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How to disinfect?
In order for something to be disinfected the product that you are using has to achieve a 100% kill rate of the germs. Prior to disinfecting make sure you clean the area first. The product that you are using has to get to the germs that it is trying to kill, if [...]
Baking soda is a great deodorizer. When we do residential cleanings we leave two open boxes in the fridge and freezer after we thoroughly clean the refrigerator to prevent those foul odors from coming back. The key however is to replace the baking soda boxes every 30 days.
Baking soda can also be used in dishwashers, [...]
Whenever my wife and I travel we typically purchase original pieces of work rather than the trinkets that sit around the house, collect dust and clutter up the shelves, and then eventually are sold at an annual tag sale.
When speaking of art work I mean anything that has value, whether sentimental or cash. [...]
By replacing your air conditioning filter regularly you improve the efficiency and life of your unit, saving you money in the long run. When you forget to change your filter every couple of months; dirt, dust and grime block the flow of air, forcing it to bypass the filter and carry dirt directly [...]
Everyone knows how disgusting it is to open the microwave and see layers of splattered meals all over its base and walls. No one wants little bits of crusted on food particles falling onto their delicious Hot Pocket.
To clean your microwave I would stay away from using commericial cleaning products, because the thought of chemicals [...]
With the holidays around the corner the last thing you want to do is spend a full day cleaning in preparation for visiting family and friends. Cleaning your entire home in one day is labor intensive and overwhelming, so I recommend you break the cleaning to-do list into smaller parts. Take 5 minutes and [...]
Taking preventive measures is the key to staying on top of your cleaning routine. The work starts right when you enter your home. Taking your shoes off is the first step in your daily cleaning routine. Your shoes are like the Trojan horse of dirt; they conceal the enemy and bring it into your home…
The [...]
Many people think that once they spray a surface with a disinfectant and wipe the area down it is properly disinfected. I have seen many folks spraying and wiping, spraying and wiping, thinking that the product will immediately work when that is simply not the case. It is important to recognize that disinfectants need [...]
The November 2009 Men’s Journal Charles Barklely speaks about survival skills. One of the questions asked was “What skill should every man possess?” His response was, “It’s important for a man to know how to do his own cleaning around the house. Further stating this is just my opinion in life: People who are messy, [...]
I have noticed that many employers/employees are taking the necessary precautions to prevent the spread of the relatively new H1N1 virus (know as swine flu); however other are not. Here are some tips for you and your boss to consider.
Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for 20 seconds or use alcohol based hand [...]