House Cleaning Tips

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...

Fresh berries. Mmmm, there's nothing better than eating fresh berries or using them in a pie or as an ice cream topper. The downside of these wonderful little delights is the tough berry stains you get on your hands, you know how the stains work in and around your fingernails, and your clothing when the juice drips on your shirt. For tips on removing berry stains , visit Mrs. Clean USA.

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!

Why does silver tarnish? When silver is exposed to air - it tarnishes. Silver will also tarnish more quickly when it is exposed to damp/humid air and therefore should be kept covered. Silver; whether it is jewelry or serving pieces, is not something we think to clean very often until it's time to break them out for a special occasion. There are many things to keep your silver from coming into contact with. Here are a few: Rubber Table Salt Displaying Flowers or Fruit The acids in these can etch and damage your silver. We have some effective tips for cleaning silver . Cleaning silver can be easy and will keep it looking beautiful.

Winter is fast approaching, which means we usually spend more time in our homes enjoying family, good food, and a warm fire. Because we will be spending more time indoors, now is a good time to get some winter cleaning chores done. Some things to think about doing are: Cleaning your furnace and the fireplace. Do you know when you last had the fireplace cleaned and the chimney checked? The chimney is the one place you want to be inspected and swept to avoid a possible fire hazard in your home. You should also think about a professional technician showing you how to maintain your furnace to keep it running efficiently through these upcoming winter months. For your convenience, we have a winter cleaning checklist to help you get started.

We love our stainless steel and maintaining the cleanliness is essential in keeping the fingerprints and smudges at bay. Did you know you should always clean with the grain. Yes. There is a grain and you should never rub against the grain as this can produce scratches, and they can be permanent. Check out our tips for cleaning stainless steel , we have more tips to help keep all your stainless steel items looking great.

Once your office was your space, a place to relax while paying bills, or a retreat from the kids while they are playing Nintendo (too loudly!). But ... as our lives become more busy, running to and fro, we've lost our office space to piles of paper and ... something on a paper plate and the previous day's coffee. Don't fret. We can help you clean your office space with easy to follow organizational tips. Take a look, we hope our list of tips helps you out.