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Tips to Get our Home in Shape For Spring
It’s that time of year! Spring-cleaning time! Check out these spring housecleaning tips from Angie Hicks, founder of Angieslist.com. These are tips from the pros to get your home in shape for spring.
Vacuuming your rugs and carpets weekly is the key to not letting dirt accumulate. If you have pets, more often is better. Here’s a three-step approach for use with wall-to-wall carpet to consider:
Clean the perimeter with the edging tool. Begin at the far corner and move backward so you don’t leave footprints. Vacuum slowly and steadily, rather than using numerous quick passes. The pros prefer lightweight machines, which use HEPA filters, and come equipped with long hoses to reach under furniture and high ceiling corners. Also, check out this resource for Martha Stewart’s suggestions on carpet maintenance.
Additional miscellaneous expert tips are…
To remove rust stains in shower areas make a paste of hot water and powdered oxygen cleaner. Apply the mixture to shower walls and glass and let sit for 30 minutes. Scrub with nylon scrubber, rinse and buff dry. To clean smudges from dark granite counters, wipe down with soapy water and buff dry. To freshen drains and clear clogs pour baking soda over the drain, then pour on vinegar. Use boiling ... more

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