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Q: How can we clean better?
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Clean Only When Dirty
If itīs not dirty donīt clean it. Donīt scrub the whole kitchen if only the stovetop is dirty.
Kitchen Exhaust Fan
Use the exhaust fan in the kitchen to get rid of smoke and grease that can cause grimy buildup.
Cut Down On Dirt
Always place a mat both outside and inside the doors that lead into the house. This cuts down on the amount of dirt dragged through the house.
Sweeping The Floor
To scoop up the final floor sweepings that are too fine to grip, wet a paper towl and dab it onto the pile.
Waxing Dustpans
Spray a coat of wax onto your dustpan. Dirt will slide off easily.
Wastebaskets
Place a wastebasket in each room for easy disposal of trash. Use plastic grocery bags to line each can by tying the handles in a knot to fit the rim of can.
Telephone
Clean your telephone with a cloth dampened with rubbing alcohol. Use a cotton swab to get between the buttons.
Toilet Bowl
To get rid of watermarks in the toilet bowl pour in 2 cups of white vinegar and let sit overnight. In the morning, just flush.
Shower Heads
To remove mineral deposits from shower heads, unscrew shower head and soak in vinegar for several hours. If you can not remove the shower head, place vinegar in a plastic bag and then attach to shower head. After soaking scrub with a toothbrush and clean holes with a toothpick.
Windows
Donīt clean windows on a sunny day. They will dry too fast and streak.
Kitchen Freezer
Clean freezers with a solution of 2 tablespoons baking soda mixed with 1 quart of water. Dry thoroughly before replacing food and wipe off any moisture on freezer packages before putting them back inside.
Mildew Remover
Remove mildew from walls by washing with a solution of 1 part chlorine bleach to 5 parts water. Rinse well. Ventilate room well during and after cleaning.
Dried Food On Kitchen Floors
You can remove dried food from vinyl kitchen floors by using a plastic ice scraper. You can also squeeze a small amount of water on the area. It should wipe up easily after soaking for a few moments.
Cleaning Mildew Off Grout
The way to get mildew off of grout; either on tile floors or walls, is to mix 3/4 cup of liquid chlorine bleach to one gallon of water and apply this with a sponge or toothbrush.
Heel Marks On Wood Floors
You can remove heel marks from wood floors by using a typewriter eraser.
Limits On Floor Wax
The maximum number of times that you should wax a floor is eight. Then, it is time to remove the wax and start again.
Dusty Drapes
Toss dusty drapes and curtains in the dryer for 10 minutes on the air only cycle to remove dust quickly and easily.
Timing Makes the Job Easier
The best time to clean the bathroom is after a shower. The heat and steam loosen dirt and grime.
Shower Doors
Remove water spots on metal frames around shower doors and enclosures with lemon oil.
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