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New and updated. We will keep blog up and running but will use website as main portal to our company for estimates, contact and content. For Tips! and updates, this is still the place to be... Don't forget Twitter

Tips! - Coffee Stain Removal - From Time Save Maids

TIPS! From Time Saver Maids

If your like us here in the office, your loading up on Pumkin Spice Lattes from Starbucks right about now... So heres some easy tips on how to get rid of those pesky stains from your now and again drips and spills....


Coffee Stain Removal

Coffee stain removal can be done easily if you follow a few simple tips. As with any stain, coffee stain removal should be done immediately if possible. The longer the stain has a chance to set, the harder it will be to remove.
Using a clean white cloth, blot the stain to remove any excess liquid. Coffee stain removal can also be done with a mixture of dishwashing liquid and luke warm water or with the use of 1/3 cup of white vinegar and 2/3 cups of luke warm water. You can use either coffee stain removal solution and sponge gently to remove the stain.
Once the stain has been lifted, you should rinse with cold water and launder according to the labeled instructions for care.
Coffee Stain Removal for Carpet
Coffee stain removal on carpet can be done in the same manner as above. Using the same solutions of dish detergent and water or vinegar and water, the area can be blotted, sponged, blotted, and rinsed.
If the coffee stain removal left behind any excess discoloring, you can use your shampooer for further results.

Tips! How To Clean Tile And Grouted Countertops - Monthly Tips

Time Saver Maids Tips!

How To Clean Tile And Grouted Countertops

Kitchen countertops can come in a variety of different materials, colors, and sizes. A very popular countertop finish is tile. Tile countertops can add a great certain elegance to a kitchen. While tile is easy to clean immediately after a spill, it can begin to show signs of dirt, stains, and even mildew in the grout. Regular deep cleaning will keep your tile looking new. Here are some easy steps and very basic cleaning items.

Tools and Materials Needed:

• Toothbrush
• Tile Cleaner
• Clear Nail polish
• Rubber Gloves

Step 1 - Clean Countertop

Rinse down the countertop with a spray bottle of warm water and mild dish detergent to get the regular, everyday dirt off.

Step 2 - Use Tile Cleaner

Tips! - Homemade Toilet Bowl Cleaner Recipe - From Time Saver Maids

Tips! From Time Saver Maids

Homemade Toilet Bowl Cleaner Recipe

If you're tired of paying for costly commercial household cleaners, it may interest you to learn that you can easily make your own toilet bowl cleaner with the aid of a few household items. The following steps will teach you two of the most common recipes for homemade toilet cleaners.

Tools and Materials Needed

• Bleach
• Water
• Borax
• Lemon juice
• Vinegar
• Empty spray bottles
• Toilet brush

Step 1 - Make a Bleach-based Cleaner

Bleach is the active ingredient in a highly effective homemade toilet bowl cleaner. Begin by combing 1 cup of bleach with 5 to 10 cups of warm water. Stir the mixture and fill the empty spray bottle, taking care to pour any excess into additional spray bottles for later use. After spraying down your toilet bowl, allow your cleaning solution to sit for 1 to 3 minutes before using a toilet brush to expel any grime from your toilet bowl.

Step 2 - Make a Borax-based Cleaner

If your toilet bowl has been plagued by stubborn stains, combine 1 cup of borax with 1/4 cup of vinegar or lemon juice. After mixing the solution, pour the toilet bowl cleaner into an empty spray bottle and proceed to vigorously spray down your toilet. Allow the cleaner to set for 15 to 20 minutes and use a hard-bristled toilet brush to scrub the stains away.

Tips! - Caring For Your Down Pillows - From Time Saver Maids

Tips! - From Time Saver Maids

Caring For Your Down Pillows

Nothing compares to the delicious luxury of lying your head on down pillows. With proper care, a down pillow can provide years of indulgent sleep cradling comfort.
Use a Pillow Liner
All down pillows need a 100% cotton zip pillow liner to protect the ticking. This liner is in addition to a pillow case. This will protect your pillow from head oils and humidity. It will also help contain the small down fluffs from working their way out of the pillow while maintaining the pillow's shape. A daily fluffing is the next step in caring for your feather pillows. This prevents the feathers from clumping and provides air circulation, preventing dust from getting into the pillow.
Twice a year, it's time to air out those pillows. Hang them on a clothes line to swing in the breeze for a day or find another airy location near a window or in a sun room. Do not hang them in the bathroom; there will be too much moisture.


Deep Clean Annually
An annual deep clean is the final step to keep your feather pillows fresh. Read the manufacturers instructions on the label to determine allowable methods. Some will be limited to dry cleaning only. Before laundering, check pillow carefully for any small slits or holes to avoid a feathery mess surprise in your washing machine. Repair as needed.
If you decide to wash your pillows there are two methods:

• Wash with a front loading wash machine. Top loaders are too harsh on these types of pillow. The best front loaders to use are the large industrial types found at the laundry mat. These large loaders put minimal pressure on the pillow providing ample space to do a thorough job of cleaning without squashing or flattening the pillow. Use the delicate setting with a mild detergent.
  
  When drying, use the lowest warm setting possible. Toss a few clean, dry towels in with the pillow to accelerate drying times. Clean tennis balls tossed into the dryer will also help the pillow stay fluffy while drying. Insure pillows are completely dry before returning them to your bed.

• Hand wash your down pillows. Using a large utility sink or even the bath tub would be fine. Gently hand manipulate the pillow for 10 minutes. Once washed, do not wring out! Squeeze the pillow just enough to remove most of the water, then place in dryer, set on the lowest warm setting. Add the dry towels and tennis balls.
  
  Do not be alarmed if you smell an odor from your wet pillows. This is a normal characteristic of all down products and will disappear when completely dry. It will take approximately 2 to 3 hours for your pillow to be completely dry, to be put back in the pillow case.

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Tips! - Can You Remove Crayon from Fabric? - From Time Saver Maids

Tips! From Time Saver Maids
Can You Remove Crayon from Fabric?

Crayon melted on clothing or other fabrics may seem impossible to remove. All you need are a few cleaning supplies and some time to remove crayon from fabric.

Non-washable Fabric

Apply ice to any caked on crayon to harden it. Use a butter knife to carefully scrape off excess. Test an inconspicuous spot on the fabric and place it on an absorbent pad. Flush the stain with a dry cleaning solvent and allow to air dry. Repeat if necessary

Washable Fabric

Scrape off any excess crayon material. Spray laundry stain remover on the spots and let sit for 5 minutes. Soak clothes in hot water and 1 cup Oxyclean for 1/2 hour to 1 hour. Wash in hot water with 1 cup Borax, 1 cup white vinegar, 1 cup Oxyclean and 1 cup laundry detergent. Repeat if necessary.

Upholstery and Carpet

Apply ice and scrape off excess crayon with a butter knife. Apply WD40 to the stained area and let it sit 5 minutes. Scrub area with a brush, wipe with an absorbent cloth and repeat as necessary. Apply dishwashing liquid and rub it into the stain. Wipe off with an absorbent towel and rinse with a damp sponge.
Crayon doesn't have to mean the end of your fabrics.

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We have acquired a small maid company in lower Orange County

Time Saver Maids News Desk
Feb 2011

Re: Time Saver Maids acquires small maid service route and expands in Orange County

    Great news from the news desk of Time Saver Maids. Just as we added a new computer system and software program, we had an opportunity to purchase a small route - 36 accounts - in Orange County. We are now servicing account in the San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano, Dana Point, Mission Viejo, Aliso Viejo, Laguna Niguel, Lake Forest, and Irvine areas. So what does that mean to everyone? Time Saver Maids has made the move to expand north, by about 30+ miles or so. Not a huge move, but with the ever expanding need for great housecleaning knocking on our door, it is a move that is about 2 years in the making.  This is our 3rd purchase of maid service routes in southern California and each one has been successful and had added to our company portfolio of great customer accounts.

    We look forward to serving these new customers and hope to make a real presence in the Orange County are shortly.

Time Saver Maids
TimeSaverMaids@yahoo.com

Tips! - Removing Coffee Stains from Couch Cushions - From Time Saver Maids

Tips! From Time Saver Maids

Removing Coffee Stains from Couch Cushions

Coffee stains on couch cushions are considered difficult to remove, however, it is possible to have stain-free cushions without having to go to the drycleaner’s. Ideally, you should act as soon as you have spilled the coffee. There are several solutions you can use staring from liquid detergent to baking soda and salt.

You Will Need:

• Water
• Liquid detergent (dishwashing detergent)
• Baking soda and salt
• Club soda
• Ginger ale
• White towels
• Clean piece of cloth
• Stain remover
• Vinegar or diluted bleach

Step 1 – Remove Cushion Covers

Try to remove the cushion covers as soon as you have spilled the coffee to prevent the coffee from spreading on the rest of the cushion or cause a larger stain. If you don’t have removable cushion covers, skip this step

Step 2 – Remove Excess Liquid

Remove the excess liquid using a towel or a clean piece of cloth. It’s important that the towel or the piece of cloth you use is white, as dyed fabrics may leave color behind and cause additional staining.

Step 3 -- Rinse Thoroughly

Put the cushion cover or the entire cushion under cold water and keep it there for at least 5 minutes. You may notice that part of the stain is gone.

Step 4 – Apply Liquid Detergent or Alternative Cleaning Solutions

Apply bleach-free liquid detergent on the coffee stain. Allow to settle for up to 10 minutes. Then, insert the cushion cover or cushion under warm water and soak for at least 30 minutes.
Instead of the liquid detergent, you may use other substances as well.
Baking soda and salt can be used, but in this case you will have to skip step 3. The powder should be applied on the cushion and left for 30 minutes.
Club soda may be applied on the stain for 1 minute and then blotted with a towel. Ginger ale may be used in the same manner as club soda.

Step 5 – Rinse Again

Rinse with clean water. Avoid rubbing to remove coffee stains, as rubbing may only enlarge the stain or cause additional wear to the couch cushion. Also, rubbing may cause discoloration or a change of color of the area.
If you have applied baking soda and salt, you won’t require rinsing, but you will have to vacuum the cushion or remove the powder with a clean towel.

Step 6 – Use Stain Remover

If the coffee stain on the couch cushion persists, you should get a commercial stain remover. Apply the solution on the cushion and then wash the cushion cover. If the cover is not removable, you may wash the entire cushion, but if this is filled with feathers, washing may not be a solution.
Instead of the stain remover, you may use diluted vinegar (1 part vinegar, 2 parts water) or diluted bleach (1 part bleach, 10 parts water), which may eliminate traces of coffee stain, but may cause slight discoloration. You may test the solution on a small area of the stained cushion to see if the discoloration is visible.

Tips! - How to Use a Can of Cola to Clean a Toilet - From Time Saver Maids

Tips! From Time Saver Maids

How to Use a Can of Cola to Clean a Toilet
If you've been looking for a simple and effective way to clean your toilet, it may surprise you to learn that a can of cola can be exactly what you need. Below are the steps you'll need to utilize in order to clean a toilet with a can of cola.

Tools You'll Need

• Cola
• Long-handled scrub brush

Step 1 - Prep Your Toilet

Before proceeding to give your dirty toilet the soda treatment, give it a preliminary flushing and use your scrub brush to remove any noticeably large pieces of filth. Once all the prep work has been carried out, take out your can of cola and proceed with the next step.

Step 2 - Apply Your Cola

Having prepared your toilet, you may now pour your cola into the dirty toilet. After the entire can has been emptied into the toilet, allow it to sit for about an hour, after which you will need to give the toilet one last going-over with the scrub brush. Lastly, you will need to flush the freshly cleaned toilet in order to get rid of the cola.
The next time you're faced with a dirty toilet, just remember these easy-to-follow steps and your bowl will be clean in no time.