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First things first


  • Dust surfaces,  high places first. 
  • Remove any cobwebs
  • Then wipe things with a damp microfiber cloth

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.

 

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.

 

Floors


Wash the floors.  I use a dash of Simple Green in a bucket of water.  Some people like ammonia.  For Tools see Sanitize

 

 

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

 

 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

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

 

Remember to remove dirt dry before you add liquid because dirt + liquid = MUD! , 

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