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Real suede hates water, so brush it, while Alcantara takes a damp cloth and mild soap.…

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Deep clean a car interior from the top down: dust, vacuum, seats, carpets and plastics, with…

TH 14 min read

Clean a rug by vacuuming both sides, checking the care label and testing a hidden corner.…

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Clean a bike chain with a brush and bike degreaser, or warm water and washing-up liquid,…

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Clean paint brushes with warm water and washing-up liquid for emulsion and acrylic, and white spirit…

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Vinegar can lift light, fresh brake dust from wheels, but it can harm some finishes. Check…

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Shaving cream on a tombstone is not a method conservation bodies endorse. Check permission and the…

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Check before you clean a gravestone: in the UK the cemetery or parish usually controls memorial…

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Clean car seats by identifying the material first, patch testing, and using as little liquid as…

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Clean a headstone with water, a soft brush and patience, adding a biological cleaner for moss…

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Clean alloy wheels at home with washing-up liquid, a soft brush and plenty of rinsing. Avoid…

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