, we spent the first part of the month talks to purge excess things in our life and to organize. Now let's dive more deep and take a look at some helpful tips for cleaning of our homes. I reached out to Meg Roberts, President of Molly Maid, for advice on how to clean our houses.
PC: when cleaning your House, what room do you start in and why?
Mr.: Molly Maid investigated confession cleaning a few years ago, and 63% of respondents agreed that the bathrooms are the room more despised for cleaning in the House. Mother of two sons, I am no different - so I start there and all the other rooms seems easier.
PC: is there some cleaning products you'll find more useful than others?
M.: here are some of my favorites:
- microfibres are a tool far superior to dust off that they collect dust instead of hinging around like old-fashioned dusters or other cleaning rags. They also remove 99% of the bacteria by depreciation simply the microfibre cloth with plain water, makes it ideal for use on counters, tables of dinner and daily housekeeping.
- A portable vacuum cleaner is a cleaning tool/product to remove debris and dust of bathroom floors and the crumbs of the kitchen floor.
PC: I heard the words "deep cleaning" a lot lately. What this means in fact (is there such a thing as shallow cleaning)? And how often should I do?
Mr.: Molly Maid ends more than 1.7 million cleanings per year, so we know the difference between a deep cleaning and cleaning. There are a few rooms that simply need attention more in-depth and more frequent like once a week or at least every two weeks, and it's bedrooms, a bathroom and kitchen.
examples of deep cleaning of the projects include:
- change bedding, using the setting of the trim on the vacuum for the dust in the crevices between the mattress and frame. Stinky mattress will have a pinch of baking soda for 30 minutes before vacuuming. Remake the bed with a freshly washed underpad, sheets and pillowcases.
- nightstands and dust with a clean Microfiber cloth furniture.
- remove towels and blankets of the bathroom and to wash and dry them.
- sweep and mop tile with an appropriate product. You can make your own solution by filling a clean bucket with a gallon of warm water mixed with a cup of distilled vinegar.
- to the bath/shower-fill a spray bottle with equal parts of vinegar and hot water. Spray the bathtub and the toilet and let stand for 15 minutes. Scrub the tank with a sponge and use a hard brush hairs in the bathroom.
- use a different spray with a diluted vinegar solution. Mix 1/4 cup of vinegar, ½ teaspoon of dish soap and two cups of water and spray the countertops and light fixtures. Wipe and shine with a clean cloth.
- replace the clean carpet and towels for a cool space.
- remove all food in the refrigerator and throw away questionable leftovers and expired items. Spray surfaces with our mixture of diluted vinegar (used in the bathroom for countertops) and wipe with a clean cloth. Replace the remaining elements.
- devices pull the wall, if possible, sweep behind them and wipe the edges of the spill.
- use the right product for the cleaning of your counter. Laminate surfaces, our undiluted vinegar solution is perfect.
- elements often forgotten who collect dust and debris are fixtures, ceiling fans, blinds and cabinets. Dust with a damp cloth before performing household tasks in a room.
- run self-clean. Avoid the fumes affecting the cycle and in position outside with small children or pets.
PC: my wife and I Cook most of our meals, and subsequently, there is a disgusting Brown and black grime that remains throughout the sides and bottom of our metal plates. Is it possible to get it off? Should I buy new pots?
M.: here's guide of Molly Maid tackling dirty dishes more difficult. If this technique does not work, you may need to buy pots and pans again. (
what you'll need:
- gloves
- vinegar
- dish SOAP dishwasher detergent
- towel or cloth
- cleaning brush or rough sponge
- bicarbonate of soda
step by step Guide:
1) security first - put rubber gloves to keep your hands free of grease and oil. (
2) take the dirty dishes and fill it with hot water and a few drops of detergent.
pro Tip: the warmer the water, the better it is. Hot water can cut through tough messes. Just be careful not to do so hot water you will get burned. The only exception to the rule is dairy-based foods. Dairy products so, tends to grow more sticky in the hot and cold water is best for cleaning dishes cheese. (
3) let the Pan soak for anywhere between 20 minutes and two hours, depending on the degree of dirt on dishes.
pro Tip: If you are cleaning a regular stove (not a non-stick) Pan or pot, put the pan over a burner located at the top to speed up the process of degreasing. (
4) after soaking, drain water and pour the baking soda into the pan. (
5) using a wet, rough sponge or brush and a few drops of dish soap, rub the pot - y really puts some elbow grease. (
6) reuse hot water, SOAP rinse your pot. (
7) if residue remains, repeat step 6 up to this clean. (
8) If your pot looks scorched and steps 1 through 7 are not help, try to cover the surface of the pot with baking soda and pour vinegar in it - wait while the chemical reaction happens and wipe using your soapy sponge. (
9) with dishes freshly cleaned by hand, use dry cloth to wipe the remaining water before storage.
PC: you have a checklist that people can use to keep their house clean?
Mr.: If you visit the website of Molly Maid, we have a House printable checklist to help you organize a cleaning plan. Organized will help make the task much less daunting. Also consider other request assistance from your home. Even small children can help clear the clutter.
PC: when it's time to call Molly Maid?
M. : more than Molly Maid customer use our weekly, fortnightly or monthly service so we can address cleaning deep house tasks, and they manage the tasks of clutter and all day as the loading and unloading of the dishwasher and juggling on laundry. Others call us sometimes, and we see a huge increase in these requests at the same time what gift sales spike: summer Valentine party season, mother's day and Thanksgiving party to close the year.
the person calling in general for our service is a woman who is occupied with kids, aging parents and work - inside and outside the House. When you feel that you cannot keep up with thorough cleaning of the priority areas of the House or you want to carve out time to do something other more important, it is time to call Molly Maid. We create clean-up plans customized for each customer and can adapt to almost any budget. Professional maid service using is less of a luxury and more of a necessity in many busy households.
PC: what advice do.you to someone who is struggling with their house cleaning?
M.: the best advice we can offer is to make a cleaning routine, so it becomes overwhelming. To neutralize the background image on a daily basis, you will avoid the pile of papers and various elements on your sofa, a table or a counter. Designate a space for your incoming mail, and a five minute cruise through areas with a laundry basket can easily help collect items that must be returned in their right place.
our in-home service professionals are effective because they use our secret to never miss a space while cleaning: work from left to right and from top to bottom. Forgotten spaces include baseboards, high showers and ceiling fan blades. By regularly cleaning a room from top to bottom and from left to right instead of starting in the middle of the space, you will see the dust, accumulation and dirt you missed in the past.
it's also more fun in the clean with the music on, so get your tunes, set a timer for 30 minutes to an hour and focus on one area at a time.
there are so many tips and tricks to save time when cleaning. Visit Institute of Molly Maid of cleaning for more ideas.
PC: a how often should the House be sucked?
Mr.: carpet can easily collect bacteria, germs and allergens you can't visually see. Aspire the carpets and rugs several times a week, and if you have a baby or young children, pass daily vacuuming is recommended. Vacuuming can remove surface debris easily.
PC: how many times replace the leaves?
Mr.: Molly Maid completed a questionnaire of confessions cleaning in 2013 and 37% of those surveyed responded that ilsly change their sheets once a month. We recommend that you change the sheets once a week.
PC: how often should I clean the bathroom?
M.: on a daily basis, you can reduce your shower door rub if you use a small squeegee to remove water from glass doors. You can also use a small, empty handheld to remove dirt, hair and debris that accumulates around cabinets and baseboards.
each week, clean your bath/shower and toilet, desk lights.
once a month, empty field elements of the cabinets to avoid the accumulation of containers of product clutter.
PC: my wife and I just moved into our new House, and we already have marks on the wall. You recommend products to clean the walls?
M. : If you have a semi or glossy paint finish or wallpaper using a damp microfibre cloth may be sufficient to eliminate the traces. Stronger brands can benefit from using a slightly damp and pressed Mr. Clean ® Magic Eraser ® .
PC: How do you organize your laundry? We tried to keep a laundry basket in the closet, but our clothes end up on the floor again and again.
M.: the average family of four will run 400 loads per year. With 365 days a year, save you time and run loads of one or two a day. If it is unreasonable, simply increase the frequency throughout the week will help mitigate laundry day.
If you do laundry for a whole family or just yourself, your laundry sorting is a simple and easy way to save time both when you wash your dirty laundry and store your own clothes.
make check your closets are free of any size can also save time when your laundry routine. The clothes are less likely to become wrinkled and does not need to be washed as often when kept in a closet without clutter, where air can circulate. Don't know what clothes you want to donate? Change the direction of your hangers and when you wear an item, put it back the other way. After a year, you will have an idea that you do not wear clothing that can probably be given.