Cleaning Tips from DependableMaid.com http://blog.dependablemaid.com Cleaning Tips from the Pros Sat, 09 Apr 2011 05:10:38 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Refrigerator Freshening http://blog.dependablemaid.com/?p=9 http://blog.dependablemaid.com/?p=9#comments Tue, 05 Apr 2011 21:00:23 +0000 admin http://eastsidemaid.com/?p=9
  • Wipe the inside of your fridge every week with vinegar. 
  • Or try club soda and salt.
  • For a more thorough cleaning, mix 2 tablespoon baking soda with 2 cups of warm water.
  • Keep an open box of baking soda in the refrigerator.  Replace every 12 weeks.
    • ]]>     http://blog.dependablemaid.com/?feed=rss2&p=9 0     Eliminate Cooking Odors http://blog.dependablemaid.com/?p=20 http://blog.dependablemaid.com/?p=20#comments Mon, 04 Apr 2011 06:58:41 +0000 admin http://eastsidemaid.com/?p=20 Eliminate cooking odors by adding 1 tsp powdered cloves to 2 quarts of water and boil.

    ]]>     http://blog.dependablemaid.com/?feed=rss2&p=20 0     Cleaning a Microwave http://blog.dependablemaid.com/?p=28 http://blog.dependablemaid.com/?p=28#comments Wed, 09 Mar 2011 07:45:20 +0000 admin http://eastsidemaid.com/?p=28 Things you need:
    • 2 lemons
    • Microwave oven proof bowl

    Directions:
    •   Place 4 quartered lemons in a microwave proof bowl of water (enough to cover the lemons) and place in microwave on high for 2 minutes, Remove bowl and wipe clean. The stains come off easily because of the citrus and steam and it is completely food safe.

    ]]>     http://blog.dependablemaid.com/?feed=rss2&p=28 0     Stoves, Ovens and Microwaves http://blog.dependablemaid.com/?p=13 http://blog.dependablemaid.com/?p=13#comments Fri, 25 Feb 2011 21:10:09 +0000 admin http://eastsidemaid.com/?p=13 Stove-Top Cleaning: For hard to remove spills, both on the range surface and the chrome and stainless steel parts, use a little baking soda and water.  Apply a paste to the stain, soak for 5 to 1o minutes and wipe.  Rinse with white vinegar and water.

    Try rubbing alcohol to bring a shine to your stove top.

    To clean messy chrome burner rings, rub with a paste of vinegar and cream of tartar.  Place burner drip pans and rings in your dishwasher.

    Oven Spills:  Sprinkle with a mixture of one part cinnemon and 6 parts table salt.  Let the spill cool and wipe away.

    To tackle baked-on spills inside your oven, apply a paste of baking soda and water and rub!

    Another remedy for baked-on spills: Place a dish of amonia on the upper rack and a pan of water on the lower rack of a still-hot oven,.  Leave oavernight.  Air oven and wipe grease away with an all-purpose cleaner and warm water.

    ]]>     http://blog.dependablemaid.com/?feed=rss2&p=13 0     Stainless Steel Maintenance http://blog.dependablemaid.com/?p=7 http://blog.dependablemaid.com/?p=7#comments Fri, 25 Feb 2011 20:55:06 +0000 admin http://eastsidemaid.com/?p=5 Remove finger prints from stainless steel surfaces with baby oil.  Rinse with club soda.

    ]]>     http://blog.dependablemaid.com/?feed=rss2&p=7 0     Remove Rust Stains http://blog.dependablemaid.com/?p=21 http://blog.dependablemaid.com/?p=21#comments Tue, 08 Feb 2011 19:34:44 +0000 admin http://eastsidemaid.com/?p=21 I have rust stains in my drain – how can I get them out?!

    Make a paste of ordinary baking soda and scrub with an old toothbrush.

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