Do you get just as thrilled as we do when it’s time for Spring Cleaning? Right, that’s what we thought. In case you couldn’t tell, we threw a little bit of sarcasm into that first question. Because really, who wants to have to become best friends with their Kleenex box after inhaling all of the dust and fumes from the cleaning products we use? Well friends, that’s what we’re here to help you with. We can’t do anything about the dust (except recommend putting in an electronic air cleaner), but we can do something about those chemical cleaners you use. Toss them all in the trash, because we have some easy homemade suggestions for you that will not only help you avoid those pesky cleaning headaches, but will also make you feel good because you will be helping save the earth. One scrub at a time.
Recipes for a clean house
- For an all purpose cleaner that works on just about anything, mix ½ c. of vinegar, ¼ c. of baking soda, and a half gallon of water.
- Bathroom shower mold can be fought with one part hydrogen peroxide and 2 parts water put together in a spray bottle. Spray onto mold and wait an hour before wiping off.
- Normal tub and tile cleaning can be done by simply using a sponge to scrub in baking soda and rinsing with water.
- To polish your furniture, add a few drops of lemon oil into a 1/2 cup warm water. Mix well and spray onto a soft cotton cloth. Cloth should only be slightly damp. Wipe furniture with the cloth, and finish by wiping once more using a dry soft cotton cloth.
- Toilet bowls can be cleaned with ¼ c. baking soda and a cup of vinegar poured directly into the bowl of the toilet. Let sit for a minute, scrub, and flush.
- To clean your windows or mirrors, mix 2 tsp of white vinegar with 1 liter of warm water in a spray bottle. Spray onto windows and wipe off with newspaper.
It’s about time for Spring Cleaning again this year. It can be a daunting task (and not always the most fun one either) so we wanted to give you some suggestions to help you organize your cleaning so you can finish it quickly and feel great about the results.
- Make a list of each room and what needs to be done in it. You will feel great checking things off as you go along.
- Add to your list anything that might not reside in a specific room—changing your furnace filter, sweeping your porch, changing the batteries in your smoke alarms, etc.
- Make sure you have all your cleaning supplies on hand. There is nothing worse than starting a project and then having to run to the store for something you forgot!
- Listen to upbeat music as you clean. You’ll go faster and can dance along as you’re scrubbing. Trust us, it makes it much more fun.
- Tackle one room at a time and work first on the room that will make you feel the best once it’s done. Work from top to bottom in each room to ensure maximum cleanliness.
We hoped this helped get you jump started on your spring cleaning. In a few weeks, we’ll also share some simple homemade cleaners you can make to replace the toxic ones you have in your cupboards.
Did you know you can watch the amount of energy used at all of the venues of the Olympics this year? The Olympic organizers teamed up with BC Hydro to make sure that the games were ‘green’. They made changes to lightbulbs and the heating & cooling equipment to ensure the lowest amount of energy usage possible. The best part? They can heat 1,600 British Columbia homes for a year with the amount of energy they will be saving. To spy on the energy consumption yourself, go to this website.
Happy New Year from all of us at AAA Heating & Air Conditioning!
As a reminder, our office will be closing early at 12pm on Thursday, New Year’s Eve. We will also be closed all of Friday, New Year’s Day.
However, we will still have technicians on call during those times for any emergencies you might have.
From all of us at AAA Heating & Air Conditioning, we wish you the best of Holidays!
May your days be filled with lots of warmth and laughter as you enjoy the season.
As a reminder, our office will be closed on Thursday, December 24th after 11am and for the full day on Friday, December 25th. We will also be closed on Thursday, December 31st after 11am and for the full day on Friday, January 1st. However, we will still have technicians on call during those times for any emergencies you might have.
Enjoy the Holidays!
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