Vinyl Floors

Sweep regularly to cut down on the need for washing, and occasionally use a mop lightly dampened with water only. To remove visible grime, add some mild detergent to the water, then rinse with clear water.

Send Out Cards

I would like to thank Barb Corsa of Send Out Cards for setting us up to use their system. It is a great tool for business owners to make contact with their customers, as well as for everyone else who wishes to save time and money sending out cards. Check out her website at www.sendoutcards.com/barbc.

Marble

Since marble is extremely porous, it stains easily. Don't even think of using a marble surface in a kitchen or bathroom until it's been treated with a penetrating stone sealer. A marble tabletop on which you serve food should be sealed as well. Depending on the wear and tear a marble surface undergoes, you may need to re-apply the sealer as frequently as every six months to ensure the surface remains resilient to stains.
Wipe down marble counters, tabletops, and walls rountinely with a clean cloth or a sponge dipped in warm water and mild liquid detergent or stone soap, and dry the surface with a soft cloth. Be careful not to use too much soap, and rinse thoroughly, because soap can leave a film on marble and cause streaking.

Ceramic Tile

We recommend mopping floors with a solution of mild detergent and water. Buffing with a chamois cloth will restore shine to the tiles. Use a commercial tile cleaner for heavy-duty cleaning, but make sure it's safe to use on ceramic surfaces. Or, wipe tiles and grout with a solution of bleach and four parts water. You can also use vinegar in place of bleach. When working with bleach, make sure the area is well ventilated and wear gloves and old clothes.

Apology

Hey, sorry I haven't been on here in a while. We've been very busy lately. Which is probably a good thing considering that new construction has slowed down. Don't forget that we also clean commercial and residential properties. Our new addition to the list we do is hotels. We just recently added Cambria Suites in Green, Ohio as a customer.

Candlesticks

An easy way to remove wax from candlesticks made of silver and other metals is to place them in the freezer until the wax is hardened. Then, using a plastic spatula, carefully scrape off the wax. To remove wax from a candlestick made of wood, glass, or plastic, point a hair dryer at the wax and blot with paper toweling as it melts. Be careful not to overheat wood as it can crack.

Cabinets

Greasy fingerprint marks seem to appear like magic on kitchen cabinets. Fortunately, it's easy to remove them. For painted wood, metal, laminated-plastic, and wood-grain-vinyl surfaces, use a solution of dishwashing liquid and warm water. You can also use an all-purpose cleaner, but read the label carefully and test it first on the inside of a door or another inconspicuous spot to make sure it doesn't cause colors to fade or run. Rinse with a second cloth dipped in warm water, and dry with a third cloth.

Copper

Copper objects and fixtures are often plated only with a very thin layer of copper and are often lacquered so they maintain a shine. As a result, you'll want to use the gentlest cleaning method possible so you don't rub through the plating or peel away the lacquer. Go over the lacquered copper with a cloth or sponge dampened in a solution of mild detergent and warm water, then rinse and buff dry with a clean cloth.

Ovens

For light soil on an oven door, use dishwashing liquid or a mild all-purpose detergent and hot water. Do not use an abrasive powder, abrasive pad, or steel wool. Clean oven shelves in the dishwasher, or hand wash them. Always follow manufactuter's care instructions before cleaning the oven's interior. The type of oven you own will determine how you clean it.

Windows

How frequently you need to clean your windows depends on where you live, but the insides usually need cleaning twice a year. Wash windows on a cloudy day or when the windows are in the shade because direct sun will cause streaking. We recommend using a sponge, a rubber squeegee, a chamois cloth, and a commercial cleaning solution.

DVD Players

Wipe off dust with an anti-static dusting cloth. Use a cloth dampened with rubbing alcohol to remove fingerprints.

Happy Easter!

Happy Easter everyone!

Artificial Flowers

Dust frequently with a hair dryer set on low prevents buildup that can become hard to remove. To clean safely, without using water, pour some salt into a plastic bag, put the flower heads down in the bag, and shake. Place a nylon stocking over a vacuum nozzle and gently remove the salt, which will have absorbed the dirt from the flowers.

Nickel

Nickel will darken if not cleaned regularly. Wash it with a mild detergent and warm water. Polish with a soft, clean cloth.

China and Porcelain

It's best to wash fine china and porcelain pieces by hand using a mild dishwashing detergent. Be sure to place a towel in the sink to prevent chipping.

Gold jewelry

Soak for no longer than a minute in a solution of one part ammonia to six parts warm water. Or use a mild detergent and water. Then clean with a facial tissue or jewelry-polishing cloth. Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaning products.

Door Mats

For indoor door mats, use an upright vacuum cleaner or canister vacuum's power nozzle with a beater bar to get deep-down grit. You can hose off exterior door mats that are made to be exposed to the elements.

Oil Lamps

When the inside of an oil lamp becomes coated with smoke residue, wipe it out with a newspaper. Trim the wick after every use.

Ceramic Tile Grout

Grouting between tiles can stain easily. Srub it with a toothbrush dipped in a solution of one part bleach and six parts water, or use a special grout cleaner. You can also apply a grout sealer to grout so it will be more resistant to dirt and stains. Or replace existing grout with acrylic or epoxy grout, which is stain-resistant and impermeable to water and other liquids.

Happy St Patrick's Day!

Have a fun filled St Patrick's Day! Eat, drink, and be merry... but don't drive if you are drinking alcohol! We want you around for a few more years!

Washing Machines

Clean the exterior of your washing machine with a mild detergent. Leave the door of the washing machine open for a while after removing a wash load so that the interior can dry out and odors do not build up. To clean the inside of the machine, fill with cold water and about 2 cups of vinegar, and run through a full cycle.

Thank You

Thank you for stopping by our booth at the Green Expo! The show was well attended and we hope to maintain clients and friendships that we made through this event!

Green Expo

Please stop by our booth at the Green Expo which will be held at Green High School, 1474 Boettler Rd, Uniontown on Saturday, March 7th from 10 am to 3 pm. See you there!

Seashells

To clean and disinfect seashells you find on the beach, put them in a pot of water to which you've added a few drops of bleach and bring it slowly to a boil. Simmer for about 10 minutes, turn off the heat, and let the shells cool in the water. Rinse thoroughly to remove any flesh still clinging to the shells, then set them on a soft cloth to dry. Dust regularly, and wash in a solution of warm water and mild detergent if they become dirty and greasy.

Akron Home & Flower Show

Be sure to attend the Akron Home & Flower Show going on thru Sunday. For more info, visit www.AKRONHOMEANDFLOWERSHOW.COM

Coffee Grinder

Grind a cup of rice in a coffee grinder to clean the grinder and sharpen its blades.

Glass Beads

Put the beads in a shallow bowl and spray with glass cleaner. Dry them with a soft cloth. Buff gently to the desired shine. If beads are very soiled, soak them in water with a little ammonia and water. Soaking may cause stringing material that's old or dry to weaken and break, so you may need to restring the beads.

Fireplaces

For regular maintenance, sweep out built-up ashes and debris. Use a brush to dust off the brick or stonework surrounding the hearth.
To clean a brick fireplace, scrub with a hard brush and clean, warm water. Or scrub with white vinegar and wipe with warm water. Do not use soap or detergent, which may seep into the bricks.
Wipe ceramic tile with mild liquid detergent and water. Remove scorch marks with a nonabrasive all-purpose cleaner applied with a cloth; a brush might damage the glaze.
Rub stubborn marks off marble with a mild detergent and water and a soft scrubbing brush. Rinse with warm, clean water. Wipe with a soft cloth and buff until dry.
Sponge a stone fireplace with clean, warm water. Where soiling is heavy, use a scrub brush and a mild detergent. Don't use soap or scouring powder, which may change the color of the stone.

Clean, Fresh Scent

To obtain a clean, fresh scent around the house, place several Bounce sheets in various locations throughout the house. Once the clean smell is gone, replace with new ones. You can also open your windows and "air out" your home - even in the winter.

Shutters

Once a week dust shutters with a soft, clean cloth, or vacuum them with the dusting attachment. If the shutters are wooden, you can use an appropriate wood oil every six months. Do not use furniture polish, which may muddy the finish.

Painted Walls

To prevent dirt from building up,make it part of your routine to clean walls from time to time with the dusting brush of your vacuum cleaner or a long, soft-handled brush. Occasionally wash the walls, either to freshen them or prepare them for painting.

Granite Countertops

Granite is very resistant to scratches, nicks, and scorching, and, since a granite countertop is almost always treated with a protective seal, is easy to clean. Just clean it with a sponge dipped in water and mild detergent, and gently use a plastic scrub pad to remove stubborn surface dirt.

Fresh Flowers

To keep your Valentine's Day flowers fresh a little longer - Add a little Clorox, or two Bayer aspirin, or just use 7-up instead of water.

Photos Stuck Together?

Slowly melt them apart with a hair dryer turned on low.

Lampshades

Dust or vacuum a lampshade regularly. Use a hairdryer or compressed air to get into tight spots if necessary.

Shower Doors

Spray Resolve Carpet Cleaner on the shower and wipe off with a clean sponge. Every bit of soap scum will come off.

Microwave cleaning

To clean your microwave quickly, fill a cup full of water and turn the microwave on for about 1 or 2 minutes, until you see the water boiling. The moisture makes all the food wipe off easily.

Freshen your garbage disposal

For a citrus scent, throw in a few cut-up lemons, limes or oranges and run them through using lots of water.

Chimney

To keep your chimney clean, throw a handful of salt on the fire.

Bathroom Odors

Place a shallow dish of baking soda behind the toilet to absorb bathroom odors.

WD40

Use WD40 for your stainless steel sinks. Wipe on with a clean cloth and let dry. Will help maintain a beautiful shine!

Remove paint and grease from your hands

Use Pam to remove paint and grease from your hands. Keep a can in the garage for your hubby!

Candles

Candles will last a lot longer if placed in the freezer before use.

Clean a toilet

Drop in two alka seltzer tablets, wait 20 minutes, brush and flush.

Handy Hint

peanut butter will get scratches out of CD's. Wipe off with a coffee filter paper.