 | First things first
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 | Cabinets Clean/wipe down cabinets. It is a good idea to keep up with this because oils and dirt from hands can eat away a finish. I like to use Green Works from Clorox. There is a stronger concentrate for tough jobs. Also Pine Sol or Murphy's oil soap works well to remove finger prints without harming the finish. |
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| Surfaces
Clean/wipe counters. Wipe out the inside of refrigerator quickly, (schedule another time for a detail clean) Spray and wipe the stove, top, pans, and front. You can use Green Works or try Simple Green - it comes concentrated, use it diluted only slightly for very greasy jobs. |
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| Floors
Wash the floors. I use a dash of Simple Green in a bucket of water. Some people like ammonia. For Tools see Sanitize |
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| The Sink
Wash the kitch sink last if you are going to dump the dirty bucket of water down it. ( I prefer to dump it in the toilet, less clean up). If you keep on top of things Windex or Green Works is all you need. I use a Chore Boy on stainless, it doesn't scratch. If you have lime build up try some Kaboom. and an old toothbrush. Comet or Scrub Free works in a Porcelain sink |
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| If you are really concerned about germs - a good way to sanitize an area after you have cleaned, is to use a steamer. The steam kills everything. There are some FLOOR steamers, one word of caution KEEP THEM MOVING! They CAN MELT some vinyl floors |
| Those Louvred doors or windows are a pain - all those little slats! - Put towels down and open doors
- Spray doors with Scrubbing Bubbles
- Lift the center louvre bar (if there is one) so all of the spray seeps down the back
- After 5 minutes - drop the louvre bar back down
- Use tooth brush to agitate edges
- Use sponge with pine Sol and lightly scrub slats
- Rinse your sponge as needed
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 | Microwaves
Microwaves are often messy with splatters of food. Soften the food first (steam it) This is how: - Fill a mug with water
- Nuke it for 2 minutes
- Take it out and put a tea bag into the water - let steep
- Spray inside of microwave
- Wipe out with a no scatch sponge or microfiber cloth
- Sit down - put your legs up and drink your tea
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Remember to remove dirt dry before you add liquid because dirt + liquid = MUD! ,
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