| To keep a clean house, you need the right cleaning | | | | cleaner rather than the all-purpose cleaner. The |
| supplies. Using the right products and tools will make | | | | stainless steel cleaner will maintain shine and protect |
| your cleaning more efficient and productive. | | | | against streaks and smudges. Do not use the |
| Before you tackle your bathroom, make sure you | | | | all-purpose cleaner if your cabinets are made of solid |
| have a good pair of rubber gloves, a toilet brush and | | | | wood; instead use a natural citrus oil. |
| several rags or cloths. An all-purpose cleaners works | | | | To maintain the quality of your furniture, you should |
| well for quick cleaning, and can be used on the toilet, | | | | dust it often. There are several all-surface cleaners |
| sink, countertops, bathtub and even floors. In | | | | out there that can be used on wood, glass, laminate |
| selecting an all-purpose cleaner, make sure you | | | | or veneer furniture surfaces. While these products |
| choose one that disinfects and removes stains. For | | | | work fine, if you have high quality wood furniture, |
| particularly dirty toilets, you may want a toilet bowl | | | | you may want to use a natural oil instead. Also, a |
| cleaner with higher levels of bleach or ammonia. If | | | | specific glass cleaner will likely work better to reduce |
| you have mildew buildup in your shower, then you | | | | streaks than the all-surface product. You can also use |
| want a product like Tilex that will effectively remove | | | | a feather duster rather than a dusting spray and rag. |
| the mildew. These products can be pretty toxic, so | | | | If you choose a feather duster, be sure it is one |
| be sure to open windows and turn on the fan when | | | | made of ostrich-down feathers; these feathers are |
| using them. | | | | best at catching and holding onto dust and dirt |
| In your kitchen, you may be able to get away with | | | | particles. Then, you can shake the dust off to be |
| an all-purpose kitchen cleaner for all of your surfaces, | | | | vacuumed up at your convenience. |
| depending on the materials used. If you have granite | | | | Buying cleaning products can be expensive. Even if |
| countertops, for example, a chemical cleaner will strip | | | | you only need household cleaning supplies, consider |
| the finish on the granite; instead, use a solution of | | | | buying them wholesale; many wholesale companies |
| vinegar and water. If you have stainless steel | | | | sell products in smaller quantities, but still at a |
| appliances, then you should use a stainless steel | | | | discount. |