Let's Talk Housework

Whooooo-hoooooo! No housework for us!

The Rose Bowl is the only bowl I've ever seen that I didn't have to clean.
~Erma Bombeck

The trouble with living alone is that it's always your turn to do the dishes.

We labor to make a house a home, then every time we're expecting visitors, we rush to turn it back into a house.
~Robert Brault

Vacuums don't clean houses. People clean houses.
~Everybody Loves Raymond Episode

Freshen That Frigidaire!

DIY Fresh Solutions from J&J!

Here are some sassy new tips for deodorizing the ole Frigidaire in minutes!

*An open box of baking soda,and yes...Mom was right about that!
*A small muslin/cloth bag small baby sock or open container filled with fresh coffee grounds
*Set up an open container of charcoal briquettes in there.
* An open dish with 1/2 cup baking soda and 2 TBS vanilla extract or 2 TBS lemon juice. Mix it all together...sniff-OOoooOOOo! Fresh!
*A dab or two of vanilla extract on a cotton ball and set it in a hidden spot.

Say It With Salt!

 Opsie! Spilled on the carpet again...Don't fret, simply get some regular table salt and pour it on the spill. The salt will automatically absorb all the liquid without you ever having to scrub or buff! Leave the salt there for at least 24 hours to dry. Then vacuum it up. Voila! Not a stain in sight!

 

Pumice Your Way to Clean!

Pumice is a natural non-abrasive stone we often use to smooth and soften our tootsies. But did you know that it's scrubbing power can be used for more than just foot care? That's right! It can be used for scrubbing stubborn stains in the kitchen as well as the bathroom! Pumice won't scratch delicate porcelain or metal! Buff out stubborn stains in the oven or porcelain finishes for a sparkling clean presentation anytime!

 

Seeing is Believing

 

"Grumble-Grumble-Cough!"

Cough, Cough, Ack!
That is the sound we often make when we vacuum! I know, I know, your thinking...."But golly, these are the sacrifices I must make when I clean.
Did you know at J &J we actually purify the air while we vacuum? Because of the "Go Green" vacuum we use we purify, freshen, and get out dust and grim right from the carpet pad. How....the power of pure water! Ta-Da! You can call us for a free demonstration because seeing is believing!

(707) 315-2917 (Here's our tele!)

Clean Your Wood Floors Without Chemicals

Dingy wood floors got you down? No need to splurge on expensive treatments! Save money with green cleaning tips!

Wood Floors
1/4 cup white vinegar
1 gallon warm water

Stir solution and start mopping!

Scrub With Baking Soda

Baking soda is a happy home's BLING!

Out of cleanser and don't have time to dash to the store? Simply make a paste with baking soda and water and scrub away! It cleans and deodorizes! Bye-bye stubborn stains!

Save On Cleaning Your Couches

Upholstery Spot Remover:
Nooooo-oo! Not the couch! Yes, the couch....
Don't fret over unwanted spots and stains, simply spray a little shaving cream in the area and rub with a clean moist sponge!

 

Go Green Cleaning With Vinagar

Keep the bathroom fresh!

 For Drains:
Pour 1/2 cup of baking soda down drain, followed by 1 cup of vinegar. When the fizzing stops pour down a kettleful of boiling water.

 Make Your Own Tub Scrub:
1/2 cup of baking soda
a little bit of water and lemon juice

A Sparkling Toilet Bowl:
Baking soda
White vinegar

These concoctions are best used immediately. Baking soda  combined with vinegar has a powerful fizzing effect!

Make Your Own Mold Cleanser

EEEKK! Mold!

Mold Cleanser:
1 part hydrogen peroxide
2 parts water

Mix in a spray bottle. Spray on surface and leave to dry for one hour. Rinse the area off with water. Voila!

Save Money and Make Your Own All Purpose Cleaner

DIY means saving money, people!

All Purpose Cleaner:
1 cup white vinegar
1 cup water

Mix in a sprayer bottle and it's ready to use!

Make Your Own Furniture Polish

 Furniture Polish
1/2 cup white vinegar
1 teaspoon olive oil

Tired of paying to much for furniture polish? Simply mix in a jar and apply with a clean rag to dust and polish. Reduce the olive oil if wood looks too oily.
You can also swap the vinegar for lemon juice, mixing equal parts lemon juice and olive oil. Fabulous!

Make Your Own Glass Cleaner

 Glass Cleaner
1/4 cup vinegar or 1 Tbsp lemon juice
2+ cups water

Fill a clean spray bottle with water and either white vinegar or lemon juice. After spraying on glass, wipe with a coffee filters or old newspaper. They leave no lint residue and are virtually streak free!