House Cleaning and Stain Removal Tips

How to Make your Spring Clean and Green

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 22:49:52 GMT

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Reduce your Footprint: Ways to Make your Spring Clean and Green

As the weather gets warmer and the skies clear up, the remnants of winter days become noticeable. Cobwebs on the ceiling, dust bunnies on the floor, and sludge on glass windows make our homes look dowdy. It's time to use some elbow grease and spring clean our homes.

The first step to spring-cleaning is de-cluttering our homes of all the things we've accumulated in the past year. Thinking about dumping all the junk on the curb for disposal makes any spring cleaning task become a guilt-ridden activity.

Who knows how many people out there can still use the things that we call rubbish? As people say, "One man's junk is another man's treasure."

To keep spring-cleaning guilt at bay (and help reduce our carbon footprint), we can adopt green methods to make our homes clean and organized.

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Cleaning Dirty Dusty Refrigerator Coils

Sun, 11 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT

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Cleaning Dirty Dusty Refrigerator Coils

Cleaning your refrigerator not one of the most fun cleaning jobs. But, it is a necessary one if you want to keep your refrigerator running at peak performance.

And this is important!

A refrigerator that is not running at its best is dangerous and costly.

If your refrigerator does not maintain the proper temperature, then you run the risk of contaminating your food with bacteria and other nasty stuff that can make you and your family very sick.

Also, a refrigerator with dirty coils will use more electricity. And, who wants to pay a higher electricity bill? Well.... Not me for sure!

Now that we have established that cleaning your refrigerator coils is a necessary evil, the good news is that it's not such an evil process after all.

In fact, you only have to do it twice a year to be most effective and it

Top 10 Benefits of Keeping Your House Clean

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 21:24:01 GMT

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Mrs. Clean's Top 10 Benefits of Keeping Your House Clean

You might have thought at one point or another, "Why should I clean my home if it's only going to get all messed up again?"

We all know that won't cut it. But might make it easier to know there are many reasons to keep your home clean other than to impress your mother-in-law with your housekeeping skills.

The physical part of cleaning a home has many health benefits: physical, mental, and emotional.

I can help make the job easier. Let's take it from the top and go over some very good reasons to keep your home clean.

Let's get busy!

Disinfect or Sanitize. Whatever You Call It, It's Clean:

Each time you use disinfectants, you remove bacteria, viruses, fungi and mold that can make you very sick. Disinfecting the bathroom, kitchen, bathroom, and other areas will help protect you from these potentially dangerous

How to Clean Memory Foam Pillows

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT

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How to Clean Memory Foam Pillows

Memory foam pillows are soft and snugly. They're popular, especially among those who have neck and back problems.

Memory foam is made from polyurethane. It's very comfortable because memory foam softens in reaction to body heat, allowing it to mold perfectly to a warm body in just a few minutes, and then snap back to it's original shape just a few minutes after the warm body has moved elsewhere.

Even though memory foam has the ability to quickly whisk you off to la-la land, but it's not so fun in the land of stain-removal.

What You Can't Do To Memory Foam:

Memory foam is not made to get wet. It doesn't like it. And if it does get wet, it doesn't release the moisture easily, so the situation can escalate to a serious problem right from the start.

Memory foam is delicate. It's the price

Removing Water Stains From A Wood Table

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT

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How To Remove Water Stains From a Wood Table

A water stain comes from an area of dried minerals naturally present in the water that are left on a surface and allowed to air dry. The water evaporates and the mineral solids remain, causing the stain.

Water stains and spots can be eliminated completely by wiping your surfaces dry. (When they are still wet, of course!) The heavier the stain, and the longer it is allowed to remain, the harder the mineral build up will be to remove.

But don't you worry! These unsightly water rings (I call them the ghosts of drinks gone by) can be removed with the right method. If your table is of particular value, antique or a family heirloom, you may want to contact a wood professional to help you out.

Regular Toothpaste:

Regular toothpaste (not gel toothpaste) contains very fine abrasives and is a simple, yet effective

Removing Greasy Food Stains from Clothing

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 08:00:00 GMT

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Removing Greasy or Oily Food Stains from Clothing

My kids have always been a little accident prone when it comes to getting food from their plates all the way to their mouths.

Those little drips and drops of greasy gravy or oily salad dressing at dinner time are becoming a bit of a family joke. I've tried to convince them, but unfortunately they will not wear bibs!

But food stains and ruined clothing aren't really a joke, and I've got an eagle eye out to make sure that any clothing that gets splattered is put aside before it goes into the laundry basket.

But bless my children's little hearts- They've taught me more than a few things about removing grease stains.

Even the toughest grease stains can be lifted from your pants or shirt if you know what to use to break the bond it has with your clothes.

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Your Spring Cleaning Checklist

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 20:55:31 GMT

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Your Spring Cleaning Checklist

Spring cleaning can seem like a scary task at first those mountains of clutter built up over time, and you probably can't just sweep it all into a bag and throw it out. These tips will help you to come up with a systematic approach to spring cleaning, making the task easier, and hopefully more appealing.

The Bedroom:

Your home away from home. The bedroom is one of those places we go to relax, so clean it up and air it out and get it ready for the new season.

Declutter your bedside table. Put away old books, throw out old magazines, and get rid of any cosmetics that have been open for more than a year.
Wash the duvet cover, pillow cases, and curtains.
Vacuum the mattress, and turn it over.
Treat your carpets to a nice shampoo session with a Vax Powermax or similar
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Microfiber Upholstery Cleaning

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 20:39:53 GMT

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Microfiber Upholstery Cleaning

Microfiber upholstery is popular among many homeowners.

Manufactured in a way that can make the furniture resemble the look of leather or suede, microfiber is both soft, durable and comfortable.

Microfiber is water resistant and easy to clean, but just like anything it can be stained if not careful.

Read The Label:

All furniture products have a label with the recommended cleaning method to use on your piece of furniture and the particular fabric covering it.

You might find the tag with the cleaning codes on a printed label under the seat cushions, underside of the couch or chair, or on fabric samples.

W: use water based cleaning solutions.
S: use a water-free dry-cleaning solvent.
S-W: use S or W type cleaners.
X: vacuum or brush the upholstery lightly to remove dirt.

Prior To Cleaning:

To avoid rings, clean the entire section where soil occurs. For best results, clean the stain right after the

How to Make Laundry Starch

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 20:16:21 GMT

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How to Make Laundry Starch

Who doesn’t like a crisp white shirt? While a heavily starched shirt may not be as comfortable as a more natural feeling (and softer) one, it does give off a certain look that can’t be beat when trying to make a good impression.

Using starch was much the norm during the 16th century when aristocrats used it to stiffen the collars and cuffs of their garments. Since then, starching shirts has risen and fallen in popularity as fashions and trends change. Today, laundry starch is most commonly used on dress shirts worn by professionals.

How Much Starch To Use?

Do you prefer your clothes lightly starched or heavily starched? That is a completely personal preference that has absolutely no bearing on current fashion trends. Basically, the crisper you want your shirt to look (and feel), the more starch you use.

The final look of your shirt also has to

Shark Navigator Upright Vacuum Cleaner Review

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 19:41:06 GMT

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Review of the Euro-Pro Shark Navigator Upright Bagless Vacuum Cleaners

The Euro-Pro Shark Navigator includes models NV 22T, NV22L, NV 22TGR-FS. These model numbers vary according to the year they were produced and what tools come standard with each model.

One of the unique features of the Shark includes what they call “Infinity Technology”. This uses 21 cyclones which not only gives it power, but prevents clogging.

The Shark Navigator is priced from about $92 from on line retailers to $199 from Euro-Pro. If purchasing from Euro-Pro, you will get a 5 year warranty that includes belts and filters. If you purchase elsewhere you will want to verify the warranty.

Shark Navigator Features:

Unique dual motor system
Bagless with washable filter
Brush roll shut off switch
Lightweight with Easy glide wheels
Powered pet hair tool
Lifetime belts and filters

Unique Infinity Technology:

The Shark Navigator is designed with “Infinity Technology”. What this means is that while other

House Cleaning and Stain Removal Tips

How to Make your Spring Clean and Green

Reduce your Footprint: Ways to Make your Spring Clean and Green

Donate Old Clothes and Other Belongings Read more...

Cleaning Dirty Dusty Refrigerator Coils

Cleaning Dirty Dusty Refrigerator Coils

Top 10 Benefits of Keeping Your House Clean

Mrs. Clean's Top 10 Benefits of Keeping Your House Clean

Disinfect or Sanitize. Whatever You Call It, It's Clean:

How to Clean Memory Foam Pillows

How to Clean Memory Foam Pillows

What You Can't Do To Memory Foam:

Removing Water Stains From A Wood Table

How To Remove Water Stains From a Wood Table

Regular Toothpaste:

Removing Greasy Food Stains from Clothing

Removing Greasy or Oily Food Stains from Clothing

The Fresher Read more...

Your Spring Cleaning Checklist

Your Spring Cleaning Checklist

The Bedroom:

Microfiber Upholstery Cleaning

Microfiber Upholstery Cleaning

Read The Label:

Prior To Cleaning:

How to Make Laundry Starch

How to Make Laundry Starch

How Much Starch To Use?

Shark Navigator Upright Vacuum Cleaner Review

Review of the Euro-Pro Shark Navigator Upright Bagless Vacuum Cleaners

Shark Navigator Features:

Unique Infinity Technology:

Donate Old Clothes and Other Belongings
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The Fresher
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