Friday, May 9, 2014

Spring Cleaning time is here! Can I get an Amen?!

The Gloria Howell Team put together a list of helpful tips to make your transition from winter to summer the simplest and greenest possible.
Tip #1   Get your coffee maker its cleanest and freshest by running some pure white vinegar through one cycle. The vinegar will break up any mineral build-up and deodorize the machine. Follow up by running plain water through the machine a couple of times.
Tip #2   Your critters have the run of the house right? Now is the time to freshen it up and lift away some of that pet dander. Sprinkle baking soda across your carpet and wait 15 minutes while it does the tough work. Vacuum once or twice. Repeat a couple of times a month to keep up with your dog's or cat's shedding.
Tip #3   Even your washing machine needs a pick-me-up sometimes. If you have a musty smelling washing machine, run a load of clothes with white vinegar. It deodorizes the machine and acts as a natural fabric softener.
Tip #4   For the toilet, pour a cup of baking soda into the bowl and let it soak for an hour, then add a cup of white vinegar. Wait 5-10 more minutes and flush the germs away.
Tip #5 Deodorize and clean the microwave with 2 TBS of baking soda and a cup of water. Combine the two in a bowl, microwave for a few minutes and wipe out the interior.

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