Dirt Bee Gone

Six Tips for Worry-Free Cleaning

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that all pregnant women adhere by the following guidelines before attacking a dirty home:

1. Make sure that you have good ventilation where you are cleaning.
2. Wear protective gloves and clothing to protect your skin.
3. Always read the warning and instruction labels.
4. Never mix different chemicals because they may create poisonous fumes (such as ammonia and bleach; doing this can be very dangerous for anyone to inhale).
5. Avoid cleaning the oven since it is such a tight space and the ventilation is not good.

The bottom-line is that most cleaning products are safe to use during pregnancy. Yes, even bleach. So you don't have to call a maid to do the household cleaning unless you want to. If you are going to stick to doing the dirty work yourself, I recommend a Step 6 to the list above: If your partner is around, have him do the cleaning!!!!

- Liz Glasco, Owner
Dirt Bee Gone House Cleaning Service
serving Lincoln, Rocklin, Roseville, Granite Bay&nearby; communities

There are many different products available on the market that will help you to remove almost all types of stains. The ideal solution in minimizing or totally removing stains is by simply cleaning the spills and dirt the moment they crop up. Cleaning them up won’t even require you to leave your home just to rush out and buy the expensive types of cleaning products. Below you will find many helpful tips to removing pet stains. We are here to help our customers in Granite Bay, Roseville, Rocklin and Lincoln who have pets.

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There are several ways to clean up stains simply by using products already available in your home which you use on a regular basis, such as detergents, rubbing alcohol, vinegar, lemon juice, etc. Its simply a matter of knowing how to use these common household products and the procedures involved to clean up stains. Below, you’ll find some tips on how to clean up pet stains and some other types of common carpet stains.

Pet stains

For your first option you can use one teaspoon of clear, household type ammonia to a half cup of cold water. You can use this solution in a spray bottle or apply it to the carpet directly. It is very important not to wet the carpets backing when you apply the solution. After you have applied the solution, use paper towels to blot then allow it to dry completely.

For a second option, you can use detergent solution made of hand soap or dish soap. The combination is one quarter of a teaspoon detergent to one quart of water. You should always make sure the soap doesn’t contain bleach or lanolin.

The third and best option, is to use water, it can re-hydrate the stain to help with removal. Most types of pet stains can be cleaned up by using a steam cleaner. Once you have finished, be sure to dry the area as thoroughly as possible.

Ink stains

1. You can purchase isopropyl rubbing alcohol at your local department or grocery store.

2. You can apply it by pouring some onto a clean white towel or cloth. You can use paper towels as well, as long as they are white.

3. Blot the stain as much as possible until it is removed.

4. Make sure you be careful, because if the stain is small, you need to blot in one direction only so you don’t spread the stain.

Beer and wine stains

1. Mix a solution with one part white vinegar and one part water.

2. Apply the mixture to the stain using a spray bottle to saturate.

3. You should allow the stain to sit around ten to fifteen minutes.

4. Use a sponge and clean in a rubbing motion.

5. Rinse the area with warm water.

6. Brush the carpet pile back into the natural direction it has.

7. By using layers of white paper towels, place paper towels on top of the area, then something with weight on the paper towels. Allow everything time to sit like this until the area has dried.

All Rooms

• Vacuum for Cobwebs
•  Woodwork - Above Doors
•  Dust Furniture, Picture Frames
•  Dust Light Fixtures and Lamps
•  Dust Television(s)
•  Vacuum Carpets
•  Clean Door Glass Vacuum Vents
•  Dust Objects on Tables, Countertops, Vanities, Dressers, Shelves, & Wall Hangings
•  Empty Garbage Cans

 Bathrooms

•  Clean, Scrub & Disinfect Tub/shower and Fixtures Vanity, Sink and Fixtures
•  Sanitize Toilet Clean Light Fixtures
•  Clean all Tile Surfaces, Shower Glass Doors, Mirrors and Soap Dishes.
•  Dust Towel Holder & Toilet Paper Holder
•  Polish Chrome
•  Clean Floor

 Kitchen

•  Clean Appliances, Countertops, Table & Chairs
•  Clean, Scrub & Disinfect Sinks and Backsplashes
•  Clean Range Tops & Microwave
•  Inside Kitchen Windows
•  Dust Furniture & Light Fixtures
•  Disinfect Telephone
•  Polish Chrome
•  Clean Floor

Optional Services

• Window Cleaning
•  Refrigerators and Ovens
•  Waxing of Wood Floors
•  Making Beds
•  Basements & Garages
•  Fireplaces
•  Pressure Clean Exterior
•  Vacuum Upholstered furniture & Under Seat Cushions
  

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