Monday’s Gift Idea – The ORVIS Outdoor Quilted Snap Pull Over is always a fan favorite, year after year! With multiple colors, and 109$ this is Clean and Pink’s Holiday Pic for him. Pic for him or her. Memphis Orvis store in Laurelwood shopping center, pick up today. And for her, the Orvis quilted weekender vest is a causal and …
Christmas Punch
How To Make Christmas Punch! Step 1: You can mix everything except for the soda and ice cubes ahead of time. Add the soda and ice just before serving so it doesn’t start to go flat. For best results, make sure the ingredients are cold when you mix them together so the ice lasts longer and doesn’t water down the …
It’s All About Peppermint!
This season, it all about peppermint. So easy to make, it only takes about an hour and a half. Here’s how to do it. Also place a stick in your hot chocolate, its yummy! INGREDIENTS 3/4 c. all-purpose flour 1/4 tsp. salt 1 c. sugar 1 tbsp. sugar 8 tbsp. unsalted butter 3 egg whites 3/4 tsp. peppermint extract Red gel-paste or liquid food coloring Burgundy gel-paste …
Reindeer Cup Cakes
Cupcakes: • 9 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature • ¾ cup white sugar • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract • 2 eggs • 1 ½ cups sifted self-rising flour • ½ cup milk Frosting: • 1 cup confectioners’ sugar • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, room temperature • 1 tablespoon milk • 1 drop brown food coloring Decoration: • 6 vanilla wafer cookies …
Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree
So, Thanksgiving will come and go, then it’s on to pulling out the Christmas décor. For most the Christmas Tree is a main event, for others it means a mess is about to occur from the front door to through the house leaving pine needs and sap marks on the hard wood floor! So, here’s the deal. Before Dad or …
Thanksgiving Pairings
The art of pairing wine with food is mostly a matter of personal preference. With white wines, the priority is finding a wine with well-balanced acidity. Reds should have reasonably tame tannins that will yield to and support the flavors of the food. Some safe bets for Thanksgiving wines are pinot noir, syrah, and zinfandel for red wine lovers and …
The Old Fashioned Giblet Gravy
Ingredients : Giblets from a whole turkey or chicken 4 cups cold water 4 tablespoons butter 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 cups pan drippings (or turkey or chicken broth) 1/2 cup milk (or half-and-half) 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 large hard-boiled eggs, chopped Remove liver from giblets and refrigerate. lace the remaining giblets into a saucepan and cover with 4 cups cold water; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer the giblets for about 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Add …
Fall Table Setting Ideas
Oh! I just love this idea for a small fall table setting. If you home is natural in colors and you have a young adult table in another part of the house, less fancy and more comfortable this is it! This is just so beautiful and what an unexpected combination. The feminine powdered colors and the more masculine checkered fabrics …
Clean Fireplace Doors
Everyone likes to cozy up next to a warm fire in the cold winter months, but the party foul might be, dirty fireplace doors. For me that’s a deal breaker. So get those clean before you and yours hang by the fire. Here is how- Mix 1/4 cup warm water, 1/4 cup white vinegar and 1/4 cup cornstarch in a …
Apple Cider Mimosas Anyone?
Mimosas are the brunch cocktail. You walk into a restaurant at 1pm on a Sunday and odds are, you are seconds away from holding a flute of orange-y, sparkly goodness. However, as the weather gets colder and start looking towards more comforting, autumnal flavors, there is something weird about drinking a bright, citrusy cocktail on a gray morning in November. Enter the Apple …
Get it Clean! Oven Cleaning Tip
DrClean Spray is a powerful integrated cleaning agent suitable for almost any purpose. Made with quick-fizz technology, it creates super suds that help loosen stubborn dirt and grime for a perfect cleaning experience. The innovative DrClean was designed specifically for heavy duty cleaning with eco-friendly and non-toxic ingredients that are guaranteed not to harm your skin or any curious pets. The …
Thanksgiving Turkey Tip!
Spread mayo under your turkey’s skin to get it crispy. You may have heard of rubbing seasoned butter under the skin of the turkey before cooking it to impart moisture and flavor, but chef Roxanne Spruance suggests a different spread: mayonnaise. She seasons mayo with lemon and herbs, roasted garlic or even bacon, then pipes it between the skin and …
Try Laundry Stripping!
Think your sheets and towels are clean when you pull them out of the washing machine? Think again. Laundry stripping — soaking items in hot water, Borax, washing soda (also known as sodium carbonate and available at many retailers like Walmart, Target and Amazon) and laundry soap in your bathtub or washing machine — has become a huge trend. Viral …
The Holidays in A Cup, No Alcohol Needed!
When the weather turns cold and lounging in those comfortable clothes, grabbing a blanket, book and beverage can be tranquil. Finding a Non-Alcoholic fall beverage can present a challenge to some that do not want to follow a long or extravagant receipts that use pumpkin, vanilla or peppermint flavors. This is simple and can be modified to pears, or figs. …
Mold is Not a Problem, It’s a Water Source!
Mold can grow in a freezing basement; it can grow in a shower any time of year and mold primarily become a problem for those who have allergies or develop a allergic reaction due to mold. Seasonally, mold is most common from early spring through middle fall. During this time, the temperature and humidity levels are right for mold growth …
Tips for Dry Skin During the Winter Months
According to Harvard Medical Schools Publishing article, this sheds a bit of light on the layers of the skin. But as we get into colder months, we tend to use heat more frequently in heating the home, taking hot showers, and warm blankets, bedding and clothing. All needed for climate change and warmth. But one approach when taking a shower …
How to Clean a Cloth Headboard Without the Use of a Vacuum
TIP: If you do not have a handheld vacuum, you can use a dry microfiber cloth. Simply place the microfiber around your hand tightly, or scrunch in the palm of your hand leaving enough to work with or use rubber bands around your hand to keep in place, your pick. The importance is that its secure and can be used …
My Crazy Relative Spilled Wine Again!
During the Holidays some families deal with more people, which means more wine, and of course results in wine spills. A remedy could be to lock all doors and put everyone out on the deck…. only teasing that’s not nice. Lock out the crazy relative- still not nice. Well, you can’t pick your family, but you can pick the way …
There is no service in the “Service” Industry
Over the last year, management of Clean and Pink has gained customers for various reasons. Additionally, Clean and Pink has lost a few clients during the pandemic for various reasons. We want to provide a few points to consider, especially for those that may not truly understand why industry service is being compromised. First, the Labor shortage has been an …
Pumpkin Caramel Pie Bars With Toasted Coconut
If you love pumpkin pie and are a sucker for salted caramel, this is the Thanksgiving dessert for you. The buttery press-in crust eliminates the stress of rolling out pie dough, and baking it in a 9×13 pan means no crimping necessary. To make these pie bars extra special, we developed a simple homemade caramel sauce and stirred it right …
Pet Hair…. GET OUT OF MY RUGS!
If you have pets, then you know the hair gets embedded in carpet or area rugs. You can find a long-handled squeegee at most chemical supply companies such as Home Depot. If you don’t have one in your city, check a local AutoZone. Use the squeegee as if you are raking the carpet. Using this technique, the hair will begin …
Wine or Latte?
Any questions? Its Thirsty Thursday, treat yourself! Clean & Pink offers the following cleaning and professional services in the Memphis, Tennessee for: Residential Cleaning Services • Professional Residential Cleaning Services • Residential Home Sale Cleaning Services
Toilet Paper Etiquette
Some people are in favor for the beard and some the mullet, it’s a personal choice and so if the brand of toilet paper! Clean & Pink offers the following cleaning and professional services in the Memphis, Tennessee for: Residential Cleaning Services • Professional Residential Cleaning Services • Residential Home Sale Cleaning Services
Get Back Mold!
Clean and Pink staff members are trained to “Dry” the shower after they clean it. This is especially important for glass doors, shower walls, and the shower floor. There are too many reasons to list, but the main reason is for preventing mold growth and hard water stains on the glass doors. Many Glass doors have a clear track/ or …
A Clean Shower is a Happy Shower!
This is a Clean and Pink Client shower, we clean every other week. Training the staff to clean the shelves, bottles, and razor handles is constant with each new hire, but what a difference it makes! Thank you Autumn and Kayley. Happy Showering Clean and Pink customers! Clean & Pink offers the following cleaning and professional services in the Memphis, …
Football and a Fall Cocktail!
4 gingersnap cookies, crumbled 1 tsp. honey 3/4 cup coffee liqueur (such as Kahlúa) 2/3 cup vodka 1 1/2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice 3/4 cup heavy cream 1. Place crumbled cookies on a plate. Rub rims of 4 glasses with honey. Dip in cookie crumbs to coat. 2. Whisk together coffee liqueur, vodka, and pumpkin pie spice in a measuring …
Getting Out Food Stains
Many cleaning companies have employees who overlook the back-splash or wall behind the stove. Food splatter get missed, or the employee doesn’t know what to use to get the hard stain off the wall without scarring the wall. The best product to use on cleaning all surfaces painted, stained or not is Shaklee’s Basic G. It’s a natural product without …
Skin is Dust
Clean and Pink gets dozens of cleaning calls in the fall, due to seasonal change. Climate change brings many things into the home from outside the home. The trees surrounding a home can change, and so does the landscape. What is outside comes inside, air turning off and on brings its problems of circulating dead skin, which is a top …
RED, RED WINE!
Well, its officially Fall Yall, so that means red wine. I wish my sink could do that! According to winemag.com, wine enthusiasts are watching for these to take the lead. Nice price point, nice score! Gamay Domaine Dominique Piron 2015 La Chanaise (Morgon); $20, 92 points. A blend from different parts of the Fleurie appellation, this wine is elegant and …
Its Fall Ya’ll!
For those Memphians that live in an older home with a non-working fireplace, this is a good tip. I personally live in Midtown Memphis, and many OLD midtown homes “show” with a non-functioning fire place. If you like fireplace décor, make it look real. No flame, no smoke. Stack the wood as a functioning fireplace and decorate the mantel throughout …
10 Things a Pumpkin Seed Can Do!
1. Full of Valuable Nutrients • Fiber: 1.7 grams • Carbs: 5 grams • Protein: 7 grams • Fat: 13 grams (6 of which are omega-6s) • Vitamin K: 18% of the RDI • Phosphorus: 33% of the RDI • Manganese: 42% of the RDI • Magnesium: 37% of the RDI • Iron: 23% of the RDI • Zinc: 14% …
I FEEL YOU SISTER!
I Feel You Sister! Says it all! Clean & Pink offers the following cleaning and professional services in the Memphis, Tennessee for: Residential Cleaning Services • Professional Residential Cleaning Services • Residential Home Sale Cleaning Services
Summers End to the Beloved Tomato
If you are from the South, then you probably experienced a tomato pie. My garden tomatoes are at the seasons end but I still have plenty left and need to do something before they turn. I turned to a recipe from a beloved lady named Mrs. Betty Lewis. A southern charmer and devoted wife, mother and grandmother, Betty would serve …
HOLISTIC or PRESCRIBED?? Maybe a Little of Both?
Chances are you’ve used a home remedy at some point: herbal teas for a cold, essential oils to dull a headache, plant-based supplements for a better night’s sleep. Maybe it was your grandma or you read about it online. The point is you tried it – and perhaps now you’re thinking, “Should I try it again?” It’s not clear exactly …
Cleaning the White Space
In master baths such as this one, its easy to overlook dried hairspray, or product dribbles on the floor, vanity or even on the shower floor. The flooring is all the same color, and the tiles are large cuts, so the grout becomes more camouflaged. The best way to clean this type of flooring is with a mixture of one …
When to Bring Wine
ALWAYS! When you are going to a friend’s house for a visit, dinner party, or social gathering where alcohol is approved, a nice bottle of wine is a nice gesture. Don’t bring “bottom shelf” wine. If that’s the case its best not to bring it. Clean & Pink offers the following cleaning and professional services in the Memphis, Tennessee for: …
Benefits of Duct Cleaning Services
People dust and clean their homes regularly, but what is lurking in their registers and ducts? It is the unseen that can cause a home’s air quality to degrade and become unhealthy. The following are some of the benefits of hiring a professional duct cleaning service. Dust is removed from the duct system, preventing it from circulating through the air …
Where Did Everyone Go?
The house was full of celebrations over the Labor Day weekend and now there is the clean up! Hire Clean and Pink to take care of those cleaning needs! “It’s a science not a chore” ™. Clean & Pink offers the following cleaning and professional services in the Memphis, Tennessee for: Residential Cleaning Services • Professional Residential Cleaning Services • …
What Does Labor Day Mean?
Labor Day 2021 will occur on Monday, September 6. Labor Day pays tribute to the contributions and achievements of American workers and is traditionally observed on the first Monday in September. It was created by the labor movement in the late 19th century and became a federal holiday in 1894. Labor Day weekend also symbolizes the end of summer for …
Traditional Place Settings
Good Grief! Those days are long gone. If you recall all these items, you are either old or bored! However, the importance of this picture are the wine stems and sherry sifter. Its Thirsty Thursday and 5 o’clock somewhere! Cheers yall! Clean & Pink offers the following cleaning and professional services in the Memphis, Tennessee for: Residential Cleaning Services • …