House Cleaning Tips

If you’re like me, you save a few old toothbrushes instead of throwing them in the trash. They come in handy for cleaning in tight places. One of the reasons I like using an old toothbrush is they are already worn down and it's lost the stiffness, then I don’t have to worry about scratches – not to mention I don’t want to waste a new toothbrush for cleaning gunk. So, if you have an old toothbrush, don’t throw it out, not yet anyway. Get more use out of it before tossing it in the trash. Cleaning Hard to Get Places in the Shower One of the places I use my old toothbrush is cleaning the bottom of sliding glass shower doors. If you have this kind of shower door you know how soapy water can run down the glass and into the tracks where water pools. If this is left you end up with soap scum in the tracks and on the bottom of the glass which can be hard to get at with just a sponge or cleaning rag. This is where the old toothbrush comes in handy to scrub the shower tracks, the...

How many of you have glass shower doors? And how many of you have looked at those shower doors thinking – how can I get them sparkling clean again? Well don’t think you have to put the rubber gloves on and use some over powering cleaners because you don’t have to. There’s no need to use chemicals that stay in your hair and nose follicles. In a weird sort of way that last sentence kind of reminds me a little of the My Favorite Things song from the Sound of Music. Weird, I know. Anyway there are easy ways of cleaning chemical free. Keep reading to find a better way to clean your shower doors. News Flash! Fabric Softeners Are Not Just for the Dryer Go to the laundry room and get one of the dryer sheets. When you’re back in the bathroom, moisten it a little and start swiping away those hard water stains. When you’ve finished, use a paper towel to wipe the door down and you’ll be amazed that you can see through the shower door again. Yippee!! Vinegar White vinegar is non-toxic and can a...

Do you want to make your bathroom sparkle? Following these bathroom cleaning tips will help you tackle this job, so get your cleaning tools and let's get cleaning. Pre-Treating the Tub and Shower Wear gloves so you can avoid getting any chemicals or irritants on your skin. Spray the tub and shower stall with a mildew remover or bleach. Let this sit while you get to work on the toilet. Cleaning the Toilet Spray the toilet bowl inside and exterior with disinfectant. Let it sit on the inside while you use a rag or sponge to wipe the rim and the outside of the bowl, lid, behind the seat, all the way down to the floor and around the base of the toilet. With your scrub brush, clean the inside of the bowl, then flush. To remove tough toilet bowl rings, you can either use full strength white vinegar or a pumice stone to do the job quickly. Moving back to the Tub and Shower Go back to the tub and shower and if necessary rewet the surface with the same cleaner that was applied before cle...

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 ...

Is anyone having mold and mildew problems in your bathroom? These are fungi that grows and will thrive in moist, warm environments. Some of the most common causes are air circulation, warm, humid environments, and dampness, does that scream bathroom to you? Now who might be seeing these conditions this time of year? Well I guess that depends on where you’re living. If you are having problems with mold and mildew in your bathroom there are some ways to help keep it under control. The Bathroom Fan First, look at the bathroom fan. Is it full of lint and who knows what and you can barely see through the stuff? Now would be a good time to get your husband or significant other, have them take it down and clean it then carefully clean around the inside fan area too. If for some reason the fan cover can’t be taken down, get out the vacuum and use the hose with the brush attachment on it to vacuum the outside vent area to remove dust and build up. Open a Window Some bathroom fans just aren’...

Everyone needs a little help now and again. One of the areas our new clients have a tough time with is removing soap scum from their tub and shower. Soap scum will build up when you take shower after shower and can be difficult to clean if not cleaned regularly. It's not just soap but minerals from the water, body oils, sloughed off skin and bacteria. When you realize this, I don't think it's something you want yourself or your family bathing in. Get Rid of Soap Scum Ammonia and Water Mix one part household ammonia with two parts water in a spray bottle. Spray on the location and wipe clean. Rinse the area thoroughly. Vinegar Spray white vinegar directly onto the soap scum and allow it to work for a minute or so. Wipe clean. Dryer Sheets Rub a dryer sheet onto the bathtub or shower walls to help remove the soap scum. Heavy Duty Cleaning Borax Borax is a scouring powder and a cleaning agent. Wet a sponge and sprinkle on the borax. Scrub the scum off. This is safer than o...

If you're like I am, you have out-of-towners sharing your home during the holidays, and one of the places I spend the most time cleaning is the guest bathroom. I mean your guests should have a clean and fresh bathroom to use, right? I remember when I used to get my dirty clothes on, put my hair up, get my scrub brush and cleaning solution just because I knew I'd be cleaning the shower curtain. I'd spray on the cleaner and either get in the tub or lean over the tub to scrub that yucky mildew and soap scum from the bottom part of the shower curtain with the scrub brush. It wasn't easy, I'd get splattered on and a kink in my back. Well those days are long over and they can be for you too! We have some easy cleaning solutions for cleaning your shower curtain , so it doesn't have to be a pain in your back!

Mold and mildew is a fungus that grows in moist, warm environments. You can identify both mold and mildew by its color, either shades of pink, brown or black, that covers the surface. It can also leave an unpleasant musty, sour odor behind. Mold or mildew will take root on fabric, wood, sheetrock, paper, and most bathroom surfaces in a high humidity and warm environment. There are a variety of causes for mold & mildew. Some are poor air circulation, not enough lighting, and damp areas. We have tips for removing bathroom mold & mildew you may find helpful.