House Cleaning Tips

Soap scum builds up over time. On shower walls, around the inside of the bathtub and the shower curtain. If left to sit too long it can be hard to remove. Soap scum is made up of many sources; minerals, dirt, dead skin cells, bacteria, and body oils. Now - is this something you want to bathe in? If you have soap scum in the shower and you need to clean it, here is are some easy recipes you can make in no time at all. Baking Soda, Water, Vinegar 1/2 to 1 cup baking soda 1 cup white vinegar 1 gallon water Mix together the above ingredients and put in a spray bottle and clean away. Using Borax Using the 20 Mule Team power of Borax won't be new to some of you. A scrub with borax and water will clean and scour the soap scum right off. Rinse with hot water when you've finished. Mr. Clean Magic Eraser The magic eraser will dissolve and remove a light coating of soap scum and miscellaneous grim from shower walls and glass shower doors. Just wet with water and start scrubbing. Soap ...

It’s getting to be that time where Summer turns to Fall and then on to the colder weather of Winter. This means it’s time to think about cleaning the patio furniture for Winter storage. Pick a nice warm, sunny day to clean and work on getting those last bits of sun. Furniture Cleaner Recipe This is super easy and you most likely have all these items in the house already. • In a bucket add 1 tablespoon mild liquid dish soap. • Fill with warm water. Don’t overdo the dish soap or you may end up with a soapy residue on your furniture that will require more rinsing to remove it. If the furniture has a little mold or mildew: • Add 1/2 cup of distilled white vinegar to the water. Cleaning the Umbrella It's much easier to clean the umbrella when it's in place. You may need a ladder or step stool. If getting up on ladders is not particularly your cup of tea, take the open umbrella, lay it on the lawn. Turn the umbrella as you clean. If you do use the stool or ladder, clean the umbre...

Is your pet urinating in the house? Maybe it’s due to house training, maybe your pet is not feeling well, maybe the litter box is dirty and the cat refusing to use it? Whatever the reasons are, pet urine odors do not need to be difficult to clean. Below are a few cleaning tips: Don’t Use Ammonia The first thing you need to be aware of; pet urine contains ammonia (among other things). So if you have been told to try ammonia – don’t. You will be inviting your pet to come back again and again. Remove Urine Stains from Carpet Work fast and soak up what you can with an absorbent paper towel or a clean rag. Put your weight into it or stand on it so you get up as much as possible. Change absorbents as necessary. Now use an equal mix of vinegar and warm water. Pour a little over the stained area; try not to over saturate. Once again, get out your absorbent materials and soak up the liquid. Don’t worry about the vinegar smell, it will dissipate shortly. Next get some baking soda and sprinkle...

As I prepare for the last camping trip of the summer, I am excited, yet sad, knowing that this will be the last adventure for the season. Thinking of the final voyage, I also know that after we return it will be time to prepare for storing “old reliable”. There is plenty of work involved in making sure that she is well taken care of and will be clean and ready for next season. First, you will want to mix up a batch of this homemade all-purpose cleaner, then follow the checklist below and you’ll have your motorhome clean, fresh and ready to store. All Purpose Disinfectant and Deodorizer: In a spray bottle mix the following ingredients: * 1 cup white distilled vinegar * 1 cup of warm water NOTE: You can use this on most surfaces but NOT on granite or natural stone. It is also a great grease remover. Motorhome Cleaning Checklist: Wipe down with a damp cloth the cabinets and counters by using the 50/50 solution of water and vinegar. Vacuum: * Carpet * Cushions and upholstery * Corners ...