Expert cleaning tips for holiday prepartion and mishaps provided by Merry Maids...
Along with the holiday season comes family, gifts, parties, and most all – houseguests. The time spent entertaining family and friends often includes pre-party preparations as well as post-party cleanup. The experts at Merry Maids know that nothing can dampen the holiday spirit like cleaning your house before and after Santa arrives. To help alleviate cleaning anxiety, Merry Maids offers these cleaning tips for happy holiday home.
Clean Countertops
With the increased amount of food we bake during the holiday season, it is extremely easy to develop a messy kitchen counter. First, vacuum or dust away any food particles. Use a wet nylon-backed sponge and dishwashing detergent solution to remove any stubborn buildup. Buff dry with a towel. To add luster and shine to the counter surface, try furniture polish or club soda.
Treat Candle Wax Spills
Seasonal candles are often used as decoration within the home or at holiday festivities. Eliminate spilled wax on carpets and upholstery by placing a brown paper bag over the dried wax and running a hot iron over it. The bag will absorb the hot wax.
Remove Party Stains
Clean any carpet or upholstery spots immediately using a white cloth and stain remover. Gently blot the stain. Rubbing could cause the stain to spread and damage fabric fibers.
Prevent Tangled Light Strings
Stack wound holiday light strings in a large painter’s bucket, separating each string with a round, cut piece of cardboard. The sturdy bucket will help prevent damage to the delicate light bulbs and makes toting easy.
Eliminate Spots and Scuffs
Use past wax to remove tar from floors and shoes. High-heel scuffs can be removed from floors using a pencil eraser. Also, try an all-purpose cleaner, such as Murphy® Oil Soap, to remove spots from floors and household surfaces.
Founded in 1979, Merry Maids provides customized residential cleaning services through more than 850 franchises and branches in the United States and 1,400 franchises worldwide. For more information on residential cleaning, visit the Merry Maids website www.formerrymaids.com/GA/1181 or call (678) 989-0800.
