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A Quick Fix For Dusty Screens

We pretty much all own lots of screens these days…and the build up of dust and lint on your smartphone or tablet can be very irritating. So what can be done about it?

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Cleaning Hack: Removing Red Wine Stains

Most of us who are of legal drinking age will agree that red wine is pretty great. But anyone who has ever spilled their wine on something important knows how difficult the stains can be!

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Cleaning Hack: 3 MORE Ways To Clean Silver Jewelry

Due to the popularity of our last jewelry cleaning post, today we will be going over 3 NEW ways to clean jewelry. Since the last post was more general, this post will be specifically about silver jewelry. Silver needs to be cleaned more regularly than some other metals due to tarnish.

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Cleaning Light Fixtures The Quick & Easy Way

You will likely notice, sooner or later, that the light fixtures in your house can attract dust and spider webs in no time. These can be particularly difficult to clean if they have any sort of glass dome, shroud, bell, etc. But they don't have to be a headache!

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Hard Water? Grab a Lemon!

Hard water can be a hassle to clean off, particularly on your metal sink/faucet fixtures. This shouldn't be a cause for stress however, just a simple fix can make what used to be a pain into just another easy part of your cleaning process.

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Green Cleaning: Essential Oils

To step up the effectiveness of your vinegar-based cleaner, consider adding a few drops of essential oil to your spray bottle. They key here is to pick specific oils for specific purposes.

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Green Cleaning: White Vinegar

In an increasingly environmentally-conscious world, the demand for "green" cleaning methods is ever increasing. So today we will be looking at an excellent, eco-friendly alternative to products you probably use already.

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Do's and Don'ts of Disinfecting

We all know how important it is to disinfect high contact areas in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. But are you getting the most out of your disinfectant? Or are you potentially putting yourself or family at risk?

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Cleaning Hack of the Week: Homemade Glass Cleaner

Pro Tip: avoid window cleaners that contain ammonia, especially if you plan to clean mirrors. The ammonia in many commonly available glass cleaners can be tremendously damaging to the silvered layer of mirrors. This can lead to flaking, discoloration, spots, and other non-repairable damage.

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COVID Safety - The Power of ULV Misting

Now that we're in to June and many States are officially loosening restrictions, it's time to think about keeping safe in new locations. We all have routines for our homes and trips to the grocery store. But what about when we return to work? Or our own businesses? Or perhaps it's a family member, returning home from the hospital. We all want to be safe. We all want to be free from worries and potential danger.

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Cleaning Hack of the Week: Borax

Disinfectants are becoming a regular part of life, and stores are selling out of them almost everyday it seems. Since we all want to get our shopping done as quickly as possible these days, having an alternative in case of limited supply is a must. While names like "Lysol" and "Clorox" typically come to mind, not everyone knows that Borax can be a hospital-grade disinfectant when used properly.

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Cleanliness = Peace

Here at Continental Maid Service, we take cleaning seriously. But more importantly, we take our customers’ safety seriously. We pride ourselves in our work, and are committed to providing a calm source of credible information, and a stress-free customer experience.

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