Entries tagged with “cleaning”
Dec
10
2009
The kitchen is the central place in the house and hence requires proper care. In order to keep the kitchen clean, the kitchen appliances should also be kept neat and clean. This will give a pleasing look to over all house. It will also get rid of the insects. We present some simple tips for cleaning kitchen appliances with baking soda which will also avoid use of harsher cleaners which damage appliances.
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Dec
3
2009
It is time to start to look behind doors, in drawers and in cabinets as you get your house ready for sale. When a potential buyer visits your house, they will want to look at what storage space is available to them and for their belongings. While you cannot make more space available than you actually have without a remodel expense, you will want to make the most out of the storage spaces you have in your home.
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Nov
27
2009
Everyone has experienced this at one point or another. The morning after a big dinner party, or just a big dinner, you wake up to a massive pile of dishes in the sink. What’s worse, is that the majority of the dishes are actually massive, unwieldy pots and pans that are caked with layer upon layer of grease. Cleaning this pots can be a daunting and tiring task. However there are a few steps you can take to make cleaning your pots and pans a tad easier. (more…)
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Nov
24
2009
Cleaning hardwood floors with Windex can either be done by spraying the floor and wiping it down with a sponge or by mixing on part window cleaner with three parts water, using a mop to cover a large floor area. Use any window cleaner to clean hardwood floors with cleaning tips from the owner of a housekeeping service in this free video on cleaning floors. (more…)
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Nov
20
2009
Are you tired of spending hours trying to keep your house clean and tidy, only to find that after tackling one chore, you find even more mounting up somewhere else in the house? If so, why not try a weekly house cleaning schedule? The professional cleaning companies use these, and they really do help you to make sure that you tackle everything that needs to be done in the quickest, and most efficient manner.
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Nov
10
2009
The wet season can also be the mold season in many areas of the country. Mold is often found near sources of water where it can easily grow and reproduce. As it grows, mold can breakdown and compromise the integrity and strength of the source in which it lives. When large amounts of mold spores grow, they can also compromise the health of the people living near it. Mold can be killed, but if it is not removed properly, it can remain in the area just cleaned and the dry spores can be released into the air.
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Nov
6
2009
Couch cleaning is not always needed unless it is starting to attract all dog hair and all dirt possible. Follow the steps below in order to clean couches with slip covers, without slipcovers, or even leather couches.
We will start off by showing you how to clean couches with slip covers. Make sure you start by vacuuming your slip cover on the couch to remove as much dirt as you can. Then, you are able to put this into the washing machine and wash according to the directions on the cover. You should let the cover run completely through the washing machine so all the soap will remove. A tip about cleaning a slip cover is to run it through the washing machine twice to completely make the cover as good as new. Removing all the soap will avoid all the residue and dirt that will stick to your couch. The rest of the sofa should be cleaned with a steam cleaner and some Bissell. These two will work the best, and will help your couch get the best cleaning it could possibly have.
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Nov
4
2009
Here are various strategies people have used to clean urine stains on mattresses.
1. Use the product “Urine Gone.” Works well for pet or people stains/odors.
2. One part white vinegar mixed with 2 parts dishwashing liquid. Blot as much urine as you can with paper towels. Apply mixture generously on stain with wet sponge or cloth. Let sit for half an hour. Using a clean cloth, blot as much of the soap mixture as possible. Sprinkle wet area liberally with cornstarch and vacuum away when dry.
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Nov
2
2009
Coffee stains are all too common. Often they occur early in the morning when the coffee drinker is not yet even fully awake and more prone to clumsiness and spilling. Unfortunately, this also means that the spiller is also usually not in the mood to abandon the morning routine and begin immediately cleaning a coffee stain. This is regrettable because the longer a coffee stain is allowed to sit, the more difficult it will be to clean. It is important to keep this in mind when tending to a coffee stain; the sooner you begin cleaning the stain site, the better.
Before applying any stain removing solution to the area, attempt to blot up as much of the coffee as is possible. The more coffee you absorb using a rag or paper towel, the less of it will mix in the fabric you are trying to clean and the easier the stain will be to treat.
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