What is your favorite cleaning tip?
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When your husband is in the shower, hand him a sponge and some cleaner and tell him to clean the shower while he's in there!
Other answers:
Have a dirty microwave, no problem. Just squeeze some lemon or lime juice, even vinegar works, anyways squeeze into a small dish, add a splash of water and heat for about 1 minute or so until bubbling then let sit for a minute or two then remove dish and wipe out. Voila, you have a clean and fresh smelling microwave. No scrubbing at all.
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Have a dirty microwave, no problem. Just squeeze some lemon or lime juice, even vinegar works, anyways squeeze into a small dish, add a splash of water and heat for about 1 minute or so until bubbling then let sit for a minute or two then remove dish and wipe out. Voila, you have a clean and fresh smelling microwave. No scrubbing at all.
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well I love those magic erasers by Mr.clean works great for tub grime, fels-naptha is great for laundry stains. And i always keep a bottle of diluted bleach next to sink to douse sponge with before starting dishes.what i need is a cleaning routine.
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Now, my house keeps itself clean! no joke.
clean as you go. don't let things 'pile up'!
I used to hire cleaning ladies and found out that they used lots of paper towels and cleaning products. So I thought I could do the same to save $95 a month. Now I use paper towel to clean my bathroom and kitchen right after the use. It doesn't take much time, but it saves me money and keeps my bathroom clean all the time.
My favorite tip is when you have a baking dish or pot that has food baked on the sides and bottom fill it with hot water and put a fabric softener sheet in it. Let soak for a few minutes and enjoy the scent. Then wipe it clean with the fabric sheet.
Greased Lightning is the best I've ever come across and I'm no youngster. It cleans just about everything and if it's a tough clean, spray it on wait 10 to 15 minutes and it all comes up.
Yes FlyLady does Rock! I just found her site the other day and already I see I have changed!!
Use powder form **** n Span. It is Great and cleans so thouroughly. Can use it on everything and actually leaves a shine. It is hard to find in the stores, usually at the hardware stores. It comes in a box.
Use the camper's / hiker's rule of thumb: Leave it better than you found it. Before you leave a room, pick something up and put it away or take a towel and wipe something down. Your home will never get dirty and you will never feel like you're actually working.
>>WD-40
>>
>>Water Displacement #40. The product began from a search for a rust
>>preventative solvent and degreaser to protect missile parts. WD-40
was
>>created in 1953 by three technicians at the San Diego Rocket Chemical
>>Company. Its name comes from the project that was to find a "water
>>displacement" compound. They were successful with the fortieth
>>formulation, thus WD-40. The Corvair Company bought it in bulk to
protect
>>their atlas missile parts.
>>
>>The workers were so pleased with the product, they began smuggling
(also
>>known as "shrinkage" or "stealing") it out to use at home. The
executives
>>decided there might be a consumer market for it and put it in aerosol
>>cans. The rest, as they say, is history.
>>
>>It is a carefully guarded recipe known only to four people. Only one
of
>>them is the "brew master." There are about 2.5 million gallons of the
>>stuff manufactured each year. It gets its distinctive smell from a
>>fragrance that is added to the brew.
>>
>>Ken East (one of the original founders) says there is nothing in
WD-40
>>that would hurt you.
>>
>>When you read the "shower door" part, try it. It's the first thing
that
>>has ever cleaned that spotty shower door. If yours is plastic, it
works
>>just as well as glass. It's a miracle!
>>
>>Then try it on your stovetop...Voila! It's now shinier than it's ever
>>been. You'll be amazed.
>>
>>Here are some of the uses:
>>
>>Protects silver from tarnishing.
>>
>>Cleans and lubricates guitar strings.
>>
>>Gives floors that 'just-waxed' sheen without making it slippery.
>>
>>Keeps flies off cows.
>>
>>Restores and cleans chalkboards.
>>
>>Removes lipstick stains.
>>
>>Loosens stubborn zippers.
>>
>>Untangles jewelry chains.
>>
>>Removes stains from stainless steel sinks.
>>
>>Removes dirt and grime from the barbecue grill.
>>
>>Keeps ceramic/terra cotta garden pots from oxidizing.
>>
>>Removes tomato stains from clothing.
>>
>>Keeps glass shower doors free of water spots.
>>
>>Camouflages scratches in ceramic and marble floors.
>>
>>Keeps scissors working smoothly.
>>
>>Lubricates noisy door hinges on vehicles and doors in homes.
>>
>>Gives a children's play gym slide a shine for a super fast slide.
>>
>>Lubricates gear shift and mower deck lever for ease of handling on
riding
>>mowers.
>>
>>Rids, kids rocking chairs and swings of squeaky noises.
>>
>>Lubricates tracks in sticking home windows and makes them easier to
open.
>>
>>Spraying an umbrella stem makes it easier to open and close.
>>
>>Restores and cleans padded leather dashboards in vehicles, as well as
>>vinyl bumpers.
>>
>>Restores and cleans roof racks on vehicles.
>>
>>Lubricates and stops squeaks in electric fans.
>>
>>Lubricates wheel sprockets on tricycles, wagons, and bicycles for
easy
>>handling.
>>
>>Lubricates fan belts on washers and dryers and keeps them running
>>smoothly.
>>
>>Keeps rust from forming on saws and saw blades, and other tools.
>>
>>Removes splattered grease on stove.
>>
>>Keeps bathroom mirror from fogging.
>>
>>Lubricates prosthetic limbs.
>>
>>Keeps pigeons off the balcony (they hate the smell).
>>
>>Removes all traces of duct tape .
>>
>>Folks even spray it on their arms, hands, and knees to relieve
arthritis
>>pain.
>>
>>Florida's favorite use is: "cleans and removes love bugs from grills
and
>>bumpers."
>>
>>The favorite use in the state of New York -- WD-40 protects the
Statue of
>>Liberty from the elements.
>>
>>WD-40 attracts fish. Spray a LITTLE on live bait or lures and you
will be
>>catching the big one in no time. Also, it's a lot cheaper than the
>>chemical attractants that are made for just that purpose. Keep in
mind
>>though, using some chemical laced baits or lures for fishing are not
>>allowed in some states.
>>
>>Use it for fire ant bites. It takes the sting away immediately and
stops
>>the itch.
>>
>>WD-40 is great for removing crayon from walls. Spray on the mark and
wipe
>>with a clean rag.
>>
>>Also, if you've discovered that your teenage daughter has washed and
dried
>>a tube of lipstick with a load of laund ry, saturate the lipstick
spots
>>with WD-40 and re-wash. Presto! Lipstick is gone!
>>
>>If you spray WD-40 on the distributor cap, it will displace the
moisture
>>and allow the car to start.
>>It removes black scuff marks from the kitchen floor! Use WD-40 for
those
>>nasty tar and scuff marks on flooring. It doesn't seem to harm the
finish
>>and you won't have to scrub nearly as hard to get them off. Just
remember
>>to open some windows if you have a lot of marks.
>>
>>Bug guts will eat away the finish on your car if not removed quickly!
Use
>>WD-40!
>>
>>P.S. The basic ingredient
I would have to say what a few other people said, flylady.net
and I think the big thing is clutter, if it clutters your house, it also clutters your mind.
One more thing, everyone needs a timer and set it for 15 minutes, at the end of 15 minutes go on to something else, it is amazing what you can do in such little time.
Keep things clean daily. Then it's not such a big job on your cleaning days!
Cleaning products can be expensive so if you are on a really small budget try this: Add to 1 gallon of water: 1 cup vinegar, 1/2 cup ammonia and 1/4 cup of baking soda. It will clean just about anything and is really cheap!