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A thorough spring cleaning is one of the best things you do for your home all year, and it shows your home at its best. It doesn’t matter if you’re setting the stage to sell your house or moving into a newly purchased one, there are several ways to make cleaning more effective.
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Carpet Stains: The best thing is to flush the spill with cold water, as stains will be less likely to set, and to blot up the liquid quickly. A portable spot cleaner or wet/dry vacuum also does the trick. Lingering odor? Rinse again with a half-vinegar/half-water solution. As a last resort, you may just need to bring in professional carpet cleaners
Wall Stains: Try a clean cloth/sponge and water. If it’s still not coming off, use mild soap diluted in water (dip the cloth/sponge or apply soap directly to stain). In extreme cases, you may want to use an all-purpose cleaning product. Be sure to rinse the wall with water if you use any of these methods.
Tile Grime: Tile in your bathroom or kitchen can be cleaned with a water/baking soda mixture or a “neutral pH” product.
Mildewed and Scratched Countertops: Mildew and soap scum can be scrubbed away with 1/2 cup of ammonia in a gallon of water, while a few drops of ammonia and a small amount of peroxide do the trick with coffee or juice stains. Small scratches can be buffed away with “grade 0000” superfine, dry steel wool.
Read about more spring cleaning tips on House Beautiful.
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