OK, I'm new to all this stuff...I'm getting divorced and am moving into a condo that is in good shape and has relatively clean appliances, but I am sure that they should all get a good scrubbing inside and out before I start using them. Anyone have some helpful tips for:
oven
fridge
microwave oven
dishwasher
washer
dryer
bathrooms
2006-10-25 14:26:32 · 12 answers · asked by Dire Wolf 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
Go to the store and get all the cleaning supplies that you need for all of them, and just start cleaning. Itll get easier with time.
2006-10-25 14:34:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oven- They have cleaners specifically for the oven but they smell awful. BEWARE!!! LOTS OF VENTILATION NEEDED!!!
Fridge- Spray with bleach water combination (before putting hte food in) and wipe down. No germs will live through that.
Microwave- Nothing too harsh. I always keep Mr. Clean mixed up in a spray bottle for stuff like that.
Dishwasher- Stays pretty clean on it's own. You might spray with some bleach water to kill any germs
Washer- Bleach inside (I love bleach...can you tell?) Mr Clean on the exterior.
Dryer- Take the hand attachment for the vacuum and get all the lint out. Lint buildup can hinder the dryers performance and it's also a fire hazard. Mr Clean on the exterior will do.
Bathrooms- Bleach water. There are cleaners on the market but this is what I always use because germs can't live through it. You don't need a whole lot mixed in the spray bottle. There's instructions right on the bottle and be careful not to stay in there for too long. For the tub comet is good.
2006-10-26 03:57:32 · answer #2 · answered by Georgia Girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, if it's a self-cleaning oven there should be instructions for that and if it's not then Easy Off would do that job. For the fridge I use Fantastic. Cleans and sanatizes at the same time, for the microwave too. Dishwasher I would just put some Cascade in it and run it through a cycle without any dishes. The washing machine you could run a cycle through with laundry detergant and wipe down the exterior of it, same with the dryer. And for the bathroom I use Dow Scrubbing bubbles and don't forget to use Mr. Clean on the floors to mop with. Happy Cleaning....
2006-10-25 14:36:23 · answer #3 · answered by shellybear0925 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Sure thing:
Oven: Just buy some EZ Off or other oven cleaner. Read the directions; some require you to heat the oven and some require a cold oven. As for the stove top, depending on the finish, some Soft Scrub may take off any cooked on grease or food (all stove tops have some), or a good soaking with Simple Green (spray it on and let it sit for a few minutes).
Fridge: Wipe the big stuff out with a rag, and then use one of these to wash the walls and shelves:
Hot Water + Mr. Clean
Hot Water + White Vinegar
Any Spray Surface cleaner
Microwave: Hot Water and Vinegar may do the trick, but if there is anything still sticking inside, there is a Microwave Oven cleaner available, too.
Dishwasher: The inside, hopefully, will be clean. If it has a white interior and there are rust stains, you might be able to use some Iron Out to remove those. Read the directions carefully. The outside should clean easily with a spray surface cleaner or any of the hot water combinations above.
Washer and Dryer: Clean the outside surfaces with the hot water combinations or a spray surface cleaner. The inside of the washer may call for some Iron Out. Wipe out the detergent dispenser with wet paper towels; if there is a lint trap, wipe or rinse that out also. For the dryer, clean the lint trap, and if you can, also clean the exhaust. Excess lint trapped in the exhaust will cause the dryer to waste energy.
Toilet: Inside the bowl, pour in your regular toilet bowl cleaner, swish it with a brush and let it sit for a bit. Take the seat off and clean around the brackets--a little scrub brush is good for that. The rest of the toilet should clean up nicely with our hot water mixtues, above.
Sinks: I like Soft Scrub--pour a little squirt in, and rub with a sponge or a rag. Simply rinse with water. If there are stubborn stains, a scouring powder like Comet might be needed. Windex works well for shining up the faucet.
Shower: Again, I prefer Soft Scrub (same method as sinks), rinse down well. However, there are also foaming shower cleaners that may work nicely if there is not a lot of accumulation to work on. If there are shower doors, a wipe down with baby oil or lemon oil will remove any soap or hard water deposits and will keep the water beading off them for a while.
Floor: Our hot water mixtures will work here, too. For bathrooms, I think you need to wipe the floors on hands and knees (you know, getting in around the toilet), but that's up to you! I just use a big rag.
Mirrors: I use paper towel and a foaming glass cleaner called Zep. It comes in a can like spray starch; Home Depot sells it. I like it better than Windex.
I hope that gets it for you--good luck cleaning!
2006-10-25 14:44:48 · answer #4 · answered by knowitall 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Can you afford a cleaning service?
Fridge, dishwasher washing machine & dryer. Get a spray bottle Fill it 3/4 full w/ bleach. Spray on the inside & let set for 30 min. Bleach distroys germs & oders. Then rince & dry.The bleach smell will go away. The oven, spray w/ easy off, use a mask. If it is a self cleaning oven, DON'T spray w/ anything! Is it gas or elect? If it is electric & not self cleaning. After it is sprayed let it soak for 1 hr. You can take the door off by just lifting up on it. It will slide right off. Go to Walmart, get a pair of rubber gloves & in the paint dept. get a sheet of sanding screen (corse). It will work wonders on you racks & burners. wells. Microwave can be cleaned w/ windex or vinegar. I don't know how bad yer bath rm is.
2006-10-25 14:59:33 · answer #5 · answered by cherryfrank@sbcglobal.net 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Baking Soda is a very good cleaning agent for nasty bathtubs & sinks. Another good thing is to get the Baking Soda fridge packs they really help to keep bad smells out of the fridge & freezer. you should replace them every few months
Be sure to put a liner of tin foil in the bottom of your oven so you don't have to scrape up sticky or baked on drips
& spills.
You can get spray on oven cleaner for the oven racks. I usually stick them in my bathtub and scrub them with SOS pads to get them clean. Then I can spray them off with the shower!
Mean Green is an inexpensive cleaning product great for stove tops and other tough places. (It really cuts through the muck)
More cleaners I like
The Works (great for the bathroom)
The Works toilet cleaner
Scrubbing Bubbles (sinks/tubs/toilet seat)
Baking Soda
Windex
2006-10-25 15:09:34 · answer #6 · answered by classic_tigger 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I love _Odo Ban _ from Wal-Mart.It will keep your place smelling fresh. Great on clothes too!
Write a list and go to the cleaning supply aisle and have a great time.Don't forget brooms or a small vacuum that can clean the kitchen floor.
Don't forget bleach but READ all directions so you don't ruin something you really love.
2006-10-26 11:18:44 · answer #7 · answered by Cammie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
good start off hire a cleaning crew you will not have the time or patience to do the cleaning that is needed they will only take about 2 hrs. or less for about 100.00 or less have everything cleaned.
2006-10-25 14:35:50 · answer #8 · answered by mf mf mf mf mf fmf mf mfmfmfmfmf 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hire a maid or cleaning crew. Best investment you can make.
2006-10-27 14:32:45 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hire a housekeeping service to come in and do a thorough cleaning,then have them come back 1x a month to clean
2006-10-26 01:27:02 · answer #10 · answered by kimmi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋