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Spring cleaning can be fun(NC)For most people, there is nothing about spring-cleaning that sounds like fun unless the chores allow for personal creativity. How about making the house clean and healthy for example, by creating tried-and-true concoctions out of kitchen staples? Before adding yet another costly solvent, spray or detergent to the line-up, take a look at these bio-friendly tips from Edgetech, an industry leader in the development of 'health smart' windows: Kitchen & Bath Counters:Combine 1/2 cup white vinegar, 1/4 cup baking soda, 1-cup ammonia with 4.5 litres of warm water. Caution: Do not add bleach to this mix. Windows: In a spray bottle, combine 1 cup white vinegar with 4 cups warm water. It can also be used on window frames, sills and on indoor blinds. Hardwood Floors: Combine 1/2 cup of apple cider vinegar with 4 litres of warm water. Don't allow hardwood to get too wet. Clean small areas with a moist cloth and dry as you go. Carpets: Use baking soda. Sprinkle thoroughly over a dry carpet, leave for 30 minutes, then vacuum. Steam clean if carpets are very stained or soiled. Vinyl Floors: Combine a small amount of dishwashing detergent about 1 tsp or the size of a quarter with 4 litres warm water. Mould and mildew: Combine 1/4 cup bleach with 5 cups warm water; use gloves to clean. Window mould is usually a sign of too much condensation on windows during winter and this may be due to a poor window materials. When upgrading, look for windows that display the international Energy Star seal, a rigorous standard for energy efficiency. The best windows are able to maintain a constant thermal balance between the temperatures indoors and out. This is done by the elimination of highly conductive metal materials. Before making a purchasing decision, be sure to examine the spacer edging between the glass panes and at the perimeter edge. Edgetech developed the foam Super Spacer for this reason. It contains the superior insulation properties of thermo-set rubber made from polymer structural foam. The Super Spacer scored highest in "edge-of-glass temperature trials", delivering the best resistance to condensation. More information is available online at www.healthsmartwindows.com. - News Canada Please post your comments on this article or tips you have for cleaning on the Home Organization Message Board These articles and tips are for informational purposes only. The authors have provided these cleaning solutions in good faith;
however, results cannot be guaranteed. Use the advise with caution and common sense. Use care when mixing cleaning
products. Read the labels carefully before mixing different products. Some combinations can
create lethal fumes. Always proceed from most gentle solution e.g. blotting before proceeding
to brushes, etc. Always use the most gentle products first e.g. water and soap before using
harsh cleansers. Always test solutions in an inconspicuous place first. Wear gloves when using harsh cleansers.
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