House Cleaning Tips

Most of us do a pretty good job cleaning the kitchen and some of us might just be diligent about sanitizing surfaces and saying good-bye to germs. The kitchen is one of those places in the house where germs like to hang out. Think about it; food left lying out on countertops, chopping vegetables, getting uncooked meats and other food items for the evening meal ready, the sink gets used a lot and can breed bacteria due to the moisture, and the foods we touch then get transferred to cupboard doors, counters, handles, etc. You may have heard this before but most kitchen sinks have more germs than a toilet seat. I don’t know about you but I find that a bit unnerving! Homemade Kitchen Sanitizer Here is a pretty basic cleaning and sanitizing recipe that can be used throughout the kitchen to kill bacteria and germs. In a large bowl or container, combine: • One gallon of cold water • One tablespoon of unscented, liquid chlorine bleach Get your cleaning cloth, dip it in, and wipe down your ...

Glass tile surfaces are beautiful, durable, and easy to clean and care for. Many people use them as a backsplash in the kitchen and bathrooms and others use them to line the wall of their shower. Glass tiles will dazzle you with their beauty for years after you’ve had them installed. Cleaning Glass Tiles in the Shower Glass tiles are very easy to care for and because they don’t absorb water, they are resistant to bacteria and mold and mildew. But – just because they are so easy to care for doesn’t mean they don’t need cleaning. Like any other surface in your home, glass tiles do need to be cleaned on a regular basis. Clean with Vinegar and Water You shouldn’t have any problem using your regular bathroom cleaner on glass tiles surfaces. You can also clean them just as easily by taking a more natural approach – make a mixture of a 50/50 mix of water and white vinegar. Mix this in a spray bottle, spray the glass tiles, wipe down the surface, rinse well with clean water and dry. Heavy ...