Robbin Writes Tips
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Our training manager, Robbin Fulmer, has worked
for The Maids since 1999. Robbins’ expertise is training
and quality assurance for all twelve teams that work for our North
Hampton and Somersworth N.H. locations. Her dedication and commitment
to delivering a high quality product have shown in the employees
that she leads and with the many customers that highly recommend
our services. Here are some great tips that will help you save
money and live a little “greener”!
• Try a pumice stone on stubborn toilet bowl rings. *Pumice
stones can be purchased at any hardware store.
• Rub windows down with a cotton-swab of rubbing alcohol
to remove old cleaning product residue and wash with a mixture
of two tablespoons vinegar and one-quart water.
• Polish wood with three parts olive oil and one part white
vinegar.
• Try cutting up fresh lemon and sending it down your garbage
disposal for a fresher smelling drain!
• Use multi-purpose baking soda for scouring or to remove
scuff-marks from vinyl floors. Add a small square of aluminum
foil, boiling water, and it makes a great silver bath!
• Ask that shoes be removed at the entrance to your home,
this will limit the amount of pollutants being tracked into your
home.
• Try making all natural home deodorizers using this simple
recipe:
Take one orange or apple and press
whole cloves into the skin of the fruit. You can arrange the cloves
in a specific pattern or all over the fruit, the more cloves you
apply, the more fragrant! After the fruit is complete you can
arrange in a shallow baking pan with a layer of ground cinnamon
or clove. Let the fruit dry near a heater or on top of the refrigerator
for a beautiful smell throughout the house!
Staying on top of trouble spots
means keeping Allergies to a minimum!
Thoroughly clean places where molds flourish, like drain pans
under your refrigerator, old flowerpots and shower curtains.
Encase box springs, mattresses and pillows in allergy-proof
covers to keep dust – and dust mites – away. Always
wash bedding in hot water (at least 130 F) to kill dust mites
and launder every one to two weeks.
Dust regularly. Replace dusting cloths often to prevent dust
transfer from one piece of furniture to the next. Remember to
always dust with a damp cloth to insure you are removing the
dust completely off of the surface you are cleaning.
Stay away from dustwands, brooms and feather dusters. These
tools merely push dirt and dust around. Vacuum all surfaces
thoroughly, preferably with a HEPA-filter vacuum, catching dust
on baseboards, high ledges, upholstery and ceiling fans.
Restrict your pets' movement to as few rooms as possible, especially
with regards to bedrooms. Frequently damp-wipe feeding areas
and launder bedding often.
Windowsills.
Check the insides of windowsills for mold growth and wash with
mild soap and water. Re-glaze windows for a better seal and
make sure any drainage openings in the tracks are clean and
not clogged.
Humidifiers and Vaporizers.
Empty these appliances daily and clean every three days with
a solution of vinegar and water. Vaporizers should be cleaned
daily with the vinegar and water solution. *Appliances the produce
moisture are major culprits for mold production~ make sure to
clean often.
Air Conditioner.
Air conditioners need to be serviced often to reduce mold growth.
Clean the coils of the central unit every other month with mild
soap and water, followed by a solution of heavily diluted vinegar
and water, and replace the filter.
 House
Plants & Dried Floral Arrangements.
Re-pot your houseplants with a sterilizing potting soil and don't
over-water. Throw away dried floral arrangements with signs of
mold growth.
Bathrooms.
Clean those really tough areas in the bath and shower with a
non-ammonia-based detergent and thoroughly dry. Keep a squeegee
handy to quickly wipe down shower walls after each use to reduce
the amount of standing water in your shower. Using a Nylon shower
curtain instead of a plastic liner will allow you to wash and
reuse and cut down on waste.
Kitchens.
Clean under sinks where mold is present with denatured alcohol
and one-cup water. Check plumbing under sink periodically to
look for leaks.
Refrigerators.
Wash the inside of refrigerators with a mild soap and water
solution. If the refrigerator has a bad smell, add a teaspoon
of lemon extract or a teaspoon of vanilla to the wash water.
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