House Cleaning Tips

It's not one of our favorite chores to do, but from time to time we have to clean those blinds. We have some efficient blind cleaning tips and how you can use a dryer sheet to keep the dust from returning. These great tips and hints for cleaning your blinds will help get the job done in no time at all.

The cleaning forum at Mrs. Clean is for all of you left with the task of cleaning up, getting stains out, organizing, and seeking advice for all your cleaning needs. Have you ever found yourself with a tough stain you can't get out? Have you ever felt overwhelmed with all the cleaning chores you have? Ask your question and let Mrs. Clean help you out. Do you have a cleaning tip that worked for you and want to share it with others. Our forum is not only for asking questions but helping others by sharing your experiences. Get house cleaning tips, organizing and stain removal tips, and answers to your questions from the professional house cleaners at Mrs. Clean.

Who doesn't like to own something made of leather; whether it's a leather couch, a leather coat, a purse or shoes, it's durable and flexible, soft and supple, and looks fabulous. So what happens when you get a leather stain? Hopefully either the leather you purchased was pre-treated or you were advised to pre treat your leather with a good commercial cleaner and protectant. Leather protected from the elements is less likely to stain. Then - you need to get to the stain immediately for best results. Stains are not always noticed right away but don't panic - see our tips for removing stains on leather using household products.

Having clean silver is a pleasure to see on any table. It shines when the light hits it, and dresses up your table for your dinner guests. The secret is --- you can clean silver using some of your basic household items. Does this surprise you? These methods were used by our mothers and grandmothers. For small jobs, try toothpaste. Just coat the item with the toothpaste, run a little warm water over it and make into a foam, rubbing the item well (you can use a soft toothbrush to get into crevices) then drying with a clean soft cloth. Cleaning silver has never been easier, see what other household items you can use to clean your silver .

Do the kids and your husband leave you cleaning up after them? Coffee stains, tea stains, juice stains, grease stains, and other unidentifiable stains? If so, don't worry too much, we have easy to follow instructions for removing a variety of stains . Removing Tea Stains Using Beer There are some people that swear beer is a great method for removing tea stains from fabrics and carpeting. Pour beer on the stain and rub lightly. Rinse with cold water and examine the area for remaining stains. Repeat (if necessary). When the stain is gone from the fabric, launder as usual. On carpeting, you will have to blot up the liquids with paper towels or a clean white, absorbent towel or rag, until the stain disappears.  Be sure to make sure the beer is completely rinsed away. Getting Ink Stains Out Put a towel under the area you will be working on so the ink doesn’t transfer to a clean area fabric. Pour denatured alcohol through the ink stain. Rub with Vaseline. Sponge the stain with non-f...

Take Care of your Marble: First I’ll make a note that you should Never Use Vinegar to clean marble. Marble is a very soft stone and highly porous, and any cleaning solution that contains acid will destroy it. Although vinegar can be used for many cleaning jobs around the house, marble is NOT one of them. The acid will get into and under any cracks in the polished surface, eventually damaging it. If cared for properly, the marble in your home can last you a lifetime. Marble Care Tips: Because marble is sensitive and very porous, only clean it with a neutral pH cleaning solution using a soft clean cloth. Marble is delicate and requires some maintenance to look its best. We have some basic care tips for cleaning marble to share with you. We also have Cleaning and Polishing Marble tips.

Cleaning tips for removing candle wax . Have you ever forgotten chapstick in your pocket and put it through the laundry? Have you ever spilt candle wax on your carpet? Candle wax stains are quite common and we're here to help you get them out! Find free tips for this situation and more helpful tips at Mrs. Clean.