Spring Cleaning Tips | Easy Spring Cleaning Ideas 1 of 2

Ahhh, Spring Cleaning time is right around the corner. A great time of the year to clean out the house of unwanted clutter and spruce up areas of your home that may have been neglected during the winter. Whether you are the type of person to deep spring clean the whole house, or are thinking to yourself, "what's spring cleaning?" I have some easy tips to help you get started in this 2 part blog series!  

Did you know, there are ways to make cleaning large areas easier and more efficient? What if I told you with one simple trick, I could make cleaning your windows, couches, fireplaces or showers look like you hired a professional?

When cleaning large areas of space, whether it be a spilled drink on the carpet or the entire shower, START SMALL. Most people, when cleaning large areas use big strokes wiping their cloth from one side of the shower enclosure to the next. If you have a hard to clean area, although this may seem faster, it won't actually clean your surface and you are stuck doing it over. 

When professionals clean, they work in small 1 to 2 foot areas at a time (for large surfaces like windows and showers) or small 5-6 inch areas (for spot cleaning or stains). Using smaller, tighter strokes your cleaning is more efficient and more successful at getting rid of dirt and grime.

If you have a carpet stain, try dividing it into 4 small sections and work with short 5-6 inch strokes, you will be amazed at the difference that one little change makes in how clean your stain comes.

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Spring Cleaning Tips for 5 Tough to Clean Areas

Spring Cleaning time is here! Only the people here at Quick 'n Brite could be excited about the idea of cleaning areas in your home that may often have been overlooked. We know you are busy and sometimes messes get built up a little more than normal. That is why Quick 'n Brite is the perfect "Spring Cleaning Product" for the tough to clean areas and there are no harmful fumes or chemicals so you don't have to worry about using Quick 'n Brite around your pets or family.

1. The shower and tub. 

Especially if you live in warm climate areas, or have a bathroom without great ventilation, mold and mildew are a constant struggle to keep clean in bathrooms. It often gets built up in the grout and caulking areas of the shower and tub. To clean a shower with hard water stains, soap film, mold or mildew use your Quick 'n Brite paste full strength with a wet sponge or 0000 steel wool (the finest grade so it won't scratch). Apply the Quick 'n Brite to a wet shower surface and let the product sit for 15-30 minutes. If your shower enclosure is tough to clean, after the 30 minutes, reapply your Quick 'n Brite full strength again with a wet sponge then rinse clean with warm water. Although a tough to clean shower may take a bit of elbow grease to get clean, there are no toxic chemicals and harmful fumes that you are inhaling while cleaning. Quick 'n Brite is safe for your lungs, and many people with asthma tell us it is the only product they can use. 

 2. The Toilets

This is another area in the household that gets used daily and therefore gets dirty very quickly. You will especially notice water stains and rings in your toilet bowl if you are on well water or have a lot of minerals in your city water. To deep clean your toilet bowl, turn the water off and flush the toilet so the bowl does not refill with water. Apply Quick n Brite paste full strength with a stiff bristle brush and let the product sit for 15-30 minutes. If you have bad hard water rings in your toilet, after 30 minutes reapply Quick 'n Brite again before turning back on the water and flushing the toilet. 

3. Indoor and Outdoor Windows

Outdoor Windows: Guaranteed, you will not find a better cleaning product on the market than Quick 'n Brite to clean your outdoor windows with. Because of our patented water softening agents you do not need to squeegee or hand dry your windows after cleaning, cutting a difficult and time consuming task in half! 

To clean outdoor windows, on a cool day or out of direct sunlight, wet the surface, than apply Quick 'n Brite heavy solution with a wet sponge  (Mix 2/3 cup of Quick 'n Brite Liquid with 1 gallon of HOT water) then rinse clean with a hose. The longer the product can sit on the windows, the better job it will do of cleaning the surface, however, you want to make sure and rinse off your windows before the product dries. (It will not harm your windows if it does dry on them, but you may have to use a sponge and water to rinse them off instead of simply hosing them clean).

Indoor Windows: Mix 1 teaspoon of Quick 'n Brite to 1 quart of water then spray windows and wipe clean with a dry microfiber cloth, newspaper or paper towel. If streaking occurs your solution is too strong, dump out a quarter of the solution and refill with water!

4. Sofas (Leather, microfiber or upholstery) 

These are a great item to clean annually and one area of the house you never think of as dirty, until you clean it and can't believe the difference! As with all fabrics: SPOT CHECK FOR COLOR-FAST BEFORE APPLYING ANY CLEANERS AND FOLLOW MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS.

To use a carpet cleaning machine or steam cleaner, mix 1 cup Quick 'n Brite liquid to 5 gallons of water then follow your machines instructions for cleaning. You can also use this same solution in a spray bottle and spray the arm and head rests of your couch, then use a dry terry cloth towel to buff the materials clean. If the upholstery is machine washable, add 1 ounce of Quick 'n Brite to your washing machine when cleaning the couch upholstery for an extra stain fighting boost. 

5. Kitchen Cabinets

Quick 'n Brite is a great product to use on wood cabinets (as well as hardwood floors). Use the Quick 'n Brite heavy solution (3 tablespoons to 1 quart of HOT water), spray cabinets then wipe clean with a dry terry cloth towel or microfiber cloth. For extra grimy areas like above the oven range, or a cabinet you use daily, you can also use Quick 'n Brite full strength with a non-abrasive sponge. Apply the cleaner directly out of the container with a wet, non-abrasive sponge and work the cleaner around in short 5-6 inch motion, then wipe clean with a dry terry cloth towel. 

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p.800.223.9187    www.quicknbrite.com  Spring Cleaning Time is Here!  To make your spring cleaning job easier we think more is better and free is the best! That's why we made a great spring special kit! When you buy 2 of our 64 ounce liquids you save $5 instantly, plus we also include a FREE 12 oz paste and FREE 18" sponge that you can cut into 5 pieces!  Retail:  $63.85        Your Price: $44.90       You Save: 30% Off! Order your Spring Special Cleaning Kit now and Save $18.95! This kit won't be around for long so hurry and take advantage of our great spring special. See More Spring Savings Deals Although spring cleaning is not always everyones favorite time of the year, you must admit that when it is done it is a great feeling! Walking into a sparkling clean house and a freshly manicured yard is very rewarding and stress relieving! We are here to make your spring cleaning "job" less of a "job."   5 "Spring Cleaning" tips Steam Cleaning the Carpets: If you are really in the mood for spring cleaning, a deep cleaning of your carpets makes a huge visible impact and helps get rid of germs and pet dander in the carpets creating a healthier environment.   For carpets and upholstery mix 1 cup Quick n Brite liquid to 5 gallons of water in self contained units, or 2/3 cup to 1 gallon for units that attach to the faucet. Do not add a defoamer or spot remover. For bad stains, apply Quick n Brite paste full strength or spray heavysolution on stains and let sit for a few minutes allowing Quick n Brite to go deep down into the stain. Then begin your steam cleaning or shampoo process following machine instructions. WHEN CLEANING CARPETS, FOLLOW MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. SPOT CHECK FOR COLOR-FAST FIRST.  Clean your Fireplace Brick: For some people cleaning soot and creosote from your fireplace brick and glass is a chore, if you have Quick n Brite, this job is a breeze! Apply QB paste or liquid full strength with a very wet stiff brush, or a wet scrub sponge on glass. Work in a slow circular motion. Spray with clear water to rinse and wipe with a terry cloth. Quick n Brite will remove smoke, soot, creosote and pitch. For extremely bad areas, repeat the process, if necessary. Outdoor Windows: Throw away the old squeegee, don't worry about towels to dry the windows and put away the gloves. You can clean your outdoor windows in half the amount of time and effort with Quick n Brite. Choose a cool morning when the sunlight isn't directly on your windows. Using a garden hose, wet your outdoor windows. Apply Quick n Brite heavy solution with a wet sponge or pole brush then simply hose your windows off. Water will sheet dry from windows with no streaking, no squeegee and no drying. Clean your couch cushions: This is one of those jobs that you rarely think about doing, but once it's done, you can notice a huge difference! If you have removable fabric on the cushions of your couch you can wash them in the washing machine using a 1/4 cup of Quick n Brite. If the fabric is not removable follow the directions below. Apply Quick n Brite heavy solution using a terry cloth in a slow circular motion, giving cleaner time to emulsify dirt and grime. If you have a hand held steam cleaning machine, run the Quick n Brite heavy solution through the machine then wipe dry with a clean terry cloth. D0 NOT USE 0N RAW LEATHER OR SUEDE. AS WITH ANY FABRIC, ALWAYS TEST FOR COLOR-FAST AND FOLLOW MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. Cleaning your house siding: This is another great project to tackle when the weather is nice in the springtime and really helps prolong the life of your siding. Quick n Brite is safe on any siding surface such as vinyl, wood, brick, stucco, or stone and will safely and quickly remove moss, weathering, dirt and build up. Using a garden hose wet the surface of your house and apply Quick n Brite heavy solution with a brush or scrub sponge. For a heavy build-up, let it sit for about 5 minutes, brush, and hose off. See more Cleaning Tips and Videos