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House cleaning tips?

qualitygal — Tue, 03 May 2022 09:50:41 GMT

Is it time again for this?

I need to vac blinds. I did read on line to use the roller that has tape all around it to clean lamp shades. I'll need to try that one.

To clean a t.v. or computer screen, they said to gently use a coffee filter on it. I don't think that would scratch it??? Would I use it on my glasses tho, since it's a paper product, not sure on that one.

What cleaning hints do you want to add?

Re: House cleaning tips?

AngelPuppy1 — Tue, 03 May 2022 10:45:28 GMT

Pull all the blinds so when the sun shines you don't see all the dust! LOL!!

Seriously --- I wish there were some easy cleaning tips! I don't find anything EASY about cleaning! I HATE anything to do with cleaning....

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magicmoodz — Tue, 03 May 2022 11:10:14 GMT

A place for everything and everything in it's place-ALWAYS!

It makes routine traditional cleaning tasks like floors, dusting, bathrooms so much easier.

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CalminHeart — Tue, 03 May 2022 11:45:27 GMT

What kind of blinds?

I have pleated blinds and just wipe them down, first with a dry cloth to get the dust and then a lightly damp one. The pleats pop right back.

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kaydee50 — Tue, 03 May 2022 12:13:23 GMT

The first thing I did when we moved into our condo is get rid of all the blinds and replace with shades. Blinds are major dust catchers and very difficult to clean. Much rather spend my time organizing than cleaning!

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LindaSal — Tue, 03 May 2022 12:14:17 GMT

@qualitygal I have automated pleated blinds. I use my hair dryer to blow off the dust. It works!

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SilleeMee — Tue, 03 May 2022 12:54:18 GMT

@qualitygal wrote:
Is it time again for this?

I need to vac blinds. I did read on line to use the roller that has tape all around it to clean lamp shades. I'll need to try that one.

To clean a t.v. or computer screen, they said to gently use a coffee filter on it. I don't think that would scratch it??? Would I use it on my glasses tho, since it's a paper product, not sure on that one.

What cleaning hints do you want to add?

Don't use coffee filters to clean electronic screens. It will sratch them. I use microfiber cloth and water.

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Mz iMac — Tue, 03 May 2022 15:36:04 GMT

I have never "cleaned" my tv screens. I dust it off with....

As for my blinds, my cleaning crew do that. Next year I plan on purchasing Roman blinds.

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SilleeMee — Tue, 03 May 2022 16:28:31 GMT

When it comes to cleaning my linoleum kitchen/bath floors I like to use a steam mop. But I like to use a pad that I pre-moistened with straight vinegar...not soaking wet but enough to where it's damp enough to see it while I mop. Makes a big difference when you use a damp pad, even with just water, with a steam mop.

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tansy — Tue, 03 May 2022 16:36:51 GMT

Is it cheating to say get a housecleaning service? LOL. I have my first cleaning scheduled this afternoon. I am a little nervous about how it's going to go.

I would NOT use any paper products on my glasses.

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ECBG — Tue, 03 May 2022 16:55:21 GMT

Spray everything you dust with Endust! Even a floor swiffer!

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KathyM23 — Tue, 03 May 2022 17:01:50 GMT

My tip is to hire someone else to do it. Has always worked for me. I have been lucky to have good cleaners who stayed long-term. In the past 47 years have had 5 cleaning people so each stayed approximately 9 years. Have used fill-ins to help with the heavier cleaning. I love a clean home but absolutely hate cleaning.

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shoptilyadropagain — Tue, 03 May 2022 17:47:05 GMT

For many years I always took my mini blinds down and cleaned them in the bathtub. It was messy (understatement!!!!!!) and I'm sure I missed some sections of the blinds. I don't know why it didn't occur to me to run a vaccum brush attachment over them until recently. I also run the vacuum brush over my lamp shades.

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AuntG — Wed, 04 May 2022 21:10:52 GMT

Very happy with a cleaning kit I bought as a TSV. It has dusting heads and an extension pole. Also a squeegee and dryer lint brush. Come to think of it, I should read the reviews and say something good.

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house_cat — Sat, 07 May 2022 13:29:07 GMT

I have ceiling fans in every room of my home, except for the kitchen. DH and I are too old to be climbing up to clean them. I purchased a duster similar to the one pictured and it does the trick. I got mine at Home Depot, but they are available everywhere.

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sunshine 919 — Mon, 16 May 2022 23:16:29 GMT

@kaydee50 wrote:
The first thing I did when we moved into our condo is get rid of all the blinds and replace with shades. Blinds are major dust catchers and very difficult to clean. Much rather spend my time organizing than cleaning!

I agree shades are the best.