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Vacuum Cleaner 101: Keeping Your Vacuum Clean and Working

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The vacuum god has deemed you like the vacuum cleaner. Vacuum cleaner cleans all the dirt from your home and for sure it already accumulated a lot of dirt and germs. At this point, it could contain bacteria and can contaminate your home and might cause allergies also to you and your family. BUT! Don't you worry! Don’t throw your vacuum away. The vacuum cleaner has served you its purpose and helped you clean your home. Now it's time to show love to your vacuum cleaner that it needs LTC also. Here is a cleaning tip for you on how to keep your hard-working vacuum cleaner clean. Put a little elbow grease to clean your vacuum every so often to eliminate the germs. After using the vacuum cleaner, check all of the brushes to make sure there is no trapped debris or hair stuck on the bristles. Spray the brushes with disinfectant spray to keep the crushes sanitized.  Empty the Vacuum Canister after you use it. By unloading the canister you would also help improve the performa

Signs that you need to hire a professional house cleaning service

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You probably think it's a total luxury to hire a professional cleaning service. There's a lot of guilt about recruiting someone to come in to sweep. We often believe that this is something we ought to be able to do on our own or that it is elitist. Here are some of the reasons why you need a professional cleaning company to take over and do the cleaning for you. 1. You're skipping cleaning chores  The collection of dirt attracts bugs. It's a sign that it may be time to hire a house cleaning service. If you find yourself skipping cleaning tasks and affect other areas of your life, it’s time to call in the professionals. 2. Lack of sleep  There are nights when you're consistently giving up sleep. It might be time to set your priorities and your task lists. Get the help you need to get your house sparkling clean. Someone that can help with the dusting and vacuuming and your other needs that can cater to your own schedule. 3. A new addition to the famil

The Easiest Ways to Clean Walls

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The easiest way to refresh a room might be to scrub the walls. Cleaning our walls does not always come up to our mind and sometimes it’s the last thing we think about or it never crosses us. You would be shocked by how your wall is covered in dirt without you even noticing it until you bump into it or out of a sudden you leaned to your wall and had a moment that you would be cleaning it. (Drama intensify: Slowly sliding down the floor) Let us take that drama out of your life and help you give your room a refreshing look!  Follow these cleaning steps and your room would look brighter and it might boost your energy and brighten up your day! Painted Walls For painted walls, you’ll need the ff.: Dry dust mop  Microfiber cloth  Soft sponge  Mild dishwashing liquid Magic Eraser (optional)  Steps to follow: To remove dust or cobwebs down along the baseboards or up near the crown molding, use a dry mop. A mop with a telescopic handle will make it easy to reach up high witho

Tips on Removing Permanent Markers

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If you are wondering how to remove permanent markers from your slip of the hand while you were writing or the little ones were getting creative and made everything as their canvas. Here is the news for you. It is possible to remove those markers! BUT! It also depends on the surface. How to remove a marker stain in Wood:  Warning before trying this cleaning tip, please test all of these methods in an inconspicuous spot first to make sure it doesn’t alter the stain, varnish, or seal. Only wipe the stain with normal toothpaste, not gel and allow it to rest with a damp cloth for a few moments before cleaning. Use peanut butter or rubbing alcohol with the same process if the toothpaste doesn't work. How to remove a marker stain in fabric:  Several methods are available to remove permanent markers from the fabric or furniture. Rubbing alcohol Hand sanitizer (contains alcohol) Lemon juice Nail polish remover Toothpaste White vinegar On the back of the stain, place

Keeping Your Hardwood Floor Clean

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The hardwood floor gives a natural and welcoming look to your home. These are also durable enough to last for years so long as proper care is observed. That said, it’s important to keep a hardwood floor clean every day if you want it to sparkle. Here are some tips to get started with: Use proper cleaning tools If you want to keep your hardwood floor clean, you’ll need the right tools for the job. Hardwood floors aren’t delicate, but common cleaning tools won’t do them justice. Here are a few examples: Vacuums: Pick a vacuum that can also reach the tiniest spaces on your floor where dirt and dust may have gathered.  Mops: Microfiber mops are the best kind to use on a hardwood floor. They can get in-between small spaces to get rid of particles that a normal mop couldn’t reach. Implement some house rules  You can implement a few house rules for yourself and for others if anyone lives with you. For instance, one way a hardwood floor can get messy is with dirt being t

Unclog your Drain in an Eco-Friendly way

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Still don't know what to use to unclog your drain? You always want to have our house toxic-free and clean but you are conflicted because you don’t want harsh chemicals in your home. Well, going green is the thing these days! You can now use non-toxic cleaning products to clean your home. Here’s a home remedy you can use on household issues like clogged drains. When you’re cleaning your drain, you want to see action like pop and that is a sign! Whatever you are using to clean your drain is working and it’s doing the dirty work for you. Baking soda and vinegar drain cleaner are eco-friendly, compared to using chemical cleaning products that could harm your house, your family and the environment. A little bit of extra help and action from elbow grease and plunger, you can use them to help you unclog the most challenging drains in your house. How to Unclog Your Drain using Baking Soda and Vinegar/Lemon Juice Use baking soda and vinegar or baking soda and lemon juice for an

DIY Toilet bombs

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Do you always find yourself dealing with bathroom odor? Having a stink or stale toilet is definitely a pain to homeowners and a big turn-off to your visitors. That’s why using toilet bombs to get rid of the funky smell is a MUST. Freshen up your toilets by making your own toilet bombs . What is a toilet bomb you say? Toilet bomb is like a bath bomb for your toilet, giving your toilet fresh and clean without doing an extra scrubbing. A quick homemade toilet cleaner bomb that's going to get rid of the stink! Why you should use homemade toilet bombs? Common toilet bowl cleaning products are one of the most toxic cleaning products in your home. Toilet bombs are made from non-toxic materials, including baking soda, citric acid, hydrogen peroxide, and essential oils. Switching to green cleaning products is a way of creating a non-toxic healthy home. Here’s how you could make your own Toilet bombs in your home:  1)  Add 1 cup baking soda, 1/2 cup citric acid, and 40 drops

Cleaning Tips to get back on track this 2020

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Cleaning tips are what you need this holiday season. The holiday season brought plenty of family and friends together. But this gathering also means a lot of cleaning for the hosts after the guests have gone home. Start your new year fresh with this easy-breezy holiday cleaning tips! Refrigerator It is really crazy how much food that we have been able to squeeze on the holidays well into the refrigerator! It is time to do the cleaning and make sure that you're missing nothing in the back. Draw away any old or expired food and plan a meal to use the remaining food that is still good. It's a great way to get back to your Christmas budget and help reduce waste. Oven  After the holidays your oven should be cleaned thoroughly. Take a natural way to clean your oven to the common household items. Use this oven cleaning hack: Put a pan of water in the oven and pump it for at least 15 minutes to 225 degrees Fahrenheit. When done, add some soap in your water bowl and a ny