Thursday, February 24, 2011

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

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

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.