House Cleaning Tips

You spend a lot of time looking on line and walking through stores to get a piece of furniture you think will look best in your living room, family room, outdoor patio space, etc. When you buy a piece of furniture to expect it to last years, unfortunately spills will happen and furniture left outside will need cleaning. Wicker Furniture Wicker furniture is very attractive, making your space feel calm and special. It can be used in the home or outside on a patio. If you're thinking of purchasing wicker furniture , don’t deprive yourself just because you think it’s going to be hard to clean. It isn't that bad. If you have purchased some wicker furniture and it needs cleaning, here are a few tools you will need for getting the job done. * Toothbrush. * A paint brush with short bristles or you can take a regular paint brush and cut the bristles about half way. * Cleaning rag. * A medium stiff bristle brush. Cleaning Wicker Remove the dust and/or debris by vacuuming it first...

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...

Caring for Wood Furniture If you have wood furniture in your home, chances are you paid quite a bit for it, rescued it from a garage sale or inherited it from a family member. However you found your furniture, knowing how to take care of it is important so it can be enjoyed for years to come, especially if you plan on passing it down through the generations. Freshen Up Old Wood Furniture Some of the wood furniture items we’ve picked up at the local flea market or from Aunt Betty might have smelled better in their hey-day, but with a few simple steps, you can make sure that folks enjoy the look of your furniture without being put off by that old musty smell. There is nothing like sun and fresh air to help remove musty odors. Let it sit out during the day and bring it in at night. I have done this with a few pieces, it can take time but it does help. You can also add baking soda, charcoal, coffee (dry ground or beans) or kitty litter to drawers and cubbies to help remove musty odors. Whe...