Cleaning Tips

Better ways to clean.
Here are some easy ways you can clean effectively, efficiently, and environmentally.

	Carpet
	.	Prior to using a deep-cleaning machine, sweep your carpet with a standard push broom and vacuum thoroughly. This technique stands the carpet fibers upright allowing your vacuum to lift more dirt.
	.	Use furniture protectors until carpet is completely dry. Mahogany, redwood, and other types of wood can bleed onto wet carpet.
	.	Blot any spills with a clean cloth as soon as possible. Don't scrub because scrubbing could damage carpet fiber and permanently set the stain.
	.	Have your carpet professionally cleaned every 24 months.

	Upholstery
	.	Try using a rubber dish glove to clean pet hair from upholstery. Simply wipe your gloved hand along the surface and watch hair bunch into clumps that are easier to vacuum.
	.	Use a washable throw or sheet to protect furniture from body soils, especially in warmer months.

	Other Cleaning Tasks
	.	To clean grime from your bath tub, wipe with lemon juice. Then rub with baking soda applied to a damp nylon scouring pad. Rinse with water.
	.	To remove mold and mildew from tile grout, mix one part hydrogen peroxide with two parts warm water. Spray on area. Wait at least one hour, then rinse with water.
	.	Clean mirrors by spraying them with club soda and wiping with crumpled newspaper.