I thought I would do a cleaning advice/tips post today.
As new tools and products are always coming out, I thought it would be beneficial to share some of my favorites for making cleaning efficient and enjoyable.
Overview of photos:
1. This is my cleaning tools corner, located in the mudroom. Wet/dry mop for cleaning the hardwood floors. Has two covers that have held up very well through many machine washings. Dyson no-cord vacuum. Love, love love this one. Pivoting head, various attachments, easy to clean, and did I mention no cord? Best Vacuum Eva! Hand duster, swiffer. I put the dusters in the wash. No problems. If you excite them in a plastic bag, you can create extra static electricity, picking up pet hairs and dust readily. Bissell steam mop. Does have a cord. Great for hardwood floors. I vacuum and mop before I use this, and try to stay in the wood planks direction. Also has many attachments, including a wonderfully designed one for steaming curtains. Broom and dustpan. 2. Up-close of dyson, for model name. 3. Hand-scrubber and copper pad. All I mostly need for kitchen cleaning duties. 4. Close-up of copper pad. You use these wet, on any hard surface. Amazing, and pretty, too. 5. Micofiber cloths and Signature stainless steel cleaner. I would not be without micro fiber cloths for all my surface cleaning. I like the greys, available by Libman in a multipack, at Lowes. There are a lot multipacks on Amazon, but I don't like my kitchen to look like a daycare center, so stick to the neutrals. Signature polish is the only product I have found to clean my appliances to my satisfaction. Available from the manufacturer at a readonable price. They are old-school, so you have to call and do over-the-phone payment. Always use microfiber and wipe and polish in the direction of the steel's grain. 6. Handle covers on my fridge. These cut down on a lot of fingerprints. I made these from Libman cloths, using sew-on velcro. 7. Neutral tone wavy scrubber. As good-looking as a sponge can get, and works great as well. 8. A great tool if you have pets. It works via friction, and no annoying tape to dispose of. 9. I keep these on all my sinks. In a busy kitchen it is always a must to have dry and wet microfiber cloths at the ready. 10. Exfoliating mitts. These are sold for the body, but I instead used them to keep the bathroom sink and tub squeaky clean. Available as a 3 pack on Amazon.
I keep my cleaning products mostly natural and low or no- scent. Baking soda is always great in the kitchen and bathroom. I dilute the Mrs Meyers prducts as the scent is too strong for me.