How to Clean Stove Burners - July 1

If your stove burners have seen one too many spills, pull them out of their sockets and lay them on a towel. Take a cloth that has been dipped in hot, soapy water and clean them. Be sure you don't get the electrical connection wet. If your burners have hard, burnt on stains, make a paste out of baking soda and water and apply it to the stains. Allow it to sit for 20 minutes and then scrub the burnt on stains free..
 

How to remove Mildew and Mold from Leather - July 8

You can remove mildew and mold from leather the same way you remove ink stains, with isopropyl alcohol. Mix equal parts water and alcohol together. Dampen a soft cloth in the liquid and then wipe the molded or mildewed leather. The leather will be damp, allow it to dry naturally away from direct sunlight.
 

How to Clean Your Coffee Maker - June 21

If you are a big coffee drinker, you should clean your coffee maker at least once a month. To clean your coffee maker mix one part water and one part vinegar in your coffee pot. Pour it into your coffee maker and let it run through. If your coffee maker has a lot of mineral buildup, repeat the process. Lastly, run plain water through the coffee maker to rid it of any vinegar odours.
 

 How to clean the Aluminum Window Frame - June 28

To clean window tracks, mix dishwashing liquid and warm water together. Dip a soft toothbrush in the mixture and clean the tracks. Q-tips can be used to get into those hard to reach corners. Lastly, dry the window tracks. Then apply a light coat of mineral oil to the tracks using a cotton ball.

10 Reasons to Use Microfiber Flat Mops

1. Microfiber flat mops are more efficient than conventional mopping. The fibers are very absorbent so the mop head holds enough water for cleaning yet doesn't drip.

2. Microfibers attract dust and dirt, and they don't redistribute the particles around the floor.

3. Less chance for slip/fall accidents. The floor dries in 1/3 the time of conventional mops.

4. Microfiber flat mops are light-weight and use less water than conventional mops, which means they're easier to use and you won't tire as fast.

5. Less potential for injury. The worker doesn't have as much lifting of heavy mop buckets a mop, and there is no need for awkward and uncomfortable postures. Plus there is no need for continually rinsing and wringing out the mop head.

6. Reduction of chemical use. Microfiber mops use little or no chemicals.

7. Reduction of cross-contamination. Conventional mops tend to spread soil and bacteria as the water gets dirtier. When using microfiber mop heads, simply remove the dirty head and replace with a clean head.

8. Mopping with microfibers takes less time.

9. Mopping with microfibers can reduce costs. The initial cost may be a bit more, but the mop heads last about 10 times longer than a conventional looped mop head.

10. Washing microfiber mop head is more efficient. They take up less space in the washing machine, and they don't need a special laundry bag in order to keep the strands from becoming tangled.

By: Steve Hanson