Introduction

A stain on your wall or grime on your tiles, an all-purpose cleaner can take care of anything at any time of the day. But here’s the catch- The all-purpose cleaner is not like your regular cleaner and you can certainly NOT apply it like your regular cleaner. So, how to use an all-purpose cleaner?

Well, you have nothing to worry about because we got all that you need on an all-purpose cleaner. Stay with us and we guarantee that you won’t be disappointed. 

Let’s start with the basics of an all-purpose cleaner-

What is an All-Purpose Cleaner? 

APC or All-purpose cleaner is a multipurpose liquid cleaner. Usually, it is found in the form of liquid, used to remove and clean dirt and grimes off surfaces. It is designed to remove everyday stains as it’s not harsh in formula. 

Again, different brands may have different ingredients in their own formula. So, it’s better to look out for your desired one! 

When to Use All-Purpose Cleaners? 

All-purpose cleaners are safe to use on all types of surfaces, so it can be your go-to cleaner no matter what the situation is. 

Marble, plastic, or wood; no matter what the surface is, you should be good to go. Then again, it’s safe to read the label of the cleaner to know more about it. 

How to Choose an All-Purpose Cleaner? 

To choose an all-purpose cleaner depends on the area and surface you’re trying to clean.

As specific surfaces have specific ways of cleaning them, so you should look out for the ingredients and directions written on the bottle of the cleaner. 

What Additional Cleaning Supplies Needed? 

The all-purpose cleaner is not the only thing that will make your cleaning process successful. 

For any kind of cleaning process, you definitely need a few additional cleaning supplies. They are as follows: 

Rubber Gloves 

Generally, the all-purpose cleaners are quite acidic which can be harmful for human skin. 

In that case, rubber gloves can be a lifesaver. It will keep your skin safe and sound. Different dirt and germs are to be cleaned hence a pair of gloves will help you clean surfaces. 

Disposable Cleaning Cloth 

A disposable cloth can be used while removing the dirt off a surface. Make sure that it’s made out of cotton fabric. 

You see, cotton cloth can easily attract the dirt of the surface you’re cleaning. So, when you wipe over a surface, every removable dirt will easily get stuck on the cloth and you can dispose of the cloth later on.

Face Mask

It is always handy to have a face mask in hand while cleaning poorly ventilated areas. It will help you breathe easier as well as keep you safe from toxic fumes getting inside your body while breathing. 

Also, dust can trigger your allergies. There’s a huge number of people in this world with dust allergies. 

How to Use All-Purpose Cleaner 

Once you gather all the additional things you’ll be needing to clean any dirt or grime off a surface you’re ready to clean! 

The usual steps are as follows: 

General Steps

• First, you’ll need a bucket to dissolve the cleaner in.
  
• To dilute it you’ll need some water.
  
• While wearing your rubber gloves and face mask, spray a moderate amount of the solution on the surface you want to clean.
  
• Then, wait for 5-10 mins to let the solution soak in.
  
• After the surface soaked it in, take a microfibre cloth and some water and rinse it clean. And your desired surface is clean! 

Now, let’s check out all the specific ways of cleaning various surfaces: 

Windows and Glasses

Removing dirt off a glass is pretty easy with an all-purpose cleaner. And here’s how you’ll do it-

• First, spray the solution on the window or glass surface.
  
• After the solution is soaked in, wipe the dirt off with a disposable cloth.
  
• Make sure to rub the solution off properly or else there might be smear marks on the glass. 

Iron and Steel

Iron and steel surfaces are pretty easy to clean. Stains of Iron and steel can get rusted and stained if the wrong cleaner is used. But an all-purpose cleaner is pretty easy to use on such surfaces.

• Clean the surface.
  
• Spray the solution over it.
  
• Wipe the dirt off the surface! 

Tiles or Linoleum Flooring

All-purpose cleaners can be also used while mopping tiles and linoleum flooring. So to clean it you need to remember some eBay steps. 

• To begin with, dilute the cleaner in a bucket of hot water.
  
• Then, using the mop, clean the floor with the solution and you’ve got yourself a clean floor! 

Wooden Surfaces

Wooden surfaces are trickier to clean than other surfaces. Because it can get strained easily. So you need to make sure you pick an all-purpose cleaner that is suitable for wooden surfaces. 

• To clean a wooden surface, first spray the solution on it
  
• Wait for a while to set it on the surface.
  
• After it’s set, wipe the dirt off the surface using a disposable or a microfibre cloth. 

Painted Walls

To get rid of marks and scratches off a wall a good cleaner is needed. Thus an all-purpose cleaner will come in handy! 

You must make sure that there is no abrasive chemical in the cleaner that you’re using while cleaning the walls. 

So to clean anything off the painted wall-

• First, spray some solution on the surface of the wall
  
• Then, wait for a while
  
• After a while, use a microfiber cloth to wipe off the stains and marks from the wall. 

Kitchens and Bathrooms

The amount and type of dirt that we encounter in the kitchen or bathrooms are often beyond imagination. It’s because of the regular usage of these places. There’s no alternative to deep cleaning the places. 

To clean the kitchen utensils, cabinets, and other equipment you must make sure they are cleaned by following the proper direction. An all-purpose cleaner is very handy to keep the objects squeaky clean! 

Moreover, for bathroom floors and walls, an all-purpose cleaner can also work as a disinfectant so the germs and dirt are cleaned off the bathroom surfaces. 

Conclusion

An all-purpose cleaner is a modern-day lifesaver when it comes to taking care of any kind of dirt. And now your know how to use all-purpose cleaner and all you need to know about it. 

You don’t need to worry anymore as you don’t need to select an individual cleaner for individual cases. It’s certainly a blessing of modern science