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Lower Energy Bills

Do soaring prices have you scrambling to lower your energy bills? An ounce of prevention is a pound of cure when you keep appliances clean...

• Pull your refrigerator away from the wall to clean the coils and vacuum away dirt and dust

• Remember to vacuum heating ducts and air vents for better circulation

• Be sure to replace the hose on your washing machine

• Check and clean your dryer's exhaust tube and vent for excess dust

The cleaner these appliances are, the less energy they use. We recommend Spray Nine, our multi-purpose cleaner/degreaser/disinfectant, to save time and effort spent on your toughest cleaning tasks. Give us your worst! You'll love the results.

A Clean Return From Your Travels

Summer is the time for travel! Whether it's business or pleasure, you'll want to come back to a clean, comfortable home.
Since preparations before travel can take a long time, we've outlined a few quick ideas to avoid problems with spoiled food...

• Empty out garbage cans to avoid having fruit flies

• Stay away from buying dairy or fruits that spoil quickly

• Apples, oranges and pears keep better. Avoid bananas, melons and berries

• You can move cereal and crackers from the cupboard to the fridge. Fruits and vegetables should also be refrigerated

While emptying out your garbage cans, it's a good idea to clean and disinfect them. You'll find that Spray Nine, our multi-purpose cleaner/degreaser/disinfectant, is perfect for this - and just about any other kitchen cleanup job. Give us your worst! You'll love the results.

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Carpet Stains

You don't have to be a cleaning expert to treat most carpet stains
Use these easy tips to make common carpet and fabric stains disappear...

• Gum - Harden gum by using an ice cube on it, then remove with a dull kitchen knife.

• Cigarette Burns - Pour liquid glue into the hole and fill with fibers trimmed from carpet remnants.

• Candle Wax - Scrape as much wax as possible away with a dull kitchen knife. Next, put paper towels or an old white cloth over the area. Gently press with an iron on low-warm with no steam. Remove towels as the wax lifts so a clean portion covers the remaining wax. Repeat until the stain is gone.

Other common liquid and food stains can be removed with a stain remover. Spray Nine, our multi-purpose cleaner/degreaser/disinfectant, is a phenomenal stain remover. Give us your worst! You'll love the results.

Touching Up Glass Surfaces

If there's a surface that's harder to keep clean than glass, we haven't found it yet! Using these quick tips, however, will put some shine back into your glass...

• Stubborn Hair Spray Stains - Try rubbing alcohol on a soft cloth

• Small Scratches - Gently rub with toothpaste and wipe away, leaving surface smooth

Of course, glass should be routinely cleaned to maintain its streak-free shine once you've dealt with the problems above. Some products can even clean stainless steel and metal along with glass, stretching your cleaning dollar even further.
You'll find our Glass & Stainless Steel Cleaner is one of the fastest, easiest products of this type. Give us your worst! You'll love the results.

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A Cleaner Bathroom

Deep cleaning your bathroom can be a difficult, exhausting process that takes too long. With these quick hints, you can help prevent such a nasty job from building up in the first place...

• Keep a squeegee in the shower so everyone can wipe it down when they are done. This will help prevent nasty mildew

• Remove unsightly toilet bowl rings by pouring in a half gallon of white vinegar once a month. It will keep the inside looking clean and sanitary

• Pour a cup of baking soda down the toilet once a week to avoid clogging and unpleasant odors

• Disinfect your bathroom sink and its fixtures - they're proven to be one of the most germ-laden areas of any room, even worse than the toilet

For cleaning and disinfecting bathroom areas, you'll find that Spray Nine, our multi-purpose cleaner/degreaser/disinfectant, is the perfect weapon against grime. Give us your worst! You'll love the results.

Kitchen Nitty Gritty

Have a garbage disposal that needs freshening?
Keeping it clean and fresh smelling can be easier than you thought...

• Sprinkle baking soda in along with a few drops of dish detergent

• Scrub with a new toilet brush

• Turn on the disposal and water, then flush

• For a fresh citrus scent, throw in a few chopped up lemons or limes and run through with lots of water

You should also consider disinfecting the garbage disposal and kitchen sink. They're among the worst germ-laden areas. You'll find that Spray Nine, our multi-purpose cleaner/degreaser/disinfectant, tackles this nasty job fast and easy. Give us your worst! You'll love the results.

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Chinaware Cleanup

We know how nice a cup of tea can be - and we know how hard it can be to clean up stained chinaware. Try this easy solution...

• Fill your stained teapot or teacups with very hot water. If cleaning a teapot, make sure the hot water fills the teacup spout

• Drop in 1/4 of a denture tablet per teacup, or 1 full tablet for each teapot

• Check after an hour and if stains remain, leave overnight

• Clean with hot soapy water and rinse.

For a charming outdoor tea break, be sure to prepare your plastic outdoor furniture by using our Patio Furniture Cleaner to clean and disinfect.
When it's a cozy indoor tea break during the winter, be sure to remember Fireview, our premium fireplace cleaner, to ensure the cleanest ambiance.
Spray Nine products blast through grime fast. Give us your worst! You'll love the results.

Dusty Drape Rejuvenator

Are your dusty drapes looking drab? Need some pick-me-up? It's quick and easy...

• Take down the drapes and remove the hooks

• Put the drapes and a wet towel into a dryer together

• Run them through an air fluff cycle in the dryer for 15 minutes. The towel will attract all the dust from the drapes

For linens and curtains, you'll need to spot treat and run them through the wash. That's where Spray Nine, our multi-purpose cleaner/degreaser/disinfectant, comes in handy. It's an excellent stain remover and laundry pre-spotter. Give us your worst! You'll love the results.

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