Category Archives: Surprising Cleaning Solutions
Be careful removing mold from walls
When it comes to cleaning mold off walls, you have to be very careful that you don’t cause the mold spores to spread throughout your home. Even though it might seem like the mold is affixed to the wall, mold … Continue reading
Preventing Mold in the Bathroom
Mold in the bathroom is more than just something that’s unsightly. There are many different serious health problems that one can develop from exposure to such mold. For example, it is not unimaginable for respiratory issues to develop as a … Continue reading
Removing Mildew from Books
Books or papers that have mildew growth can be placed in front of a fan or in the direct sunlight. Talcum powder or cornstarch can be sprinkled between the pages to absorb excess moisture. Leave on for several hours and … Continue reading
Cleaning Mildew from Leather
Leather can be cleaned with either a combination of one part denatured alcohol with one part warm water. Wipe down the leather and dry with a soft cloth. Mildew can be removed from the inside of leather shoes using the same … Continue reading
Cleaning Mildew from a Rug
If a rug or carpet has been completely saturated with water and has started to show signs or mildew or smell moldy it is important to act quickly. Rental a commercial water extractor or carpet cleaner and pull as much water as possible out of the carpet. Use … Continue reading
Cleaning Mildew from Furniture
For mildew on furniture and mattresses start by using a stiff bristle brush to remove as much mold as possible from the surface of the item. If you cannot move the furniture outside to do this – use a plastic … Continue reading
Lemon Juice as a Mildew Cleaning
Lemon juice and salt can be used to remove mold from fabrics. Simple apply lemon juice to the mildewed area, sprinkle with salt and leave in the sun to dry. Wash with like colored fabrics and dry completely. Mildew and the moldy … Continue reading
Masking Tape as Scuff Preventor
Keep baseboards free of skid marks when you vacuum. Cover the edges of the vacuum head with masking tape so they won’t leave dark smudges when you inevitably bump into the walls. There will be no more black marks on … Continue reading
Fork as Carpet Fluffer
Use the tines to gently fluff plush carpet fibers back to their original height, removing dents left by heavy furniture. Now, that’s a real fork lift. Have more questions? Contact a professional home cleaner in Cedar Park, TX
Toothpaste as CD Cleaner
To restore a damaged CD, apply a dot of non-gel formulat toothpaste to a cotton cloth and rub in a straight line from the center of the CD outward, covering any scratches. Rinse off the toothpaste with water. Have more … Continue reading
