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A chimney sweep will ensure the chimney is free of creosote (a residue that builds up on the chimney’s inner walls and can cause fires), as well as soot and other debris. Skipping this important step can lead to poor air quality in your home and increase fire risk. #tiptuesday  

To remove fingerprints from stainless-steel appliances, place a small amount of baby oil on a cloth and wipe the affected areas. The fingerprints will just wipe away. #tiptuesday

I started the company in 1977. First Truck Mounted Carpet Cleaner in Ann Arbor using a Steam Genie. — with Tom Monahan at Wolverine Carpet Cleaning.

Chewing gum can be a sticky mess, so harden it by pressing an ice cube or ice pack against the blob of gum. Once hardened, the gum can be gently pulled off.  Then clean the area with a gentle detergent.

Since you don’t walk on your upholstery with dirty shoes, you don’t track the dirt and grime from outdoors onto your upholstered fabrics. So it is only natural that you also don’t realize how heavily soiled your sofa, loveseat and chair can become.Dead skin cells, oils, dust, and other contaminants collect on your upholstery, though,…

If your upholstery starts to look dingy, or has developed lots of stains and spots, before you do anything else it is important to vacuum it. This will remove the dirt and dust which, when wet, can further dirty your couch if it is not removed first. Use an upholstery attachment to get in all…

While cleaning the bathroom, fill the tub up with a couple of inches of the hottest water you can draw from the tap. Heating up the bathroom 10 degrees above the normal air temperature “doubles the effectiveness” of alkaline cleansers. It’s a trick hotel staffers use.

Like to switch around your room décor or arrangement from time to time? Area rugs are a great addition to any room and can be easily moved or re-arranged to your liking.