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As a Maid Service in Boston, we run into countless floors that have been neglected for months (maybe even years) on end. Whether the floor is a tile surface or linoleum, they both seem to find a way to trap little bits of dirt and make it very difficult to return the floor to it’s previous glory.

In cases like the floor pictured in this post, a simple solution of Pine-Sol and water, or even concentrated Pine-Sol couldn’t do the trick. Instead, it was Softscrub with bleach that was able to extract most of the dirt from this floor. Simply mix 1/4 cup of Softscrub with bleach in a gallon of warm water and got to town with a mop. If this still does not work, then ditch the bucket and go with straight Softscrub and a deck brush.

If you’ve never realized that Softscrub could also be used as a floor cleaner, then you’re missing out on a great cleaning method! Below is a list of surfaces (via www.softscrub.com) that you can use softscrub on. (more…)

When your box of baking soda isn’t busy absorbing odors in your refrigerator, it can be used to make another great Earth friendly cleaner when dissolved in a spray bottle with water. Baking soda can also be used to combat a foul smelling drain. Simply sprinkle a box of baking soda down the drain and kiss those odors good bye.

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Seeking a new Earth friendly cleaner? Look no further than the bottle of vinegar in your kitchen. It can be used in concentrate form or diluted with cold water to create an effective cleaning agent. For stubborn areas, apply generously and let the vinegar sit for five minutes before wiping.

A mold resistant shower liner might hold off the growth of a funky mold colony for a while, but to make your shower liner last longer try the following… (more…)