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Cleaning Linoleum Floors
Asked by P.W. from Philadelphia
on May 5, 2008
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I have very light-colored linoleum floor in my kitchen that I eventually want to replace with tile, but in the meantime wonder if anyone has advice on how to get the f...
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- I have white linoleum kitchen floors as well. I just use regular floor cleaner, but I also have the same issue with the "yellow spot", except it is a huge spot where ...
- We had a linoleum floor that had yellowed, and we hired a man to pick it up and put tile down. He told us it had yellowed because we didn't clean it correctly. I was...
- Our floors also yellowed. The floor is Armstrong brand and we've always used Armstrong cleaner, per the manufacturer and store recommendation. We had someone give us...
Cleaning Microfiber Couch!
Asked by S.T. from Denver
on July 15, 2009
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I have a microfiber/microsuede couch - whatever you want to call it. When I bought it (about 4 years ago) it had been Scotch guarded and until the last year, has been...
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- We also have this kind of fabric on our couch. I know the instructions say not to use any soap when cleaning it, but when I was pregnant I had hyperemesis, and I vomi...
- A squirt of Dawn dishsoap and warm water. Also to avoid water marks I have to clean the whole thing at once, not spot clean.
- When we got our couches or salesman told us to use baby wipes for stains. It works pretty good. =)
Cleaning Wood Floors
Asked by K.N. from Chicago
on June 10, 2007
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I have real hardwood floors not laminate. I heard that you can clean them with ammonia and water but my question is, How much ammonia per water do I use. I've read 2 t...
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- Hey Kim, This is what I use to shine my hardwood floors. It works wonders! http://www.walgreens.com/store/product.jsp?CATID=100775&navAction=jump&navCount=0&id=...
- I was a housekeeper in some very fine homes and the floor guys always said to use NOTHING BUT vineager and water. =) Usually about 1/8th to a 1/4th cup of vineager to...
- If your wood floors are the type you have to wax...no polyeurathane...I'd use apple cider vinegar and water. About 8 oz. per gallon of warm water...also after you was...
Cleaning Spit-Up
Asked by M.S. from Houston
on July 26, 2009
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Are there any moms out there who have had to clean their furniture from spit-up. We had a catastrophe this morning and I would like to clean it properly the first time...
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- baby wipes!!!
- Use meat tenderizer sprinkle on area and let it absorbs and take a warm damp cloth and wipe it up. If there is a lot of spit up you might need to do this a couple of t...
- I use Arm and Hammer's pet stain remover. I know, I know...but it is designed to break down enzymes. It is safe for all fabrics. I use it on carpet, upholstery, the ...
Organization and Decluttering Troubles
Asked by J.K. from Phoenix
on January 23, 2012
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This sounds so silly but I'm totally serious. I'm having trouble decluttering and organizing my house. If you came over, you'd say "this isn't bad." My house is cle...
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- I hired an organizer. She has bins for donate, keep and trash. I could probably do the same thing on my own but for some reason I can't unless I am paying someone to...
- As a child of a long line of hoarders, I struggle with this as well. My therapist gave me a great idea. Break up the projects into doable chunks and right them on no...
- If it hasn't been used in a year, toss it. If you have more than 1 or 2, toss it Like you really need 6 casserole dishes, right? (okay, maybe 3!) If it's a floral wrea...
Attention Working Parents - Who Does Most of Your Housework?
Asked by S.J. from St. Louis
on October 10, 2010
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I'd like to hear from working moms (and dads, I know you're on here!) - when both parents work full time, who does the majority of the household chores in the home? (i...
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- We both do. I work 40 hours M-F, and my husband works about 60+ S-S - he is on call all the time. I mainly take care of the 14 month old, cook and do mine and the bab...
- When we both worked full time we split things 50/50 and now I just work part-time so I can be home with kids most of the time, but I have to say, it's still pretty clo...
- He helps with the cooking and the dishes, and occassional lawn mowing, but I do everything else. I am fine with it, because I think I have a little OCD and it annoys ...
Messy House and It's 4 Against 1!
Asked by M.B. from Eugene
on September 2, 2011
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I have a family of 5. It's my husband and I, our 5 year old daughter, our 2 year old daughter, and our 4 month old son. Our house is ALWAYS messy and the main problem ...
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- This is what I finally had to do when it all got way too crazy! First, everyone has to help clean up - even my 18 month old twins know how to unload the dishwasher an...
- You are not your husband's servant. You have to get a household cleanup agreement with him. What does this man/child think. We women should work 96 hours when he wo...
- Lead by example. Yes, you need to start cleaning up after yourself, but your hubby & 5 year old are more than capable. My 3 & 6 year olds made a Summer Wish list of ...
Anyone Use a Cleaning Svc in City?
Asked by M.V. from Chicago
on March 21, 2008
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We can't afford anything real expensive, but i really could use some help keeping my house clean. WE're trying to sell our home, so I feel i have to be "on top of it"...
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- I'll do it!! I have done quite a bit of work in cleaning, child care, pet care etc. One of my clients just moved out of state and another has quit her corporate job s...
- We have a wonderful cleaning lady. We're moving out of state in a few months, so I'd love to be able to replace our business for her. Her name is Grace and she'll co...
- My cleaning lady's neice might be available. We pay $75 for a 2 bed 2 bath. 773/807-8184. Ask for Galena.
Bi-wkly to Possibly Wkly Cleaning
Asked by M.J. from Dallas
on September 9, 2009
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I am searching for someone to clean my home at a reasonable price. Any recommendations for someone that might be willing to come to Roanoke?
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- Hello, I saw your ad and would like to offer my services. I have multiple years of experience in cleaning customers homes. I have been in the cleaning business fo...
- I have used Pristine Clean, a small company run by Hellen Tondre. Her cost is based on the size of the home and how detailed you want the cleaning to be. (ceilings, wi...
- If you have not found a housekeeper yet, I would be interested in getting more information from you. I live in Denton, so I am close to Roanoke. Thank you for your t...
Looking for Reliableand Inexpensive House Cleaning
Asked by S. from Milwaukee
on August 4, 2005
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I am trying to find someone to come and clean about once every 3 weeks or so but I don't want to pay an arm and a leg. Any suggestions?
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- Sorry I can't help with this one but if you do find someone could you please forward me the information, I would really like to have someone clean my house too.
- me right now i am a residentiential counclor who works third-shift once all of the kids are down for the night I go over the whole house with a fine toothed comb i do ...
- I am looking for some part-time work right now. Where do you live and what days/hours do you need? I live in Northwest Milwaukee and am free tue-thur while my son is...
