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WINDSHIELD FLUID: Mix 1/4 cup QB liquid to 1 gallon water. Pour into your reservoir. In the winter, add 2 cups rubbing alcohol to mixture to prevent freezing.

STEAM CLEANERS OR SHAMPOO MACHINES: For carpets and upholstery mix 1 cup Quick n Brite liquid to 5 gallons of water in self contained units, or 2/3 cup to 1 gallon for units that attach to the faucet. Do not add a defoamer or spot remover. For bad stains, apply paste full strength or spray heavy solution on stains and let sit for a few minutes allowing QB to go deep down into the stain. Then begin your steam cleaning or shampoo process following machine instructions. WHEN CLEANING CARPETS, FOLLOW MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. SPOT CHECK FOR COLOR-FAST FIRST. Read more about why it is the best carpet cleaning solution.

CLEAN FIREPLACES, BRICK, STONE, GLASS DOORS: Apply paste or liquid full strength with a very wet stiff brush, or a wet scrub sponge on glass. Work in a slow circular motion. Spray with clear water to rinse and wipe with a terry cloth. QB will remove smoke, soot, creosote and pitch. For extremely bad areas, repeat the process, if necessary. Read more on how to clean soot and smoke stains off stone or brick.

CLEAN SPOTS ON CARPET / UPHOLSTERY: SPOT CHECK FOR COLOR-FAST BEFORE APPLYING Quick n Brite AND FOLLOW MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. Apply QB paste full strength to spot with a wet terry cloth in both directions, using a short 5 or 6 inch motion until spot lifts. RINSE THOROUGHLY. Wipe with a clean wet terry cloth and then with a clean dry terry cloth. Regardless of how long they have been there, QB is guaranteed to remove most stains. EXCEPT: paint, rust, permanent dye, and red or orange Kool-Aid. READ YOUR LABEL, SOME FOOD PRODUCTS HAVE A PERMANENT DYE. Read more about how to spot clean your carpet.

CLEAN SIDING, WOOD/VINYL/ALUMINUM: Wet the surface and apply Quick n Brite heavy solution with a brush or scrub sponge. For a heavy build-up, let it sit for about 5 minutes, brush, and hose off.

CLEAN SPOTS 0N CLOTHES: Wet your fabric and apply QB paste full strength to the stain. Fold material, trapping cleaner and stain between layers of material, then rub briskly until stain loosens. Put fabric into washer or wipe off with damp terry cloth. For really tough pre-washed stains, mix 3/4 cup QB liquid to 1 gallon hot water and soak over night. When stain has loosened, put material into your washer. WITH ALL FABRICS, CHECK FOR COLOR-FAST FIRST AND FOLLOW MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. Find out more about removing stains from clothing. Even tougher jobs like removing sweat or perspiration stains from clothes is made easy using this cleaner.

CLEAN NATURAL WOOD, ANTIQUES, CABINETS, PANELING, PAINTED WALLS, ETC.: Apply QB liquid full strength using a damp terry cloth or scrub sponge in a slow circular motion. Wipe off with a clean damp terry cloth immediately. This will remove grease and any old wax build-up. You may now wax or polish if desired. A squeegee may also be used, followed by buffing with a dry terry cloth.

CLEAN FLOORS, LINOLEUM, NO-WAX, VINYL, ETC.: Apply paste or liquid full strength with a wet scrub sponge or brush, then wipe off. Or apply heavy solution with a mop or buffer and rinse or wipe. A squeegee will remove it faster, but any excessive liquid needs to be wiped up with a damp mop. QB will remove any old wax build-up. Apply fresh wax. For No-Wax floors, use 1/4 cup liquid to 1 gallon water.

CLEAN LEATHER; NAUGHAHYDE, PLASTIC, VINYL, SPORT & LEATHER SHOES: Apply paste or liquid full strength with a wet scrub brush, scrub sponge, or terry cloth in a slow circular motion, giving cleaner time to emulsify dirt and grime. Wipe off with a clean terry cloth. QB helps to soften leather and naughahyde. As a rule, ink on leather and naugahyde does not come off. D0 NOT USE 0N RAW LEATHER OR SUEDE. TEST LEATHERS FOR COLOR-FAST AND FOLLOW MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. Read more about cleaning a leather couch , or use this link for even more information about how to clean leather.

CLEAN PET STAINS: Apply paste or liquid full strength to area and let sit a few minutes. RINSE THOROUGHLY. Repeat process until odor is eliminated. For urine stains, first apply equal parts white vinegar and water to neutralize odor. Then apply paste or liquid full strength and let sit a few minutes. RINSE THOROUGHLY. Repeat process until odor is eliminated. Read more about the best way to clean pet and urine stains.

HAND CLEANER, SHAMPOO: Mix 1 part QB liquid to 10 parts hot water. Mixture will thicken slightly when cool and may be poured into a dispenser. As a shampoo it will NOT lather. It will leave fur or hair soft and fluffy with no drying to the skin. Recommended for show animals, livestock or pets.

CLEAN BATHROOM, FIBERGLASS, TILE, PORCELAIN, MARBLE, GROUT, ETC.: Apply paste full strength with a wet scrub sponge. Let sit 20 to 30 minutes and wipe again with a wet scrub sponge, then rinse. FOR BATHROOM USE ONLY. If bath area is really bad, melt Quick n Brite like butter and apply with a scrub sponge. Let sit 20 to 30 minutes. Wipe with a wet scrub sponge and rinse. For extremely bad areas, repeat the process if necessary.

CLEAN POOLS AND SPAS: Apply paste directly with a white-webbed sponge and rinse. This can be done with the water in the spa, as it will not harm the PH balance.

CLEAN HARD WATER STAINS AND MINERAL DEPOSITS: With 0000 steel wool wet, apply QB paste from the bucket, generously. Rub it on and let sit for 15 minutes. If it doesn't come off the first time, repeat the process.

CLEAN ALUMINUM, CHROME, STAINLESS STEEL, (APPLIANCES, WINDOW TRIM, BOATS, WHEELS, TRIM, ETC.): Apply QB light solution with a very wet scrub sponge. Squeegee off large areas while very wet. Wipe or rinse smaller areas.

OVEN CLEANING: Apply paste directly to oven. Turn oven on LOW for 10-15 minutes. Turn off, allow time to cool, then wipe out.

DISHWASHER: Use 2 teaspoons paste melted or liquid full strength per load.

WASHING MACHINE: Use 1/4 cup paste or liquid full strength to full load.

CLEAN CONCRETE & ASPHALT DRIVEWAYS: Hose or wet surface (hot water will work faster for heavier grease build-up). Apply paste or liquid full strength to wet surface with a stiff or wire brush. Let it sit 20 to 30 minutes, re-brush, and hose or rinse off. It may be necessary to repeat this procedure in some cases.

CLEAN FILTERS: Soak in QB heavy solution for one day, then rinse.

CLEAN GUM, TAR, CANDLE WAX: Apply Quick n Brite paste full strength generously to the spot and let sit a few minutes. Scratch the spot lightly towards the center with a fork or comb. Rub in more QB, Repeat the process until the spot lifts from the fabric. Rub away the remaining gum, tar, wax, etc. with a wet terry cloth and wipe off with a dry terry cloth. When removing tar, etc. from a painted surface, do not use a fork or comb, follow the same instructions using a white webbed sponge. RINSE THOROUGHLY.

DE-IONIZATION OF GLASS AND PLEXIGLASS: Apply paste directly with a dry terry cloth and buff in a circular motion. If hazing occurs, buff with a dry terry cloth. The dust and steam will not stick to the surface.

CLEAN BUGS ON WINDSHIELDS: Use the heavy solution. Be sure the window is in the shade. Spray on, wait 5 minutes, and then wipe or spray off with clear water.

IN YOUR PRESSURE WASHER: Mix 2/3 cup liquid to 5 gallons of water. Use as a pre-spray. (suggestion-weed sprayer) Let this solution sit for 10 minutes and power spray off.

CLEAN AUTO, AIRCRAFT, BOATS, RVS, SEMIS, TRAILERS, VINYL TOPS, TIRES, CANVAS AWNINGS, LAWN FURNITURE: Apply QB heavy solution to surface with scrub sponge or terry cloth, then hose or rinse off. To remove oxidation and mildew stains, wet the surface and apply QB paste full strength with a wet scrub sponge or brush in a slow circular motion. Rinse or hose off.

CLEAN BILGES: For wet bilges: Mix 1 cup liquid to 1 gallon of water and pour in bilges before leaving the dock. (5 cups to 5 gallons, etc.) For dry bilges: Use the heavy solution, spray on walls of bilge areas and wipe off.

CLEAN HOLDING TANKS: Dump your holding tanks using lots of water to flush your tanks. Close the valves. Pour one half of a gallon of QB heavy solution into the toilet bowl. Swish around with a toilet brush to deodorize the bowl. Then release the cleaner into the holding tank. Run a little more water into the tank. Add some of the solution to the gray water tank also. Be sure to put it in before traveling, so that the cleaner can slosh around in the tanks while driving. Remember, it is important to keep the valves closed even though you are connected to a sewer drop. Waste in the tanks need liquid to keep the solids from getting dried out and hard. It will drain out of your holding tank more easily and completely if you dump when the tanks are nearly full.