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.
Remove water stains
with lemon for a natural faucet fix
This spring, make faucets clean and sparkly by rubbing a
lemon half on the water stains. The citric acid helps remove hard water marks.
Then, use the other half of the lemon for our next tip.
Clean your microwave
by heating lemon juice and rinds in water
Cut a lemon into halves, squeeze the juice into 1/2 cup of
water and drop the rinds into the mixture. Microwave for three minutes and let
it stand for five minutes without opening the door. The trapped steam will
loosen the grime, so you can wipe the microwave clean with less elbow grease.
Use white vinegar to
beat shower head buildup
Looking for more natural ways to clean your bathroom?
Vinegar can dissolve the mineral deposits accumulate in showerheads over time,
causing reduced pressure and water flow. Fill a plastic bag with white vinegar,
secure it over the showerhead with a rubber band and leave it overnight to get
rid of buildup. Just be sure to run the shower before you hop in, or you risk
smelling like vinegar all day.
Clean stainless steel
sinks with baking soda
Simply wet your sink and faucet, sprinkle baking soda, and
scrub with a sponge. If you need more heavy-duty scrubbing power, add salt to
the baking soda.
Spring Cleaning in Overland Park KS
Organize your fridge
and cabinets with rotating turntables
Don’t limit rotating turntables and Lazy Susans to your
tabletops. After discarding old condiments and spices, organize your pantries
and refrigerator with this useful storage hack.
Place a wet dryer sheet on your ceramic stovetop to remove
burnt-on residue
Dryer sheets are non-abrasive and a great way to remove
burnt-on food from your stove. Place the wet dryer sheet on your stovetop at
least 15 minutes before rubbing the gunk away.
Clean your grill with
an onion.
Get your grill cleaned up and ready for the warm weather.
First, heat it up and spray some white vinegar onto the grates to help loosen
the residue. Then, scrub the area firmly using half an onion. The acid from the
onion will rid your grill of any leftover remnants.
Tired of spring cleaning and want to be done with it – call
the Tidy Up Angels and we will do your entire house cleaning/spring
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.
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