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.
Homemade 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.
There are no two ways about the fact that an individual does a more thorough cleaning whenever they have house guests on their way irrespective of whether or not they stick to a routine housekeeping schedule. In the excitement of preparing for visitors, there are many areas that we tend to overlook. The sad part is your guests are most likely to notice these dirty parts of your house, which can be a big turn off for them. We are listing some of the dirtiest places in the house so that you can clean them before the arrival of the guests. This list has been prepared by move in cleaning Overland Park service providers.
Smudges On Surfaces– It is quite unlikely for you to notice the smudges your palms leave about the house, your guests will be more prone to noticing the dingy smears on household surfaces. A few of the dirtiest places in the house include doorknobs, doorframes, refrigerator handles and light switch plates. You can easily get rid of the smudges just with a microfiber cloth and a simple cleaner.
Shower Curtain Liner– It is a tendency on the part of most homeowners to forget about the shower curtain liner while scrubbing the shower floor and walls. A plastic shower curtain liner streaked with hard water stains or lined with swaths of mildew or bacteria is one of the last things that you would want your guests to see. Learn about the ways to properly clean a shower curtain liner in order to make sure that your guests won’t be cringing every time they accidentally brush up on that sheet of plastic.
Baseboards– One can easily forget about this low-lying area but there’s a good chance for your visitors to look down at some point and be disappointed at those grimy baseboards. It just takes a few minutes to clean the baseboards so clean them prior to their arrival which will lessen the odds of your guests discovering your secret.
Bad Odors– Your guests are most likely to notice any bad odor emanating from your house which can range from cooking smells to pungent smells, smell coming from a dirty trash can or an unsavory sink. Bad odor is a big turn off. Learn about how to deodorize your home, how to get rid of cooking smells, how to clean the kitchen trash can, how to make a house smell good, etc.
Ceiling Fans– If you think, no one is going to notice those dust bunnies clinging to your ceiling fan blades, you are absolutely wrong. It is better that you clean them. Learn about how to clean hard-to-reach places.
Bathroom Mirrors and Fixtures– Most of us are quite used to the occasional toothpaste splatter on the washroom mirror or on chrome sink fixtures. The toothpaste residue might not be bothersome for you but it can be a turn off for your guests. So take some time out and make your dirty bathroom mirrors shine in order for you to not be labeled a slob. Use a streak-free glass cleaner to do that.
If you hardly have any time on hands or are freaking out because you have no idea about what to do prior to the arrival of guests, then approach Tidy Up Angels LLC. Contact Tidy Up Angels LLC in Overland Park on 913-642-2006 which has been providing residential cleaning to the Overland Park area since 2008. The rates are reasonable at Tidy Up Angels LLC with more areas cleaned and a consistency maintained in cleaning.
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