Don’t give up if your first attempt at cleaning your windows
doesn’t come out perfect. Try a small tweak to your cleaning solution. These tips and tricks are from our Tidy Up
Angels. And by the way ask us about our whole house cleaning services Overland
Park Special!
Fill a squirt bottle with a 50-50 mixture of white vinegar
and distilled water (or undiluted vinegar for very resistant spots) to remove
white spots caused by hard water build-up. Spray the spots and remove with a
microfiber cloth or soft bristle cleaning brush. Rinse with clean water and
squeegee dry or follow up with the no-squeegee method.
When using microfiber cleaning cloths, either dip the cloth
in the solution and wring it out or spray the glass surface. Begin to wipe in a
circular motion and as the spots disappear, follow-up with vertical strokes and
finish with horizontal strokes (or vice versa). Use your finger
tips/fingernails for extra scrubbing power or scrunch up the cloth on stubborn
spots.
Finish one side of the window with horizontal strokes and
the other side with vertical strokes so if streaks appear, you know which side
they are on.
Lemon juice and baking soda (mixed with water to form a
paste) are also effective at removing spots from windows or mirrors. Allow the
baking soda paste to sit a few minutes on stubborn stains like toothpaste or
hold a cloth soaked in cleaning solution against the spot to loosen its hold.
Add lemon juice to any homemade cleaner for a refreshing scent. Whenever
possible, use distilled water to help eliminate streaks.
Shaving cream removes soap scum from glass shower doors,
cleans cloudy mirrors and will prevent foggy windows and mirrors in the
bathroom after hot showers. Apply the cream with your fingertips and smear it
all over the surface. Remove it with a clean, dry cloth and reapply every 2-3
weeks.
When Cleaning windows
with squeechee’s
When using a squeegee, use one continuous motion from top to
bottom. Wipe the solution off of the squeegee with a damp cloth before making
your next pass on the window. Overlap the clean area slightly so you don’t
leave a line of solution between each squeegee pass.
Buff away streaks left from squeegeeing with a dry
microfiber cloth or crumbled up newspaper.
If you prefer using newspaper or a coffee filter, apply the
solution with a spray bottle. Wipe the solution away using horizontal or
vertical strokes for a streak-free finish.
Clean your windows on an overcast day or when the sun isn’t
shining directly on the window. The sun dries the cleaning solution before you
can remove it, leaving behind streaks and marks.
Always wet the glass or use a damp cloth to remove spots on
the window. Scraping at a spot on a dry window might scratch the glass. Rubbing
dry dirt can also cause small scratches on the glass surface.
Never use abrasives on the windows. You might scratch the
glass.
Avoid using paper towels as they leave bits of lint and paper
remnants.
If you use a commercial window cleaner, choose one with an
ammonia base like Windex. This lets the solution dry faster and reduces the
chances of chemicals being left behind. Never use an ammonia-based cleaner on
tinted windows.
Take special care when cleaning stained glass. Dust the
surface frequently and use only filtered or distilled water to avoid
discoloring the glass.
Try different combinations of cleaning solutions and
cleaning tools to find the one that works best for you.
If you are to your wits end and do not want to mess with it
and want to leave it to the pro’s – call us for all your house cleaning
Overland Park KS needs; and we will get with you on our special and discounted
pricing.
Cleaning wipes are easy to make, economical, and
contain only those cleaning agents you select. Use them in the kitchen, the
bathroom, or for cleaning windows. These
little things will help get you through until the Tidy Up Angels can come back
for your monthly cleaning. And if you
don’t have us helping with your cleaning and want to leave it to the Angels –
we can help with all your house cleaning services in Leawood KS and Overland
Park KS needs. No job in the KC Metro
area is to big for us Angels.
Here are some great tips and tricks when it comes to making
your own refillable cleaning wipes – and put homemade cleaning wipes to work
for you with our easy instructions and cleaning recipes.
Homemade Cleaning Wipes
Materials and Equipment Needed:
cylindrical or tall square plastic food storage
container, 10-cup capacity
extra-large roll of paper towels
cleaning agents of your choice (recipes follow)
electric drill with 1/2-inch drill bit
electric knife
liquid measuring cups
Instructions:
In the garage, place a small block of wood beneath the
plastic food storage container lid. Use electric drill to drill a 1/2-inch
diameter hole in the center of the container lid.
For best results, select an extra-large roll of good quality
paper towels for this project. Less-expensive towels fray or shred when pulled
through the holder; thicker quilted towels have greater cleaning strength and
withstand more scrubbing.
Without removing the paper towel wrapper, use the electric
knife to cut the paper towel roll into two shorter rolls. Be patient! It may
take up to two minutes to cut through the towel roll and cardboard tube inside.
Remove the wrapper, and place one short paper towel roll
inside plastic food storage container. Save the second roll for a refill later.
Using a liquid measuring cup, gently pour one of the
following cleaning solution recipes over the top of the paper towel roll.
Place the lid on the plastic food storage container, and
allow paper towels to absorb cleaning solution for overnight.
Open the food storage container. Gently pull the wet
cardboard tube from the center of the paper towel roll and discard.
Carefully pull the end of the paper towels from the inside,
where the cardboard roll had been. Thread the end of the towels through the
hole in the lid, and replace the lid.
Pull gently on the exposed end to separate the cleaning
wipe.
You can make your own concoction – but here are some Cleaning
Wipes Recipes
You will need between 2 and 4 cups of cleaning solution to
fill your homemade cleaning wipes container, depending on the size and
absorbency of the paper towel product selected. These cleaning recipes make
about three cups of solution; increase or decrease amounts if needed.
General Surface Cleaning Recipe:
1 1/2 cups white vinegar
1 1/2 cups water
Disinfectant Cleaning:
1/4 to 1/2 cup pine cleaning solution such as
Pine-Sol brand
2 1/2 to 2 3/4 cup water
Window and Glass Cleaning:
1/2 cup rubbing (isopropyl) alcohol
2 1/2 cups water
1 tablespoon white vinegar
Tired of scrubbing and cleaning and want to be done with it
– call the Tidy Up Angels and we will do your entire house cleaning. Call the Tidy Up Angels today at 913-642-2006
– or fill out our online estimator for your home: https://tidyupangels.com/house-cleaning/
And ask us about our whole house cleaning services in Leawood KS specials.
Kitchens take a messy beating between hurried breakfasts in the morning, weeknight meals, and food-centric get-togethers. A little routine cleaning and regular upkeep results in a neat space day to day and makes more in-depth monthly kitchen cleaning less daunting. The key to sticking to a routine is creating a cleaning list that works for your schedule and preferences. Use these kitchen cleaning checklist ideas as a guideline and make them your own.
A few minutes of daily cleaning keeps on track and messes at bay. With day-to-day grime wiped away, more thorough weekly and monthly cleanings aren’t such a chore.
Spray and wipe the countertops and range top. Clean off splatters from the vent hood, too.
Sweep the floor and wipe up spills.
Scrub the sink with a general-purpose cleaner. Then wipe dry.
Deal with dishes: Unload clean dishes from the dishwasher and take care of hand-wash dishes as soon as possible.
Tidy up and put away stray items. Relocate anything that doesn’t belong in the kitchen to its proper home.
Set aside some time every week to take your daily cleaning a bit deeper. Pick a time during the week when your schedule is usually free and make a date with your kitchen. Establish an order and process that works for you and before long, you’ll be able to breeze through this weekly kitchen cleaning checklist.
With a regular and frequent basic cleaning routine in place, a monthly kitchen deep-clean will be a breeze. Turn your attention to the places that miss most of the day-to-day grime but still benefit from an occasional once-over.
As you establish your cleaning routine, keep these smart tips and tricks in mind:
Commit to your routine with a printed checklist. The visual presence of a kitchen duties checklist is a good reminder and having something to check off feels like an accomplishment.
Tackle spills and messes as they happen and be thorough. Spilled milk that splashes across the counter and onto the floor also tends to find its way into odd places. Open drawers and cabinets to assess the extent of the mess.
Keep a spray bottle of your favorite homemade cleaner or all-purpose cleaner handy for quick and efficient cleanup.
Know your kitchen materials. What is suitable for laminate countertops may do a number on granite or quartz. With material-appropriate cleaners, your kitchen surfaces will stay sparkling.
Keep a broom and dustpan in the kitchen for sweeping after meals and cooking sessions.
Clutter can be a foil to your cleaning routine goals. Get in the habit of returning things that don’t belong in the kitchen to their rightful homes. Do a regular purge of your pantry, freezer, and refrigerator contents.
Delegate, or divide and conquer, and make cleaning a collaborative effort by assigning tasks to family members.
Tired of scrubbing and cleaning the kitchen and just didn’t get to it and want to be done with it – call the Tidy Up Angels and we will do your entire house cleaning. Call the Tidy Up Angels today at 913-642-2006 – or fill out our online estimator for your home: https://tidyupangels.com/house-cleaning/ And ask us about our whole house cleaning services in Leawood KS specials.
Tidy Up Angels has been providing residential cleaning service to the Overland Park area since 2008. We are a family run business with fantastic employees that allow us to accomplish what we aim to do as a locally owned business. Nathalia (sibling) oversees our office operations and makes sure our day to day runs smoothly. More than likely if you call or email she will be the one responding.
When we formed Tidy Up Angels, we set out to create a company that we would want to do business with. We know there are a lot of options when it comes to selecting a cleaning service and we are always honored when we are chosen. Our clients are important to us, which is why we continue to look for ways to improve the services our house cleaners provide through reliability, consistency, thoroughness, flexibility and your complete satisfaction.
Trusting someone to clean your home can be a little unnerving. If this is your first time hiring a cleaning company, we want you to know that you can relax with Tidy Up Angels. Our company is fully insured and bonded; safeguarding your most personal possessions. Honesty, integrity, and good work ethics are the back bone of our company. We aim to meet all your expectations and we hope to exceed them during each service.
For all your Leawood and Overland Park cleaning services we are your team. We have monthly and reoccurring specials for cleanings. We will get with you on our special and discounted pricing plans.
They say spring is in the air, love is in the air, and or course that means we all are dreading the “Spring Cleaning time”.
Here are some amazing words of inspiration from Maxine…
If you are already tired of thinking about spring cleaning – not to worry, we can be your easy button and the solution for you. We will come in and get your house up and running and clean again! Call us for all your house cleaning Leawood Kansas needs; you will be happy you did. We will get with you on our special and discounted pricing plans.
Not a big fan of cleaning? If it’s your time to cut through
the clutter and do some deep cleaning in your house, we’ve got a somewhat
painless plan. Even though we all wish
we can open the windows and doors and let the air gush through the house, and
rid of all the dust and grime – no such luck. Well – we put together a little process for you on a cleaning guide…
But first, you’ve got to get your head in the game by doing a little
pre-cleaning prep.
Organizing Time
Visualize your ideal setup. Before dumping everything in
your closet into a big pile on the floor, take a minute to visualize how you’d
like your living space to look. Once you
know how you want to set up your space, you’ll more easily be able to decide
what you need in terms of storage, bins, and tools.
Deep Cleaning Time
Sanitize your sponges. The germiest item in your home is
sitting right there in your kitchen sink.
In a bowl, add one part bleach to nine parts water and let your sponge
sit in it for a minute. Then, rinse the sponge and use it to wipe down your
countertops. Unfortunately, this step isn’t just for spring. Now you can clean
your kitchen counters, along with your refrigerator, stove and cutting boards. Make
sure to do the same with your bathroom sponges, too.
Start with your bedroom (your allergies will thank you). A
good spring cleaning ritual should really start with where you snooze. When you
get into bed, your sheets become home to constantly-shedding skin cells, hair,
lotion and sweat — as well as anything you’ve picked up during the day, like
pollen or pet dander. And your dead skin
cells are the perfect food for dust mites, allowing them to multiply like
crazy. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, dust mites
are a common cause of year-round allergies. All of these things can seep into
your pillows and mattress, too, if you’re not diligent. It is said and recommended
to wash your sheets at least once a week and getting a mattress protector. That
will prevent the outside from going in and the inside from going out.
Follow the same formula in every room. Working top to bottom and back to front in
each room. Chances are, you rarely, if ever, look at your ceiling — so start
there, checking for cobwebs and dust, she says. Then, work your way down in a
circle so you don’t redo your steps. Oh, and check areas that may have been
overlooked for a long time — like ceiling fans and behind your toilet, both of
which can quickly wiped down.
If you are already tired of thinking about spring cleaning –
not to worry, we can be your easy button and the solution for you. We will come in and get your house up and
running and clean again! Call us for all
your house cleaning Overland Park KS needs; you will be happy you did. We will get with you on our special and
discounted pricing plans.
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