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Living Room Care
Who would not agree that the easiest way to clean a room is to walk in and
sweep it with a glance! Nothing could apply more aptly than to the living room.
A few little tips and cleaning really doesn't have to be a chore anymore.
Mini blinds
Are they past the point of no return?
Measure the blinds then drive two sturdy nails into the back of your home
one foot shorter than the width of your blinds making sure they are high
enough off the ground that the blinds don't drag on the ground.
Remove the blinds and hang them from the nails. Turn the slats downwards.
Start at the bottom of the blinds and spray your way to the top using a
foaming tub and tile cleaner. Wait until the foam has begun to drip from
the top then sponge off, reverse the slats, flip the blind over and repeat
from the back. Dry and rehang. This painless procedure should only take you
10 to 15 minutes.
Be sure to spray the cord as well!
Dust
Let's do it the easy way. Grab an old, but clean, cotton tube
sock. Spritz it with a bit of vinegar and water. Use one hand to move
objects and your gloved hand to dust. You'll find yourself zipping
through the dust.
Caution: Do not use microfiber towels for dusting. They are made from
80 to 85% polyester, which is plastic. Plastic scratches and it will
over time scratch the sealant off the finish of your furniture, your
car, the paint on the walls of your home, or any sealed or painted
surface. The boxes used to carry warning labels but that stopped when
sales were not going as well as they liked. Microfiber is wonderful
for cleaning glass and mirrors.
Cobwebs
Cobwebs tend to hang around the door hinges, window sills
and across the tops of blinds and in those corners that are just
out of reach. Purchase a new one and one-half inch paintbrush and
tuck that in your back pocket while you clean. It is so much faster
at removing cobwebs than feather dusters and you don't spend hours
removing the cobwebs from the fibers. One quick wipe with a clean
rag and you keep going. Ok, so I use the back of my pants but who is looking?
Exerpts from this article may only be reprinted giving full credit to
Mary Findley and her website at http://www.goclean.com. Copyright @2005 All rights reserved worldwide.
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