Tidy B Cleaning

I may not be perfect, but when I look at my children, I am grateful God gave me something perfectly right.

Congratulations to the Kansas City Chiefs for winning. Pretty cool lights on a house today at dawn.

🏡 Let's face it, cleaning baseboards can be a task all within itself. You have to get low, put some elbow grease in it, and use those aching knees. Though this may be a strenuous task for some, it's a job that has to be done. Here at Tidy B, we want you to be a PRO at this. ⁣
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😉 Here's your tip of the day Tuesday of cleaning your baseboards like a pro! ⁣
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✅ Baseboards should be cleaned after you have dusted areas above them.⁣
✅ Use a dry microfiber cloth first, then use a damp microfiber cloth.⁣
✅ After you have removed the looser debris, you then want to get the grimey stuff.⁣
✅ Now, you're ready to deep clean! 😎⁣
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1. Use a simple solution of ¼ cup Pinesol or other all-purpose cleaner, mixed in a bucket with a gallon of water.⁣
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2. Now simply wipe the baseboard with a damp microfiber cloth.⁣
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3. For extra grimier baseboards, such as those in your kitchen or living rooms, you may need some extra scrubbing power. Use a small brush, such as an old toothbrush, along the edges and in the corners with your cleaning solution.⁣
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4. Use a wet magic eraser to remove stuck on grime that doesn’t wipe off easily with your wet cloth.⁣
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Some messes are obvious, like the dishes in the sink, accumulation of dust, or little paws that get into places they shouldn't. But, what else are you missing? There are common mistakes that home owners make which add more dirt, dust and mold to their homes. That means more cleaning time! Yuck!

As we head into the Spring months and start looking forward to warm days and getting around more outside, I thought I'd run down a few things you might be doing that add dirt to your life. Don't worry, I offer some solutions too.

1. Wearing Shoes in the House. We track in an unbelievable amount of dust, dirt and other yuckiness every time we come inside. Consider having some little shelves or even a rug at the entrances to your home to catch as much dust and dirt as you can. And, do yourself a favor and leave those shoes at the door!

2. Keeping your indoor temperature too high. Did you know that keeping the temperature in your house lower than 70 degrees helps fight against dust mites & mold? Economically, it may not be practical to keep your house below 70 degrees at all times. But, be mindful that the higher the temperature in your home, the more favorable breeding ground it is for dust mites and mold.

3. Vacuuming without a HEPA filter. Filters can get expensive and it can get tempting to not replace your vacuums filter or to run it without one. But, make sure to use a HEPA filter if your vacuum requires one. It will go along way to insure that much of the nasty spores are removed from carpet and flooring and it will make your vacuum last a lot longer. Replacing a vacuum is far more expensive than replacing a HEPA filter, guaranteed!

4. Not replacing the filter on your furnace. You'll be breathing a lot easier if you remember to change out your furnace's air filter at least every 3 months. The good news is keeping up on this chore won't only keep you healthier, but it will save you some money on your air conditioner bill too.