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  1. Cleaning up fiberglass requires spraying bleach onto the surface, scrubbing the area thoroughly and rinsing with vinegar and water. Consider cleaning fiberglass surfaces more frequently because of their porous nature with advice from a professional house cleaner in this free video on cleaning fiberglass.

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  2. Cleaning Magnalite cookware has to be done by hand because it cannot be put in the dishwasher. Use dish soap and water, making sure to thoroughly rinse the cookware after cleaning. Sanitize Mangalite cookware by putting a cap full of bleach into the sink with the cookware with tips from a professional house cleaner in this free video on cleaning.

    Views: 776
  3. To clean night guard trays, brush the trays with a toothbrush and toothpaste, soak them in water with denture cleaning tablets, and use a vinegar and water soak to get rid of any smells. Avoid spending time and money getting night guard trays professionally cleaned with help from a professional house cleaner in this free video on cleaning dental equipment.

    Views: 765
  4. Clean coated plastic glasses that same way that regular glasses are cleaned, and consider using a microfiber cloth to buff out any tough dirt or smudges. Get rid of scratches on plastic eyeglasses by buffing them with Pledge using instructions from a professional house cleaner in this free video on cleaning glasses.

    Views: 751
  5. Cleaning mildew off of plastic collectibles requires putting a splash of vinegar into a sink of hot water and using a sponge to work out the mildew and dirt from the crevices. Avoid submerging plastic collectibles in water if they have batteries with advice from a professional house cleaner in this free video on cleaning collectibles.

    Views: 628
  6. To clean steel siding, avoid using corrosive cleaners, mix water and vinegar in a bucket, and use a scrub brush or push broom to clean any dirty spots. Rinse off steel siding thoroughly after cleaning with advice from a professional house cleaner in this free video on cleaning siding.

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  7. Cleaning yellowed plastic requires mixing a splash of bleach with some water, submerging the plastic in the water for several hours, and scrubbing the plastic with steel wool. Find out how yellowed plastic may not be able to be cleaned completely with information from a professional house cleaner in this free video on cleaning plastic.

    Views: 1,565
  8. Cleaning oxidized copper requires using vinegar in some form. Use vinegar mixed with baking soda for copper than can be submerged, or use ketchup to polish delicate pieces of copper. Polish up oxidized copper objects with help from a professional house cleaner in this free video on cleaning copper.

    Views: 958
  9. Clean plastic auto trim by washing it with soapy water and rinsing it very well, or by using special wipes designed for plastic car trim. Add a protectant to plastic auto trim after cleaning with advice from a professional house cleaner in this free video on cleaning car interiors.

    Views: 666
  10. To clean plastic from a self-cleaning oven, purchase the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser, or some version of it, get it wet, squeeze out the water, and wipe the oven clean. Use the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser until it turns brown with advice from a professional house cleaner in this free video on cleaning the oven.

    Views: 479
  11. The best way to clean ceramic tile is to use a mixture of baking soda and vinegar to scrub the floor, sweep up the dust left after scrubbing, and mop the floor with water and a splash of vinegar. Use natural products to clean a ceramic tile floor that will not be harmful to kids or pets with help from a professional house cleaner in this free video on cleaning.

    Views: 3,284
  12. Find the best steam carpet cleaning machines by looking on the Internet for detailed reviews of different products, or by asking the people who sell and rent steam cleaners. Get information on the important features of steam carpet cleaners from a professional house cleaner in this free video on steam cleaners.

    Views: 2,771
  13. Clean vinyl tile by mopping the area with vinegar and water, using a paste of baking soda and vinegar for tough stains, and using bleach if the tile is white. Make sure the area is well ventilated before cleaning vinyl tile with bleach using advice from a professional house cleaner in this free video on cleaning tile.

    Views: 1,068
  14. Get rid of red wine stains on clothes by blotting at the stain as soon as possible, using a mixture of dish soap and hydrogen peroxide, and keeping the stain wet until the garment can be dry cleaned. Learn how getting to red wine stains as soon as possible is the most important part with information from a professional house cleaner in this free video on stain removal.

    Views: 1,624
  15. When cleaning a fiberglass shower, use a mixture of water and vinegar for regular cleanings, scrub tough stains with Bar Keeper's Friend, and use bleach water if the fiberglass is white. Clean fiberglass showers more frequently than other surfaces with advice from a professional house cleaner in this free video on cleaning fiberglass.

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  16. Using green products for house cleaning reduces toxic fumes indoors, does not get rid of the good bacteria in the home and creates a safe environment for children and pets. Clean with green, natural products to keep the house and family safe and healthy with advice from a professional house cleaner in this free video on green cleaning.

    Views: 428
  17. Homemade cleaning supplies that can be used on painted wood surfaces include a mixture of water and vinegar, or a dab of olive oil on a cloth. Keep wood surfaces moisturized and clean with advice from a professional house cleaner in this free video on cleaning wood surfaces.

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  18. To get rid of dust on wood blinds, wipe between each blind with a duster, or close the blinds and wipe them down very quickly. Go over wood blinds with a wood cleaner after dusting with advice from a professional house cleaner in this free video on cleaning wood blinds.

    Views: 879
  19. Fabric stain removal will depend largely on the type of stain. Use baking soda for grease stains, hair spray for ink stains and an egg-and-water mixture for coffee stains. Add a cup of vinegar to the washing machine to get the smell out of stained clothes with advice from a professional house cleaner in this free video on cleaning fabric stains.

    Views: 2,806
  20. Organize a garage by keeping as much stuff as possible off of the floor, using color-coded storage bins and putting up metal shelving. Get rid of stuff in a garage that has not been used in a few years with advice from a professional house cleaner in this free video on garage organization.

    Views: 693
  21. Home office organization requires finding functional spaces for things. Buy items that multiple purposes, find a place to keep bills, and keep cabinets organized. Reduce stress in a home office by organizing belongings with advice from a professional house cleaner in this free video on office organization.

    Views: 225
  22. To organize a garage, get rid of unused stuff, keep things off the floor, hang up tools and bicycles, and use storage bins or boxes. Make sure everything is labeled in a garage to make it easy to find things with advice from a professional house cleaner in this free video on garage organization.

    Views: 589
  23. Organize a home office by thinking about what is really necessary in the office, get drawers to file papers, avoid stacking too many things in one place, and find multi-functional pieces. Keep a duster in a home office to encourage cleaning with advice from a professional house cleaner in this free video on home office organization.

    Views: 363
  24. Stain removal for dry erase markers requires wetting the stain, spraying it with hair spray, scrubbing the stain, and then washing the clothes as normal. Consider using a regular laundry pre-treater to get rid of dry erase marker stains with tips from a professional house cleaner in this free video on cleaning.

    Views: 1,192
  25. Removing black mold stains requires scrubbing away the appearance of mold, spraying the area with bleach water and using vinegar or alcohol if necessary. Get rid of black mold with help from a professional house cleaner in this free video on cleaning mold stains.

    Views: 3,443
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Rachel Yatuzis Rachel Yatuzis is a professional house cleaner in Nashville, Tenn., who specializes in using everyday household items for cleaning purposes. In addition to her years of experience cleaning homes, Yatuzis also runs a business that manufactures and sells environmentally-safe, "green" cleaning products.dkdk

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