Helpful Tips for Spring Cleaning
by Enriq Roalette
Based on television commercials, you would think cleaning is like going to war. It need not be. You don't need every cleaning supply in the world. Just follow this advice.
1. Cleaning Shower Door Grooves and Tracks - Much like cleaning soap scum off the doors themselves, you can also use white vinegar for the tracks. To get the best results, you will need to sacrifice a tooth brush. Get in there and really scrub.
2. Cleaning Shower Heads - Cleaning shower heads is a necessary task and fairly easy. Take the shower head off. Place it in a bowl with equal mixes of hot water and white vinegar. Leave it for an hour or so and then rinse it thoroughly.
3. Clean Top to Bottom ? Whatever room or space you are cleaning, always go top to bottom. As dust, dirt and other things get kicked up, they will fall.
4. Candle Wax in Carpet ? If you get candle wax in your carpet, grab the iron and a brown bag. Place the bag over the wax and apply the iron. The wax will melt into the bag.
5. Cleaning Gloves ? When you are cleaning, gloves are critical. By definition, you are usually using abrasive chemicals to scrub off dirt, grime, mold and other unsavory things. This can absolutely destroy your hands, so make sure to protect them!
6. Repair Carpet Burns ? If you have burn spots in your carpet, don't fret unless they are big. Walk around your house and pull out small tuffs of carpet from other areas till you have enough material. Now glue it into the burn area and trim as necessary.
7. Fireplace Cleaning Products ? Do not use regular cleaning products on fireplaces. The chemical residue the leave is often toxic, which will make your next fire a bad one. Use water like your ancestors!
8. Remove Coffee China Stains ? China is delicate and can stain easily, particularly when coffee is involved. To remove it, mix one teaspoon of white vinegar and cold water. Dab appropriately.
9. Cleaning Kitchen Floors ? There is a particular procedure for cleaning kitchen floors. Sweep first, then mop, then sponge mop. Gets them gleaming every time.
10. Bleach Safety ? Bleach is the best choice for cleaning mildew. That being said, it is nasty stuff. Make sure to wear rubber gloves or it will remove the hair from your hands and arms where it touches them.
You spend more time in your home than anywhere else. Cleaning it top to bottom every so once in a while makes absolute sense. After all, who wants to live in a dump?
Daily cleaning tips for your home available at CarpetCleaningYeti.com. This article is available as a unique content article with free reprint rights.
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