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Cleaning Ceiling Fans

Dirty ceiling fans are really gross.  I hate how they collect dust and then just whirl it all around the air in my house.  They make products designed to help you clean ceiling fans.  Most of them are long poles with some sort of attachment.  I recently got a nifty Swifer type thing that helps me get the job done and I love it.

If you don’t have one of these fancy gadgets it’s still possible to clean your ceiling fans.  I’ve found that a chair and some damp paper towels work wonders for the lower ceiling fans.  But for the higher up fans you will need something to help you reach the distance.  I’ve used a broom in the past to help me knock off the dust.  It gets messy and dust goes everywhere.

I’ve also tried taking an old paper towel roll and slipping it on the end of the broom and bending it so that it has a right angle.  Then I cover it in damp power towels and use that to wipe off the fans. It’s not fancy but it definitely gets the job done.

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Dirty Carpets and Getting Them Clean

Dirty and stained carpets absolutely drive me nuts.  They are on one of my biggest pet peeves list. That’s why as soon as I spill something on the carpet or find a mess that someone else has left me I clean it up as soon as possible. I’m a firm believer that the longer the dirt and grim sit on the carpet the harder it will be to get out.

When I do get a hard to get out spot I like to call in the professionals to take care of the dirty work for me. Searching for round rock texas carpet cleaning services can give you options of places that can help you remove those unwanted stains.  When I find a company that I like that provide great service I always make sure to call them back again if I have a similar problem with my carpet.

Luckily for me I haven’t had to have my carpets professionally cleaned to remove a nasty stain in over a year.  However, I have had the professionals come out just to do a major deep cleaning of all of the carpets in the house to freshen everything up.  The carpets look great and I like to have them come out at least twice a year just for maintenance.

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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.