Darlene
May 11th, 2009, 07:14 PM
Natural Home Care Tips
Make cleaning an experience, not a chore! Put on music you enjoy, wear comfortable clothing and take pride in your work. Be sure to admire your efforts when you’re done.
All Around the House
Cluttered surfaces interfere with cleaning and dusting. Control clutter on a daily basis so the task never gets overwhelming.
Microfiber cloths are a great way to lessen your impact on the environment. No more roll after roll of paper towels. The fibers trap dust instead of lifting it back up into the air.
Always keep all cleaning supplies out of reach of children and pets.
Spray a small amount of Watkins Natural All- Purpose Cleaner on a soft cloth and gently rub cloth over switch plates to remove smudges and fingerprints.
Never dust using a dry towel, this method will only relocate dirt into the air or onto the floor. For optimal dusting, lightly dampen a micro fiber cloth or paper towel with Watkins Natural All-Purpose Cleaner.
To naturally clean your microwave place a bowl of water with a few drops of lemon juice in the microwave and run on high for one minute. Next spray Watkins Natural All-Purpose Cleaner on the surface and wipe away crusted food and grease.
To clean ceiling fans, use a long-handled brush dampened with Watkins Natural All-Purpose Cleaner.
Clean appliance knobs, cracks and grooves with a cotton swab dipped in Watkins Natural All- Purpose Cleaner. Before cleaning any appliance please remember to unplug it.
Kitchen
Soaking tough stuck on foods prior to washing will help the food lift and rinse away easily.
Remember to scrape dishes of excess food before adding them to your dish water.
Stacking a few dishes in the sink at a time allows dishes a few minutes of soaking time while you work on washing another dish.
Allowing aluminum to soak while dishwashing can darken the finish.
A lint free cloth is ideal for drying silverware.
Running a fully loaded automatic dishwasher can save hundreds of gallons of water when compared to hand washing. Loading the dishwasher properly will save time and help conserve energy.
When purchasing new appliances look for the Energy Star label, which ensures the appliances are energy-efficient.
Always scrape any left over food into the trash before loading plates into the dishwasher.
Maintaining your dishwasher properly will keep it at peak energy efficiency.
Living Room
Keep antique wood out of direct sunlight to keep it from bleaching.
Bathroom
A small scrub or tooth brush will help clean grout and corner areas.
Never use an abrasive on acrylic or fiberglass bath tubs.
Immediately attend to a dripping faucet or fixture. Ignoring this problem can waste a lot of water!
For severe toilet bowl stains, allow cleaner to sit on bowl surface while you clean other surfaces. Be sure to apply cleaner up under the rim of your toilet bowl.
Cleaning the toilet doesn’t have to be a dreaded task. Routine maintenance will make the job much easier.
Laundry
Place laundry hampers in every room where people change clothes.
Clean plastic hampers regularly with Watkins Natural All-Purpose Wipes.
Always check clothing labels for care instructions. Check and empty pockets before putting clothing into the washer.
Never overload the washer or dryer.
Clean the lint filter between every load.
Make cleaning an experience, not a chore! Put on music you enjoy, wear comfortable clothing and take pride in your work. Be sure to admire your efforts when you’re done.
All Around the House
Cluttered surfaces interfere with cleaning and dusting. Control clutter on a daily basis so the task never gets overwhelming.
Microfiber cloths are a great way to lessen your impact on the environment. No more roll after roll of paper towels. The fibers trap dust instead of lifting it back up into the air.
Always keep all cleaning supplies out of reach of children and pets.
Spray a small amount of Watkins Natural All- Purpose Cleaner on a soft cloth and gently rub cloth over switch plates to remove smudges and fingerprints.
Never dust using a dry towel, this method will only relocate dirt into the air or onto the floor. For optimal dusting, lightly dampen a micro fiber cloth or paper towel with Watkins Natural All-Purpose Cleaner.
To naturally clean your microwave place a bowl of water with a few drops of lemon juice in the microwave and run on high for one minute. Next spray Watkins Natural All-Purpose Cleaner on the surface and wipe away crusted food and grease.
To clean ceiling fans, use a long-handled brush dampened with Watkins Natural All-Purpose Cleaner.
Clean appliance knobs, cracks and grooves with a cotton swab dipped in Watkins Natural All- Purpose Cleaner. Before cleaning any appliance please remember to unplug it.
Kitchen
Soaking tough stuck on foods prior to washing will help the food lift and rinse away easily.
Remember to scrape dishes of excess food before adding them to your dish water.
Stacking a few dishes in the sink at a time allows dishes a few minutes of soaking time while you work on washing another dish.
Allowing aluminum to soak while dishwashing can darken the finish.
A lint free cloth is ideal for drying silverware.
Running a fully loaded automatic dishwasher can save hundreds of gallons of water when compared to hand washing. Loading the dishwasher properly will save time and help conserve energy.
When purchasing new appliances look for the Energy Star label, which ensures the appliances are energy-efficient.
Always scrape any left over food into the trash before loading plates into the dishwasher.
Maintaining your dishwasher properly will keep it at peak energy efficiency.
Living Room
Keep antique wood out of direct sunlight to keep it from bleaching.
Bathroom
A small scrub or tooth brush will help clean grout and corner areas.
Never use an abrasive on acrylic or fiberglass bath tubs.
Immediately attend to a dripping faucet or fixture. Ignoring this problem can waste a lot of water!
For severe toilet bowl stains, allow cleaner to sit on bowl surface while you clean other surfaces. Be sure to apply cleaner up under the rim of your toilet bowl.
Cleaning the toilet doesn’t have to be a dreaded task. Routine maintenance will make the job much easier.
Laundry
Place laundry hampers in every room where people change clothes.
Clean plastic hampers regularly with Watkins Natural All-Purpose Wipes.
Always check clothing labels for care instructions. Check and empty pockets before putting clothing into the washer.
Never overload the washer or dryer.
Clean the lint filter between every load.