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The most efficient way of cleaning is starting at the top and working all the way down to the floor. –Cathy Tichy
of
Molly Maid
If you don’t have time to clean a fresh carpet spill immediately, wet a cloth with cold water and lay it on the spill. The cold water will keep the stain from setting up and may even remove much of it as the cloth dries.. –Sandy Hammer
of
Sparkling Klean
Cleaning Tips from the Pros
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just gifted with cleanliness. Others will always need a little help when it comes to managing their homes, whether it be hiring house cleaners or recruiting their the children to tidy the house before company arrives. If you are one of the latter, we’ve got some housecleaning tips for you straight from professional house cleaners. ome people are
Here are some housecleaning tips from the pros : • Clean baseboards, blinds, and behind curtains and sofas seasonally since those areas collect a lot of dust and dirt. • Dust the ceilings and the ceiling fans before cleaning the floors since dust and dirt will fall to the floor. • Place walk-off mats in the garage to help keep dust and dirt out of the house. • If you have housecleaners coming, pick up all dirty clothes and put them in a hamper, put away children’s toys, place dishes in the sink or dishwasher, and put away or stack miscellaneous papers to make surface cleaning more accessible. • If you have a limited amount of time before company arrives, clean the bathroom and the area where the company will be the most. Here are some housecleaning products the pros love : • Mr. Clean Magic Eraser—works on multiple surfaces to get out stains and smudges. • Fabuloso All-Purpose Cleaner (Lavender Scent)—the lavender scent is fresher and not as harsh in comparison to lemon pine scents. • Hoover Portapower Commercial Vacuum Cleaner—great for getting those hard-to-reach areas around baseboards and furniture. • Any all-purpose, multiple surfaces cleaning product—saves time and money. • Any model/brand of steam cleaner—does an excellent job without using chemicals.
8 HER • August/September 2011 • www.readonlinenow.com