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 LINDA'S
MARCH TIPS
“With spring cleaning
just around the corner, I’d like to share some tips
for using inexpensive things you probably already have on
hand to make your cleaning easier. These practical suggestions
are provided by THE MAIDS Home Services, one of the oldest
residential cleaning franchisers in the U.S.”
Eight Tips to Dust, Scrub and Polish on a Budget
Purchasing cleaning supplies at your local retail store can
add up quickly. To lighten your budget, stick to common tools
around your home for a savvy alternative. Be thrifty and recycle
what you already own using these cleaning tips from THE MAIDS
Home Services.
- Old socks work well for dusting. Slip the sock over your
hand, dampen with polish or window cleaner and wipe away
fingerprints and dust.
- Paintbrushes will remove dust from the smallest crevices,
from ornate designs in furniture to the smallest details
in ceramics. You can also use them on electronics such as
radios, computers and televisions to clean around knobs
and buttons and inside speaker vents.
- Used fabric softener sheets can be reused for dusting
furniture and non-plasma TV and computer screens.
- Toothbrushes are tools the pros use to tackle soap scum
around faucets and drains.
- Pumice stones are perfect for removing rust and hard-water
buildup from the inside of white toilet bowls. Be sure the
stone stays wet, and do not apply heavy pressure or you
may scratch the surface.
- Hair dryers on low speed will quickly eliminate dust
from silk flower and plant arrangements.
- Coffee filters leave a lint-free shine when used instead
of a cloth to wipe down mirrors and windows.
- Cola can be used to clean a toilet bowl. Just pour it
in, let it sit for a few minutes, scrub with a toilet brush
and flush.
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