This is not a job that can be put off until later. Learn how to clean up broken glass safely. The glass will glitter in the light. The Spruce / Ulyana Verbytska Pick Up the Large Shards Wearing gloves, pick up the large shards of glass. If you don’t have gloves, use kitchen tongs to pick up the glass. Never use your bare hands. The Spruce / Ulyana Verbytska The shards should be placed in a thick paper or triple-layered plastic bag for disposal....

Luckily, this is a straightforward process. Read on to learn how to clean your upholstered chairs. Look for the tag underneath the chair or cushion and follow the cleaning guidelines for the code. The Spruce / Sanja Kostic How Often to Clean an Upholstered Chair Spills and stains should be cleaned away immediately. Never rub a spill or stain when it happens, as that only pushes it deeper into the upholstery....

Mix only 1 teaspoon of dishwashing liquid per 1 gallon of warm water. This can causerust stainsthat are difficult to remove. To tackle bacteria, viruses,bedbugs, and dust mites, use a vacuum with UV light. The Spruce / Meg MacDonald A UV light kills the offenders, sucks them away, and traps them in a dual filtration system. Using asteameris one of the easiest ways to clean fabric on furniture. If you don’t have a steamer, the above methods are also easy....

Velvet furniture is plush, richly colored, and relatively easy to care for. Cleaning velvet furniture doesn’t require special products or equipment, but it does take some patience and time. Here’s how to keep your velvet furniture looking beautiful. The Spruce / Sarah Lee A handheldsteameror one with a wand works great to lift the nap or pile of the velvet. Fill the iron with water and use the steam setting....

Learn how to clean vomit from your carpet so you could protect your it for years to come. Fortunately, there are effective methods forremoving stains from your carpet, using common household products. likevinegar and baking soda. The Spruce / Sarah Crowley Want more cleaning and organizing tips? Here are some of the best DIY cleaning solutions for removing vomit and vomit stains on your carpet. Next, sprinkle baking soda over the area liberally....

No DIY advice is ignored as often as the recommendation to thoroughly wash the walls before priming and painting. And the immediate consequences of skipping the cleaning step aren’t always evident. However, in general, warm, soapy water is typically the best approach. ​The Spruce / Ruthie Darling Read on for more tips and tricks onhow to clean wallsbefore painting. Tip What is the best thing to wash the walls with before painting?...

You should clean smudges and dirt around doorknobs and light switches weekly. Large splatters and scribblings withcrayonsshould be cleaned immediately for the best results. Before You Begin it’s possible for you to dust every throw in of paint finish. The Spruce / Leticia Almeida However, the paint punch in and the finish determinehow best to clean it. Determine your kind of paint and check the lists below for pre-cleaning tips....

Special care should be taken when cleaning white leather goods to prevent yellowing from natural pollutants and cleaning products. Below, learn how to clean white leather and restore its finish. Tip Read the manufacturer’s label for specific instructions on cleaning sofas specifically. The Spruce / Ana Maria Stanciu You don’t want to do anything that might void the warranty. White leather should be wiped down weekly with a damp microfiber cloth to remove smudges and light soil....

A thorough cleaning at the beginning of the outdoor season will often last throughout the summer. Always give the chairs a good cleaning before storing them away for the winter. Move the chairs or other plastic furniture that needs cleaning to the tarp. The Spruce / Sanja Kostic Mix a Cleaning Solution There are several cleaning solutions that work well for white plastic chairs. Choose one for your cleaning session....

While they can be a statement piece, white shoes often begin to look dirty easily. Here’s everything you’re gonna wanna know about how to clean white shoes. But for stubborn stains, bleach might be worth a try. The Spruce / Letícia Almeida Bleach can also be effective to brighten and clean white fabric shoes, such as canvas. Always spot-test on a small area first to verify your shoes react well....

Vans are classic shoes that come in many styles and materials. Learn how to restore your canvas, leather, and suede Vans shoes to their original luster. Before You Begin Before cleaning canvas, leather, or suede Vans, remove theshoelacesand removable insoles. The Spruce / Almar Creative If the laces are very dirty and dingy, add a teaspoon of powderedoxygen bleachto the soaking solution. Insoles can be hand-washed or replaced. Removing this layer of dust will make the shoes easier to clean....

Commercial products likeall-purpose cleanersormelamine sponges (like Mr. Clean Magic Eraser)also work. Read on for the details on removingsmudges, stains, and morefrom white walls to make them look brand-new. Opt for a mild dish soap that doesn’t have a heavy fragrance or other harsh chemicals. The Spruce / Sanja Kostic Baking soda works on most types of stains and surfaces. Magic Eraser is the most common melamine sponge brand in most stores....

Caring for the baskets is easy and requires only a few products. Learn how to clean wicker baskets so they will last for many years. Baskets used for food storage or food service should be cleaned after every use. The Spruce / Jason Donnelly Decorative and dry storage baskets should be dusted weekly and cleaned thoroughly as needed. Dry the lining thoroughly before returning it to the basket. The chemicals can cause the natural plant elements to dry out and break more easily....