Posted by Dustin Nelson
No matter how good a lawn mower you buy, eventually you are going to need to buy replacement parts for it. You may be able to find them at a local service center, but odds are, they will not have them in stock or you will pay a premium for them. The best way to buy mower parts is online, but in order to do it safely, you need to know what you're doing.
The tricky part is finding the right source for your replacement mower parts. Start by analyzing the terminology used by the online dealer. Some say they sell only "OEM" or "OES", while others advertise "Aftermarket" parts. What are they talking about?
"OE" stands for Original Equipment, while the 'M' stands for Manufacturer and the 'S' stands for Supplier. In either case, the dealer is selling mower parts that were either manufactured for the original equipment or manufactured under authority to replace the original equipment. These are mower parts manufactured specifically for your machine.
Aftermarket mower parts are a different kettle of fish. These are copies or "knock-offs" of original parts made for older machinery. They are cheaper than OEM parts for a reason: they are made with cheaper materials to less exacting technical standards. If you're lucky, they will work for awhile, but they usually wear out very fast and need frequent replacement.
Don't make OEM mower parts your only criterion for finding what you're looking for online. Don't forget, the internet is global in scope and some people set up websites solely for the purpose of making easy money and are not backed up by a history of reputable service. The company you buy from should be one that has an actual dealership in the U.S., where there are laws protecting the consumer.
Another reason why you want to buy from an established dealership is because you know for sure when they say they offer "OEM mower parts" they are telling the truth. As authorized dealers, these are the only ones they are allowed to sell.
The next thing you need to do is try to site before you make your purchase. How easy is it for you to find the mower parts that you need? Do they have an easily navigable parts look up catalog? Does it include diagrams that show the exact parts you need and where they are located on the machine? If so, you will always be able to find what you need, even if you're not quite sure of its name or number.
The last thing you need to do is find out who their customer representatives are and how your order is going to be processed. To save money, some online companies outsource their order processing and customer service to India and other distant countries. You want to deal directly with the company in the U.S., not with a semi-skilled representative who probably won't be able to help you with your questions about mower parts. Dealing with a company directly online is as good as walking into their spare parts department and speaking with them in person.
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Posted by Aladdin Modjarrad
Spilling paint onto carpet is never a good thing, especially if you are talking about a dark paint color on a light carpet. If allowed to dry removing paint from a carpet can be a rather arduous task and even if you catch the stain while it is still wet stain removal has to be performed carefully to avoid even more damage being done to your carpet.
Acting Quickly is Important
Paint spills on carpet should ideally be dealt with just as soon as they occur. Excess amounts of paint should be carefully blotted up with either a clean cloth or a plain paper towel. You should never rub or scrub the area at this point though as that will only serve to spread the paint stain around. After you have blotted up as much as you can using this method tier are several things you can do to clean up the rest at this point.
Removing Fresh Paint Stains from Carpet
Simple rubbing alcohol can be used to remove small paint stains from carpet as long as you are very careful. to do so pour a small amount directly onto a clean cloth (paper toll is a little flimsy for this purpose) and blot the stain with care. The paint color should begin to transfer from the carpet and onto the cloth. Repeat this step until there is no more color transfer. Only use very small amounts of rubbing alcohol though as too much can ruin your carpet's backing.
An alternative to rubbing alcohol and sometimes more effective for a larger paint stain is the use of a hydrogen peroxide solution to get rid of the paint stain from the carpet. To use this method fill a spray bottle with a 3% hydrogen peroxide solution.
Using the spray bottle the area where the paint has been spilled should be moistened, but never soaked, with the hydrogen peroxide and the mixture allowed to stay in place for about an hour. After the time has elapsed use a clean cloth to blot up the paint, which should now transfer to the cloth very easily. If necessary repeat the process a few more times until there is no more color transfer between the cloth and the carpet. after you have finished removing the stain place a few dry, plain pieces of paper towel, weighted with a book, down on top of it to soak up any remaining moisture.
Getting Dried Paint out of Your Carpet
Once paint has died on a carpet removing it successfully is a far more difficult mission, one that many homeowners approach with a great deal of trepidation.
There is a product on the market - Goo Gone - which can be used to good effect to remove dried paint stains from carpet and WD40 can produce similar results as well. Begin by working a small amount of either into the paint stain and then allow it to stay in place for about 15 minutes. The next step is to take a clean white cloth and work loose as much of the dry paint as possible. You can use a hard bristled small brush on particularly tough areas and you may even have to cut out single paint soaked strands of carpet with a sharp pair of scissors.
Both WD40 and Goo Gone are indeed good at removing paint stains from carpets but they do leave behind a bit of a greasy residue themselves. To remove this use a solution of one part dish soap to one part white vinegar and apply it to the area where the paint stain used to be. Then take a paper towel and blot the area dry. as a final step run a damp sponge over the area and dry it all up again.
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