House Cleaning Tips

Let’s face it, this is something most of us neglect to do and is probably not high on the list of chores to be done. Some of you probably don’t even think about cleaning your curtains, it just doesn’t cross your mind. Curtains accumulate a lot of dust; they may even harbor a spider or two, dead bugs, and they can get pretty dingy looking when not cleaned. When you take this, and the fact it isn’t good for anyone with allergies, into consideration you see why it’s important to clean your curtains on a regular basis. Cleaning your Curtains Weekly Weekly cleaning can help you get a lot of the dirt and dust off your curtains. When you’re vacuuming the house, take a little time to do the curtains as well. It’s best to vacuum first then dust. • Start at the top and work your way down. • Get the hems and folds as most of the dust will accumulate in these areas. • It’s easier to leave your curtains hanging when you clean them. Hold the curtains taught to vacuum them. • Be sure to vacuu...

Before I drag out the vacuum and start vacuuming, I do a quick walk through and pick up toys, throw rugs, blankets, office supplies, anything noticeable on the floor that needs to be picked up and moved. This way I’m not going to have to worry about damaging my vacuum cleaner when it sucks up a paperclip or some other small object. Vacuuming is the last thing I do. Not only do I want to pick up stray items, I also dust, shake out and air out floor rugs then put them back when I'm done. Before you start, also check the bag and make sure it isn’t full. A full bag is not helpful to efficient cleaning. It just doesn't suck enough dirt out of the carpet. Not all vacuums will butt up to the edge of the wall to pick up dust bunnies, little pieces of paper, etc. Here are a few things you can do: • Before you vacuum a room, use the wand and get the edges first. • For carpeted areas you can also use a stiff broom to run along the edges then vacuum the mess. • For hard surface area...