http://cleancrews.com/blog Fri, 31 Oct 2008 17:48:15 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Some tips for cleaning tiles, which are notoriously hard to keep clean! * Before cleaning bathroom tiles, run the shower on hot for five minutes to steam the dirt loose. * For stubborn stains, apply a paste of scouring powder and water and let ... http://cleancrews.com/blog/cleaning-tips/cleaning-tile-in-your-home.html/ White vinegar has long been lauded for it's cleaning efficacy - now DumbLittleMan brings more uses for this common household supply: # Throw a 50/50 mix of vinegar and water into a spray bottle and you've got a substitute general purpose cleaner. You won't have to worry about the dog ... http://cleancrews.com/blog/cleaning-tips/white-vinegar-as-a-household-cleaner.html/ 10 easy things you can do to declutter your home. This is espeically appropriate now that spring cleaning season is upon us - it's timje to get the house organized and live clean! And to get more professional tips from Allison Carter, be sure to visit TheProfessionalOrganizer.com! 10 Steps to Decluttering ... http://cleancrews.com/blog/organizing/10-easy-things-you-can-do-to-declutter-your-home.html/ Real Simple has a post describing some simple steps to tackle those troublesome deep down dirty spots in your home. It is a three-step process to tackle the those spots require a little extra intervention. Hardwood floors to drapes and curtains and furniture, such as this handy tip: To remove smudges ... http://cleancrews.com/blog/deep-cleaning/deep-cleaning-the-tough-spots-in-your-home.html/ With the new year quickly approaching (way to soon IMO) it is time to get in your office and get busy! Listed below courtesy of Free Software Magazine are seven great ways to clear the clutter just in time for the New Year!! 1. Clean your computer desk If you are ... http://cleancrews.com/blog/computer-cleaning/a-clean-new-year.html/ The holidays provide a great opportunity to Go Green. With Christmas quickly approaching it is a great time to look around your house and garage for those items you no longer use and donate them to charity. It's all about recycling and reusing. Those dreaded white elephant gift exchanges at work....rewrap those gifts ... http://cleancrews.com/blog/green-living/going-green-part-2.html/ Hate having surprise guests because you always think your house is a mess? The key to combat this is to use creativity and imagination to create small moments of time for you to get caught up and have the spotless home you always dreamed of. You do not have to ... http://cleancrews.com/blog/cleancrews/cleaning-tips-clean-your-house-like-a-professional-house-cleaner.html/ It seems like the new rage, going green. Everywhere you look there are billboards, commercials, and celebrities talking about green living. While I don't live a Green GREEN lifestyle I do live greenish. Hey, every little bit helps, right? One of the small things we've changed in our house are the ... http://cleancrews.com/blog/safe-cleaning/going-green-part-one.html/ If you're anything like me you have thousands of photographs either in boxes or sitting on your hard drive.  I am horrible for putting pictures in actual albums so here are a couple of tips to make it easier and less time consuming. Now you will be able to enjoy all of ... http://cleancrews.com/blog/organizing/organizing-photographs.html/ All I can say is this thing rocks!    I recently purchased the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser and it really works! Really, really works. I've had this greasy film on my oven and microwave....one use of the Magic Eraser and presto! It's gone.  It cleans anything....walls, grease, soap scum, car tires...you name ... http://cleancrews.com/blog/cleaning-product-reviews/its-a-miracle.html/