Category: Cleaning

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Homemade Cleaners to the Rescue

So after I realized my bathroom needed some extra cleaning, and I didn’t want to use harsh chemicals I did some research.  I found that I can use white vinegar to clean my bathroom and most any dirty surface.  Mix 1 cup of white vinegar with 1 cup of  water and out it in a spray bottle.  I just put this is an empty spray bottle and will use it to clean my bathroom and kitchen.  It’s supposed to cut through soap scum and hard water deposits, not to mention dirt.  This will be good for the counters and floors.

For tougher areas like the inside of the toilet, I’ll use the vinegar undiluted and straight from the bottle.  I’m also going to soak my shower heads in this to remove all of the gunky build up.  I bet once it’s been soaked for a few hours they fixtures will brand new.

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Spring Cleaning the Bathrooms

Our bathrooms really need some extra duty heavy spring cleaning.  I don’t really want to be exposed to tons of toxic chemicals while deep cleaning but I need to get the place clean some how.  I’m going to do some research to see what I can find that won’t bother my sensitive skin but will still get the job done.  Maybe I can find something I can make at home.

I noticed a build up in our bath tubs and showers the other day when I took a shower.  We aren’t one of those families that spray something every time we use the bath or shower.  However, after what I know is going to be a good afternoon of scrubbing with a hefty helping of elbow grease, I think I may insist on us at least using a squeegee and/or drying the  tub out after each use.  My hope is that this little extra daily effort will go a long way in keeping the place clean.

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Major House Cleaning

One thing that always ends up being one of the last things to get done is the major cleaning before the holiday guests arrive.  My mother in law is coming to stay with us for the holiday weekend and I want to make sure the house is nice and clean.  I would hate to have someone come over to my house and not have it be clean.  I need to straighten out the guest room and add more towels to the bathroom.  I like to leave out a few different lotions and soaps for people to choose from when they come over.

I don’t want my mother in law to take a shower in a dirty shower so I really need to scrub it out.  I wish those automatic shower cleaners worked really well.  If they did I would have one in all of the bathrooms we have.  Once I’m finished with the shower I need to scrub the toilets and mop all of the floors.  Dusting is another thing that really needs to be done but doesn’t get done often enough.

There is nothing like a host guest coming to get you to clean your house.  My house isn’t dirty I just like it to sparkle when we have company.