Your Monthly Cleaning Checklist

Our Recommended Method:
Use lint-free cloths, strong paper towels, or chamois cloth to clean small windows or windows with small panels. If your windows are only slightly dirty, use only clear water. For dirty windows, use a commercial glass spray.

Natural Solution:
If you prefer to use a homemade solution, mix 2 cups water with 2 cups rubbing alcohol and 1/2 cup ammonia. Then, put the mixture in a spray bottle. Start at the top and work first across and then down. Rub away streaks with crumpled newspapers.

Once a month, take time to polish the mirrors in your home.

Our Recommended Method:
Use a commercial glass cleaner and soft, lint-free rags. For soiled or streaked areas, wipe with a solution of 2 tablespoons of white vinegar, 2 tablespoons of ammonia, and 1 quart of water. Remember to spray the cleaner onto a rag first and not the mirror to prevent the cleaner from dripping onto the frame. Use a classic ostrich-feather duster to remove dust from delicate mirror surfaces and frames.

Wash out kitchen trash container and surrounding area with a multipurpose disinfecting cleaner.

Time Saver:
Stash three or four trash bags at the bottom of the container before putting in a fresh bag to make it convenient to replace a bag when the trash is taken out.

Our Recommended Method:

Vacuum curtains with a handheld vacuum and a soft brush attachment set on low suction.

To quick-clean blinds, put on a pair of rubber gloves and then top those with cotton gloves.

Mix 1 teaspoon of ammonia to 1 quart of water.

Then, dip your hands into the solution.

Run your fingers along the top and your thumb underneath each slot.

Keep dust under control with these three must-know cleaning tricks.

Our Recommended Method:

To clean your cooktop, wait until your stove is cool.Remove drip pans and soak them in warm, soapy water.

Spray the surface with an all-purpose cleaner or vinegar-and-water solution. Wipe it with a sponge or clean cloth.Then, wipe the excess with paper towel.

Use a baking soda paste on tough spots, and wipe with a damp sponge. Dry the surface with towel and replace drip pans.