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A bra window! Turn the mattress! Shred your old tax returns! Get into action and clean.
If you feel tempted to rub especially this year, you are not alone. Star neatnik Marie Kondo sparked a frenzy with his book "bestseller Life Magic storage changes " that can teach slobs fold like sweaters like origami the same every day and most of their possessions in sell the interest of Zen. How exciting folded flawless as a hotel to have house 90-degree angle and clothes drawers towels.
Now that you have her things discarded, it's time to scrub - but not so fast. Before you listen to your cleaning cloths input and we are experts. impulsive Tango with bleach and could turn their counters in a tie-dye-Girl Scout project. You can enjoy your secrets reveal what you are looking for a perfect stay to help (guilty.):
dirty bathroom (Cue flashback college dorm.)
Solution "baking soda can clean almost everything," said Melissa Kaye, owner based on the coast -. Saturating Healthy Homes South a dirty bathtub with a green detergent (as Kaye Eco-Me) cleaning, then one-third of a can of soda sprinkle on the wet surface. Let stand for 20 minutes. Rub with a cloth or brush. "This will greatly reduce the physical effort required to remove stubborn stains," he said.
For toilets, rub with baking soda. Ecover, Seventh Generation, and Eco-Me are also excellent detergent, toilet bowl, he said.
Feeling ambitious? Your own all-purpose cleaner, a spray bottle filled with water and then 2 tablespoons of liquid castile soap admit. If the solution to a lot of soap, a drop of white vinegar to cut the foam. Kaye said he would to use something other than glass; I would in a row.
Avoid this sticky situation Please do not use vinegar on natural stone tiles, Kaye said. A client zealously distributed to their new lime the soil to disinfect your toilet, bites. "People tend to go overboard with vinegar," he said.
dirty windows
Solution to wash an old newspaper and washing dishes reaching Dawn said Kevin Gedutis, owner Laundry service Looking Glass window in Rockland. Although Gedutis says nothing compared to a professional work (usually in the fall and spring), you can get to glow and your glass with simple household items. Fill a gallons buckets with water, add a few drops of detergent, and pour the solution into a spray bottle. with Globe last week spray the window boring, and then polish with a circular motion. (Do not forget to wear gloves so you do not end smeared with gloves with ink.) Gedutis recommended on a cloudy day clean, so that the sun is not the solution is dried too quickly.
Avoid this difficult situation not use housecleaning typical glass that create a film coating. And save paper towels so that lint.
STUBBORN, mortar Grimy
Try solution oxygen bleaching powder, according to John Coyne, director of products and editor BobVila.com. Mix the product with water, as indicated, joints and allow to stand for 15 minutes. Then rub the surface with a stiff brush before rinsing with water. Oxygen bleach water ", as chlorine is almost as powerful, but much more pleasant to work with," Coyne said, adding that it "annoying not discolor clothing chlorine bleach. Skin, eyes, people can make dizzy and light-headed, nausea . It is harmful. ... the oxygen bleach containing borax and hydrogen peroxide. you do not feel sick. "can be found in most grocery stores and hardware stores.
Avoid this unique location sticky rinse with fresh water in order not to re-enter points. Ensure adequate ventilation, if a product contains chlorine, is used.
stained carpet (it you think the finger paint was a good idea birthday party?)
Go easy solution. "It starts possible with the softer solution. Opt for natural cleaning products, things like baking soda, vinegar and water, do not want to vomit," Coyne said. a 50-50 solution of white vinegar and water is recommended. Dampen a cloth with the solution and dry the area, play sports, so as not to spread the stain. (Do not rub, if you are even desperate -. This is the only harmful substance be integrated) Another useful element for the recently spilled liquid? Salt. "For a mound of salt in the affected area. Salt liquid persistent binds," Coyne said. Let it sit overnight and then vacuum.
Avoid to determine this difficult situation for his own test on an inconspicuous area, such as to respond to your area.
STICKY stone countertops
To obtain solution stone countertops, use a sealer (available at any hardware store) every six to 12 months. Thus, the uppermost layer of the stone penetrate, to make it less porous, so it does not absorb stains or liquid, said Carlotta Cubi, Executive Vice President of Cumar marble and granite in Everett. Simply wipe with a cloth. look no for regular cleaning, on your kitchen sink. "I like detergent in hand. It is gentle enough to use on a stone, and is also a degreaser" Cubi said. If you are the dishes done, clean the counter with a damp sponge and soap, but not too much. She likes to use multi cleaner Prenda Throughout the day 99% of course.
Avoid this difficult situation will not deteriorate, a product that contains ammonia as a window for the cleaners, which seems to shiny surfaces, but the seal of your meter, so it is porous.
DUSTY glass lamps
Often clean solution mined in ancient times people age each piece by hand. Unless you are the host "Downton Abbey" style party, you can opt for a softer approach. Just a part of isopropyl alcohol to prepare with three parts distilled water with a spray bottle, said Lucy Dearborn, owner of Lucia Lighting and Design Lynn. Put on a pair of white cotton gloves. Spray a glove with the solution and keep the other dry. Polish each crystal with the damp glove; Wipe with a dry cloth. Note: A complete cleaning of the glass by the glass was three hours. Insert a juicy and go film.
Surely you avoid this difficult situation - rags or new gloves for chandeliers; these residues stain and weaken appliances Household cleaners.
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Kevin Lovett Economy True Value solution Brook swears by the PTA polished stainless steel is used to indicate the brightness of the kitchens. "There is a strong chemical smell," Lovett said. Another favorite brand? Process, said it is resistant to fingerprints.
Avoid not spray this difficult situation detergent or ammonia bleach on their devices. You can color.
WOODEN FURNITURE full dust
RESOLUTION Use a damp cloth and citrus oil quality Ohlson, Sarah Saunders said, related to Visual accommodation and meals, a modern furniture store in Boston. He likes nourishing oils of orange and lemon Parker & Bailey, which can be found in stores. Wear each month in a clean, polished grain, and then polish. For regular maintenance, doing a damp cloth to do the trick.
Use not avoid this difficult situation polishes at home with products with petroleum distillates or silicone, common ingredients that can leave residues.
DUSTY leather sofas
Solution Use a cloth or a damp cloth weekly. "Leather is a natural material, people do not recognize your skin to dust as you would any other piece of furniture," Paula Pomponio said manager showroom and interior designers for Roche Bobois Boston, a company of high-end furniture. If leather is dirty, clean to be careful to remove all moisture with a damp cloth. (Actually dirty? You can apply a mild soap for your fabric.) Use a leather conditioner three times a year. Apply with a soft cotton cloth, coating the surface. Do not rinse. with a dry, clean cloth.
Do not avoid this difficult situation a hard prepared food to enjoy while sitting on the leather chair: The oil is deadly. "A color is left and color the skin," Pomponio said a client having regard to the Chinese food on her couch was with impressive results.
But give out when finished cleaning. They deserved it.
Kara Baskin be achieved kcbaskin@gmail.com . 
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