How to get rid of dishwasher odor

In the bottom of your dishwasher, sprinkle some borax and leave it overnight. The next day, wipe down the inside of the dishwasher, door, and all other surfaces using a damp sponge or cloth. No need to rinse the surfaces, just do the next load of dishes.

 

Clean your kitchen drain once per month

It is a good idea to clean your kitchen sink drain once per month using this simple method. Pour a handful of baking soda into the drain and then add 1/2 cup of white vinegar. These ingredients will combine and form a small erupting volcano. Cover the drain for several minutes. Uncover and then rinse with cold water after 1/2 hour.

 

How to clean tree sap from an unfinished wood deck

It is hard to enjoy time on your deck if it is covered in tree sap! To remove tree sap from your unfinished wood deck, apply mineral spirits with an old rag. Rub the area well and then wash the area off with dishwashing liquid and hot water (approximately 1 tsp of dishwashing liquid to 1 quart of hot water). Rinse the area well with clean water.

 

How to clean your kitchen garbage disposal

To clean your kitchen garbage disposal and keep it free-flowing, fill your sink with 3 inches of warm water. Mix in 1 cup of baking soda. Drain it with the garbage disposal turned on.


Preparing for carpet cleaning

Before carpet cleaning, whether you are doing it yourself or if you’ve hired a carpet cleaning company, there are a few steps to get the area prepared:

  • pick up all area rugs and mats
  • remove items from under beds and from inside closets, if the carpets are being cleaned in there
  • pick up all small items off the carpet
  • remove all small items that are on furniture that will be moved
  • move all light furniture from the room
  • open windows for cross ventilation and have fans ready to set up
  • if you are not able to open lots of windows, turn on your heat (furnace) or air conditioner

 

After carpet cleaning

After your carpets have been cleaned, follow these suggestions:

  • set up fans to blow across the carpets
  • be sure you have windows open or you’ve turned on your heat (furnace) or air conditioner
  • do not move any furniture back onto the carpet until it is completely dry
  • do not walk on the carpet with dirty shoes or feet. It is a good idea to wash the bottoms of any indoor shoes that you are going to walk on the carpet with.
  • do not put towels, newspapers, sheets etc. on the carpet
  • be careful on hard floors like linoleum because they will be slippery
  • after the carpet is completely dry, vacuum.

 

How to clean your kitchen sink drain

When your kitchen sink drain gets clogged with congealed grease and other food bits, here is  a great non-toxic way to clean it. Pour 1 cup of any kind of salt and 1 cup of baking soda down the drain. Then pour boiling water down the drain. Do not use the drain for a few hours for best cleaning results.

 

iPad Screen Cleaning

To clean your iPad screen, all you need is a clean, soft,  lint-free cloth, slightly dampened with water. Do not use any chemicals – no window cleaner, no general purpose cleaners, no aerosols, no solvents, no alcohol, no ammonia and no abrasive cleansers. Just water. The iPad screen has a special coating on it which repels the oil left there by your fingertips. Over time, this ability to repel oil diminishes and you will find that you cannot clean the fingerprint marks off your iPad screen as well. If you use any cleaning chemicals on the screen, you can further reduce the screen’s repelling abilities.

Completely turn off your iPad. Gently wipe the iPad screen to remove fingerprints.  Avoid getting any moisture into any openings on your iPad.

Keeping your iPad in a case will limit the possibilities of the screen getting damaged or scratched. Also, try not to eat or drink near your iPad to avoid spills on your device which may get into the openings and damage your iPad.