How to clean an air conditioner

On June 28, 2013, in Cleaning electronics, by admin
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To increase the efficiency and reliability of your air conditioner, strive to keep it clean. If you decided to clean your air conditioner on your own, use our tips to do it properly. Whether you want to clean a central or room air conditioner, prepare for a number of tasks. Before cleaning your air conditioner you should also gather the things you will need to easily clean up your appliance. Among these things should be the following:

Clean air filter
Vacuum with soft bristle brush
Screwdriver
Dinner knife or fin comb
Water hose
Oil for electric motors
Pipe cleaner or small bristled brush
Household bleach and water

First of all replace the air filter. Purchase a new air conditioner filter at your local specialized store. or You may take your old filter to the store and consult your owner’s manual for the correct size and type.

Turn off the power at the main panel or find a shutoff switch on the unit. Open the blower compartment. Get rid of any visible debris and dust. Vacuum up well. If your motor has lubrication ports, squeeze a few drops of oil into the ports.

Next, remove the condensation tube and check for algae. If you see that the tube is clogged, replace it or pour a solution into the tube through a funnel. Make the solution of 1 part bleach to 16 parts water. After that clean the drain tube. Use a small bristled brush or a pipe cleaner. Restart your unit. Hook the drain line back up and restore the power.

These were tips on how to clean the indoor unit of a central air conditioner. To clean the outdoor unit of a central air conditioner, turn off the power at the shutoff box on the exterior of your office. Check for leaves, weeds, grass, and other debris that may block airflow. Vacuum thoroughly. If necessary, straighten your fins with a fin comb and a dinner knife. Unscrew the grille on top of the air conditioner. If your fan has lubrication ports, apply 5 drops of oil made specifically for electric motors.

Lower a water hose into the empty unit and spray the fins from the inside out. After that re-assemble the unit. turn your indoor thermostat from “cool” to “off” and let your A/C to sit idle for 24 hours.

The central air conditioner is a major appliance with plumbing and electrical connections. So it’s not so easy to clean it. If you feel you cannot cope with that task on your own, don’t hesitate to call professional cleaning services. They know how to clean the unit properly.

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Getting stains out of carpets

On July 17, 2012, in Stain removal, by admin
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If you want to prevent permanent stains on your carpets, the rapid cleaning of spots and spills is essential. You should use an appropriate cleaning product to get rid of the stains. Always read the instructions before using any product. So, if you are ready to remove the stains, follow the procedure:

Remove any remaining solids. You can use a spoon or a putty knife to do that. Blot up the liquids with paper or terry towels. Then spray the stained area with solution. Wait 10-15 minutes for the cleaning solution to work. Repeat the procedure until the stain is removed. If spot still remains, try stain removal procedure below.

Unfortunately some spots and stains are very difficult to remove using a universal spotting solution. The spot may consist of difficult to remove materials, or it simply has been allowed to age for too long. There are two ways in which you can resolve this situation. The first option you may choose is to use the same universal cleaning solution, but in combination with a steam iron:

Spray the stained area with universal cleaning solution. Then wait 10-15 minutes for the solution to dwell. Take a towel and place it over the stained area. Place a steam iron at medium setting on the towel above the stained area. Make sure not to place an iron on towel longer than 45 sec. Repeat this procedure until the stain is removed. Then dry the area using a hair dryer. If the stain still remains you have one more option — hire professional carpet cleaning service. The cleaning service will provide you with quality work and results.

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