Maintenance & Tips
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Soap on vinyl, PVC or LVT? This is how you safely remove dullness and streaks (with James)
A beautiful vinyl, PVC or LVT floor can suddenly look dull or feel sticky after mopping. The cause is often surprisingly simple: soap residue. Just a little ‘too much’ cleaning...
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Remove soluble glue from vinyl, PVC or LVT (without damaging your floor)
A sticker, tape, glue residue from a rug or a DIY project: soluble glue on vinyl, PVC or LVT is more common than you think. The tricky part is that...
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Removing mayonnaise stains: this is how you tackle grease spots on your sofa, carpet, and floor
Mayonnaise is delicious with fries or on a sandwich, but on your sofa, carpet, or floor it’s mostly a tricky stain. That’s because mayonnaise is a combination of fat and...
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Coffee on upholstery? Here’s how to safely remove the stain (with the James step-by-step plan)
Coffee on your sofa, armchair, or dining chair: it may seem like a small accident, but on upholstery fabric it can quickly become a permanent stain. Especially if you rub,...
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Removing tea from upholstery: how to safely tackle a tea stain on your sofa (with James)
A moment’s distraction and it happens: tea spills on your sofa, armchair, or dining chair. Tea may seem harmless, but because of its dyes and tannins, it can leave a...
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Remove soap without streaks: this is how you tackle soap residue on floors, furniture, and carpets
Cleaning a fresh floor or sofa seems simple, until you see a dull haze, streaks, or even sticky spots after it dries. In many cases, soap residue is the culprit:...
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Removing cement: this is how you tackle cement haze and cement stains (without damaging your floor)
After a renovation or DIY project, it’s a common problem: a gray haze, hard splatters, or a rough edge on the floor. Cement (or cement residue) may seem harmless, but...
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Remove red wine stains with salt? This is the smart, safe approach with James
A glass of red wine spilled: it happens to everyone. And yes—salt can be a first aid tool to limit the damage. But the real success lies in what you...
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Ink stain on your sofa or chair? This is how you remove ink from upholstery with James
An ink stain on upholstery is one of those marks that can cause instant panic. Understandable: ink soaks in quickly, can spread, and sometimes seems “there to stay.” Fortunately, in...
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Removing stool from carpet, sofa or floor: this is how you do it hygienically and without causing damage
An accident with stool on the carpet, sofa, or a (hard) floor is unpleasant, but usually easy to fix. The key is to act quickly, work hygienically, and use the...
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Removing red wine from carpet or rug (without panic): the safe step-by-step plan with James
Spilled a glass of red wine: it always happens just when you’re getting comfortable. Fortunately, a red wine stain on carpet or a rug can often be removed—if you act...
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Removing paint from vinyl, PVC or LVT (without damaging your floor)
A drop of wall paint, lacquer, or primer on your vinyl, PVC, or LVT floor can happen in no time. The good news: in many cases, you can safely remove...
