulation of Quick n Brite is actually breaking down the build-up on your fireplace and doing the scrubbing for you.
Then, get your sponge or brush wet using the hot water and then apply Quick n Brite full strength to the fireplace brick, stone and glass in small 5 to 6 inch circular motions. It is easiest to section the fireplace off into grids and focus on cleaning one section of the fireplace first instead of trying to clean the entire area. It will result in a lot less scrubbing! For stubborn areas, let the product sit about 10 minutes instead of using elbow grease. Quick n Brite will break down soot and creosote while it is sitting on your fireplace surface. Use your bucket of hot water to rinse the brush out during the process.
After letting the product sit for 10 minutes, use a damp terry cloth towel to wipe away the soot and Quick n Brite. Once the majority of the fireplace surface is clean, use a spray bottle of hot water to rinse off the fireplace surface, glass and stone as the last step.
Quick n Brite is non-toxic, biodegradable and safe for you and your family. There are no toxic chemicals or fumes.
After letting the product sit for 10 minutes, use a damp terry cloth towel to wipe away the soot and Quick n Brite. Once the majority of the fireplace surface is clean, use a spray bottle of hot water to rinse off the fireplace surface, glass and stone as the last step.
Quick n Brite is non-toxic, biodegradable and safe for you and your family. There are no toxic chemicals or fumes.
To Clean your Fireplace, we recommend:
OR you can order a 12 oz or 30 oz paste by calling: 1-800-223-9187
Friday, September 21, 2012
Easy Steps on How to Clean Paint Brushes using Quick n Brite
Your paint brushes are an investment, whether you are an artist with expensive brushes or a home owner painting your bedroom or house, cleaning your brushes properly and thoroughly after painting will make your brushes last longer and is worth the investment of time. Quick 'n Brite is safe on synthetic brushes or natural brushes and the few minutes you spend cleaning your brushes after using them will extend their use. Unlike dish soap, Quick n Brite will not gunk up on your bristles or leave a residue.
One thing many painters do with outdoor brushes is use the pressure of a garden hose to force out paint, many people even turn the brush upside down and let the water stream jet into the bristles. This is one of the fastest ways to ruin a paint brush. Instead, with just a bit of patience you can properly clean your brushes so they will last for many uses.
2. If you are using a water-based paint use luke-warm water to rinse the bristles out. Avoid using hot water or leaving the brushes soaking in water as that will cause the glue to loosen and hairs to fall out.
*DO NOT turn the brush upside down and let the water shoot straight into the tips of the bristles! This will cause stress on the bristles and quickly wear out the brush.
* DO NOT push the bristles so they bend at a 90 degree angle.
If you are using an oil based medium rinse the brush in turpentine or oil. Then gently wipe the brush off again to remove leftover paint.
3. Then place a small dab of Quick n Brite in a dish (if you are using solvent based paints or toxic pigments) or in the palm of your hand if your paints are safe and gently work the cleaner into the brush.
4. Rinse brush again with luke-warm water and repeat the process until the water runs clear from your brush. Do not use high water pressure to force the paint from the brush, it causes stress on the bristles just be patient and repeat steps 3 and 4 multiple times.
5. Once your brush is completely clean, gently shape the brush head using your fingers into its correct shape and lay flat or hang the brush to dry. Do not dry the brush resting on the bristles.
One thing many painters do with outdoor brushes is use the pressure of a garden hose to force out paint, many people even turn the brush upside down and let the water stream jet into the bristles. This is one of the fastest ways to ruin a paint brush. Instead, with just a bit of patience you can properly clean your brushes so they will last for many uses.
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To Clean your Paint Brushes:
1. First, gently wipe off any excess paint using a cloth or soft tissue. You can use your fingers to squeeze out excess paint starting at the base of the brush and moving towards the bristles, but don't pull to hard on the actual bristles.2. If you are using a water-based paint use luke-warm water to rinse the bristles out. Avoid using hot water or leaving the brushes soaking in water as that will cause the glue to loosen and hairs to fall out.
*DO NOT turn the brush upside down and let the water shoot straight into the tips of the bristles! This will cause stress on the bristles and quickly wear out the brush.
* DO NOT push the bristles so they bend at a 90 degree angle.
If you are using an oil based medium rinse the brush in turpentine or oil. Then gently wipe the brush off again to remove leftover paint.
3. Then place a small dab of Quick n Brite in a dish (if you are using solvent based paints or toxic pigments) or in the palm of your hand if your paints are safe and gently work the cleaner into the brush.
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