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\nSometimes the tops of ceiling fan paddles aren\u2019t cleaned because you\u2019re running the fan all the time. Once you stop and look at those paddles, the dust, which is often greasy, may shock you!\n
Leslie Reichert of\u00a0The Cleaning Coach\u00a0suggests cleaning the paddles with an old pillowcase. \u201cOpen the end and place it over the fan paddle,\u201d she says. \u201cThen press hard and pull the pillowcase off. The dust will be inside and not fall on the floor.\u201d\n
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Deep cleaning tile grout in your kitchen or bathroom offers visible results and instant gratification while refreshing the look of the tile. \u201cI\u2019m a big fan of using a\u00a0steam cleaner\u00a0for\u00a0cleaning grout,\u201d says Reichert. \u201cYou can see the dirt fly out of the grout.\u201d\n
Bissel\u2019s handheld\u00a0SteamShot Hard Surface Cleaner\u00a0is a lightweight, easy-to-use tool for cleaning and sanitizing tile and grout anywhere in your home.\n
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Leanne Stapf, COO of\u00a0The Cleaning Authority\u00a0housecleaning services, says\u00a0clean baseboards\u00a0give the home \u201ca beautiful finishing touch.\u201d\n
For painted or stained baseboards, Stapf recommends first removing dust with a bristled brush hose attachment on a vacuum. Then clean with a sponge or\u00a0microfiber cloth, using a mixture of three-quarters warm water and one-quarter dish soap. \u201cMake sure to wring the sponge out well so you don\u2019t get too much water on the wood,\u201d she says.\n
For really filthy baseboards, Reichert says you should let the water sit on the baseboard, then wipe again. \u201cBe careful not to wipe the wall next to the baseboard as it will smear dirt onto the paint,\u201d she says.\n
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There are potentially two nasty, narrow spaces between the stove and the countertop, where grease, crumbs, and splatters accumulate. If your stove abuts your countertop so there\u2019s no room for crud to fall on the floor, you probably have a simple clean-up job.\n
Reichert recommends wrapping a knife with a damp cloth or paper towel to wipe inside the space. For wider spaces where debris drops to the floor, you\u2019ll need to pull out the stove and clean it underneath. Be sure to unplug an electric range or switch off the gas supply.\n
Sweep the floor underneath, then clean it with a scrubby sponge and, if necessary, a heavy-duty cleaner made for your\u00a0flooring type. Once the floor is dry, reattach the stove and push it back into place. Now, enjoy the feeling of knowing there\u2019s nothing scary lurking under there anymore.\n
To keep grunge from accumulating again, try a\u00a0silicone counter-gap cover.\n
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\u201cIf your kitchen has a foul smell, taking the trash out may not solve your problem,\u201d Stapf says. \u201cTrash cans can harbor odors, liquids, and residue from your trash.\u201d Gross!\n
To\u00a0clean metal or plastic garbage can, work in the bathtub or outdoors with a hose. Stapf recommends mixing two cups of vinegar, one tablespoon of dish soap, and water in a spray bottle, then coating the interior and exterior of the can. Scrub down any areas with crusted dirt. Then rinse the can and wipe it down. Sprinkle baking soda in the bottom approximately once a week to deodorize.\n
Once you get the garbage can really clean and get into the habit of keeping it that way, it\u2019ll no longer feel like a task to avoid.\n
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If you cringe every time you open the refrigerator or freezer, it\u2019s probably time for deep cleaning. \u201c[But] completely cleaning the fridge\u00a0is an overwhelming task,\u201d says Reichert, who recommends doing it a little at a time.\n
\u201cThink of just moving things off one shelf, removing the shelf, and running it under hot, hot water,\u201d she says. \u201cWipe it down with a dry microfiber cloth and put it back into the fridge. Just clean a shelf or drawer when you have a minute.\u201d\n
If you\u2019re ready to tackle the whole job, Stapf says to clear out all the food, then remove the shelves and bins. \u201cClean the inside of the fridge with a solution of two tablespoons baking soda and one-quart hot water,\u201d she says. \u201cRinse with a damp cloth, then dry with a towel. Soak the removable sections in the same solution.\u201d\n
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\u201cWe often avoid\u00a0cleaning microwaves\u00a0because they\u2019re hard to reach and awkward to clean out,\u201d says Stapf. To make the job easier, she recommends loosening the grime before you begin.\n
\u201cTake a lemon and squeeze the juice out into a microwave-safe bowl,\u201d she says. \u201cThen fill that same bowl with a cup of water. Run the solution in the container on high in the microwave for five minutes, or until it starts to steam in the microwave.\u201d\n
Once that\u2019s done, wipe down the sides, ceiling, and turntable with a disinfectant spray.\u00a0Then wipe down with a dish or microfiber cloth.\n
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If you want high-level cleaning satisfaction and don\u2019t have a quick gag reflex, tackle your slow draining tub\/shower drain. The combination of hair and soap scum creates something you have to see to believe. Use an\u00a0$8 plastic drain unclogger,\u00a0or follow these steps for\u00a0cleaning the drain without chemicals.\n
\u201cMix 1\/3 cup of distilled white vinegar and 1\/3 cup of baking soda,\u201d says Stapf. \u201cPour boiling water down the drain to loosen up particles. Then follow with the baking soda-vinegar mixture and wait 15 minutes. To finish, rinse once more with boiling water.\u201d\n
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There\u2019s no fast way to deep clean your oven, but there are plenty of ways to do it without toxic, noxious chemical sprays.\n
After removing loose debris with a small brush and dustpan or vacuum cleaner, layer a paste of baking soda, water, and dish soap over the solid surfaces of the oven. Then let it sit overnight.\n
To\u00a0clean your oven without harsh chemicals, place oven racks in an overnight bath of hot water, dish soap, and dryer sheets\u00a0(yes, dryer sheets!). The next day, sponge down the oven interior until the sponge comes up clean. Then rinse and dry the racks\n
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