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[T935]Tips For Cleaning House

by Beth Meier, Bet

There are certain things that anyone can get by with doing weekly, monthly, and then those jobs that just need to be done every 6 months to a year. These tips will help you cut down on the time you spend each week, and those we can sweep under the rug for a while!

To start off with I try to do something each night, that way I don't have to spend a day doing just cleaning. It makes it a lot easier and you get your day off to do exactly what you want to do.

There is some way that those little dust bunnies just come back, no matter how hard we try to dust them away. So the first chore is:

Furniture: Dust all hard surfaces.

Floors: vacuum or mop (dust bunnies love all the tile and hardwood that we have in our homes now)

Now those two things can be done while listening to some good tunes or just catching up on some pent up energy.

There is one thing that we must do every day and that is eat. So I like to clean the kitchen while I'm cooking dinner. I spend a few moments doing the following while I wait for the water to boil.

Kitchen sink: Scrub and disinfect

Appliances: wipe down surfaces

Microwave: clean and deodorize

Refrigerator: Clean interior

Okay so now we have the easy stuff out of the way and we get to do the hard stuff! No one and I really don't know anyone that likes to clean the bathroom. But it's gotta be done!

Counters: Wipe down and disinfect

Bathtub/shower: Scrub down and clean

Toilet: Scrub (with a toilet brush) and disinfect

And the last of the weekly chores. Change and Launder the sheets.

The Monthly chores may take a little more time to do, but you'll find that once you get started it is not to much to take on. Maybe even do just one or two a week.

Upholstery: Vacuum

Kitchen Cabinets: Wipe down doors

Stove Burner Grates: Scrub Clean

Waste baskets: Wipe out (I like to keep those grocery bags in my trash cans, they stay much cleaner)

Moldings: Dust

Door and Doorknobs: Wipe down

Ceiling Fans: Dust

Stove Hood: Degrease and clean

Now we are to the more tedious jobs the ones that we all like to put off till we just can't any longer.These are the chores that should be done every 6 to 12 months:

Oven: Clean ( I have a self cleaning oven, I like to clean it right before Thanksgiving, that way it is clean for that big Turkey!)

Lamp shades: vacuum or wash and clean

Fabric Shades: wash if washable

Cabinets: Empty and clean

Tile Grout: Scrub

Pillows: Launder or dry clean

Condenser Coil on refrigerator: Vacuum

Comforter: Launder or Dry Clean

Curtains: Wash or dry clean

Windows: Wash inside and out

Mattresses: Vacuum and flip

Drapes: Vacuum

Mini Blinds: Wash

I like to try and have the following done every year or 2.

Carpets: Professionally Cleanned

Walls: Wash

Drapes: Professionally clean

Now remember these are just a few guidelines. We all live such busy lives, that even with all of our modern day appliances we just run out of time. And the most important things of our lives is spending more time with our families.Hopefully these tips will help you do more of that.

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What does this mean to the marble floor owner? Marble is one of the softest stone flooring products on todays market, however it is one of the most popular choices due to its natural beauty. Marble is highly pourous. So it is very easily etched by acids such as orange juice, tomatoe juice, and vinegar.

Taking Care of it Right Away

The first step in maintaining and cleaning your marble floors is “wipe it up immediately". This is so important with marble floors as salt dissolves and pits marble and acids will etch marble. Any liguids or solids which contain salt or acids are your marble flooring’s worst enemy. So if you spill it, wipe it up immediately with warm water, followed by drying the surface with a soft cloth. To further protect your marble flooring, it is recommended that you use small carpet rugs at any entrance and around sinks as these rugs will also assist in trapping soil, dirt, water or any ice-melting salts brought into your home.

Maintaining the Beauty

To maintain the beauty of your marble floors, weekly maintenance should include cleaning with a damp mop and then drying the surface with a soft cloth or chamois. Drying the surface will bring back its natural shine. It will also avoid any water stains. This is very common on marble floors. Always dry your marble floors with a soft cloth. Use a neutral, non-abrasive cleaner to ensure all spots or stains are removed once per month. Never use vinagar to clean marble flooring as it will destroy the finish.

It is very important to dry your marble floors after each cleaning with a soft or chamois cloth. To further enhance the beauty of your marble floors you will want to polish or wax them. Using a wax designed for no wax floors is recommended. There are alos products which are safe for marble flooring, designed to mop and shine in one step, saving the home owner valuable time.

To Seal or Not to Seal?

Unlike most stone flooring, professional’s do not recommend sealing a marble floor. This will take away from it’s natural finish. The sealer can become dulled and scratch and will have to be professionally stipped. It is also recommended that for any set in stains, chips, or pits, to have a professional to handle these problems. Your marble floors are one of the softest stone floors available. Your marble flooring also probably came with a huge price tag. The weekly care and maintenance is most important step in maintaining the natural beauty of your marble floor. The beauty of marble being the reason for your purchase in the first place can be easily maintained.

Author Vincent Platania represents the Fuller Brush Company.
Fuller Brush has been in business since 1906, and offers safe, environmentally friendly products for keeping your home and your body clean.
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