Spring Cleaning, Window Cleaning, Household Cleaning, Door Cleaning, Furniture Cleaning

Clean Windows

Wash windows on a cloudy, but not rainy day. Working in direct sunlight causes streaks because the cleaning solution dries before you can wipe it off. This is the best time to vacuum the frames and sills. Cool, clear water is the choice of most professional window washers. If windows are very dirty you can add 2 to 3 tablespoons of vinegar per gallon of water. Use horizontal strokes on the inside and vertical on the outside so you know which side the streaks are on. for drying windows, a wad of crumpled newspaper works just as well as expensive paper towels. Wear rubber gloves to keep your hands free of ink.

Countertops

First remove everything. Then vacuum or dust off all crumbs. Then wet a white nylon backed sponge with dishwashing detergent solution and use the sponge side to go over the counter, including the backsplash. Let the solution set on the surface for a few minutes to soften hard droplets. Then, use the nylon side of the sponge as necessary to remove any stubborn stuff. Buff dry with a clean, lint free towel. If your countertops have lost their lustre, try furniture polish or club soda to give a temporary shine to your kitchen.

Clean Doors

Give a Great Impression If company is coming, clean and wash the doors in your house. No one knows why, but your whole house looks good. Scrub the door from top to bottom with a rag and soapy water, using a scrub brush for especially tough spots. While you're at it, wipe down the top edge of the frame. With all the dust that collects up there, it probably looks like velvet. Along with the upper side of a ceiling fan, the top of the door is one of the most missed spots in the home.

Cleaning Window Sills

To remove spots rub the surface with rubbing alcohol.

Clean Mirrors

Remove hair spray from a mirror with a little rubbing alcohol on a soft cloth.

Cleaning Glass Table Tops

• Clean by rubbing with a little lemon juice, dry with paper towels and polish with newspaper for a sparkling table.
• Toothpaste will remove small scratches from glass.

Polishing Furniture

• Carved furniture- dip old toothbrush into furniture polish and brush lightly.
• To remove polish build-up mix one cup water and one cup vinegar. Dip soft cloth in the mixture and wring out before wiping furniture. Dry immediately with another soft, dry cloth.