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Thursday, April 30, 2009
Stupid me!--& Cleaning Tips- & *CoNTeSt**
ConGraTuLatIonS to Jess & Jason!----I forgot! (Forgive me) Love ya guys!
Secondly, I will be giving AWAY an awesome prize (something hand-made and cutsy!) every Thursday, this will be a drawing from my commenters.... So, comment away!
(Article from MSN)
Bathroom Tiles
Top tool: CLR Bathroom and Kitchen Cleaner from Jelmar ($5.99 for 26 ounces) whitens tile grout faster than anything we've tried, with less scrubbing. It also zaps hard-water film and stains. At idealtruevalue.com.Our tip: After cleaning wall tiles, apply car wax to help repel soil.
Kitchen Floors
Top tool: Vileda's new UltraMax Mop ($19.99) comes with a removable, washable pad for wet cleaning and dry dusting. Ultra-absorbent and slim, it reaches where other mops can't go. At mass merchandisers and drug and grocery stores; 800-543-8105; vileda.com. Our tip: Between moppings, clean scuff marks with a dab of baking soda paste; wipe with a damp towel.
Hard-to-Reach Windows
Top tool: Sunshine's X-Stream Clean Window Washer with Detachable Squeegee ($14.99) extends to 59 inches and has a squeegee, a cloth, and an onboard bottle of cleaner. 800-827-8669; sunshinebrands.com.Our tip: To make your own glass cleaner, add 2 tablespoons clear ammonia to 1 quart water.
Toilets
Top tool: Replace drippy, germy brushes with Scotch-Brite's new Disposable Toilet Bowl Scrubbers ($4.99 for a handle and four scrubbers). The built-in cleanser activates when the scrubber hits the water. It reaches under the rim to zap stains. At mass merchandisers nationwide; 800-846-8887; scotchbrite.com. Our tip: After cleaning, pour in a cup of bleach, brush, let stand for 10 minutes, then flush.
Ceiling Fans/Chandeliers
Top tool: Procter & Gamble's Swiffer Duster with Extendable Handle ($7.99) has a pivoting head that works like a dust magnet. It's soft on delicate fixtures, yet tough on grimy ceiling fan blades. At mass merchandisers and grocery stores; 800-214-8734; swiffer.com. Our tip: To quickly clean chandelier crystals, go over each with a glass-cleaning wipe and dry with a cloth.
Carpet Stains
Top tool: Nothing we've tried zaps food stains like Spotless Carpet and Upholstery Dry Cleaning Towels ($12.95 for 40). They erased wine, coffee, and mustard without leaving residue or hurting the carpet's pile. 866-776-8253. Our tip: After treating a spot, place paper towels and a heavy pot on it; leave overnight to absorb any stains that may be deep in the rug.
Dusting in Tight Spaces
Top tool: The tried-and-true Unger Total-Reach DusterPlus Kit ($29.99), with its slim head and four-foot handle, is still our favorite. Use the microfiber cloth along walls or the disposable sleeves under appliances. 800-833-6100; stacksandstacks.com.Our tip: For the slats of louvered doors or air-conditioning vents, use your vacuum's soft-brush attachment.
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Alright, this is the third time I have tried to post this comment! Hope it works!
ReplyDeleteGreat cleaning tips to have while I am "nesting" away! Love the idea of giving out something crafty of yours because you are so good at it! Wish I had some of your talent!
Hey Girlie,
ReplyDeletePerfect timing with these cleaning tips. Since I now have no choice but to do major cleaning on this house I will being putting them to use. I must admit though I don't have the motivation when I am not the one to ultimately benefit from my cleaning frenzy!! Take care, Trish
Love love love the cleaning tips. So much to do, so little time!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the anniversary wishes.
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