Stainless steel is all the rage these days when it comes to kitchen appliances. However, as slick and shiny as stainless steel appliances are, keeping them that way isn't always easy. In no time, they seem to collect sticky fingerprints and smears. Unfortunately, you're left with a visible record of every time the refrigerator door has been opened. Stainless steel requires careful cleaning in order to maintain its luster. Abrasive cleaners or those containing chlorine can cause … [Read more...]
As you probably know, it is very easy to damage cultured marble. All it takes is placing something too hot (like a curling iron left on the counter too long, or a little cigarette burn) or even just setting something sharp (like a barrette) on the counter, and then when you pick it up you inadvertantly scratch the marble countertop by accident. Another way that you can quickly damage a cultured marble countertop is by not cleaning it properly.Here is the proper way to clean a cultured marble … [Read more...]
We got this question the other day... Help! I think I've ruined the cultured marble countertop in my bathroom! It's still white, and looks clean, but it's got tiny scratches all over it. I've only used soft rags to clean it (once I might have used the softest scrubber I could find). I recently used Soft Scrub to clean it, and now our marble countertop is no longer glossy/shiny like before. Is there any hope for restoring the surface of this countertop back to its original shine? If you've ever … [Read more...]
Trying to choose a good cleaner can be a hassle because the store shelves are full of so many different cleaners, and a lot of them basically do the same thing. Personally, I clean about 200 homes in a year's time -- not including my own home. So I use a lot of cleaning products. I have tried a variety of different cleaning products, but I usually stick to the ones that I think are the best. These household cleaners work the best, in my opinion: … [Read more...]
Got an email from a visitor to this site the other day: I'm hoping you could give us some insight here. Our son used a permanent purple hair dye, and very badly stained our vinyl tub surround [it's BRAND new] that is only 6 months old. We no longer have the manufacturers info on the tub, so ANY help you could offer would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for having the site. -- M.W. Since I seem to be on a mission to document every possible way that Magic Erasers can be used to solve unique … [Read more...]
I've written about how amazing Mr. Clean Magic Erasers are before. But these nifty little sponges continue to amaze me... Following are a few more first-hand examples of how the Magic Erasers have made our home and other products look like new again! Remember, I use scissors to cut one whole Magic Eraser into about 8 or 9 smaller Erasers first. … [Read more...]
Ever wonder what those black lines are along the edges of your carpet -- at the baseboards and under doorways? The black lines are a result of filtration soil. Filtration soiling is pollution that comes from dirty ductwork and settles on your carpet. Filtration Soiling 101 According to ProCare, the premium carpet & upholstery care specialists: … [Read more...]
With two dogs in the house 24/7, we NEED a powerful carpet cleaner more often than we'd like to admit! I can't tell you just how many times I've used our Bissell Pro Heat steam cleaner to clean up even the toughest of pet stains. If you're wondering how it works, and whether or not it's worth the money, consider this... We've used our Bissell Pro Heat steam cleaner to clean up "pet stains" including: blood urine diarrhea vomit mud … [Read more...]
Since we don't currently have maid service at our residence (yet!), cleaning the house is a chore that we regretfully have to do ourselves. Case In Point: Recently, our big dog had a bout of doggy diarrhea, and since Jim is only mildly helpful in situations that involve strong odors, gooey discharges or excrements, I'm now a PRO when it comes to "deodorizers" and "stain removers". Which gives me a chance to share some highly recommended products that we use regularly... … [Read more...]
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