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Finance Real Estate Moving Day Cleaning Checklist
| Moving Day Cleaning Checklist |
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| Written by The Edmonton Storage Guy |
| Monday, 09 February 2009 11:04 |
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Whats worse than packing up everything you own? Cleaning up the mess left behind! But the following handy tips should get you ready for moving day with relative ease. Note: Before using any of the following tips, be sure to do a spot test in an inconspicuous area to test for colorfastness. Common household items can be your best friends when dealing with unwanted marks and stains. Scuffed woodwork can be cleaned up with a pencil eraser. Melted wax can be removed from fabric and carpeting with a soft cloth and an iron set on the lowest setting. Press and hold to absorb the wax, replacing the cloth if it becomes saturated. Toothpaste is great for removing ink and crayon from hard surfaces. Buff gently with a soft cloth, or apply the paste and let it sit for about an hour for really tough stains. When washing textured walls, use a nylon sock to avoid leaving lint behind. Apply any cleaning solution (after youve tested for colorfastness) in small patches. You can remove unwanted paint from most woodwork by gently scouring with brass cleaner"not too hard though, or you'll scratch the wood. Soap scum, dried toothpaste and lime scale will come off with a liberal application of an oxygen-based cleaning powder, which can be found in most supermarkets. Always wash walls from the bottom up to prevent streaking. Now, what to do about those unpleasant odors lurking in the basement and other enclosed areas? Two words: baking soda! Place an open box in the fridge or cupboards, or sprinkle a thick layer on carpeting and along baseboards. You should notice an improvement after 24 hours. Activated charcoal, or a few drops of vanilla extract on a piece of cloth can also do the trick. Be careful when cleaning areas that have already been treated with a different cleaner, because some mixtures can react with one another and cause staining. Caution: never mix cleaning products"some may contain ammonia or bleach, which when combined can create deadly fumes. About the Author: Moving? Packing for self storage? Stressed? The professional staff at this Edmonton self storage company is pleased to share this suggestion and more. Lots more suggestions at our web page. Get a totally unique version of this article from our article submission service Kindly provided by LJ-Marketing.dk You are welcome to use this article on your own website, if you include the link just before this text. |
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