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Post-Party Clean Up: 3 Kitchen Cleaning Tips

Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011

When a party’s over, you’re left with both great memories and a great mess; that’s where kitchen cleaning tips can come in handy. To minimize your time spent cleaning in the kitchen post-party, turn to the following suggestions:

1. Cover Surfaces with a Tablecloth

Tablecloths aren’t just for tables–at least if you’re following this list of kitchen cleaning tips. Cover as many surfaces as possible with disposable or washable tablecloths, and you’ll just have to remove the tablecloths once the party is…

Your Renter’s Rights to Repairs: How To Negotiate Before Signing a Lease

Monday, October 17th, 2011

Before signing, it is imperative to negotiate the terms of a lease to address and convey your renter’s rights. Not only does a lease speak to your personal financial agreement, but also it addresses any current and future repairs that might arise throughout the duration of your lease.

The Basic Requirements for Renting Properties

A landlord is obligated to provide a livable environment with the basic necessities. The leased property must be structurally safe and sanitary. It must have functioning heat and…

3 Reasons to Find a Green Cleaning Service

Tuesday, July 12th, 2011

A green cleaning service is environmentally safe and uses products and cleaning methods that are non-toxic and therefore not detrimental to human health or the environment. Green cleaning services are gaining popularity because they use organic products and lessen their customers’ exposure to harmful chemicals that can cause breathing problems, allergic reactions, cancer and various neurological diseases. Here are three good reasons to find a green cleaning service:

1. Non-Toxic

Conventional cleaning services have practices that can cause environmental and health problems that…

How to Clean Marble Floors

Wednesday, June 29th, 2011

Marble floors are easily scratched and stained, so it’s important that you know how to clean marble floors properly before you proceed. If you or your landlord have the floors buffed and sealed on an annual basis, you’ll be able to clean better with less risk for scratching the surfaces.

Tools Needed:

  • Soft bristle broom and dust pan or soft-bristled vacuum
  • Sponge mop
  • Soft towel
  • PH-neutral cleaning solution (or make your own with 1 gallon warm water and 1/4 cup pH-neutral dish detergent)
  • Warm water

Step 1:…

How to Make a Natural Stain Remover

Monday, June 13th, 2011

It’s easy to make a natural stain remover by using ingredients commonly available in most homes. Such stain removers are non-toxic, contain no harmful chemicals. They’re easy on the pocket and equally easy to prepare.

Step 1. Gather Your Ingredients

Keep the ingredients that you will require to make the stain remover near at hand.

These ingredients include:

  • a bowl
  • 1 cup of baking soda
  • ¼ cup of 97 percent alcohol
  • sufficient antibacterial liquid soap to ensure the mixture is of the consistency of frosting
  • 20 drops…