our office will be closed from December 24th until December 29th. Please note that any orders placed after 12pm on the 23rd, will not be processed until the 29th.

OTHER USES

+ Q: HOW TO . . . clean your boat and all your boating accessories

A:

To clean your boat:

  • Mix ¼ cup of Charlie’s Soap Indoor/Outdoor Surface Cleaner concentrate per 5 gal of water in a bucket.
  • Sponge or brush on hull, deck, sails, engine housing, waterproof furniture.
  • Allow to sit for around 5 minutes and then scrub and hose off with water.
  • Spray engine compartment (except electric coils) with half strength Indoor/Outdoor Surface Cleaner allowing to sit for 5 minutes, and rinse off.
  • For light washing and treatment of soft gear:
  • To eliminate odors and bacteria, prepare a tub of tap water and add 1 TBSP of Charlie’s Soap Laundry Powder or 1 fl. oz. of Charlie’s Soap Laundry Liquid.
  • After the day’s activities, submerge gear in the Charlie’s Soap, working the gear up and down a few strokes. Works great on: bathing suits, wet and dry suits, life jackets, shoes, etc…
  • Rinse clothes if possible with water hose while hanging.
  • Hang dry.
  • Use a small amount of disinfectant to kill any remaining germs
  • Keep your hard gear clean:
  • Prepare 25% dilution of Charlie’s Soap Indoor/Outdoor Surface Cleaner
  • Spray on surfaces: boats, paddles, skis, sails, vehicles, trailers, etc…
  • Brush at dirt, grease and grime.
  • Wipe off or rinse. Hang dry.

+ Q: HOW TO . . . clean up while hiking and camping

A: 

For cleaning dirty clothing while in the field:

  • Put clothes into a large, sturdy, sealable, black plastic bag. Do not overfill.
  • Place the bag into a clear stream and allow some water into the bag.
  • Add up to 1 TBSP of Charlie’s Soap Laundry Powder or 1 oz. of Charlie’s Soap Laundry Liquid.
  • Seal the bag and lay flat in the sun on a flat surface (rock or sand) to warm.
  • Walk around on the bag for about 5 minutes.
  • Remove the clothes. Rinse them thoroughly in the stream.
  • Hang dry. The clothes may pick up a scent from the stream, but your sweat and body odour will be gone.

Q: HOW TO . . . clean up heavy oils and sludge

A: 

For fabrics and clothing (including washable filters):

  • Use Charlie’s Soap Laundry Pre-Spray and Charlie’s Soap for Laundry.
  • Apply Laundry Pre-Spray directly to fabric early on. Rub it into the stains.
  • Allow the Pre-Spray to sit on the fabric and penetrate: at least 30 minutes.
  • In a washing machine, wash with up to two doses of Charlie’s Soap for Laundry. Dosage depends on washing machine size.
  • Repeat if necessary.

Q: HOW TO . . . clean carpets and floors

A:

To spot clean carpets:

  • Wet the stain with water.
  • Spray Charlie’s Soap Indoor / Outdoor Surface Cleaner concentrate full strength once directly onto the spot.
  • Let it sit for a few minutes (the longer the better).
  • Agitate with a stiff brush to work up a lather.
  • Add water and blot up with towel or use a wet/dry vacuum.

Carpet shampooing:

  • Use 1/2 the amount your carpet cleaning machine calls for when using Charlie's Soap Indoor/Outdoor Surface Cleaner.
  • In a 1 gallon Rug Doctor (or similar) rental machine, use ¼ cup Charlie's Soap Indoor/Outdoor Surface Cleaner (max).
  • No rinsing required.

All hard surface floors (sealed or unsealed hardwood, tile, linoleum, laminate, etc.):

  • Mix a solution of 1 Fl. Oz. of Charlie's Soap Indoor/Outdoor Surface Cleaner per gallon of water in a bucket.
  • Spray trouble spots conservatively with full strength Charlie's soap Indoor/Outdoor.
  • Mop as normal. No rinsing required.
  • Higher dilutions or longer dwell time will safely strip wax from waxed floors.

+ Q: HOW TO . . . clean your car, inside and out

A:
Start with the tires, wheels and undercarriage:
  • Spray Charlie’s Soap Indoor/Outdoor Surface Cleaner concentrate liberally.
  • Allow to sit. NOTE: Do not apply to hot wheels. Rinse polished aluminum surfaces within 5 minutes.
  • Rinse when you finish washing the car.
Move onto the body: Metal, plastic, rubber, vinyl, or canvas.
  • Mix ¼ cup of Indoor/Outdoor per 5 gal of water.
  • Sponge or brush on one quarter panel at a time, including windows.
  • Allow to sit for around 5 minutes (MAX) and then hose off with water.
  • Note: Dirty Indoor/Outdoor mixed with water will continue to clean, but be wary of grit.
  • Spray engine compartment (except electric coils) with half strength Indoor/Outdoor allowing to sit for 5 minutes, and rinse off.
Now, detail the interior: leather and vinyl upholstery and plastic surfaces.
  • Apply diluted Charlie’s Soap Kitchen & Bath Household Cleaner to surface conservatively.
  • Allow Kitchen & Bath to sit a moment to work its way behind grease and grime.
  • Wipe off with a dry towel, or wet chamois.
  • NOTE: Not recommended for interior windows.
  • For spots on fabric upholstery:
  • Wet the area
  • Spray Indoor/Outdoor once on the spot.
  • Let it sit for a few minutes, and then agitate with a stiff brush.
  • Add water and extract with a wet/dry vacuum.

 

+ Q: HOW TO . . . clean home exteriors

A: 

For concrete, asphalt drives and walkways:
  • Use Charlie's Soap Indoor/Outdoor concentrate full strength.
  • Apply Indoor/Outdoor directly to spots.
  • Let it sit for a few minutes. The longer you allow Charlie’s Soap to sit, the better it cleans.
  • Agitate with stiff broom brush and rinse or rinse with pressure washer.
  • Repeat if necessary.
For all other exterior surfaces: vinyl, brick, wood, stucco, terracotta, Masonite, aluminum, canvas, patio furniture, gutters, concreted, etc… Not recommended for cleaning asphalt shingles—it cleans away the tar holding the gravel in place.
  • Dilute Charlie’s Soap Indoor/Outdoor Surface Cleaner 50% with water into a pump-up garden sprayer.
  • Spray mixture liberally over all vertical surfaces.
  • Allow mixture to sit and release soils: at least 10 minutes. The longer you allow Charlie’s Soap to sit, the better it cleans. Charlie’s Soap may remove oxidized paint.
  • Rinse thoroughly using a pressure washer or brush and garden hose.
  • Repeat if necessary.

 

+ Q: HOW TO . . . clean home interiors

A:
Heavy soils on hard surfaces: Tubs, sinks, fireplaces, grout, etc.
  • Use Charlie’s Soap Indoor / Outdoor Surface Cleaner concentrate.
  • Apply conservatively to surface.
  • Allow to sit on surface and work its way behind grease and grime. Charlie’s Soap was designed to gently release stains, not blast them off.
  • Lightly scrub. If you feel some extra scrubbing power is needed, sprinkle some of Charlie’s Soap Laundry Powder to the area and continue to scrub lightly.
  • Rinse thoroughly with running water if possible. If it is not possible to rinse with running water, use a sopping wet sponge, wet towel or wet chamois.
  • Repeat if necessary
Light to moderate soils on hard surfaces: Tile, shower stalls, toilet bowls, sinks, dishes (yes dishes), stove tops, ovens, grimy countertops after cooking, stove hoods, toilet seats, etc.
  • Use Charlie’s Soap Kitchen & Bath Household Cleaner.
  • Apply to surface conservatively.
  • Allow to sit on surface and work its way behind grease and grime. Charlie’s Soap was designed to gently release stains, not blast them off.
  • Lightly scrub the surface taking care not to scratch.
  • Wipe down with dry cloth or damp sponge, damp towel, or damp chamois.
  • Repeat if necessary
Very light soils or porous surfaces: painted or wallpapered walls, granite, etc…
  • Dilute to Charlie’s Soap Kitchen & Bath Household Cleaner 50% strength with water
  • Apply to surface conservatively.
  • Allow it to sit for only a few moments to work its way behind grease and grime. The dwell time will be less than for other applications to prevent absorption of the Charlie’s Soap into the surface.
  • Wipe off with dry towel or a slightly damp cloth.
  • Repeat if necessary
  • For spots on fabric furniture:
  • Use Charlie’s Soap Indoor/Outdoor Surface Cleaner concentrate.
  • Wet the area
  • Spray Charlie’s Soap Indoor/Outdoor once on the spot.
  • Let it sit for a few minutes
  • Agitate with a stiff brush.
  • Add water and extract with a wet/dry vacuum.