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Monday, December 20, 2010
Friday, November 12, 2010
Tips! - How to Remove Calcium Buildup from a Toilet Bowl
Tips! From Time Saver Maids
How to Remove Calcium Buildup from a Toilet Bowl
The toilet bowl is made out of porcelain. Excessive flow of hard water leads to calcium deposit in the toilet bowls. Even though in the short run it may not cause any harm, as time goes by, the calcium deposit can erode the toilet bowl.
How to Remove Calcium Buildup from a Toilet Bowl
The toilet bowl is made out of porcelain. Excessive flow of hard water leads to calcium deposit in the toilet bowls. Even though in the short run it may not cause any harm, as time goes by, the calcium deposit can erode the toilet bowl.
Tools Required:
- Pumice Stone
- Rubber Gloves
Step 1 – Prep Work and Scrubbing
There is no need to drain the toilet bowl to carry out this process. Just make sure to cut the supply of water to the toilet. Use rubber gloves and scrub the area affected with the calcium built up with a wet pumice stone.Step 2 – Wipe
After the stain comes off, wipe the toilet bowl with a cloth to rid it of any residue left by the pumice stone.Step 3 – Water supply
Now turn on the water supply to the toilet. Flush the toilet a couple of time to flush away any dirt. Cleaning the toilet bowl at regular intervals will prevent calcium and other stains from settling in the toilet bowl. If you notice a high content of calcium in the water, then use a soft scrub cleaner. Brush the toilet bowl once every week.
Saturday, October 9, 2010
Tips! How to Maintain a Clean Washing Machine - Monthly Tips
Time Saver Maids Monthly Tips
How to Maintain a Clean Washing Machine
Machines are designed to work efficiently but they can also wear down, especially a clean washing machine. By keeping your washing machine clean, it will continue to work for a long time.
How to Maintain a Clean Washing Machine
Machines are designed to work efficiently but they can also wear down, especially a clean washing machine. By keeping your washing machine clean, it will continue to work for a long time.
Tools and Materials Needed
- Baking soda
- White vinegar
- Level
- Bleach
- Hot water
- New hose and fittings if needed
Step 1 - Make Sure Machine Is Working Properly
Inspect your washing machine for wear and tear. Ensure that all of the hoses are intact and none of them are cracked or worn down. Always make sure that there are no visible leaks and watch out for corroded fittings. If any of the fittings or hoses are worn down, you will want to replace these. If your washer machine is a few years old, it is a good idea to replace these parts anyway.Step 2 - Leveling the Machine
To level the machine you will want to use a level. Make sure to adjust the machine's feet until the level indicates that the machine is level. This is an important step. If you don't level the machine, the constant shaking during wash loads can actually slowly damage the working ability of the machine.Step 3 - Washing the Exterior of the Machine
Always keep the exterior of the machine clean. You can rub it down with soap or bleach.Step 4 - Cleaning the Tub
You should clean the tub every 3 months. To do this, think of it as a self-clean. Set the washing machine on the hot water setting and one on dirty. Once the washing machine fills up with water, add 2 cups of white vinegar and a 1/2 cup of baking soda. If you have a high efficiency washing machine, the measurements may differ. Once the washing machine begins to drain the water, you want to increase the washing cycle. After this cycle, set a cycle again to cold water. This cycle will clean out any left over white vinegar and baking soda.Step 5 - Flushing out Machine Dispensers
Remove your washing machine dispensers and soak them in hot water. Clean out any gunk that exists in them, as well as the top of the machine and the tub. Sometimes your washing machine will not let you remove the dispensers. If this is the case, slowly run hot water through them until they are clean.Step 6 - A Brand New Machine
After the cleaning, your washing machine will require the use of less detergent and fabric softener. Try using half of what you are normally using. The results will be amazing and will save you money as well.Step 7 - Call Washing Machine Maintenance
If you want a thoroughly clean washing machine, you can always call a washing machine service technician. They will be able to extend the life of your machine by cleaning the inside of the machine that you were unable to reach. If you want to save the trouble and money of calling someone you can try yourself. Just remember to always unplug the machine before you attempt to remove the front panel.
Monday, September 6, 2010
Our September Blow-out Special
After seeing a daily type deal online, we decided to offer a coupon/deal similar to that and give people a chance try out our service. So here it is. Restrictions apply. Contact us for details.
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Tips! Cleaning Outdoor Furniture - From Time Saver Maids
- Tips! From Time Saver Maids
Cleaning Outdoor Furniture
Outdoor furniture generally pleads for cleaning at the first sign of spring. Remember always test an inconspicuous spot before using a new cleaner.
Mix a bucket (make sure the bucket is clean) with liquid dish soap, some Borax and ½ cup hydrogen peroxide per gallon of water. Saturate the furniture thoroughly and allow to set 15 minutes. Scrub with a nylon scrub brush and rinse. Be sure to follow the manufacturer's guidelines for cleaning. Some fabrics will not tolerate peroxide.
If any of the metal has rusted, first try using a rust remover found in automotive stores. If the rust refuses to budge, use a #800 ery and dry sand paper to sand the metal and repaint.
Cleaning Outdoor Furniture
Outdoor furniture generally pleads for cleaning at the first sign of spring. Remember always test an inconspicuous spot before using a new cleaner.
Mix a bucket (make sure the bucket is clean) with liquid dish soap, some Borax and ½ cup hydrogen peroxide per gallon of water. Saturate the furniture thoroughly and allow to set 15 minutes. Scrub with a nylon scrub brush and rinse. Be sure to follow the manufacturer's guidelines for cleaning. Some fabrics will not tolerate peroxide.
If any of the metal has rusted, first try using a rust remover found in automotive stores. If the rust refuses to budge, use a #800 ery and dry sand paper to sand the metal and repaint.
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Tips! - How to Remove Cat Urine Odor from Wood Floorboards - From Time Saver Maids
Tips! From Time Saver Maids
- How to Remove Cat Urine Odor from Wood Floorboards
If you have both a cat and wood floors, you will eventually need to know how to remove cat urine odor from wood floorboards. Cat urine often seems to be clean but the odor reappears later due to moisture or other causes. Cats often use the same spot again since they can still smell the leftover odor when the human residents of the home can no longer detect it. If urine is caught right away, cleaning it is much easier than cleaning a stain that has had time to soak in. The way that the floorboards are sealed will also determine how badly the urine will soak in. Cracks in the sealant will allow the liquid to seep under the top layer of wood and make it harder to remove.
Tools and Materials Needed:
Step 1: Clean It Up
Wipe the area where the urine is puddled with a damp sponge until all traces of the urine are gone. This is the most important step when dealing with a fresh puddle since the odor will be stronger and harder to remove the longer the urine is left on the wood flooring. If you are dealing with a preexisting stain, skip this step and begin with step two.
Step 2: Do a Vinegar Wash
Pour white vinegar over the area and allow it to sit for several minutes. Blot it up completely with a dry cloth. Apply more vinegar with a clean sponge and scrub it into the stained area. Allow the vinegar to seep into any openings in the wood.
Step 3: Rinse
Rinse the area with warm water to remove the vinegar and any traces of urine that is left over. Dry the area with a clean, dry cloth until no more moisture is felt. This is best done by blotting with the cloth rather than wiping the floor. Blotting is done by pressing a dry cloth into the wet wood and patting down on it to allow it to soak up the moisture. When a cloth is dampened, replace it with a new cloth and continue blotting.
Step 4: Use an Enzyme Cleaner
Clean the area again with an enzyme cleaner. While there are many such products on the market, you'll want to choose one that is specifically designed for pet urine stains. Follow the package directions for the particular brand you chose. It is best to test the cleaner on a small portion of the flooring that is not easily seen before using it on the stain to ensure that the cleaner will not stain or damage the wood.
Step 5: If the Odor Remains
Apply a floor sander to the floor if the odor remains after cleaning with an enzyme cleaner. The wood will need to be sanded deeply enough to completely remove the stained part of the wood and leave clean wood exposed. Once the stain has been sanded away, reclean the area with an enzyme cleaner and dry completely. Apply a wood sealer to protect the new wood from damage.
- How to Remove Cat Urine Odor from Wood Floorboards
If you have both a cat and wood floors, you will eventually need to know how to remove cat urine odor from wood floorboards. Cat urine often seems to be clean but the odor reappears later due to moisture or other causes. Cats often use the same spot again since they can still smell the leftover odor when the human residents of the home can no longer detect it. If urine is caught right away, cleaning it is much easier than cleaning a stain that has had time to soak in. The way that the floorboards are sealed will also determine how badly the urine will soak in. Cracks in the sealant will allow the liquid to seep under the top layer of wood and make it harder to remove.
Tools and Materials Needed:
- Vinegar
- Sponges
- Dry clothes
- Enzyme cleaner
- Floor sander
- Wood sealer
Step 1: Clean It Up
Wipe the area where the urine is puddled with a damp sponge until all traces of the urine are gone. This is the most important step when dealing with a fresh puddle since the odor will be stronger and harder to remove the longer the urine is left on the wood flooring. If you are dealing with a preexisting stain, skip this step and begin with step two.
Step 2: Do a Vinegar Wash
Pour white vinegar over the area and allow it to sit for several minutes. Blot it up completely with a dry cloth. Apply more vinegar with a clean sponge and scrub it into the stained area. Allow the vinegar to seep into any openings in the wood.
Step 3: Rinse
Rinse the area with warm water to remove the vinegar and any traces of urine that is left over. Dry the area with a clean, dry cloth until no more moisture is felt. This is best done by blotting with the cloth rather than wiping the floor. Blotting is done by pressing a dry cloth into the wet wood and patting down on it to allow it to soak up the moisture. When a cloth is dampened, replace it with a new cloth and continue blotting.
Step 4: Use an Enzyme Cleaner
Clean the area again with an enzyme cleaner. While there are many such products on the market, you'll want to choose one that is specifically designed for pet urine stains. Follow the package directions for the particular brand you chose. It is best to test the cleaner on a small portion of the flooring that is not easily seen before using it on the stain to ensure that the cleaner will not stain or damage the wood.
Step 5: If the Odor Remains
Apply a floor sander to the floor if the odor remains after cleaning with an enzyme cleaner. The wood will need to be sanded deeply enough to completely remove the stained part of the wood and leave clean wood exposed. Once the stain has been sanded away, reclean the area with an enzyme cleaner and dry completely. Apply a wood sealer to protect the new wood from damage.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Tips! - Cigarette Smoke: Natural Ways to Remove the Smell From Wood Furniture
Tips! From Time Saver Maids
Cigarette Smoke: Natural Ways to Remove the Smell From Wood Furniture
Browse any flea market or yard sale for secondhand furniture and you are bound to discover beautiful wood pieces at fantastic prices. Unfortunately secondhand wood furniture that looks fantastic might come with unpleasant extras that are sometimes not initially apparent. In closed areas where cigarettes are smoked on a regular basis, furniture and other home furnishings take on the unpleasant smell of cigarette smoke. Walls, window treatments, and everything in between is permeated with the odor of cigarette smoke, but fortunately it can be removed. With proper cleaning and a few natural odor removing tips and tricks, it is possible to remove the smell of cigarette smoke from wood furniture without stripping, sanding, and completely refinishing.
Begin by Cleaning the Wood
When attempting to remove any type of odor, the source of the odor must be removed or the odor will remain. Wood furniture infused with cigarette smoke and sprayed with floral deodorizer will end up smelling like cigarette smoke and flowers. Do not attempt to cover up the smell of cigarette smoke. Get to the bottom of the problem and remove it for good by cleaning the wood with high-quality and completely natural oil soap and water. Follow product label instructions and precautions, and thoroughly clean the smoke residue and all other dirt or grime from the inside as well as the outside of doors, drawers, and all other finished wood surfaces. Once the wood furniture has been thoroughly cleaned, absorb excess moisture with clean dry rags and try one or more natural odor-removing options to completely remove the smell
Air-Dry Wood Furniture Outdoors
If possible, allow wood furniture to air-dry outdoors after thoroughly drying by hand. On a warm clear day, place wood furniture out of direct sunlight for several hours. Not only will the wood furniture dry more thoroughly than it would when drying with rags alone, but air-drying will also help remove the smell of cigarette smoke that has pervaded the wood. Remove all drawers and prop open doors for best results. Follow up with one or more of the following easy, inexpensive, and natural odor-absorbing techniques.
Natural Odor Absorbing Techniques
Vinegar is one of the best natural odor removers, and it does a fantastic job of absorbing the smell left behind by cigarette smoke. Carefully place bowls of ordinary white vinegar in closed drawers and cabinets. The vinegar will gradually absorb the smell of any cigarette smoke residue trapped inside. Allow the vinegar to remain undisturbed for a few days before careful removal.
Newsprint is also a great natural odor-absorbing material, and ordinary sheets of black and white newspaper will remove the smell of cigarette smoke from the interior of wood dresser drawers and cabinets. Loosely crumple several sheets of black and white newsprint, and place them inside tightly closed cabinets and drawers. Keep the papers inside the closed areas for several days. The newspaper will absorb any remaining moisture as well as bad odors caused by cigarette smoke.
Ground coffee had been used for decades to remove bad odors from semi trailers, and it is one of the best natural chemical-free ways to remove the smell of cigarette smoke from wood furniture. To remove the smell of cigarette smoke from the outside as well as the inside of wood furniture, place each completely dry piece separately inside plastic trash bags, and include a bowl filled with freshly ground coffee in each tightly closed bag. Allow the bags to remain closed for at least three days, depending on the severity of the odor problem. The smell of coffee will eventually dissipate after removal, and when properly cleaned beforehand, the furniture will no longer harbor the lingering smell of cigarette smoke.
Baking soda is also a natural odor absorbing material that is very inexpensive. To remove the smell of cigarette smoke without leaving behind another odor, place open boxes or shallow bowls of natural baking soda inside closed drawers and cabinet doors. Allow the baking soda to work for several days to absorb the smell of cigarette smoke before removing. If the baking soda is kept inside tightly closed drawers and cabinet doors for an extended period of time it will leave behind nothing more than a natural fresh scent.
Clay kitty litter is a fantastic natural odor-absorbing material, and it works quite well to remove the smell left behind by cigarette smoke. Place shallow bowls or open paper sacks filled with kitty litter inside closed cabinet doors and drawers. The natural clay litter will draw out any moisture left behind after cleaning the wood furniture, and it will also pull out and absorb the smell left behind by cigarette smoke.
Try one or more of these natural and inexpensive ways to remove the smell of cigarette smoke from wood furniture. Natural methods of odor removal are always best, and sometimes it takes more than just a few days to completely remove the smell. Remove the source of the odor first, and with natural odor-absorbing techniques, the smell left behind by cigarette smoke will eventually be gone for good!
Cigarette Smoke: Natural Ways to Remove the Smell From Wood Furniture
Browse any flea market or yard sale for secondhand furniture and you are bound to discover beautiful wood pieces at fantastic prices. Unfortunately secondhand wood furniture that looks fantastic might come with unpleasant extras that are sometimes not initially apparent. In closed areas where cigarettes are smoked on a regular basis, furniture and other home furnishings take on the unpleasant smell of cigarette smoke. Walls, window treatments, and everything in between is permeated with the odor of cigarette smoke, but fortunately it can be removed. With proper cleaning and a few natural odor removing tips and tricks, it is possible to remove the smell of cigarette smoke from wood furniture without stripping, sanding, and completely refinishing.
Begin by Cleaning the Wood
When attempting to remove any type of odor, the source of the odor must be removed or the odor will remain. Wood furniture infused with cigarette smoke and sprayed with floral deodorizer will end up smelling like cigarette smoke and flowers. Do not attempt to cover up the smell of cigarette smoke. Get to the bottom of the problem and remove it for good by cleaning the wood with high-quality and completely natural oil soap and water. Follow product label instructions and precautions, and thoroughly clean the smoke residue and all other dirt or grime from the inside as well as the outside of doors, drawers, and all other finished wood surfaces. Once the wood furniture has been thoroughly cleaned, absorb excess moisture with clean dry rags and try one or more natural odor-removing options to completely remove the smell
Air-Dry Wood Furniture Outdoors
If possible, allow wood furniture to air-dry outdoors after thoroughly drying by hand. On a warm clear day, place wood furniture out of direct sunlight for several hours. Not only will the wood furniture dry more thoroughly than it would when drying with rags alone, but air-drying will also help remove the smell of cigarette smoke that has pervaded the wood. Remove all drawers and prop open doors for best results. Follow up with one or more of the following easy, inexpensive, and natural odor-absorbing techniques.
Natural Odor Absorbing Techniques
Vinegar is one of the best natural odor removers, and it does a fantastic job of absorbing the smell left behind by cigarette smoke. Carefully place bowls of ordinary white vinegar in closed drawers and cabinets. The vinegar will gradually absorb the smell of any cigarette smoke residue trapped inside. Allow the vinegar to remain undisturbed for a few days before careful removal.
Newsprint is also a great natural odor-absorbing material, and ordinary sheets of black and white newspaper will remove the smell of cigarette smoke from the interior of wood dresser drawers and cabinets. Loosely crumple several sheets of black and white newsprint, and place them inside tightly closed cabinets and drawers. Keep the papers inside the closed areas for several days. The newspaper will absorb any remaining moisture as well as bad odors caused by cigarette smoke.
Ground coffee had been used for decades to remove bad odors from semi trailers, and it is one of the best natural chemical-free ways to remove the smell of cigarette smoke from wood furniture. To remove the smell of cigarette smoke from the outside as well as the inside of wood furniture, place each completely dry piece separately inside plastic trash bags, and include a bowl filled with freshly ground coffee in each tightly closed bag. Allow the bags to remain closed for at least three days, depending on the severity of the odor problem. The smell of coffee will eventually dissipate after removal, and when properly cleaned beforehand, the furniture will no longer harbor the lingering smell of cigarette smoke.
Baking soda is also a natural odor absorbing material that is very inexpensive. To remove the smell of cigarette smoke without leaving behind another odor, place open boxes or shallow bowls of natural baking soda inside closed drawers and cabinet doors. Allow the baking soda to work for several days to absorb the smell of cigarette smoke before removing. If the baking soda is kept inside tightly closed drawers and cabinet doors for an extended period of time it will leave behind nothing more than a natural fresh scent.
Clay kitty litter is a fantastic natural odor-absorbing material, and it works quite well to remove the smell left behind by cigarette smoke. Place shallow bowls or open paper sacks filled with kitty litter inside closed cabinet doors and drawers. The natural clay litter will draw out any moisture left behind after cleaning the wood furniture, and it will also pull out and absorb the smell left behind by cigarette smoke.
Try one or more of these natural and inexpensive ways to remove the smell of cigarette smoke from wood furniture. Natural methods of odor removal are always best, and sometimes it takes more than just a few days to completely remove the smell. Remove the source of the odor first, and with natural odor-absorbing techniques, the smell left behind by cigarette smoke will eventually be gone for good!
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