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November 18, 2015
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Green Cleaning Solutions Found in Your Home

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VINEGAR Vinegar is by far one of the most versatile cleaning agents. Use it to remove soap scum from the shower. Mix it with borax to get rid of hard-water rings in the toilet. Tape a bag of vinegar to your shower head and leave it overnight for an easy, sparkly clean; or add a couple of tablespoons of white vinegar to your dish soap to eliminate grease in the kitchen. HYDROGEN PEROXIDE You use your toothbrush to clean your teeth, but don’t forget about cleaning your toothbrush. Let it soak in hydrogen peroxide for a few minutes to get rid of any lingering germs. Hydrogen peroxide is also useful on many hard surfaces. Use it to scrub your toilet, trash cans, shower, mirrors and doorknob. You can even mix it with equal parts water for a safe and effective solution for mopping the bathroom and kitchen floors. LEMONS The...
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November 12, 2015
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Cleaning Stainless Steel

How to Clean Your Dishwasher

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How to Clean Your Dishwasher Your dishwasher is always hard at work cleaning your dishes, but what cleans the dishwasher? Often times dishwashers operate for years without receiving the attention that they need and required in order to continue to run efficiently and not fall apart. Out of all of the things in your house, often times this one is neglected. Here is a list of things you will need to get your dishwasher looking new: Sponge Distilled white vinegar Baking soda Screwdriver (if needed) Dish soap Toothbrush (for small to reach areas) Microfiber cloth Stainless steel cleaner Multipurpose cleaner Instructions 1. Empty the dishwasher. Cleaning the dishwasher while it is full just won’t work. 2. Remove the racks and and other compartments that can be removed from the inside of your dishwasher. 3. Wipe the bottom of the door and any dishwasher grates that you might have (the bottom…

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August 10, 2015
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6 Areas You Might Not Be Cleaning Enough

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6 Things You Might Not Be Cleaning Often Enough If you are like most people when it comes to house cleaning, the kitchen counters and the bathroom sinks get a lot of attention, but you are probably overlooking a few areas that could use a little more cleaning love. To make sure all areas of your home are getting the attention they deserve, make sure to mix things up the next time you put the cleaning gloves on and give these six areas a good scrub down: 1. Fridge How Often: Clean it monthly! The first step is to get rid of everything that is gross or questionable. If possible, keep everything else in a cool place while you scrub away, cleaning the inside of your fridge. Remove the shelves and place them somewhere where they can warm up slowly. If you wash them too soon, while they are still...
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April 1, 2015
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Home Cleaning Tips for Eliminating Dust

Eliminate Dust in Your Home

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Make Your Home a Dust Free Zone Arizona is known for a couple of different things: Scenic views, great weather, but a lot of people forget about or unlimited amounts of DUST! When it comes to house cleaning jobs, it is almost always best to attack them at the source; with dust this is nearly impossible. Household dust is mostly comprised of dirt, skin flakes and textiles fibers; add to that living in the desert and you have a perfect storm. Unless you plan on getting rid of all your clothes, we suggest talking this issue in a more socially acceptable and efficient way. First thing is to pick you tools: You’ve probably seen a feather duster before, yes they look fancy and are probably a lot of fun to play with, but they only move dust around instead of capturing it. Instead, get yourself a damp soft cloth or...
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March 2, 2015
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House Cleaning Oven Cleaning

A Deep Clean Kitchen Done Right

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Deep Cleaning Your Kitchen The kitchen is the most important place to deep clean.  You wash dishes and wipe down counters daily but the rest of it might get put on the back burner, literally. Here is how you can make sure not to miss a thing. Daily Dos: First, you have to take care of the daily jobs, and then you can get to the deep clean. Wash the dishes in the sink, wipe off the counters off and unload the dishwasher. Oven-on: Now the fun begins! To start, turn on your self-cleaning oven. Make sure to check it when you are done and get rid of the excess ashes of food debris at the bottom. No one needs those. Organize: Take everything out of each cupboard. Place all items on the counter and wipe out each shelf. Now you can start to decide what to keep and what…

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February 27, 2015
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Spring cleaning house cleaning tips

House Cleaning Tips – Spring Cleaning

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Spring Cleaning is right around the corner! Don’t know how to begin your attack on all the house cleaning? Here is a check list to make sure you cover all your bases and don’t miss a thing! Kitchen • De-clutter your counters and get rid of unnecessary kitchen utensils and tools • Wipe down top and front of cabinets • Wipe down backsplash • Clean inside of oven • Clean microwave and toaster oven • Clean refrigerator • Vacuum under all appliaces • Clean out pantry and get rid of unwanted food • Sweep • Mop Living Room • De-clutter anything you don’t need, want or use • Dust all cobwebs • Vacuum couches • Sweep/vacuum/mop/shampoo floors • Wash curtains and blinds Bedrooms • De-clutter clothing, shoes and anything unneeded • Wash all bedding • Flip mattress • Vacuum/sweep/mop/shampoo floors Kids and Pets • De-clutter broken toys • Disinfect toys…

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February 18, 2015
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Give Your Laundry Detergent a New Smell

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Want to change up the way your linens smell? Here's a quick 4 step process to infuse lavender into your bedroom. 1. Mix things up. Make a batch of homemade laundry detergent (it only takes a few minutes). 2. Infuse with yum! Add 10-15 drops of lavender essential oil and mix well into your detergent. Make sure to break up clumps with a fork so the oil is even distributed throughout. 3. Get clean. Wash your clothes, bedding, linens or anything else you want to smell wonderful with two tablespoons of this lavender infused detergent. 4. Soften. For the last step, add ¾ cup of vinegar (with a few more drops of lavender oil) during the rinse cycle. It acts as a fabric softener, which leaves your sheets fluffy and soft. Enjoy!
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August 27, 2012
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Why You Should Book Through Queen of Maids

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SOME GOOD REASONS TO BOOK A CLEANING THROUGH QUEEN OF MAIDS IN ARIZONA These days, the demands on a person’s time are more numerous than ever. Between work, your social life, and your family life, it’s easy to understand how sometimes you put off house cleaning from time to time. This is doubly true if you work long hours, or have obligations which mean that you really don’t have the time to do mundane chores like these. If this sounds like you, consider hiring some cleaners through Queen of Maids online booking process! Here are some great reasons how booking a cleaning can benefit you: • Perfect for busy people – If you’re really busy, as most people are, consider booking a service to clean your home, and you will never have to worry about it again. • Frees up your time for other things – Booking a maid cleaning service can really…

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