{"id":8490,"date":"2024-05-18T13:58:56","date_gmt":"2024-05-18T13:58:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dallasmaids.com\/?page_id=8490"},"modified":"2024-06-20T15:50:28","modified_gmt":"2024-06-20T15:50:28","slug":"cleaning-tips","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dallasmaids.com\/cleaning-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Cleaning Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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CLEANING TIPS\n<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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THE DOWN AND DIRTY ON HOW TO UP AND CLEAN YOUR HOME\n\n\n\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t
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The Down And Dirty On How To Up And Clean Your Home<\/strong><\/h4>

Clean Freaks: Cleaning Tips and Household Tricks<\/strong><\/a> video series with Dallas Maids. This is the down and dirty on how to up and clean your home. Though if it sounds like too much work just call Dallas Maids!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Do you want to know the tricks to the trade? These cleaning tips will let you do a more effective job, quicker.<\/p>

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(Reglas de limpieza r\u00e1pida\u00a0en\u00a0espa\u00f1ol<\/span>)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

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Rule Number 1: Make every move count<\/strong><\/p>

That means work around the room once. Don\u2019t backtrack. It also means you must carry your equipment and supplies with you so you don\u2019t make dozens of aggravating trips back and forth across the room. Walk around the room once and you\u2019re done, except for the floor.<\/p>

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Rule Number 2: Use the right tools<\/strong><\/p>

Ah! Here\u2019s probably the major timesaver of the bunch. Give your specialized gadgets to your enemies. You need real tools that cut time to shreds. Most of all, you need a\u00a0cleaning apron<\/i>\u00a0to hang tools on and store cleaning supplies in as you move around the room. The method depends on it, and soon you\u2019ll feel lost without yours.<\/p>

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Rule Number 3: Work from top to bottom<\/strong><\/p>

Dirt follows the laws of gravity just like anything else. When you start at the top and work to the bottom, you won\u2019t be constantly re-cleaning surfaces with dirt from above.<\/p>

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Rule Number 4: If it isn\u2019t dirty, don\u2019t clean it<\/strong><\/p>

For example, vertical surfaces are almost never as dirty as horizontal surfaces. Upper shelves and molding have less dust than lower ones. Often all that\u2019s dirty about a surface is a few fingerprints, so don\u2019t clean the whole area.<\/p>

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Rule Number 5: Don\u2019t rinse or wipe a surface before it\u2019s clean<\/strong><\/p>

You\u2019ll just have to start over. In other words, when you\u2019re cleaning a surface, don\u2019t rinse or wipe just to see if you\u2019re done. If you were wrong, you\u2019ll have to start all over again. Learn to check as you\u2019re cleaning by \u201cseeing through\u201d the gunk to the surface below. Then you can tell when it\u2019s dislodged and ready to be wiped or rinsed\u2026<\/p>

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Rule Number 6: Don\u2019t keep working after it\u2019s clean<\/strong><\/p>

Once you\u2019ve reached ground zero,\u00a0stop!<\/i>\u00a0You\u2019re cutting into VLT-Valuable Leisure Time. Rinse or wipe and move on.<\/p>

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Rule Number 7: If what you\u2019re doing isn\u2019t going to work, then shift to a heavier-duty cleaner or tool<\/strong><\/p>

You\u2019re going to get very good at knowing what tool or product to use without having to throw everything in the book at it. You\u2019ll be learning to anticipate what to reach for\u00a0before<\/i>\u00a0you start a task so you won\u2019t have to shift.<\/p>

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Rule Number 8: Keep your tools in impeccable shape<\/strong><\/p>

Dull razors scratch-they don\u2019t clean. Clogged spray bottles puff up and make funny noises-they don\u2019t spray.<\/p>

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Rule Number 9: Repetition makes for smoother moves<\/strong><\/p>

Always put your tools back in the same spot in your apron. You can\u2019t spare the time to fumble around for them. And you can\u2019t afford to leave them lying around in alien places for the dog to carry away. You\u2019ll quickly get so expert you\u2019ll become aggravated if the tool you expected isn\u2019t in the right spot when you reach for it. Progress, progress.<\/p>

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Rule Number 10: Pay attention<\/strong><\/p>

Almost everything else will fall into place if you do. Don\u2019t think about the revisions in the tax code. Or anything else. In Latin:\u00a0Age quod agis<\/i>-\u201cDo what you are doing.\u201d<\/p>

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Rule Number 11: Keep track of your time<\/strong><\/p>

Get a little faster every time.<\/p>

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Rule Number 12: Use both hands<\/strong><\/p>

Your work force is half idle if one hand is doing all the work. Finish one step with one hand and start the next step with the other. Or, wipe with one hand while the other steadies the object.<\/p>

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Rule Number 13: If there are more than one of you, work as a team<\/strong><\/p>

You\u2019re what the biologists call a \u201csuperorganism.\u201d If your partner gets done ten minutes faster, the\u00a0team<\/i>\u00a0gets done ten minutes faster. And that is a wonderful thing. You can\u2019t stop being vigilant for one moment about what will speed up or slow down your partner\u2019s progress<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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If you have old grout, you may need to clean it with a wax stripper or heavy-duty cleaner plus a grout brush. You may need to use a bleaching cleanser on tough spots. Once you have the grout as clean as you can get it, rinse it well. Once it\u2019s good and dry, apply a coat of masonry sealer so that it won\u2019t absorb dirt in the future. If you have mildewed grout in tubs or showers, you can use your grout brush with a 1:5 solution of chlorine bleach and water. Anytime you\u2019re using bleach, make sure you don\u2019t have any ammonia-based products around and that the area is well-ventilated. Also, once the cleaning is done, rinse the area well to remove any traces of bleach. If you have colored grout, you should clean it with a heavy-duty cleaner and a grout brush. You\u2019ll want to be sure not to use a bleaching solution on colored grout. A masonry sealer can be applied to clean, colored grout to ward off future stains. If colored grout doesn\u2019t come clean with a heavy-duty cleaner, you may want to try a 1:5 mixture of chlorine bleach and water, but keep in mind that this could also remove the color from the grout.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Different types and qualities of paint greatly affect how you clean a wall, as well as how clean it will come. There are generally four types of paint finishes you might encounter:<\/p>

Baked enamel<\/strong>\u00a0(most appliance finishes), epoxy enamel and automotive paints:<\/em><\/p>

These paints are durable and pretty stain-resistant. Dirt typically cannot penetrate the hard-finish. These types of surfaces can withstand scouring with mild abrasives and can also handle heavy-duty cleaners and degreasers when necessary. With these finishes, you need to be most careful of scratching or dulling the finish by using harsh abrasives, steel wool, colored scrub pads and strong solvents.<\/p>

General-purpose enamels:<\/strong><\/p>

This type of paint is the most common found on interior walls, especially kitchen and bathroom walls. This type of paint is pretty stain-resistant and can also handle moderate scrubbing. You should be careful, however, that you don\u2019t use abrasive substances or colored scrub pads, as this finish can be scratched. Most of the time, you should use a neutral cleaner solution and a white, nylon-backed scrub sponge. Only use heavy-duty cleaners or abrasive cleansers when you\u2019re willing to take your chances on ruining the paint. Make sure if you have latex enamel paints that you don\u2019t leave them wet for more than a minute or so. Oil-based enamels are more water-resistant. Keep in mind that gloss enamels are the most durable and washable, followed by semi-glosses and then satin finishes.<\/p>

Latex flat:<\/strong><\/p>

This type of paint, which is a pretty common household paint, is not as washable as enamel paints. When you use heavy-duty cleaners or scrub the surface hard, you run the risk of removing the paint along with any dirt. Be sure to use mild detergents and gentle scrubbing, and don\u2019t let any solution sit on the surface for more than a minute.<\/p>

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Obviously, this type of paint is mostly used outside. These paints are typically oil-based or latex, and should be scrubbed only with a mild detergent and then rinsed with a hose. You may need to use a long-handled brush for hard-to-reach areas or stubborn spots. Some people like to use pressure washers on the outside of their homes, but these, along with other harsh chemicals, can loosen the paint. These should be used with caution.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Even though they\u2019re called \u201cno-wax floors,\u201d time and heavy use can wreak havoc with their appearance. When the glossy layer of a no-wax floor gets worn or dull, you may want to add a floor finish or wax to maintain the shiny appearance of the floor. It\u2019s best to keep no-wax floors vacuumed or swept on a regular basis to maintain the finish. However, once it\u2019s time to protect it, you can choose a floor polish sold at grocery or discount stores, or you may want to use a self-polishing, metal-interlock floor finish that can be purchased at a janitorial supply store. Traffic areas often need to have finish applied to them more often than the rest of the floor. For regular maintenance, sweep and damp-mop the floor with plain water or water with a couple drops of liquid dish soap. Regular sweeping and mopping will keep soil from wearing away the surface. If the floor has some tough spots to clean, you can use a white, nylon-backed scrub sponge on it. It\u2019s a good idea to keep doormats at all the entrances to your home, as they will catch much of the dirt that could eventually damage your floors.<\/div><\/div>
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