Stains can ruin the look of a hardwood floor. Removing them can be a simple process, or as involved as sanding and refinishing your entire floor. The condition of your floor, the nature of the stain, and the length of time the stain has been on the hardwood floor all determine how to remove the stain.
Assess the condition of your floor. If your hardwood floor is relatively new and is sealed well, the stain may be only on the surface and hasn't reached the wood. In this case, chemical removal should work. If your hardwood floors are older and the seal has worn off or down, you might need to strip and sand the floors for stain removal, and then refinish and seal them.
Determine the nature of the stain. Choose a cleaning product that works best with the stain on the hardwood. If the stain was caused by alcohol, candy or other non-greasy foods, fruit, ink, lipstick, nail polish or shoe polish, mix a few drops of a mild dish detergent into a bucket of warm water. Rub the stain with a soft cloth wet with the solution.
Use cold water, or cold water mixed with a little ammonia, to remove a stains caused by blood, grease or iodine. Rub the stain with a soft cloth dampened with the cold water or the ammonia and water mix. If this does not remove the stain, saturate the cloth, spread it out on top of the stain and let it sit until the stain vanishes.
Eliminate urine stains on hardwood floors. Scrub with a cloth wet soaked in hot water and some scouring powder if the stain is fresh. If the urine stains are old, mix liquid bleach in with your hot water. Use 1 part bleach to 10 parts hot water. Rinse the area with clear water after the stains are removed.
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Dovetail Homes Announces Partnership with Sustainable Improvements
Partnership combines home building benefits of Dovetail Homes with the energy efficiency benefits of Sustainable Improvements
Sustainable Improvements details the best practiced guidelines aimed at homeowners, builders or designers who seek to incorporate energy-efficient building methods into a new or existing structure. Whether it is residential or commercial, existing homes or new builds, fixtures or appliances, they can help to make sure that the appropriate measures are taken for obtaining the tax credits and rebates needed to make a property “greener” and more sustainable. Sustainable Improvements supports energy efficiency as a cost-effective energy resource under existing market conditions and advocates energy-efficient policies that minimize costs to society and individual consumers. These procedures lessen greenhouse gas emissions and their impact on the global climate. Sustainable Improvements offers eco-friendly alternatives in a vast selection of areas including roofing, high-efficiency toilets, insulation, HVAC, water heaters, windows and many more.
In addition to federal tax incentives, some consumers will also be eligible for utility or state rebates, as well as state tax incentives for energy-efficient homes. The rebate program will help offset the cost premium that is often associated with building an energy efficient home and purchasing appliances or fixtures.
CONTACT:
Ben Maxwell
President
(303) 333-3559
Friday, October 2, 2009
Fall is Here!
With a decided nip to the air in the mornings and the colorful leaves—we are well on our way into the Fall season. There are still many “buys” out there, but you need to buy smart. Dovetail Homes has the expertise to help you evaluate a property and we can provide you with the expertise to fix-n-flip, rent or simply renovate your house. Either way—it’s an investment!
Call us for a free consultation: 303-333-3559!
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