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CLEANING TIPS

Bathrooms:

1.    How Do You Unclog Shower Heads?

It's a common bathroom cleaning issue - a low-flow shower head that isn't designed to be low-flow. Fortunately, unclogging a shower head is easy with our professional cleaning tips.

Simply remove the shower head, and place it into a mixture of vinegar and hot water. This will loosen the calcium and other materials clogging the mechanism and allow you to experience a full force flow once again!

2.    Bathroom Cleaning Tips:

a. Keep a small vacuum near the bathroom and give the floor and any carpets a quick once over every day.

b. Use a small squeegee after your morning shower to slow the development of water marks.

c. Keep some potpourri, or a fresh candle, in the bathroom for a good scent.

. A simple nylon netting over the drain in the shower or tub can significantly reduce hair clogs.

Kitchens:

1.    How Do I Remove Streaks from Stainless Steel Appliances?

First identify the grain of the stainless steel and always work in the same direction as the grain. Then using a clean cotton cloth and some glass cleaner (or specialty stainless steel cleaner), buff potential streaky finishes until they shine. Keep your eyes peeled at all times for water spots and potential streak problems.

2.    Kitchen Cleaning Tips:

1. Before you begin deep cleaning your kitchen, take the proper steps to prepare. Dust all the areas of the kitchen to prepare the surfaces for your work. Then fill up the sink with a cleaning solution mixture so that you can easily soak your cloth often throughout the process.

2. Start cleaning one side of your kitchen, wiping every surface in small sections top to bottom all the way around the room. Save your microwave and stove for last since they are the greasiest. Save the sink for last since it holds the cleaning solution and end it with a sparkling shine.

3. One quick tip for a stubborn microwave is to place a cup of water in the machine and boil it for a few minutes. This loosens up debris and grime in the microwave for easy cleaning.

4. After you've scrubbed the microwave and stove clean, drain your sink, spray in some all-purpose cleaner and use a brush to thoroughly remove any trace of your cleaning solution. Finish cleaning your kitchen by sweeping or vacuuming the floor, then mop it.

Living Rooms:

1.    How Do I De-Clutter My Home?

a. Consider whether you truly need an item. If you don't know when you last used it, or when you might use it again, consider tossing it out or donating it. Remember - if it looks like junk, feels like junk, and nobody knows what to do with it, it's junk.

b. Make sure whenever you are done with an object, you put it away. Make sure that your family follows this rule as well. One particularly effective method of de-cluttering your life is simply putting away objects left out by others. If they ask the location of the object, tell them that if they didn't pick it up, it's gone. Usually this will only take a couple reminders to start some new habits.

2.    Living Room Cleaning Tips:

a. Start by dusting your living room. Work around the room in a systematic circle and dust every surface possible.
 
b. Remember to rotate sofa cushions often to encourage even wear and increase their useful life.

c. Always save the vacuum for last. This ensures that you'll suck up all the debris that's been shifted onto the floor during the cleaning process. Newer vacuums should not be pushing dust back into the air, either. If yours has this problem, consider investing in a new one or changing the filters and bags.

Floors:

1.    How Do I Remove Red Wine from Carpet?

First, it's important to act quickly. Don't let the stain set for long before you spring into cleaning mode. A little bit of salt on the stain will help prevent the stain from setting into the carpet and prevent larger problems.

You have a few options for removing the stain - white wine, club soda, and commercial carpet cleaner products are the most popular. Simply pour your cleaning solution of choice onto the stain, and then gently blot up as much wine as possible. Remember - rubbing will force the stain into the carpet and make cleanup more difficult.

2.    How To Clean Floors:

a. Frequent cleaning makes cleaning easier - especially with floors! Don't let your floor turn into a "project."

b. When mopping, start at the furthest corner of the room and then move back towards the entrance.

c. If you have a glossy surface on your floor, use a clean cloth wrapped around the end of the squeezed-out mop to avoid streaks.

d. Damp mop only after loose dirt and debris has been thoroughly removed with a broom, vacuum, or dust mop.

e. Use a combination of warm water and all-purpose cleaner (follow manufacturer instructions for exact amounts) to mop ceramic tile and vinyl floors effectively.