Cleaning Tips & Hacks
A Broom That Works!
Double-sided tape on broom hack- Apply a strip of double-sided tape to the bottom front of your broom. This will catch the lint and hair that the broom usually throws into the air to land in a spot you’ve already swept. Give it a try!
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Window Cleaning Hack
Window track cleaning hack. Place the sponge on the tracks and mark on the sponge where each divider is with a marker then slice the sponge from that point all the way to the other side but not going through the green top. The sponge will now fit perfectly onto the tracks reaching the sides and bottom.
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Cleaning Your Glass Stove Top
Is great cooking leaving a greasy streaky mess on your glass stove top? Even AFTER you’ve washed it from the soapy dish water? Do this super simple trick. Drizzle a good-quality dish soap over the top, then baking soda and hydrogen peroxide, no need to measure. Use a scrub brush to mix and clean the top. Wipe it up with a damp paper towel and that’s it! Greasy film gone and only shine left.
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Cleaning Stainless Steel Appliances
Do your stainless steel appliances look like you've got 30 kids at home and each with more than two hands?! Use pledge furniture polish to clean it up and bring back the shine! … Plus, its lemon scent will freshen up the room.
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Cleaning Your Microwave
I was shocked when I learned that my friend did NOT know this so we had to make it a must share for all! This trick will clean even the MOST crusted up and exploded in microwaves! Bring water to a boil IN the microwave for a couple minutes and then let it sit another 5 minutes leaving the door SHUT. The steam will loosen up EVERYTHING! Then just wipe up with a rag or paper towel. So, when food blows up and gets recooked on the walls over and over, it's really no issue if you know this trick. To learn more or if you're interested in getting set up with cleaning services, just head to the Contact page. And let us do the DIRTY work!
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Cleaning Your Garbage Disposal
It happens to all of us, a gross and slimy garbage disposal.... Leftovers anyone? Here is how to thoroughly clean it. You'll actually want to start with combining a few cups of ice and a liberal amount of sea salt and then dumping it into the sink. Insert the sink plug and hold it down and start'er up until you no longer hear any grinding. By doing this, the salt acts as an exfoliator, removing old food from the blades and the ice is actually sharpening them! Now for cleaning the sides and crevices. Shake a good amount of baking soda and vinegar into the sink, no real measurements needed. Rinse and with COLD water when you no longer hear bubbling along with running the disposal. Lastly, throw in and grind up half a lemon to deodorize.
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Shower Head Cleaning
Cover your shower head with a bag of vinegar and secure with a rubber band. Leave it there overnight and you'll have a clean shower head without all the scrubbing.
Shower Curtain Cleaning
Soak your shower curtain in a salt water bath for a few hours, let it dry, then rehang. The salt is a chemical-free way to fight against mildew.
Sanitize the Sink
It’s hard to believe, but your dirty kitchen sink has more bacteria than your toilet seat. Use a product labeled as an EPA-registered disinfectant, or make your own. To disinfect, clean your sink with soap and water first, then spray a mist of vinegar followed by a mist of hydrogen peroxide, and let air-dry. (Don’t mix the vinegar and hydrogen peroxide together—spray one after the other.) If your sink is stainless steel, make it sparkle afterward by putting a few drops of mineral oil on a soft cloth and buffing. This prevents water buildup, which deters mold and keeps the sink looking clean longer.
Disinfect the Disposal
To get rid of odors, drop in a cut-up lemon, some salt and a few ice cubes. The lemon deodorizes, and the ice and salt clean away residue.
Get Swept Away
To sweep, hold the broom like a canoe paddle, with one hand on top of the handle and the other toward the middle. Push your hands in opposite directions to get the most out of every sweeping stroke. Sweep from the outside in so that you don’t miss any spots, and move the dirt to the center of the room, where it will be easy to pick up.
Super Storage
Store brooms with the handle down. It makes them easier to find and protects the bristles.
Address Your Drawers
Most women have drawers full of clothes they don’t wear, and their dresser tops then become repositories for things they can’t store. Get rid of things you haven’t worn in a year and vow to put away your clean laundry each week.
Keep Just the Essentials
Have a “pamper basket” next to your bed with a book, some moisturizer, your knitting or something else you like to do in bed. Then keep your clock, a lamp and a box of tissues on your nightstand.
Sanitize Your Sponges
If you use sponges for cleaning, toss them in the microwave for 2 minutes to sanitize them (kills 99% of germs). Another option is to toss them in your dishwasher for a full cycle of washing and drying (use the sanitize button on the dishwasher).
Dryer Sheets for Dusting
Did you know dryer sheets can be used to dust? AND they leave behind a dust repellent! Dryer sheets can be used to eliminate static from your hair, or wipe one over your skirt and tights to prevent them from riding up. Place them in drawers to freshen things up, too. If you can, find an all natural dryer sheet. Method or Seventh Generation are a couple brands you could try.
Cleaning Ceiling Fan Blades with Pillow Case
Instead of getting a face full of dust, grab an extra pillow case to clean your ceiling fan blades! Just slip it over each blade and wipe away!
Cleaning Window Blinds
Grab an odd sock, vinegar, and water. Mix equal parts of vinegar and water, then dip the sock in it a bit. Wring it out a bit so it's not dripping all over. Slip the sock on your hand and wipe all the dust or grime away! When your sock gets really dirty, rinse it in some clean water and repeat the cleaning process. Happy cleaning!
Cover your shower head with a bag of vinegar and secure with a rubber band. Leave it there overnight and you'll have a clean shower head without all the scrubbing.
Shower Curtain Cleaning
Soak your shower curtain in a salt water bath for a few hours, let it dry, then rehang. The salt is a chemical-free way to fight against mildew.
Sanitize the Sink
It’s hard to believe, but your dirty kitchen sink has more bacteria than your toilet seat. Use a product labeled as an EPA-registered disinfectant, or make your own. To disinfect, clean your sink with soap and water first, then spray a mist of vinegar followed by a mist of hydrogen peroxide, and let air-dry. (Don’t mix the vinegar and hydrogen peroxide together—spray one after the other.) If your sink is stainless steel, make it sparkle afterward by putting a few drops of mineral oil on a soft cloth and buffing. This prevents water buildup, which deters mold and keeps the sink looking clean longer.
Disinfect the Disposal
To get rid of odors, drop in a cut-up lemon, some salt and a few ice cubes. The lemon deodorizes, and the ice and salt clean away residue.
Get Swept Away
To sweep, hold the broom like a canoe paddle, with one hand on top of the handle and the other toward the middle. Push your hands in opposite directions to get the most out of every sweeping stroke. Sweep from the outside in so that you don’t miss any spots, and move the dirt to the center of the room, where it will be easy to pick up.
Super Storage
Store brooms with the handle down. It makes them easier to find and protects the bristles.
Address Your Drawers
Most women have drawers full of clothes they don’t wear, and their dresser tops then become repositories for things they can’t store. Get rid of things you haven’t worn in a year and vow to put away your clean laundry each week.
Keep Just the Essentials
Have a “pamper basket” next to your bed with a book, some moisturizer, your knitting or something else you like to do in bed. Then keep your clock, a lamp and a box of tissues on your nightstand.
Sanitize Your Sponges
If you use sponges for cleaning, toss them in the microwave for 2 minutes to sanitize them (kills 99% of germs). Another option is to toss them in your dishwasher for a full cycle of washing and drying (use the sanitize button on the dishwasher).
Dryer Sheets for Dusting
Did you know dryer sheets can be used to dust? AND they leave behind a dust repellent! Dryer sheets can be used to eliminate static from your hair, or wipe one over your skirt and tights to prevent them from riding up. Place them in drawers to freshen things up, too. If you can, find an all natural dryer sheet. Method or Seventh Generation are a couple brands you could try.
Cleaning Ceiling Fan Blades with Pillow Case
Instead of getting a face full of dust, grab an extra pillow case to clean your ceiling fan blades! Just slip it over each blade and wipe away!
Cleaning Window Blinds
Grab an odd sock, vinegar, and water. Mix equal parts of vinegar and water, then dip the sock in it a bit. Wring it out a bit so it's not dripping all over. Slip the sock on your hand and wipe all the dust or grime away! When your sock gets really dirty, rinse it in some clean water and repeat the cleaning process. Happy cleaning!
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