House Cleaning Tips
The Maids Home Services has positioned itself as a leader and expert in home cleaning and maid services. If cleaning your home is too daunting of a task, consider the following house cleaning tips as your ticket to a cleaner, healthier home and learn how to clean your home more efficiently from those in the know.
Tips from the Experts on How to Clean Your Home
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•Are home cleaning products too costly? Consider these healthy, green alternatives for both your home and the environment and learn how to clean your home the eco-friendly way.
•Be prepared for unexpected guests! Keep this checklist handy for impromptu hosting to eliminate messes and clutter quickly when time is of the essence.
•Does your home make you sniffle? Use these house cleaning tips to cope with allergies and prevent sneezing and discomfort.
•Keep your kids clean throughout their messy summer fun! Try these kid-friendly tips to clean up messes such as bubble gum, crayon marks, dirt and grime, and lipstick stains.
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Chewing gum – Whether it's stuck on the bottom of your shoe or in a pocket, leave item in the freezer overnight and gently chip away. For stubborn gum, use a small amount of paint thinner. |
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Crayon on the walls – As ingenious as your child's art may be, the best way to remove it from walls is to rub the stain with a small amount of paint thinner and wipe with a clean, dry cloth. |
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Playdough in the carpet – Place a large amount of dry-cleaning solvent on a clean white towel. Leave the towel on the affected area for one minute, lift and gently rub the playdough away, moving towel in one direction. |
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Dirt and Dust – It's everywhere! Ask children to remove shoes before coming into the house to keep as many allergens outside as possible. Vacuum entryways often to remove allergy and asthma contaminants. |
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Fingerprints – Buff surfaces with a clean cloth dampened with a neutral disinfectant. This will not only remove fingerprints, but childhood germs as well. |
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Lipstick on your collar (or wall!) – Little girls love to play with make-up. Scrape excess wax away with a soft spatula. Pretreat clothing with a small amount of dishwashing liquid and rinse. Mix 1/3 part white vinegar to 2/3 part water to gently blot stain away or wipe surfaces clean. |
•Get Fido and Fluffy ready for in-home service workers. Prep both your home cleaning team and your pets for the encounter.
•Fight mold growth for a healthy home. Hang the "not welcome" sign with these tips and learn how to keep windowsills, bathrooms, kitchens, and air conditioners free of mold and mildew.