Some cleaning Service challenges are best left to the professionals. So, we reached out to pro cleaners for their proven solutions to some of the toughest cleaning tasks we all face. These experts know exactly which pantry supply to reach for when fingerprints make an appearance on your refrigerator or what to do when grease stains threaten to ruin your work clothes. Want in on all these pro-approved cleaning tricks? Here, we reveal for you some of their best-kept cleaning secrets.
1. Repurpose dryer sheets
Even after they’ve been used, dryer sheets can work magic around your house. You can buff water spots from mirrors/bathroom/kitchen fixtures and shower doors. You can also remove the ring inside the toilet or wipe the baseboard clean using these sheets.
2. Work on the tile floors
Once you’ve vacuumed the floor, all you need is a bucket of water, some light detergent and a rag. Then start scrubbing! Make sure to frequently clean the rag and water to make sure you aren’t just pushing more dirt around on the floor. A toothbrush is a useful tool to deal with diligent small scrubs.
3. Clean the baseboards
If it’s been a while, use a broom or dry rag to sweep off the dust, and then vacuum the area. Use a wet cloth or sock to remove any remaining dust or dirt. To clean the baseboards, all you need is a sponge (or soft toothbrush) and a bucket of water with a small amount of dish detergent. Once you’ve done the washing part, then use a damp rag to remove any leftover soap residue.
4. Do not ignore the doormats
Doormats are your best friend when it comes to trapping dirt, so make sure you have two—one outside the house and one inside. This tip is especially helpful in the winter when you have salty and snowy boots going in and out of the house. Just be sure to clean the mats regularly as dirty mats contribute to the mess.
5. Skip the bucket
Sometimes moving around the mop bucket only makes more of a mess thanks to the dirty water splashing around. The most useful tip professional experts have shared openly is employing bucket - less mopping technique for Green Cleaning that works wonders: a spray bottle filled with diluted cleaning solution and a microfiber mop.
6. Clean the blinds
These are also probably dirty if you haven’t cleaned them in a while, so here’s an easy solution: combine equal parts water and vinegar in a bowl and get a sock to put over your hand. Dip the sock in the solution and then run it over each slat of the blinds to remove any dirt or dust!
7. Clean stainless-steel appliances
Stainless steel appliances seem to be stained with fingerprints constantly. But to give them a good, clean shine, all you need is a microfiber cloth (or just a soft cloth) and some rubbing alcohol. If you really want to get your stainless steel super clean, you can use a few drops of olive oil. You may also use dish soap and water to clean the surface, dry any wet spots, and use a few drops of baby or mineral oil on a second cloth to make it shine. Spray WD-40 on the appliance and then wipe away with a soft cloth.
8. Remove shower scum
Cleaning the bathroom is not how most people want to spend their day, but it must be done. The good news is there’s an easy way to remove soap scum and grime that’s building up inside the shower. Fill a dish wand with half vinegar and half dish soap, then get to scrubbing. You can also use an old sponge or toothbrush and just dip it into a cup of the same solution.
9. Clean your couch with baking soda
Baking soda can help remove any lingering smells and break up any stains on the fabric. First, brush off the surface of the couch, then sprinkle baking soda on the area you want to clean. Just let it sit for about 20 minutes, then vacuum it up using the brush attachment.
10. Remove common household stains
Most of these will work on both furniture and carpet:
Juice: Blot with solution of one teaspoon dish washing liquid (like Ivory) in one cup warm water.
Gum: Dab with extra-strength Bengay, heat with hair dryer, scrape with press-to-seal bag. Blot with detergent solution and rinse.
Gravy: Pre-treat with a paste of Fels-Naphtha soap, then wash. Repeat if necessary. Don’t put item in the dryer until the stain is gone.
Mustard: Apply repeated applications of detergent solution to remove solids. When stain is reduced, rinse and dry in bright sunlight.
Lipstick: Blot with acetone-based nail-polish remover, followed by the detergent solution, and rinse.
Wine: Blot with water. If stain remains, try detergent solution. Three-percent hydrogen peroxide is effective on red wine.
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