Brite Touch Cleaning: Keeping Your Fans Running Smoothly For The Hot Day...

Brite Touch Cleaning: Keeping Your Fans Running Smoothly For The Hot Day...:   The heat is on & will be getting hotter, & many of us will be using fans to keep us & our place cool, it is also more cost effective  tha...

Keeping Your Fans Running Smoothly For The Hot Days

 The heat is on & will be getting hotter, & many of us will be using fans to keep us & our place cool, it is also more cost effective  than running the air conditioner BUT to keep them running in good condition we need to keep them clean.





No matter what type of fan we have such as floor, ceiling, window or table fan they must all be kept clean and dust free because if they are not dust will be taking over the room filling the air with dust when the fan is on.




Weekly dusting & cleaning of the fan with something soft, non abrasive & dry like pledge multi surface duster whose angled handle & all-around grabbing & trapping fibers work easily to navigate between crevices, casings & blades for optimal dust pickup.  

If your fans have caked-on grime, we recommends wiping down their surfaces with an all-purpose cleaner.

We also recommend Brite Touch Cleaning for all your house & office cleaning needs http://www.britetouchcleaning.com or call us today @  1 347 482 3841

Brite Touch Cleaning: CLEANING WITH LEMON JUICE

Brite Touch Cleaning: CLEANING WITH LEMON JUICE: Keeping our home clean and healthy should not be a choice, it should be a habit. As we all know keeping it simple and toxic free can be be...

CLEANING WITH LEMON JUICE

Keeping our home clean and healthy should not be a choice, it should be a habit. As we all know keeping it simple and toxic free can be beneficial to our health.

You can start with these tips:

 Cutting board 

To remove stubborn food stains, cut in half and squeeze lemon on dirty surfaces. Rub the piece of lemon and let stand for 20 minutes before cleaning. Cutting boards were clean and free of bacteria. Generally, the lemon will work better on a cutting board made from wood or plastic.

Dishwashers

 If you have dried-on food inside your dishwasher, remove it by rubbing with a slice of lemon. Then, wipe the dishwasher with a soft/micro fiber cloth and dry it with a clean one. You can also run the machine with the hottest water setting. This way, you will remove all the food particles which may be left in your dishwasher.

 Tableware

To remove fat from tableware such as plates and spoon, add a teaspoon of lemon juice on a detergent or dishwashing liquid. Then with a sponge as usual. Tableware become more clean, free of oil residue and feels rough.

  

Hands

When handling raw fish, fishy odor usually will stick to the hand. Rub your hands with lemon juice to neutralize the stench.

 Garbage Bins

We all know the bad odor coming from the kitchen garbage bins. To avoid situations like this, you have to put a few slices of lemon on the bottom of your kitchen garbage bins. The lemon will absorb the bad smell and it will disappear.

Clothes

In addition to whitening or bleaching detergent, there is a safer way to brighten the white clothes which turning yellow or dull. Add a half cup of fresh lemon juice to the liquid detergent, then use it to wash as usual. If you use a washing machine, pour the lemon juice when you start the washing process. Keep in mind, separate white and colored clothes so that the results are better.


If you are still having problems in maintaining your kitchen or living space , you can always call Brite Touch Cleaning, We could help you with one of our cleaning packages weekly, biweekly or monthly, give us a call today 1 347 482 3841.

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10-Minute Organizing Makeovers

Tackle that clutter by spending 10 minutes to 30 minutes a day/weekends "power organizing." Here's how.

Every day, choose one task: Piled up bills,magazines,junk mails, a paper-strewn desktop, a messy drawer, a messy closet & the list goes on & on. Now set your timer for 10 or 30  minutes and sort, toss and organize until the buzzer sounds.

The goal isn't to finish the job in one session but to chip away at it in short, focused bursts known as "power organizing." Once you learn that, it won't be long before you notice dramatic results.

Keep Ziploc Brand Bags and Containers on hand while you work so you can stash clutter culprits like pens, toiletries, gloves, hats, etc.

Invite a friend to join you if that will keep you motivated so you can keep each other on track and swap daily progress reports.

Avoid distractions: no phone calls, e-mails or television!

Pennsylvania-based artist/author Barbara Lane calls this simple concept life changing. "I realized I could do anything for 10 minutes," she says. Nagging piles no longer hold her back. "I feel freer and lighter, and the creativity just flows now."

Tell us how you tackle your clutter OR if this 10 to 30 minute a day/weekends will work for you?

If this does not work for you or someone you know you can always give us a call @ 1 347 482 3841 or visit us @ http://www.britetouchcleaning.com today so we can get you organized

GETTING YOUR AC READY FOR SUMMER

Summer is coming......When was the last time you changed your AC filter?

By replacing your air conditioning filter regularly you improve the efficiency and life of your unit, saving you money in the long run. When you forget to change your filter every couple of months; dirt, dust and grime block the flow of air, forcing it to bypass the filter and carry dirt directly into the evaporator coil. Because the coil is the part of you’re AC unit that absorbs heat, you want to keep the coil clean to keep it functioning smoothly and to prevent your compressor and fans from failing. If you have pets like we do or someone in the household is a smoker and refuses to go outside to a smoke, it is best to change the filter more frequently. Regular filter changes and yearly servicing will help your home stay cleaner and save you some extra cash.

Types Of Air Conditioning Filters & Their Longevity

• Pleated Filters – These are the most common filters used. They vary in their efficiency rates (anywhere from 10%-60%). These types of filters should be changed every 3 months.
• Electrostatic Filters – These filters give you great value for their efficiency rates. They can be costly (two to three times more than a pleated filter), but they can be reused. You merely rinse them with water, and place them back where they came from.
• Electronic Filters – These filters are not very efficient at all. In fact, they’ll never get dirty enough to affect airflow, but they do get dirty enough to become inefficient. They are cleaned by removing the electronic cells and soaking them in a special HVAC cleanser. Once dried, they can be reused.
• HEPA Filters – These filters are by far the most expensive; however, they will keep your air cleaner than any other type of filter. With that in mind, these filters need to be changed every month to maintain their efficiency, as they become plugged very quickly.
• Economy Panel Filters – These filters can be bought at your local hardware stores in packs of four. They are very inexpensive, and as such, they are extremely inefficient. In fact, most HVAC experts will tell you to steer clear of these filters altogether. Since they are not good at collecting dust, that dust travels where it shouldn’t go…your evaporator coil. Ultimately, you will end up spending more having your evaporator coil cleaned (which it would need to be) than you would have if you bought the proper filters…not to mention the wear and tear on your HVAC equipment.

Share with us how often you change your filter, OR Do you change your filter at all

GETTING YOUR MOVE OUT DEPOSIT BACK

Moving out of a rented/sublet residential place is stressful enough and knowing you won't be getting your deposit back is also added stress, OR knowing how bad it is to move in a dirty place which was not cleaned out for you to move in.....STRESS STRESS . If your time is limited or you just don't want to deal with the burden of spending hours cleaning up you can always count on BRITE TOUCH CLEANING to take care of all your move in/out cleaning stress.

For those moving out of a private home getting it ready for sale without the burden of spending
hours cleaning. We’ll prepare the home for a smooth move in transition for you to complete and close that sale.

Hiring BRITE TOUCH CLEANING is also an opportunity for you to get your deposit back from the property manager/landlord. Now with that being said you can focus on getting other details of your move in/out process and getting paid for moving out.

Cleaning when moving out gives you the chance to see and knowing you did not forget any of your belongings, Knowing it is one less thing to think about helps you relax and put your feet up.

BRITE TOUCH CLEANING is a residential and office cleaning service that will help and maintain your cleaning needs one time, daily, weekly, bi-weekly or monthly with great services such as move in/out....bathroom & kitchen cleaning packages....realtors/home owners/property cleaning....senior citizen cleaning....clutter cleaning....party helpers and more call us today and you will see the difference of how we can simplify your life.


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10 WAYS TO GO GREEN IN YOUR KITCHEN

According to She Knows living Article By Elaina Verhoff

  If you want to switch to a greener lifestyle, start in the kitchen. From paper products to produce, the kitchen is filled with opportunities to reduce your family's waste and reduce energy consumption. Here are 10 simple swaps to help you green your kitchen.

Swap paper towels for cloth.

You’ll be surprised at how easy it is kick the paper towel habit. Stock up on super-absorbent, fast-drying cloths like Trader Joe’s Amazing Kitchen Cloths. They don’t get stinky like sponges, and you can toss them in the laundry to reuse again and again. If you want to take your greening to the next level, replace your paper napkins with reusable cotton napkins.

Swap plastic baggies for reusable cloth sacks.

With all the fun and funky designs now available, no planet-loving lunch packer should still be using plastic zip-top bags. Check out the huge selection of sandwich and snack sacks at snacktaxi.com  or lunchskins.com.

Swap store-bought herbs for homegrown.

Why buy packaged herbs at the grocery store when you can grow your own on your kitchen countertop or windowsill? You’ll love having fresh herbs within reach, and since you pick only what you need, there won’t be any waste.

Swap store-bought cleaners for natural or home-made cleaners.

If you cringe at the thought of making a sandwich on the counter tops you just cleaned, consider swapping chemical-based cleaners for brands that use natural ingredients -- or make your own. With a few basic ingredients such as baking soda, vinegar, borax and Castile soap, you can make your own all-purpose cleaner, creamy soft scrub and drain opener.

Make your own Eco-friendly cleaning products

 

Swap regular light bulbs for CFL.

Compact fluorescent light bulbs are good for the environment and your wallet. CFLs last eight to 10 times longer, use about 75 percent less energy, and produce 90 percent less heat than their conventional counterparts. They cost more to purchase but save money in the long run, because you won’t need to replace them as frequently.

Swap bottled water for filtered water.

According to Food and Water Watch, the production and transportation of plastic bottled water in the United States used the energy equivalent of 32 and 54 million barrels of oil in 2007, respectively. Even worse, 75 percent of these plastic bottles end up polluting our landfills, lakes and oceans. Green your kitchen with a faucet filter or pitcher filter, and drink clean pure water without the waste.

Swap tossed kitchen scraps for composting.

Instead of tossing coffee grounds, banana peels and egg shells in the garbage, start a compost bin. Collect kitchen scraps in a countertop bin, then empty into an outdoor compost container to which you’ll add leaves and other brown waste. Churn your compost regularly, and use the resulting mix to nourish your garden.

Swap old appliances for energy-efficient models.

If you’re in the market for a new kitchen appliance, look for a refrigerator or dishwasher with the Energy Star label. This stamp of approval represents a quality appliance that uses energy efficiently, so you’ll save some green while going green.

Swap overly packaged goods for bulk buys.

Instead of filling your grocery cart with single-serve yogurts, oatmeal packets and other products with excess packaging, buy in bulk. Bring your reusable containers with you and fill up for less. For practical tips on bulk-buying and other waste-free swaps, check out this video about the Zero Waste Home -- literally, a family who produces no garbage.

Swap grocery store produce for Farmer's Market or CSA.

It’s no surprise the produce at your grocery store looks a little sad. You would, too, if you had been trucked hundreds of miles or flown halfway around the world to get on the shelf. Support your local farmers and stock your kitchen with fresh produce from the farmer's market. Sign up for a CSA and get a share of fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables every week.

 Got anything to add to this list? We’d love to hear from you.

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