Cleaning Tips

White distilled vinegar is a popular household cleanser , effective for killing most mold, bacteria, and germs, due to its level of acidity. Cleaning with white distilled vinegar is a smart way to avoid using harsh chemicals. You’ll also be glad to know that it is environmentally and very economical.

House Cleaning Services To shine chrome sink fixtures that have a lime buildup, use a paste made of 2 tablespoons salt and 1 teaspoon white distilled vinegar.

House Cleaning Services Alpharetta Make your own scouring cleanser by combining 1/4 cup baking soda with 1 tablespoon liquid detergent. Add just enough white distilled vinegar to give it a thick but creamy texture.

House Cleaning Services Atlanta Clean counter tops and make them smell sweet again with a cloth soaked in undiluted white distilled vinegar.

House Cleaning Services Dunwoody Clean and deodorize a drain by pouring in 1 cup baking soda, then one cup hot white distilled vinegar. Let this sit for 5 minutes or so, then run hot water down the drain.

Atlanta Maid Service Deodorize the garbage disposal by pouring in 1/2 cup baking soda and 1/2 cup hot white distilled vinegar. Let sit for 5 minutes then run hot water down the disposal.

Maid Service Atlanta Deodorize and clean the garbage disposal with white distilled vinegar ice cubes. Make them by freezing full-strength white distilled vinegar in an ice cube tray. Run several cubes down the disposal while flushing with cold water.

House Cleaning Services Kennesaw Clean the microwave by mixing 1/2 cup white distilled vinegar and 1/2 cup water in a microwave-safe bowl. Bring it to a rolling boil inside the microwave. Baked-on food will be loosened, and odors will disappear. Wipe clean.

House Cleaning Services Mableton Clean the shelves and walls of the refrigerator with a half-and-half solution of water and white distilled vinegar.

House Cleaning Services Marietta Cut the grime on the top of the refrigerator with a paper towel or cloth and full-strength white distilled vinegar.

House Cleaning Services Norcross Avoid the bad smell when you heat up a newly cleaned oven by using a sponge soaked in diluted white distilled vinegar for the final rinse.

House Cleaning Services Powder Springs To clean a grease splattered oven door window saturate it with full-strength white distilled vinegar. Keep the door open for 10 to 15 minutes before wiping with a sponge.

House Cleaning Services Powder Springs Remove soap buildup and odors from the dishwasher by pouring a cup of white distilled vinegar inside the empty machine and running it through a whole cycle. Do monthly.

House Cleaning Services Sandy Springs To prevent good glassware from getting etched by minerals , wash then spray with full-strength white distilled vinegar. Give the glasses a hot water rinse before letting them dry or drying them with a towel.

House Cleaning Services Smyrna For cloudy glassware soak paper towels or a cloth in full-strength white distilled vinegar and wrap around the inside and outside of the glass. Let sit awhile before rinsing clean.

House Cleaning Services Smyrna Get rid of lime deposits in a tea kettle by adding 1/2 cup white distilled vinegar to the water and letting it sit overnight. If more drastic action is needed, boil full-strength white distilled vinegar in the kettle a few minutes, let cool and rinse with plain water.

Atlanta Housekeeping Remove mineral deposits from coffee makers with white distilled vinegar. Fill the water reservoir with 1 cup or more of white distilled vinegar and run it through a whole cycle. Run it once or twice more with plain water to rinse clean. (Check the owners’ manual first.)

Atlanta Cleaning Services Remove stains from coffee and teacups by scrubbing them gently with equal parts of salt (or baking soda) and white distilled vinegar. Rinse clean.

Atlanta House Cleaning For stained and smelly plastic food containers wipe them with a cloth dampened with white distilled vinegar.

Atlanta House Cleaning Service Remove odors from a lunch box by placing inside a slice of bread that has been soaked in white distilled vinegar. Leave overnight.

Atlanta Maids Remove ugly film in narrow-necked glass jars flower vases, and bottles by letting undiluted white distilled vinegar sit in them for a few hours. Add a little rice or sand and shake vigorously to loosen stubborn stains. Repeat if necessary.

Maid in Atlanta To clean tarnished brass, copper, and pewter use a paste with equal amounts of white distilled vinegar and table salt.

House Cleaning in Atlanta Make a metal cleanser by adding enough white distilled vinegar to 2 tablespoons of cream of tartar to make a paste. Rub it on and let it dry on the surface. Wash it off and dry with a soft cloth.

Marietta House Cleaning Polish brass and copper with a mixture of 2 tablespoons of ketchup and 1 tablespoon white distilled vinegar. Rub it on with a clean cloth until dry and shiny.

Maids in Atlanta Remove dark stains on an aluminum pot by boiling a mixture of 1 cup white distilled vinegar and 1 cup hot water.

Maid Service in Atlanta Discourage ants by spraying undiluted white distilled vinegar outside doorways and windowsills, around appliances and wherever you find the pests coming in.

House Cleaning Atlanta GA Get rid of fruit flies by setting out a small dish of undiluted white distilled vinegar.

Condo Cleaning Atlanta GA Clean the wheel of a can opener using white distilled vinegar and an old toothbrush.

Residential Cleaning Atlanta GA Remove the smell of spoiled food from a refrigerator by first rinsing the area with soap and water. Spray surfaces with full-strength white distilled vinegar and wipe them down with a damp cloth or sponge. Fill some containers with baking soda and place inside. Close the door and leave for a few days.

Home Cleaning Atlanta GA Wipe grease off exhaust fan grids the inside of your oven, or anywhere grease gathers with a sponge soaked in white distilled vinegar.

Maid Cleaning Atlanta GA To make cleaning the grill easier spray a solution of half water and half white distilled vinegar on the cooking surface.

Cleaning Houses Atlanta GA To remove a label, decal, or price tag cover with a cloth soaked in white distilled vinegar. Leave the cloth on overnight and the label should slide off.

Cleaning Apartment Atlanta GA Renew sponges and dishrags by placing them in just enough water to cover them. Then add 1/4 cup white distilled vinegar. Let them soak overnight.

Cleaning Condo Atlanta GA Get rid of calcium deposits on faucets by soaking a cloth or paper towel in white distilled vinegar and wrapping the area tightly. Let this sit for a couple of hours or overnight.

Cleaning Residential Atlanta GA Rid a faucet of lime deposits by scrubbing them with a solution of 1 part salt to 4 parts white distilled vinegar.

Cleaning Home Atlanta GA Rid a faucet of lime deposits by tying a plastic bag containing 1/2 to 1/3 cup of white distilled vinegar around it and leaving it there for two or three hours. If mineral deposits don’t wipe off, scrubbing with an old toothbrush should complete the job.

Cleaning Maid Atlanta GA Shine colored porcelain sinks by scouring them with undiluted white distilled vinegar.

House Cleaning Services Atlanta GA Rinse away soapy film on countertops with a solution of white distilled vinegar and water.

Apartment Cleaning Services Atlanta GA Kill germs all around the bathroom with a spray of full-strength white distilled vinegar. Wipe clean with a damp cloth.

Residential Cleaning Services Atlanta GA To remove grime, mildew, and scum from the tub, tile, shower curtain or door, wipe with undiluted white distilled vinegar. Rinse with water.

Home Cleaning Services Atlanta GA Spray shower doors with full-strength white distilled vinegar after you’ve squeegeed the glass, or before you step in and turn on the water. It will help release the hard water deposits so they don’t remain on the glass.

Maid Cleaning Services Atlanta GA Mix up an inexpensive tile cleaner by adding 1/2 cup baking soda, 1 cup white distilled vinegar, and 1 cup ammonia to a gallon of warm water.

Cleaning Home Services Atlanta GA Get rid of stubborn bathtub film by wiping it with white distilled vinegar and then scouring with baking soda.

Cleaning Apartment Services Atlanta GA Clean shower door tracks by filling them with white distilled vinegar and letting it sit for a few hours. Pour hot water into the tracks and wash and scrub away the scum with a toothbrush.

Cleaning Residential Services Atlanta GA To clean a scummy showerhead pour 1/2 cup baking soda and 1 cup white distilled vinegar into a sandwich bag and tie it around the showerhead. Let this set for an hour after the bubbling has stopped. Remove the bag and then turn on the water.

Cleaning Home Services Atlanta GA Deodorize the toilet bowl by allowing 3 cups white distilled vinegar to sit in it for about a half hour before flushing.

Cleaning Maid Services Atlanta GA To make the toilet bowl sparkle pour in a cup or more of diluted white distilled vinegar and let it sit several hours or overnight. Scrub well with the toilet brush and flush.

Apartment Cleaners Atlanta GA Freshen air in the bathroom by spraying into the air a solution of 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 tablespoon white distilled vinegar, and 1 cup water.

Get a shining finish on a no-wax vinyl or linoleum floor by cleaning it with a solution of one cup white distilled vinegar for every gallon of water.

Apply full-strength white distilled vinegar directly to tough linoleum stains Leave it on for 10 to 15 minutes before wiping it up. If that doesn’t work, apply white distilled vinegar again and then sprinkle some baking soda over the white distilled vinegar. Scrub the area with a brush or sponge. Rinse clean with water.

Maid Services in Atlanta For an economical and environmentally friendly floor cleaner mix a solution of 3 drops dishwashing liquid to 1/3 part white distilled vinegar, 1/3 part alcohol, and 1/3 part water. Spray sparingly and mop for a fast clean-up.

Cleaning Condo Services Atlanta GA Remove carpet stains with a paste of 2 tablespoons white distilled vinegar and 1/4 cup salt or baking soda. Rub into the carpet stain and let dry. Vacuum up the residue the next day. (Always test on an out-of-sight part of the carpet first).

Condo Cleaning Services Atlanta GA Clean up pet accidents by first blotting up the area and then adding a white distilled vinegar-and-water solution. Blot until it is almost dry. Then sprinkle baking soda over the area and let it dry. Vacuum up the residue the next day.

Clean fireplace glass doors with a solution of 1 part white distilled vinegar to 2 parts water. Spray or wipe on, then wipe clean with a dry cloth.

To kill germs spray full-strength white distilled vinegar on doorknobs and then wipe them dry.

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