Cleaning cabinets with a vacuum is a great way to remove dust, dirt, and debris from hard-to-reach areas. Here are the steps to follow: Remove all items from the cabinets: Before you start cleaning, remove all the items from your cabinets. This will allow you to clean the cabinets more thoroughly and make it easier to vacuum up any debris. …
Paint Rollers Can Help Clean Your Ceilings
Using a paint roller to clean ceilings is a clever and effective way to remove dust, dirt, and cobwebs. Here are some reasons why you should consider using a paint roller to clean your ceilings: Saves Time and Effort: Cleaning ceilings can be a time-consuming and laborious task, especially if you have high ceilings or a large area to cover. …
The Benefits of Taking a Cold Shower
Taking a cold shower has several potential benefits for your body, including: 1. Improved circulation: The shock of cold water on your skin can cause your blood vessels to constrict, which may help improve blood flow throughout your body. 2. Increased alertness and energy: Cold water can stimulate your body and increase your heart rate and breathing, which can make …
Use Your Pillowcase to Clean Ceiling Fans
Cleaning ceiling fans with a pillowcase is a popular and effective method for removing dust and debris from the fan blades without spreading it around the room. Here are the steps to follow: 1. Choose a pillowcase that is large enough to fit over the fan blade. Cotton pillowcases are best, as they are less likely to leave lint or …
Dusting with Coffee Filters
A great idea to keep your electronics clean is to use coffee filters to clean them. Coffee filters are a great home essential for DIY cleaning and household hacks. They are convenient to hold and leave no marks or scratches, making them an ideal material for cleaning screens and electronics. You can use them to dust gadgets at home, which …
Use Rubber Gloves to Remove Pet Hair
Rubber gloves will get the job done when your vacuum doesn’t! Just put on your favorite rubber cleaning glove and rub your hands all over your upholstery to pick up all the fuzz. Friction between your glove and the fabric creates a static energy that causes stray debris, such as pet hair and small pieces of lint, to stick to …
Bring Your Mattress Back to Life with Baking Soda & Vinegar
It is a good idea to clean your mattress often to avoid dust mites, and dead skin cells. Here is what you need: Vinegar, baking soda, spray bottle, sifter, and a vacuum cleaner. – Spray a light coating of vinegar over then entire mattress, making sure that you are covering it all. You can saturate stains with the vinegar to …
Benefits of Indoor Plants
Here are some benefits that indoor plants may provide: Indoor plants may help reduce stress levels Real plants may sharpen your attention Working with plants can be therapeutic Plants may help you recover from illness faster Plants may boost your productivity Plants may improve your whole outlook on work Plants may improve the quality of indoor air Cleaning Services in …
Removing Carpet Stains with Vodka
Vodka is not only meant to mix in drinks, you can also use it to remove carpet stains! Using vodka is a great way to remove stains from fabrics, upholstery and carpets with no extra chemicals are needed for the job. It is best to use a vodka that is not flavored, and you don’t have to have expensive vodka …
Best Essential Oils For Aromatherapy
There are many essential oils that have different fragrances and chemical makeups. The essential oils that are best depends on what symptoms you are looking to improve or fragrances you prefer. Some of the most popular essential oils include: Lavender Oil: Many people find the lavender scent is relaxing. It’s often used to help relieve stress, anxiety and it helps …
Get Outside and Plan Your Day Hiking Trip
Here are some tips to keep in mind when you are planning a Day Hiking Trip Always check the weather to avoid afternoon rainstorms. Carry a map and compass and know how to use them. Bring a pocket knife, and put fire-starting supplies in a water-proof container. Assume the weather will change — bring sun protection, rain gear, and extra …
Olive Oil Removes Water Rings and Scratches
You can bring back the look of wood by using a bit of slightly warm olive oil to cover small scratches and water rings. All you need to do is to apply the oil with a soft cloth and then buff with a dry cloth. Make a good furniture polish to use weekly by mixing 1/4 cup olive oil, four …
Cleaning Grout with a Bleach Pen
For tile walls, use a bleach pen to make your grout look great. This method is takes some time, but the payoff is crisp, clean grout lines. Use the pen to draw bleach across the grout lines. The pen allows you to target the grout without getting bleach all over the tile. This method is best for light or white …
Peel-and-Stick Trim
Peel-and-stick trim is a game changer for any room design! You might think you`re stuck with the walls in your home as-is, but there`s a trendy DIY solution that can make an otherwise plain space look expensive. If you`ve ever thought about upgrading your wall with wood trim but felt overwhelmed by the costs of hiring a contractor to give …
Dust with Your Dryer
Blankets, pillows, slipcovers, drapes and other textiles trap household dust. Curtains and drapes, get dusty because they absorb moisture and dirt from the outside and act as a landing pad for dust from ceiling fans and air vents. A good idea for how to clean dust is to buy machine washable items and launder them twice a year. For non-machine …
Polish with a Microfiber Cloth
Microfiber cloths are a great at putting the finishing touches on mirrors, countertops, tile and fixtures. After cleaning surfaces with your favorite cleaning solution and drying them off with a terry cloth rag or a separate microfiber cloth, polish them to a mirror finish with a dry microfiber cloth. Cleaning Services in Memphis, Tennessee. Clean & Pink offers the following …
Eat Less Processed Foods
Processed foods are any food item that has been canned, cooked, frozen, pasteurized, or packaged. Reducing your intake of these highly processed foods is one of the most effective ways to improve your health and enhance the quality of your diet. Eat fewer processed foods and sugar-sweetened beverages, especially those with added sodium and sugar. Eat less red meat and …
Make the Switch to LED Light Bulbs
Making the switch to LED light bulbs offers significant energy savings over incandescent, halogen and compact fluorescent alternatives. On average, LED’s consume 80% less energy when compared to incandescent light bulbs. LED Light Facts: Long Lasting – Can last up to 10 times longer than CFL bulbs and far longer than an incandescent bulb. Durable – Without having a filament, …
Mental Health Wellness
Living a healthy lifestyle involves more than physical health, it also includes your mental health. Here are some ideas for some ways you can support you mental health and well-being. Take a walk and reflect on what you see and hear at least several times per week. Get enough sleep, the CDC recommends the following by age group (naps inclusive); …
Keeping Your Microwave Clean
Clean your microwave using vinegar and water. Just use ½ cup white vinegar and ½ cup of water and bring to boil on high power using the microwave. The steam from your mixture of water and vinegar will loosen, and food particles and dirt-caked inside the microwave. Then wipe the inside of the microwave using baking soda and a sponge …
Cleaning Resolutions for the New Year
Declutter Organize your closet and drawers, and get rid of items that no longer sparkle or are no longer in style. Pare down on the things you have too many of, and always donate one old item for every new one you bring into your home. Go Green Cleaning products are becoming more and more eco-friendly. Do Laundry on Laundry Day …
Healthier Eating in the New Year
It’s admirable to want to eat better as the New Year begins, but don’t feel like you have to completely overhaul your diet. Too often, people make changes all at once, which can lead to “diet fatigue” and burn out. Instead, focus on making small changes at first that will make a big difference over time. Increase your vegetable intake. …
Tennis Ball Scuff Mark Eraser
A tennis ball is actually one of the easiest ways to remove scuff marks from vinyl flooring. With kitchen floors being the most used floors in the house, a light rub with a tennis ball will make heel marks disappear. This tip will keep the floors looking good between visits from Clean & Pink. Cleaning Services in Memphis, Tennessee. Clean …
The Prosecco Martini, A Great Way to Bring in the New Year!
Vodka, lemon juice, and Prosecco is all it takes for a great New Year’s Eve cocktail. Martini Prosecco Cocktail 8 ounces vodka 1 whole lemon, juiced 8 ounces chilled Prosecco 4 raspberries, for garnish Lemon wedge, for the rim Sparkly sprinkles, for the rim Take four martini glasses and rub each rim with a lemon wedge. Pour the sparkly sprinkles …
After the Holidays Cleaning Tips
After the craziness of Christmas, here are some tips to add to your cleaning list: Wash, dry, and store all dishes and cutlery. How to clean a house during and after Christmas Dry clean special outfits before storing. Take down any decorations and strings of lights and gently clean before storing them for the next celebration. Prepare a meal plan …
Merry Christmas
From all of us at Clean and Pink, Wishing you joy at Christmas and prosperity in the coming year. Thank you for being such an important part of what we do. Cleaning Services in Memphis, Tennessee. Clean & Pink offers the following cleaning and professional services for: Residential Cleaning Services • Professional Residential Cleaning …
Dishwasher Cleaning
Dishwasher cleaners power away grime, food residue, and mineral buildup from inside the machine. Cleaners can remove grime, food residue and mineral buildup from inside the machine. To keep a dishwasher in top running shape, it’s important to clean it regularly, about once a month for most machines and households. Here are some top rated picks you can use in …
Christmas Vacation Destination Ideas for Families
These family-friendly Christmas vacation destinations go all in for the holidays. German Christmas Markets The birth place of the Christmas Market is in Germany. The best German Christmas market destinations are those in Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Trier, and Dresden. They are best known for their authenticity and kid-friendly atmosphere. Bethlehem, Pennsylvania Only one hour north of Philadelphia in the …
Stay Healthy During This Holiday Season
Here are some ideas to be healthier and keep fit during the holiday season: 1- Don’t sit down all day 2- Go easy on the booze 3- Don’t give yourself a Christmas stuffing! 4- Keep colds at bay 5- Don’t stress 6- Eat fruit 7- Do something for others 8- Think before you eat 9- Engage your brain 10- Be …
Relieve Stress During the Holidays
Making sure you get some stress relief into your schedule can be easier than you think. Here are a few ideas for how to approach the holiday season. Get Some Exercise Working out is a great way to both stay in shape and manage your stress during the holidays. Get Outside Studies have shown that spending time in nature can …
Winter Cleaning Ideas
There are certain things you should attend to every winter. These tasks ensure that your house performs efficiently, thus saving you money. They make perfect activities for when you are snowed in or can’t get out. The staff at Clean & Pink can help you with these tasks. 1. HVAC – Replace your air filters and consider having your air …
Happy Thanksgiving!
May you celebrate the thanksgiving day with love in your heart, prosperous vision in your mind, and gratitude in your being. Thanksgiving wishes to everyone from Clean & Pink! Cleaning Services in Memphis, Tennessee. Clean & Pink offers the following cleaning and professional services for: Residential Cleaning Services • Professional Residential Cleaning Services • Residential Home Sale Cleaning Services
A Healthy Thanksgiving Side Dish
Roasted Sweet Potato & Brussels Sprouts Salad This is a really healthy Thanksgiving side dish recipe, and perfect if you need a last minute idea! This delicious combination of roasted brussels sprouts, sweet potatoes, and grains are topped with a creamy apple vinaigrette and is the most delicious healthy holiday side dish. Ingredients 3 medium sweet potatoes 7 ½ tablespoons …
Autumn Apple Bourbon Fizz
If you like apple butter, this is the perfect fall drink for you and it is simple to make! Ingredients orange wedges for the glass 1/2 cinnamon + 1 tablespoon sugar for the rim 3 tablespoons apple butter 2 ounces bourbon pinch of cinnamon 4 to 6 ounces chilled ginger ale or ginger beer fresh figs for garnish Instructions 1 …
Packing Tips for Fall Travel
1. Wear your boots, coat, and hat on the plane. 2. Utilize tights and leggings. Packing dresses is a great packing hack for summer months, but dresses work equally well in the fall. Adding leggings or tights to go with a long-sleeved dress doesn’t take much room in your bag and is much lighter than packing several pairs of jeans …
A Solution to Keep Your Fireplace Clean
Cleaning your fireplace can be a messy job if not done correctly. The ashes left behind in your fireplace tend to be very fine, which can easily become airborne. Proper care is important to prevent struggling with the thick black build-up inside your fireplace. It could potentially create breathing hazards inside your house. Tips to Clean Wood-Burning Fireplaces 1. Protect …
Microwave Your Cloths and Sponges
When you are doing that touch up cleaning between the times Clean & Pink comes to clean, make sure your sponges and cloths are stay sterile. Pop your wet sponge or cloth in the microwave for 30 seconds to remove any bacteria. If you don’t have a microwave, you can also put your cleaning cloths in the washing machine. Try …
Candy Corn Martini
Keep your dentist on speed dial. If you’re not one of those people who think candy corn tastes like plastic (which, it doesn’t and it’s everyone else who’s wrong), then you need to try this martini. This beverage features homemade candy corn-infused vodka, ginger beer, pineapple juice and tonic water before it’s garnished with cotton candy (YUP, WE SAID COTTON …
Halloween Safety
Everyone loves a good scare on Halloween, but not when it comes to the safety of those little trick-or-treaters. Fortunately, there are lots of easy things parents and kids can do to stay safe on the spookiest of holidays. Hard Facts about Halloween Safety On average, children are more than twice as likely to be hit by a car and …
Uses for Goo Gone, and Clean Up!
If you have tricker treaters, many walk on the streets or side walks and step on stick candy or gum that has been “spit out”. Gross, and it travels. Goo Gone to the rescue! Awesome products tips tested and tried at Clean and Pink! #1 Removing Silly Putty or Slime from Carpet Goo Gone is great for removing silly putty …