Archive for January, 2007

Hardwood floors are very popular today and it’s no surprise since they are attractive and classy. There’s something very inviting when walking into a home with hardwood floors. It’s rich textures; light or dark, old or new, offering a certain charm and elegance. However, they are expensive to install so you’ll want to protect your investment with special cleaning and care. Here are some hardwood floor cleaning tips for you to consider:

• Have everyone remove their shoes when they enter your home, this prevents dirt tracking across your wood floors and the damage it does.

• Sweep daily or several times a week using a soft bristle broom to avoid scratching the wood floors.

• When vacuuming ensure that you use the brush attachment. You don’t want to scratch the surface with the vacuum either.

• Immediately clean up any spills using a soft cloth. Then dry well. Water is the enemy of hardwood floors.

• If your floors are covered with polyurethane, use a very dry damp mop and Watkins organic cleaner for cleaning.

• Use carpet runners in areas where there is a lot of traffic. Be sure to clean the runners regularly so that the dirt doesn’t fall through onto the floors.

• If you wax your floors, check with the manufacturer to ensure you are using the proper wax. There are so many varieties of wood; you want to be certain you are using the correct product.

Hardwood floors are unique; generating warmth and beauty to your home. Dirt and water are the two biggest enemies but your wood floors should last you a lifetime and keep looking like new longer, when properly cared for.

If you live in an area that has hard water or well water your toilet bowl can become badly stained with ugly iron and other mineral deposits. You might even think you that need to replace your old toilet. Here is how you can easily make an old stained toilet look like brand new! Just follow these simple steps:

1. First, bucket flush - lower the water level in the bowl by quickly pouring a bucket of water in it.
2. Next, squirt a generous amount of Watkins toilet bowl cleaner around the bowl and under the rim.
3. Now go relax, have a cup of tea or beverage of your choice and let the cleanser do the work.
4. After you’ve finished your tea or in 15 minutes or so go back and give the bowl a quick swab with a soft bowl brush then simply flush all the stains away.

Wasn’t that easy? And your bowl should look like brand new. Extreme cases may need a second application or you can do steps 1 and 2 before you go out to work or before you go to bed, allowing the cleanser a longer time to work.

Watkins toilet bowl cleanser is so powerful it’s only recomended for use on vitreous china, the material toilets are made of. Use weekly, a small squirt and quick swab is all you need to do to prevent further mineral stain build up.

Is your kitchen is the most lived in room in your home? It is for most families and this also means it can also be the messiest too! Here are some quick kitchen cleaning tips to help you keep the mess and clutter to a minimum:

• Start by removing all the clutter from your countertop; that includes dishes, papers, utensils, gadgets and other items you may have lying around.

• Try to store most of your small appliances inside the cabinets.

• Clean the kitchen cabinets, stove, refrigerator and counters tops with Watkins Organic Cleaner or Degrease and hot water.

• Sweep and then mop your kitchen floor using Organic cleaner and hot water.

• To remove skid marks on linoleum rub the spot with Watkins Creme Cleanser before washing the floor.

• Clean your kitchen sink with Watkins Creme Cleanser, it will make stainless steel sparkle and remove stains from enamel.

• Replace your dish cloth daily, as well as the sponge or scrubber you use for washing dishes.

Cleaning is a matter of preparation, determination and time management. All your kitchen needs now is a quick once-over, and you are ready for the next marathon of cooking and baking to begin.

You’ll find the effective cleaning products mentioned above and more at WatkinsOnline