Do not use magic erasers on glossy paint, it will ruin the gloss.
When talking about vacuum filters, please note that the foam/cotton filter pair underneath the canister is referred to as ONE filter. The other two filters are the mesh filter at the top of the canister (must be checked frequently because it gets clogged) and the HEPA filter at the front bottom of the vacuum.
Places you CANNOT use Barkeeper’s Friend
Polished stone such as marble or granite as it will leave corrosive marks that will be impossible to ignore once done
Concrete, wood, or any other porous surface. It is formulated to work on non-porous surfaces such as glass, stainless steel, ceramic, porcelain, brass, and aluminum. Steer clear of surfaces that allow liquids to pass through or be absorbed by it.
Appliances with protective layers: Refrigerators, the front of the stove, dishwashers, toaster ovens, etc. These appliances all have a coating to protect the metal and help repel fingerprints that will be destroyed by BKF.
Lacquered, painted, tinted, mirrored surfaces or colored grout. The mineral abrasive in BFK can ruin these surfaces and take the color off of painted or surface-colored grout. This includes colored faucets and drain covers.
Any surface that you cannot rinse well. The process/method for using BFK is: wet the surface you intend to clean, sprinkle the cleaner onto the surface, gently scrub with a sponge or wet cloth, rinse thoroughly and dry. The thorough rinsing is an important step of this process to make sure no residue gets left behind. Avoid using BFK in enclosed, non-drained spaces that can’t be easily rinsed like the inside of an oven or microwave interior.
Gold and Silver. Keep BFK away from precious metals! It will ruin materials that it was not engineered to clean, including gold and silver jewelry. It is however okay to use on sterling silver flatware.
Equipment TLC
Cloths/Rags/Mop pads
Wash daily in hot water and laundry detergent, heavy soil, tumble dry high.
Magic erasers: rinse, squeeze out well, and leave to dry in the caddy.
NO SOFTENER OR DRYER SHEETS - it coats the rags in waxes that make them leaves streaks and requires multiple washes with white vinegar to fix.
Caddy and it’s contents
Wipe down/out everything daily with a white cloth and Sol-U-Gard to sanitize
Make sure you empty the toilet brush holder in the sink first, spray toilet brush and holder with Sol-U-Gard then put toilet brush back into holder and wipe down the outside of the holder/handle with a white cloth and Sol-U-Gard. Leave the brush tilted to dry.
Fill all bottles for the next day (Kaboom, oven cleaner, and barkeepers you can just put an extra bottle in a side pocket of the duffel bag when you notice you’re running low so you always have some)
Replace any worn out equipment (scrub brushes, scrapers)
END OF WEEK - Same as daily, but you can scrub the caddy with soap and water instead of just wiping it out if it needs it. Make sure you disinfect the outside of the caddy too.
Duffel Bag
Empty clean, dry, unused rags daily and put them back on the shelf in the supply room. Any unused but wet/damp rags should also be washed.
Make sure you have the following in your bag: 3 vacuum attachments, both parts of high duster, 2 extra solid vacuum hoses, garbage bags, kneepads, binder/notepad/pen, extension cord, gloves, first aid supplies, feminine hygiene supplies, business cards.
Disinfect bathroom attachment with Sol-U-Gard as needed.
Vacuum
Empty canister and replace foam/cotton filter pair daily. Make sure the top metal screen “cone” filter is clear.
END OF WEEK:
Wash every inch of the inside of the canister with hot water, dish soap and a bottle brush, scrubbing top metal filter well
Cut hair/fur/fibers off of brushroll.
Wipe every inch of the vacuum top to bottom with white cloth and Sol-U-Gard, make sure to clean all seals well. Include the cord and mop pole.
Take out very bottom HEPA filter and hit it against a flat surface outside until no more dust comes out, then put back in vacuum.
Reassemble vacuum, leaving canister open and separate overnight to dry.
Occasionally rinse out hoses and attachments as needed.