Make Your Kitchen Cleaner and Eliminate Odors

Keeping your kitchen clean and fresh is essential for maintaining a healthy and inviting environment. Here are some tips and natural methods you can use to make your kitchen cleaner and eliminate odors: Clear countertops: Start by removing any clutter and unnecessary items from your countertops. Clearing the surfaces will make it easier to clean and prevent the accumulation of …

Homemade Brass Cleaner

Homemade Brass Cleaner - House Cleaning Services, Memphis TN

If you have brass items that have lost their shine and are in need of cleaning, you can make a homemade brass cleaner using common household ingredients. Here’s a simple recipe you can try: Ingredients: White vinegar Table salt Flour or baking soda Lemon juice (optional) Instructions: Start by mixing equal parts white vinegar and table salt in a small …

Keeping Your Garbage Disposal Clean

Keeping Your Garbage Disposal Clean - House Cleaning Services, Memphis TN

Keeping your garbage disposal clean is essential to prevent foul odors, clogs, and other problems. Here are some tips on how to keep your garbage disposal clean: Use it properly: Only put food waste in your garbage disposal. Never put non-food items, such as plastic, metal, glass, or paper, in the disposal. Run cold water: Always run cold water before, …

Items You Should Never Store Under Your Bed

Items You Should Never Store Under Your Bed - House Cleaning Services, Memphis TN

While it can be tempting to use the space under your bed for storage, there are some items that you should avoid storing there. Here are some items you should never store under your bed: Food: Storing food under your bed can attract pests, such as rodents and insects, and can also create unpleasant odors. Electronics: Storing electronics under your …

Things in Your Home That Guests Don’t Like

Things in Your Home That Guests Don't Like - House Cleaning Services, Memphis TN

There are several things in your home that might be grossing your guests out without you even realizing it. Here are some common culprits: Dirty bathrooms: Guests may feel uncomfortable using a bathroom that is dirty or unkempt. Be sure to clean your bathroom thoroughly before guests arrive, including the toilet, sink, and shower. Unwashed bedding: If your guests will …

How to Keep Your Pans Clean

How to Keep Your Pans Clean - House Cleaning Services, Memphis TN

Keeping your pans clean is important to ensure that they last longer and remain hygienic. Here are some tips to help you keep your pans clean: Clean the pans after each use: It is important to clean your pans after each use to prevent food particles from sticking and hardening onto the surface. Use a non-abrasive sponge and dish soap …

Organizing and Purging Your House

Organizing and Purging Your House - House Cleaning Services, Memphis TN

Organizing and purging your house can be a daunting task, but it’s a great way to declutter your living space and make your home feel more comfortable and spacious. Here are some steps you can follow to make the process easier: Start with a plan: Before you begin, take some time to plan what areas of your house you want …

Spring Cleaning Tips

Spring Cleaning Tips - House Cleaning Services, Memphis TN

Spring cleaning is a great way to freshen up your home and get rid of clutter that may have accumulated over the winter months. Here are some tips to help you get started: Make a plan: Before you begin, make a list of the areas in your home that you want to clean and organize. Decide on a timeline for …

Deep Cleaning Your House

Deep Cleaning Your House - House Cleaning Services, Memphis TN

Deep cleaning your house is a great way to give your home a thorough cleaning and get rid of any dirt, dust, or germs that may have accumulated over time. Here are some steps to follow to deep clean your house: Make a plan: Before you start cleaning, make a list of all the areas in your house that need …

Soda Helps with Removing Tough Stains

Soda Helps with Removing Tough Stains - House Cleaning Services, Memphis TN

Soda, or carbonated water, is sometimes used as a household cleaner to remove tough stains because of its acidity and bubbling action. The carbonation in soda is created by adding carbon dioxide gas to water, which forms carbonic acid. This acid can help break down and dissolve certain types of stains. Here are a few examples of how soda can …

Using Aluminum Foil and Baking Soda to Clean Dirty Jewelry

Using Aluminum Foil and Baking Soda to Clean Dirty Jewelry - House Cleaning Services, Memphis TN

Aluminum foil and baking soda are an effective and inexpensive combination for cleaning dirty jewelry. Here are the steps you can follow: Line a small bowl or dish with aluminum foil, shiny side up. Place the jewelry you want to clean on top of the foil. Sprinkle a generous amount of baking soda over the jewelry, making sure to cover …

Grapefruit and Salt Removes Stains

Grapefruit and Salt Removes Stains - House Cleaning Services, Memphis TN

Cleaning your bathtub or sink with grapefruit and salt is a natural and effective way to remove stains and grime. Here are the steps you can follow: Cut a grapefruit in half and sprinkle salt on the cut side of the fruit. Wet the surface of the bathtub or sink with water and sprinkle some additional salt on the surface. …

How to Clean Cabinets with a Vacuum

How to Clean Cabinets with a Vacuum - House Cleaning Services, Memphis TN

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

Paint Rollers Can Help Clean Your Ceilings - House Cleaning Services, Memphis TN

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. …

Use Your Pillowcase to Clean Ceiling Fans

Use Your Pillowcase to Clean Ceiling Fans - House Cleaning Services, Memphis TN

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

Dusting with Coffee Filters - House Cleaning Services, Memphis TN

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

Use Rubber Gloves to Remove Pet Hair - House Cleaning Services, Memphis TN

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 …

Removing Carpet Stains with Vodka

Removing Carpet Stains with Vodka - House Cleaning Services, Memphis TN

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 …

Olive Oil Removes Water Rings and Scratches

Olive Oil Removes Water Rings and Scratches - House Cleaning Services, Memphis TN

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

Cleaning Grout with a Bleach Pen - House Cleaning Services, Memphis TN

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 …

Polish with a Microfiber Cloth

Polish with a Microfiber Cloth - House Cleaning Services, Memphis TN

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 …

Keeping Your Microwave Clean

Keeping Your Microwave Clean - House Cleaning Services, Memphis TN

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 …

Tennis Ball Scuff Mark Eraser

Tennis Ball Scuff Mark Eraser - House Cleaning Services, Memphis TN

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 …

After the Holidays Cleaning Tips

After the Holidays Cleaning Tips - House Cleaning Services, Memphis TN

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 …

Dishwasher Cleaning

Dishwasher Cleaning - House Cleaning Services, Memphis TN

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 …

Winter Cleaning Ideas

Winter Cleaning Ideas - House Cleaning Services, Memphis TN

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 …

Microwave Your Cloths and Sponges

Microwave Your Cloths and Sponges - House Cleaning Services, Memphis TN

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 …

Coconut Oil to Remove Make-Up

Coconut Oil to Remove Make-Up - House Cleaning Services, Memphis TN

Its almost Halloween… Or Hallowscream, when you can’t get all the make up off that you wore the night before! Yikes, who wants to go to a meeting with left over make-up! Want a tip, here is how to remove it with ease. SWAP YOUR MAKEUP REMOVER WITH COCONUT OIL TO SIMULTANEOUSLY SOOTHE YOUR SKIN. According to special effects makeup …

16 Practical Uses For Nail Polish Remover

16 Practical Uses For Nail Polish Remover - House Cleaning Services, Memphis TN

Keep your patent shoes shiny Clean your china teacups Remover permanent marker marks Uses for acetone in the bathroom Clean paint from windows Use nail polish remover to dissolve superglue Smooth minor scratches on your watch Sanitize your beauty tools with acetone nail polish remover Get rid of ink stains Remove stubborn stickers from glass and metal Nail varnish can …

Dishwasher Tablets Can Do It All

Dishwasher Tablets Can Do It All - House Cleaning Services, Memphis TN

Most people just use dishwasher tablets in the dishwasher, which is understandable. But did you know you can also use them to clean your deep fryer? And there are many more things you can use them for! Here is how it works: Deep fryer One of the most annoying chores we can think of is cleaning our deep fryer. It’s …

Weekly Cleaning Schedule

Weekly Cleaning Schedule - House Cleaning Services, Memphis TN

Weekly cleaning schedule so your house stays clean! OR……if you don’t want to clean your house, call the professionals at Clean and Pink we will do it for you! 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

In Memory of Queen Elizabeth II

In Memory of Queen Elizabeth II

Clean & Pink are sending our formal condolences to the royal family and our thoughts are very much with them, and their loved ones, at this difficult time. The Queen has been an inspirational figurehead and moral leader and has given great comfort to those in need throughout the years of her reign. She will be sorely missed by so …

Don’t ZEP it, ZAP it!

Don’t ZEP it, ZAP it! - House Cleaning Services, Memphis TN

For those stubborn bathroom stains, rust, or crystalized hard water stains and industrial clean is probably recommended. If you don’t want to hire our professionals and want to “do it yourself”, then we recommend a product called ZAP, Cleaner and Restorer. Its intense so don’t breathe in the fumes. Wear a mask and gloves. Dilute is a spray bottle and …

The Basic Fall Cleaning Check List!

The Basic Fall Cleaning Check List - House Cleaning Services, Memphis TN

Clean and Pink can help you keep your clean and organized. Fall is the perfect season to get your home clean and cozy for winter and the holiday season and complete household chores that may have been neglected during summer vacations. The heat of summer has passed, and the weather is still mild enough to be outdoors to make sure …

Cleaning Your Shower Head

Cleaning Your Shower Head - House Cleaning Services, Memphis TN

Clean your shower head and faucets with vinegar and a plastic bag Simple cleaning tips that require little work from you are the best. This hack will remove unwanted buildup, grime, and limescale from your shower and faucet heads with minimal energy from you, other than removing the shower heads and faucet handles themselves if necessary. Step 1: Get a sandwich …

How to Remove Red Kool-Aid Stains

How to Remove Red Kool-Aid Stains - House Cleaning Services, Memphis TN

Back to school can cause spills while rushing out the door. Note: Using a wet/dry vac can be used for extraction instead of a towel. Wondering how to get red stains out of carpet? The reason why Kool-Aid stains are difficult to eliminate on carpet, or upholstery is the presence of dyes. Kool-Aid has the ability to stain your carpet; …

How Often Should You Clean?

How Often Should You Clean? - House Cleaning Services, Memphis TN

Good Housekeeping…..literally! Owning a cleaning company, one must always be researching. That’s why I keep this handy “How often should you clean everything from good housekeeping. This is a great way to keep up with rotational cleaning. However, if you don’t want to clean every week or every other week, call us at Clean and Pink. (901) 834-3195 We will …

What is Housekeeping Anyway?

House Cleaning Service, Memphis - Kitchen Cleaning Tips!

Cleaning Top to Bottom and Left to Right……. Why? Dust and Dirt fall from top to bottom. So don’t clean the counter first and then clean the cupboards or microwave. If you clean left to right, you won’t miss areas. If you get interrupted leave a reminder where you stopped on the surface (or if you are cleaning top to …

What is Housekeeping Anyway?

House Cleaning Service, Memphis - What is Housekeeping Anyway?

Cleaning is the most important and primary aspect of “housekeeping”. It is a process of removing dirt, dust, and grime by using methods such as dusting, shaking, sweeping, mopping, washing or polishing. There are certain areas you may clean daily, whereas you may clean other areas occasionally or once /twice in a year, as in baseboards. Clean and Pink uses …

Lemon It!

House Cleaning Service, Memphis - Lemon It!

At a friend’s house this weekend, cleaning the kitchen was our responsibility. We had used all kinds of fancy cutting devices from the cheese grater, vegetable slicer, melon ball scooper to knife sharpeners. This takes time and will shred a sponge. So, Lemon It! Clean a cheese grater. Save sponges from getting shredded by wiping graters with a lemon before …