Introducing one of the easiest ways to get professional looking results when washing your windows. This great set makes it easier than ever to reach, and thoroughly clean every window in your home. It is also great for mirrors, shower doors, for use on your car and more. This new product just arrived at simplygoodstuff.com and it is quickly becoming a customer favorite. The microfiber window washing set includes two washers of different sizes and a telescoping extension pole. Whats even better is that each individual washer can be separated into a stand alone microfiber washer and a stand alone squeegee. This aspect really gives the set versatility and value. You are able to clean fast and easy using this set. Because the washers are made out of microfiber, they are totally reusable and machine washable. This also means that you can clean without chemicals too! Just water alone will allow you to achieve a streak-free shine on all your windows and mirrors. One of these washers will remove 99% of all dirt and germs without any additional chemicals. You will be amazed at how easy it is to use, and how well it cleans. The unique design of these washers will let you wash and dry in a single pass thanks to the combined power of the microfiber and squeegee working together. High quality materials and superior construction ensure this window washing set will last for years of repeated use. Stop using windex and paper towels. Make window cleaning fast and easy with this professional quality set. Order Yours Today! More Info

Introducing the easiest way to clean your driveway, patio, deck and more. It works with an ordinary garden hose to give you extraordinary water pressure. Just glide it across the surface to clear of dirt and debris. The Turbo Jet Water Broom makes cleaning large areas easy. It gives you the power to blast through tough dirt and build-up without any risk of damaging the surface you are using it on. Just hook it up to your garden hose and you are good to go. A convenient brass lever on the handle allows you to control the flow and turn the broom off when you are finished. It also features a foam grip handle for ease-of-use and comfort. When connected to a standard garden hose, it multiplies ordinary household water pressure to a powerful stream driving away dirt and debris with ease. Its amazing cleaning power comes from 7 high-pressure water jets that create a blast of water. The unit is made from sturdy, yet lightweight materials for years of hassle-free use. Thanks to mostly aluminum construction it is totally rust-proof and designed to last and last. Ideal for patios, garages, driveways, pool decks, etc. It is also great for removing thawing slush, salt or ice melting compounds in the winter. The Turbo Jet Water Broom won’t damage your pavement like a pressure washer. It is powerful enough to remove almost anything, but not so powerful it will cause damage or need to be operated by a professional. Almost anyone can use this great tool with amazing results. Measures 36″ wide. Make all your outdoor cleaning easier with this great pressure washer and water broom.

When I was growing up in the 1940s spring cleaning was an annual event. Housewives prepared for spring cleaning with military precision. Because Monday was wash day, housewives usually started their spring cleaning on that day. But spring cleaning could last days or even weeks.

My mother took down all of the curtains in our house and washed them by hand or in the washing machine. I thought the washing machine was a metal beast, and actually, it could be dangerous. One day I heard my mother call me from the basement. Though her voice sounded calm, I sensed an urgency in it, and ran down the basement stairs.

My mother’s hand and upper arm were caught between two rubber rollers. This wringer mechanism squeezed excess misture from clothes and you had to “feed” the clothes into the wringer one by one. Fortunately, I was able to reverse the rollers quickly and my mother wasn’t injuired.

You don’t have to be a complete tree hugger to want to go green. But now that it’s becoming increasingly clear that global warming is a very real problem, why wouldn’t you want to reduce your impact on the environment?

If the threat of global warming doesn’t spur you into action, perhaps this fact will: Most of the actions you can take to green your home are easy. And while they save energy and other valuable resources, they also save you a little or even a lot of green (read: money). I’m not expecting you to go off the grid, start raising all your own food, or anything that extreme. These are just easy changes that can be made around your house now to make a big difference.

So, without further ado, I present to you The Home Know-It-All’s Top 15 Ways to Go Green Around Your Home (in order from easiest to accomplish to hardest-although I’d say they’re all pretty darn easy).

Microfiber towels are a handy tool for cleaning just about anything these days. From cars to countertops, these towels cover a wide range of surfaces. An added benefit, is of course the fact that they can be re-used multiple times. This means you can ditch the old rag bin you keep under the kitchen counter.

Now after you’ve used your microfiber towel, you’ll probably notice all the gunk that gets embedded in those tiny fibers. So how does one go about cleaning all this dirt off the towel?

There are definitely best-practices to help make sure you keep your microfiber towels clean without damaging them for their next use. Compiled below is a list of tips for proper maintenance.

• Pre-soak in a bucket of warm water and dish detergent to help loosen the dirt particles
• Launder in your washing machine with detergent separate from any other type of fabric.

A clean and organized closet provides many benefits: better space utilization, your items are organized and accessible, not to mention the biggest gains: an organized closet space adds to the harmony of your home, as well as your mental wellbeing. Our outer world is a reflection of our inner world, and because everything carries with it energy, the mess in our environment can affect how we feel subconsciously. We might suddenly feel very irritable without knowing why. Your closet and the surface spaces of your home are good places to start this cleaning process. This will result in a deeply therapeutic and fulfilling experience.

I did a deep closet cleaning a year ago, and let me tell you, such heavy ‘mental bags’ were lifted off my shoulders. I gave away 11 bags worth of clothing and shoes (see picture) and I felt like a new person: empowered, organized, light and a new beginning.

Everyone enjoys a nice, roaring fire, but very few of us like the black build-up that can accumulate over time. Smoke and soot can billow out and coat your brick or stone. The mantle, the firebox and every other area can become dingy and ugly over time. Most people think this is an impossible cleaning chore due to the dark black stains and the surface they are on, but as with any job, if you have the right tools, it is easy. Follow these easy steps to ensure you always have a clean fireplace.

Fireplace Maintenance:
In order to ensure safe efficient use of your fireplace, it will need regular care and cleaning. Creosote, a flammable tar like substance, accumulates in the chimney and flue and can be hazardous if it is not removed. Give your fireplace and its accessories routine cleaning throughout the wood-burning season to eliminate an accumulation of soot, ashes, and creosote tars. Here are some easy steps to take to keep you fireplace clean longer:

This is a great list of the most germ ridden places and things. Some of these are a little surprising, but for the most part it seems you will find the most germs in high-traffic, public places. It is important to prevent prolonged contact with these germs in order to remain healthy. This list was originally reported in Health Magazine and can be seen in full detail there. Here is the list:

1. Your kitchen sink
2. Airplane bathrooms
3. A load of wet laundry
4. Public drinking fountains
5. Shopping cart handles
6. ATM buttons
7. Your handbag
8. Playgrounds
9. Mats and machines at health clubs
10. Your bathtub
11. Your office phone
12. The hotel-room remote control

Many people choose hardwood flooring because it is easy to maintain and keep looking great. True, you will not have to worry about hardwood staining if you spill grape juice on it, as you do with carpet. However, there are a few things that you need to remember when you are dealing with hardwood. Once you have spent a great deal of time and money on your beautiful hardwood floor, you will want to keep it looking fantastic. Many people choose hardwood flooring because it is easy to maintain and keep looking great. True, you will not have to worry about hardwood staining if you spill grape juice on it, as you do with carpet. However, there are a few things that you need to remember when you are dealing with hardwood.

One of the most common things I get asked is how to safely clean a laptop screen. By far the best way is to use a microfiber cloth. These can be found cheaply, and do an excellent job. Here’s how they work….

Microfiber cloths do an excellent job of picking up dust and removing smudges. They will even remove oily fingerprints from a surface without spreading it around and without any additional cleaners. They are environmentally & economically friendly by reducing money spent on cleaners, paper towels and trash that has been generated.

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Please note: Treat any of the following screen types as you would an expensive camera lens, using high quality cleaning materials and tested techniques.

• LCD screens are not glass! The LCD surface is made of a soft film that is vulnerable to scratches, damage by sharp articles and/or improper cleaners.

Question:
I just had the windows on my car tinted. I heard that there are some cleaners you shouldn’t use on tint. My question is: What is the best way to clean tinted windows?

Answer:
Many car owners choose to customize their vehicle with after market window tint. This is especially true in warm, sunny climates. This will make your car look great and provide some protection, but when it comes time for cleaning, you will need to take special care. Many everyday cleaners and techniques will actually damage your newly tinted windows over time.

What is it?
Window tint is actually a thin film that is applied to the inside of your vehicles window. THere are several different shades to choose from, but all provide some degree of shade and privacy. This thin film is a plastic material called mylar. Some characteristics of this material are that it is prone to scratching or tearing, and can fade over time if ammonia is used on it.

These days, modern educational facilities are faced with concerns that past generations rarely had to face when going to school-threatening environments, safety fears, and narcotics, but some of us forget about another threat-a silent fear-more common in educational facilities now a days. That is, the wellbeing of an educational building as well as the wellbeing of the children, caretakers, instructors, and any additional personnel on campus.

Numerous areas need to be looked at when dealing with the wellbeing of an educational facility, but the prevailing issue is sanitation. With out question, a facility using the green cleaning method is in excellent health.

Green Cleaning is an expression that is familiarizing itself around many different organizations nowadays. Construction buyers and building associates are quickly jumping onboard this way of creating a safe environment. People understand the reward received from using sanitation devices approved by Environmental Services.

Question
Hi I hope you can help me I need it. I had spilled a bit of coffee on my office chair at home then I used Chemdry which now has created a bigger stain. It looks like I had an “accident” on my chair. The material on my chair is the usual stuff that is on an office chair with foam stuffing. I am afraid to try anything else for fear of totally ruining my chair. Thanks for your help.

Answer
Quick n Brite works great for coffee stains or any other food stains for that matter. Try it and you won’t be disappointed. It is all natural so you don’t have to worry about it ruining anything you use it on. It comes with directions specific for upholstery stains. Just apply the cleaner and then buff out the stain with a terry cloth towel. Its great for hundreds of other cleaning jobs too! It comes with a 100% satisfaction and money back guarantee.

Question
Hi, I’m looking for cleaning products for granite tile floors. Please advise on the product and application method.

Answer

The best way to mop any hard floor is with a microfiber mop. It is especially great for granite because it is low water and no additional chemicals are necessary. Just water and microfiber remove 99% of all dirt, dust, germs and bacteria from your floors. The pads are reusable and with a sturdy steel telescoping handle and rugged mop head, this mop will last longer than any other you have ever owned. Just pop the pad in the wash, launder and reuse. To pretreat extra dirty areas or for high traffic spots use a solution of three tablespoons of quick n brite in a quart spray bottle. Just hit these areas first with the spray solution, and they will come clean with ease when you mop over them. The best way to sweep floors is with a rubber broom. They will never scratch or mar a delicate surface, yet are tough enough for any chore. For pet owners they are a must have because they work so well on pet hair, even on carpet. With these tools at your disposal, the chore of cleaning the floor is simple. The right tool makes the job easier, and with a chemical-free cleaning method, you can feel good about not harming the environment and leaving your home safe for children, pets and everyone else.

Your elusive 12 week-old puppy walks into the living room. “Where have you been?” you ask, as if he will answer you. You immediately jump up and begin your search. Everything seems fine in the bedroom. Everything seems fine in the den. Everything is fine in the dining roo—oh no! Not your brand new Oriental rug. What are you going to do?Time is of the essence. So, you grab your trusty bottle of miracle spot remover and spray it directly on the stain. You press a towel you grabbed from the kitchen into the stain. You rub and scrub. It doesn’t seem like it’s working, so you try more spot remover and you scrub harder. At least you’re trying to take care of the accident quickly, but now you’ve got a bigger problem. You have an even larger puddle that includes urine with spot remover added to it. Even worse, you’ve scrubbed the rug so hard the fibers look frayed and unraveled. Adding spot remover to a urine stain and brushing it in does not mean you are removing the stain. Where did the stain go? You’ve spread it in the backing of the rug.

Want to make window cleaning easier than ever?

Try the Ultimate Window Cloth. This easy to use cloth is a brand new innovation in cleaning cloth technology. It features a dual sided design for unmatched cleaning power and drying ability. This amazing little cloth will allow you to clean windows, mirrors and other like surfaces with just water as a detergent. That’s right. No more window cleaner. Just add water to get your windows cleaner than ever and without a chemical residue or any kind of streaking or lint.

One side is made from microfiber so it is great for cleaning, while the other side is made of shammy material. This side is great for drying and polishing. To clean your windows all you have to do is get the cloth damp and wipe away. Wipe with one side to clean and remove build-up. Then flip it over and use the shammy side to dry and buff to a polished, streak-free shine. This cloth is totally reusable and washable. Use it over and over for sparkling windows, mirrors, chrome, counters and more. This is the fastest, easiest and safest way to clean windows. Welcome to the future of window washing!

What is the Best Cleaner to use on Carpet?

Are you tired of carpet cleaners that don’t really work? Sick of sticky residues and stain fighters that don’t do what they are supposed to. Then try Quick n Brite the next time you shampoo your carpets. If you have your own steam cleaner, or if you have rented one from the store, then Quick n Brite liquid concentrate is the best soap to use in it. It will clean much better than anything available in stores, it won’t leave any kind of residue, and it is all-natural and doesn’t contain any harmful chemicals. The best part about it though, is that you can use it all over your home when you are done with the carpets. It is great for hundreds of jobs all over your home, so if you have some left after you are done cleaning your carpets, you can use it to pretreat laundry, clean cabinets, degrease stoves, remove upholstry stains, clean the bathroom and much, much more. It comes with a full money back guarantee and is 100% guaranteed to work. Anyone who uses it to clean their carpets never uses anything else again. It is widely recognized as the best carpet cleaning solution available.

Mom, are you spending way too much time sorting, washing, and folding laundry?

Here are some quick easy tips to help get you out of the laundry room!

1) Sort Less

With the exception of whites that need to be bleached, brand new dark or red items that bleed or delicates, you may not need to sort laundry as much as you think.

Most high quality clothing doesn’t bleed. And there is no crime in washing towels with other laundry unless it will get linty (like microfiber cleaning cloths).

You might want to sort laundry by what room it will end up in. I throw my boy’s laundry all in together and despite what home economics gurus might tell you, I haven’t noticed any bad effects! This method simplifies things because each load goes to the same place. Instead of walking around the house delivering laundry to each room, you save energy and time.

My wife recently cleaned our oven. Not the inside but the top. You know, around the elements where it is just burnt on. We recently have changed to natural cleaning. So when it came time for the oven, my wife used non-toxic general purpose cleaner. While this is highly concentrated, the stains were also quite old. So, she used it full strength. She didn’t need a mask or gloves to do this. She just let it soak & then the baked-on crud slowly came off with some scrubbing.

Here’s the point. The various commercial cleaners from the store contain petroleum distillates. They produce potentially deadly fumes & are harmful to our environment. Not to mention the fact they cost much more per ounce then the natural cleaners. Often their packaging is non-recyclable.

The call came unexpectedly. It was my mother. She was in a panic about the need to clean year’s worth of dirt off the windows on her house. “I love ll the views,” she said, “but I don’t want to spend the whole ay cleaning windows.” No problem, I told her. In “Name that Tune” fashion, I told her how she could clean windows with not five, not four, but only three window-cleaning tools — and do it faster than she ever thought possible. “This, I want to hear,” she said.Outdated methods

Too often, window cleaning turns into a dreaded chore. That’s because until now we’ve cleaned with everything from old shirts, discarded towels, newspaper, and pallets of paper towels. If that’s what I had to work with, I’d board up my windows. But, clean windows aren’t out of your reach.

There’s nothing like a cleanser that actually works as advertised, bulldozing through dirt and leaving a surface sparkling clean. But conventional cleaning products can actually leave indoor air polluted with a toxic smog of petrochemical volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and the synthetic fragrances used to mask them.

Think, then, what damage cleaning products used on a regular basis year-round can do in the enclosed space of a home, where VOCs can build up for months. “When they evaporate, they are transported directly to the brain, where they can be as intoxicating as ether or chloroform,” says Kaye Kilburn, professor of internal medicine at the University of Southern California medical school. “They are palpably dangerous to health.” In other words, when someone complains of being knocked out after cleaning house, it’s likely more than just a turn of phrase.

Q: What is the easiest way to clean a shower?

A:Cleaning the tub or shower can be one of the toughest chores in your home. Soap scum, water stains, dirt, grime and grease all build-up over time and can seem impossible to remove. If you are using a traditional tub and tile cleaner, you may be making the job harder than it has to be, and risking your health with the dangerous chemicals as well. Many of these cleaners leave behind a sticky residue that only causes the dirt to build up faster. Plus you are spraying surfaces with chemicals that you then expose your bare skin to.

With the many advances in technology, one fabulous development is the microfiber cleaning cloth. The advantages of these are many, and the result is a clean home with a minimized need for cleaning products. This in turn creates a higher quality of indoor air pollution, costs less, and is better for the environment.

What is microfiber?
It is a very fine synthetic (man made) fiber that can be woven into fabrics. It allows fabrics to hang and handle as they naturally would, but with the added benefits of washing better, breathing better, and repelling or retaining water better, depending on the purpose. Microfibers are made from in acrylic, nylon, polyester, and rayon forms. For cleaning, microfiber cleaning cloths can often be used alone or with small amounts of cleaning products. When designed for cleaning, microfiber cleaning cloths can retain moisture much better, which means fewer trips to the sink. It also means that cleaning up spills takes much less effort, as the microfiber cleaning cloth can absorb more liquid than a typical sponge.

Here is a great video on how to clean your windows. It covers some traditional methods of cleaning and gives step-by-step instructions. Learn how to get streak-free windows by watching this informative clip.

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They are quickly becoming the favored screen type for both computers and TVs, but LCD screens can be intimidating to clean. Most people are unsure of the correct way to clean their screen, so they end up getting duped into spending a lot of money on fancy cleaning supplies that they don’t need. It is true that LCD screens can be kinda sensitive, but there are easy ways to clean them without worrying about scratches or other damage. In this article we will go over a straight forward traditional method as well as the fast and easy simplygood method.

First we have to understand a little bit of background about LCD screens to know why we should be careful when cleaning. LCD stands for Liquid Crystal Display; which has crystal molecules sandwiched under layers of polarized panels. These panels are usually made of “plastic-like” polymer materials, and like any plastics they can be easily scratched or gouged, even by just your fingernails! That’s why cleaning LCDs requires special care while cleaning compared to the old glass CRT monitors.