House Cleaning Tips

Stains happen. Our kids go out to play and come home with grass stains on their jeans, blood stains on their shirts, and.. uhm.. something in their pockets. We get lipstick, make up, and other stubborn stains on our work cloths that we struggle with. It's important to treat stubborn stains quickly and efficiently. See our free stain removal tips and get the job done successfully the first time.

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...

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Don't sweat the small stuff! Even though we really don't like those embarrassing antiperspirants stains, sweating happens for a reason. You may think we perspire as our bodies are too hot, in reality it's our bodies way of keeping us cool. Perspiration that happens in the armpit area, will have a yellowish color and contains fatty acids and proteins. Most of us; both men and women, have trouble with underarm perspiration. Men may also get perspiration between the shoulder blades, groin area, hands and feet. All of these things can result in stains on your clothing. Here is something you can try to remove deodorant stains: Hydrogen Peroxide I keep bottles of hydrogen peroxide on my shelves. It works great for some many things. It's always a good idea to do a spot check in an inconspicuous spot first. After you've done the spot check, apply straight hydrogen peroxide on the stained area and rub it in. Allow this to sit on the stain for 30 minutes or so. Hydrogen p...

Are you looking for ways to get grass stains out of clothing? Grass stains happen! What do you do? When your kids are playing in the yard or you’re on your knees doing yard work, it can be quite common to get grass stains on the knees of our pants. The problem with grass stains is they can be mixed with more than just grass. There may be some mud and other things in the mix but when you need to get the stain out, concentrate on the grass part of the stain first. Simple Cleaning Solution This is a non-toxic way to clean the grass stain. • Go to your local health food store or pharmacy and purchase a supplemental, digestive enzyme in powder or pill form. • Use 1 teaspoon of the powder and add a little water to make a paste. • Apply the paste to the grass stain, covering the entire area and let sit for one hour. • Wash as you normally would but don’t put it in the dryer yet. Let it air dry to make sure the stain is gone. Dry Cleaning Solvent Test in an inconspicuous spot first then fo...

Is dish washing detergent only for cleaning dishes? What about automatic dish washing detergent? Both these types of detergents can be used for other kinds of cleaning throughout your home. One of your household items that can be cleaned with dish washing detergent is your refrigerator (inside and out). Automatic dish washing detergent can be used to clean tough stains. For more uses using dishwashing detergent , come see us at Mrs. Clean.

Not only is vinegar used in cooking for tenderize meats and bringing out the flavor of some foods, vinegar is also used to clean around the house. Vinegar is quite effective for killing household germs, bacteria, and killing most molds due to its acidic levels. Vinegar is also a "green product", meaning it is environmentally friendly. For cleaning purposes you want to use white vinegar, who knows... you may already have this in your cupboards. Some uses for cleaning with vinegar are: Cleaning your garbage disposal Cleaning the top of your refrigerator Cleaning everyday glassware that has turned cloudy We have more helpful tips for cleaning with vinegar at Mrs. Clean. Stop by and check them out.