Stage-Show-Sell.LLC has many tools boxes.   One for electrical, one for staging, one for hanging art work and of course one for cleaning.

q-tips The q-tip, along with toothbrushes,  has become indispensable in the cleaning tool kit.

 

One of the last staging jobs that we worked on had flies.  Lots of flies everyday.

The owners daughter said that they have been in the house for the past 10 years.

We all know that we all see flies dirt and uncleanliness.  The house wasn't dirty.  It did need a once over yes but it wasn't dirty.

 

My crew took q-tips to the window tracks and sliders.  We then vacumned them all.  The windows were cleaned and then a bug and spider spray was applied to all.

It's been three weeks and there is not a fly (dead or alive) around.

Flies like to lay their eggs in the window sills and when the sun hits them, even on cold winter days, they will hatch.

Not a fun subject but and extremely important one.

 

 

Stage-Show-Sell, offers affordable home staging solutions in the Birmingham - Bloomfield and surrounding areas in getting your home ready for the market. We service both home sellers and realtors. We have the experience, our own rental furniture and accessories to stage many homes. We specialize in Estate work. The house can be put into our hands for the whole process of getting the house on the market

 

 
Posted by Virginia Tatseos on 11/27/2009 10:52 PM   Comments (14)   Flies in the House in the Home Improvement Channel   flies in the house  
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14 Comments on Q-tips in my tool box

NOV
27
2009
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The training given by Barb Schwarz is quoted as saying to clean to "Q tip" clean.

The Q tip is handy for cleaning crevices of appliances or sinks. Also toothpicks help route  dirt out of tough places.
10:58pm • #1
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Virginia,

Thanks for the post--good info about q-tips. They definitely come in handy.

have a great day--linda
10:59pm • #2
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Virginia,  Thanks for sharing the information about Q-tips and about flies.
11:07pm • #3
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Hi Virgina, That was very interesting about flies. We don't see many of them here in Souther Cal. Maybe because it is so dry. A very interesting thought and the cure surely did make sense. As for tooth brushes, they are great for detailing and cleaning tile grout. I suggested this last week as I went through a home with a seller that we will list after the holidays. I told here it needed to be spotless and detaled and showed her the tedious tasks that a tooth brush can handle. She said she didn't have any old ones and should she buy some. You can guess my answer.
11:13pm • #4
NOV
28
2009
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What a great service you gave this home-Great job and great post. I always learn from you!
12:28am • #5
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Thanks for the tip for Q-tip:), Virginia!

I should go and get my tool box updated.

As the tooth brush was brought up in William's comment, here is a tip for covering the nail holes: white toothpaste. Works like a charm.
6:37am • #6

Virginia,  Q- tip clean is best! Thanks for sharing.
4:17pm • #7
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Thank you Virginia. These are also great for nail holes in the wall. One little glob of paint on the end of the Q-Tip and the hole is gone!
7:29pm • #8
NOV
29
2009
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Glad the flies were gone by the time I got there:)  Great post!
6:17am • #9
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What a great "tip" (sorry I could not resist) .
7:17am • #10
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Thanks all for commenting.   I wondered if "flies" would bring any interest to AR members

Wanda, I loved the play on words.

Marianne, I do my best to have them cleaned and sanitary for you :-)
10:43am • #11
DEC
01
2009
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Virginia,

 

Sounds like a bit of work...but I am sure glad it worked out and the flies are gone!
12:00am • #12
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03
2010
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That was funny Wanda...Q-tip clean...literally!

Never thought of stagers as exterminators...You Rock!
5:00am • #13
MAR
27
2010

I never knew that about flies - thanks for sharing!
7:40pm • #14


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