Cleaner with Dean

Owner, Cleaner w/ Dean, a commercial cleaning co. serving the Dayton area. Married - Tina w/ two daughters, Hannah, Jenna, son-in-law Tyler, & grandson Lincoln.

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When dusting or cleaning just about any vertical surface, start at the top and work your way down. As the soil is removed, any loose particles or drips, if you're using water, can be caught by the next cleaning movement.

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Before you clean any room or area of your home, remove all of the clutter. Separate the clutter into piles of items that can be recycled or tossed in the trash, items to be donated, and items to be returned to their proper spot. Your room will look tidier immediately!

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Since coffee filters are lint-free, you can swap them out for paper towels to give your mirrors a no-streak shine.

#home #house #clean #tips #tricks #diy #easy #lifehack #coffeefilters

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Textured scrub sponges are perfect for tidying up worn sweaters. Gently run them across garments to banish fuzz.

#cleaning #sweaters #clothing #easy #diy #simple #clean

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Take a tip from professional florists: Clean dusty potted plants with some mild soap and water, then use a paper towel to rub a drop of mayo into the tops of leaves to make them extra vibrant.

#leaves #plants #houseplant #easy #simple #clean #tidy

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Let it sit for several minutes, then scrub and rinse.

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To clean grimy grout, use a commercial grout cleaner or mix three-quarters of a cup household chlorine bleach with one gallon water and use a stiff brush to apply to one small area at a time. (Wear rubber gloves and eye protection.)

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Moisture helps release wrinkles, so press your peskiest pieces right out of the dryer (or use the spray feature on your iron).

#laundry #clothing #iron #easy #lifehack #clothes #press #diy

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Don't get stuck with a dirty soccer uniform or ballet costume the day your kid needs it. Add an extra "priority" basket to your routine and you won't be empty-handed in the future.

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When your favorite ceramic cup contains a stubborn, unsightly ring, squirt a little dish soap in it and add some baking soda for additional abrasion, then clean as usual.

#coffee #kitchen #cups #home #cooking #diy #lifehack #easy

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The coarse texture of table salt can erase stains from butcher-block countertops. Just sprinkle it over light marks, then scrub with the cut side of a half of lemon. Repeat if necessary.

#counter #kitchen #cook #clean #tidy #healthy #home #counter #lifehack

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Want to do a deep clean on toys? Plastic toys, toothbrush holders and pet bowls are just a few of the items that can get clean the hands-off way by just sticking them in the dishwasher for a quick cycle.

#toys #home #kids #clean #sterilize #healthy #pets #cleaning

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Just like it works in the fridge, an open box of baking soda placed near your sheets and towels can help prevent a dank linen closet.

#linens #sheets #towels #clean #musty #fresh #diy #closet

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Today’s a reminder to wipe down something you use everyday- your bags and wallets! Just do a quick swipe with a disinfectant wipe to clean them up!

#bags #wallets #purse #clean #tidy #hygienic #easy

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Need to pick up pet fur? After you're through washing dishes, don't remove your damp gloves. Take a detour through the living room and quickly pick up errant fur.

#pets #dogs #cats #petowner #home #clean #cleaning #tidy #diy #lifehack

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inside clean with ease.

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Make caked-on grime inside your microwave easier to wipe off by heating a cup of water, several tablespoons of vinegar and a lemon cut into thin slices on high until the microwave's window is steamy. Let the bowl sit for five minutes before you open the door, then wipe the

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Got a scuff or a scratch on your wood furniture? Rub it with a walnut (shell removed) to help mask the damage.

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Just like your cooking tools, cupboards can get grimy when you're making dinner. Add a little dish soap to a spray bottle filled with warm water to mist away the grease. Rinse with a well-wrung cloth and dry.

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for especially stubborn marks.

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To keep your whites truly white, sponge white vinegar on sweat stains, then pretreat with an enzyme prewash stain remover like Carbona or a liquid enzyme detergent like Tide. Then, wash on the hottest cycle safe for the fabric, adding either regular Clorox or a fabric-safe bleach