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A Few Simple Tips To Some Frustrating Cleaning Problems

2008-09-15T11:56:00.000-07:00

Here are some quick and simple household cleaning tips for those stubborn cleaning problems.

1. Unwanted cat hair - Use a wet rubber dish washing glove on your hand to rub over surfaces and quickly pick up cat hair.
2. Removing dust from lamp shades - Dusters and vacuum cleaners don't seem to work on cloth lamp shades. Try using a lint roller all over the shade and the dust will be gone before you know it.
3. Use white Vinegar to clean and refresh your coffee pot. Your coffee will tastes better than ever.
4. Try using baking soda to remove odors from plastic food storage containers. Wash them in hot water with two tablespoons of baking soda.
5. Use rubbing alcohol to remove stubborn price tags from items such as plates and glassware. Use a cotton pad to apply and the sticker and its gooey mess are gone in a snap.

Schools Going Green

2008-09-12T10:22:00.000-07:00

State legislators continue to pass Green Clean Schools Acts that emphasize the importance and the health benefits for children and teachers of green-cleaning programs in schools.

Green Clean Schools Act have already been enacted in New York and Illinois and other states close to following suit are Connecticut, Massachusetts, California and Washington. These acts require state-wide green cleaning programs for schools to use only environmentally safe cleaning products. The list of products includes: bathroom cleaners, general purpose cleaners, hard floor cleaners, carpet cleaners, window, glass and mirror cleaners, hand soaps and paper products.

In charge of setting the standard for cleaning services and defining what constitutes "green" cleaning products is Green Seal Inc. Green Seal is a non-profit organization based in Washington and has been sited in current Green School legislation. Their Environmental Standard for Cleaning Services has been revised to specifically protect children who are especially vulnerable to exposure of the harsh chemicals in many cleaning products. Green Seal aims to help schools better protect children so that they may have a safer and healthier environment to learn in.

Remember those cut-off jean shorts?

2008-05-06T15:46:00.001-07:00

You can use t-shirts and partner-less socks that have been abandoned in your dresser as recycled cleaning tools. These once-loved articles of clothing can make great rags. Dip them in your new homemade cleaner and feel good staying green and reusing materials! There is no need to purchase rags in a box when your single socks will do just fine!

Another tip brought to you by Ace Janitorial!

Cleaning Tips

2008-05-06T15:43:00.000-07:00

Here are some home remedies for making your house sparkle:

All-purpose house cleaner: Combine 2 quarts hot water and 2 to 4 tablespoons Murphys Oil. Use a terry cloth towel to wash, wipe clean, and then dry.

Homemade Glass cleaner: 2 quarts hot water, 2 tablespoons rubbing alcohol. In cold weather you can add 4 tablespoons of corn starch, 1 teaspoon ammonia.

Don't have time to scour the whole house? Ace Janitorial can help.

Green Cleaning

2008-04-01T10:52:00.000-07:00

Green Cleaning can be defined as "cleaning that protects health without harming the environment."

To "clean green", use only chemicals that are "Green Seal Certified" and do not sacrifice effectiveness. Ace uses vacuum cleaners that are "Green Labeled Approved" to help improve air quality. Ace will do all your paper recycling for you- no more mixing paper with trash!

You can also reap the benefits of using your own citrus products to help keep your home fresh. And it's green!

TIPS:
Lemon Oil - cleans calcium buildup in showers
Orange Oil - great for cleaning glass
Grapefruit - works well in cleaning marble

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2008-04-01T10:28:00.001-07:00

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