If you’re like most people, you’ve probably heard that mixing vinegar and baking soda are great for cleaning. Well, that is false, vinegar and baking soda when combine are horrible cleaners. The lie that vinegar and baking soda being the best cleaner in the world needs to stop spreading. Cleaning with vinegar and baking soda
I’m often amazed by how many people ask me if it’s okay to use their vacuum cleaner without a filter? I can somewhat understand asking if you can run a shop vacuum without a filter, but it doesn’t make sense in your home vacuum. It’s best you don’t run any vacuum cleaner without a filter,
When it comes to power strips, you should never plug a vacuum cleaner into one. You should also avoid plugging a vacuum cleaner into an extension cord too. Why you should avoid power strips and extension cord will be explained below. Powerstrip vs. Extension Cord Before I get too far, I need to state what
I recently got a good question about alarm systems and if a robot vacuum will trigger them. This is one of those things you don’t think much about until it hits you when trying to leave your home and the robot vacuum is running. Will The Robot Vacuum Set Off The Home Alarm? Yes, but
There was a video that circulated the internet where someone’s robot vacuum running over dog poop, and it smeared it all over the home. It was gross and everyone had a good laugh because something like this would never happen to us. Well… I thought the same thing and then one day it happen to
You should vacuum your upholstery every week or when you vacuum the floor. You should deep clean the upholstery every 1 to 2 years depending on how dirty or how much you use it. Of course, there is more to it so let’s dig in. Why Vacuum Your Couch? Asking why you vacuum your couch
Dried vomit is one of the toughest stains to remove. It has 3 components that you need to remove to be able to say that you have successfully won your battle against this nasty enemy of ours. First is the gross stain, the stain differs on what we have eaten the night before, you should
If you notice unpleasant odors coming from your carpet, using baking soda or vinegar is NOT the ideal solution. While baking soda effectively neutralizes odors, applying it to the carpet and subsequently vacuuming can potentially harm your vacuum cleaner. Although baking soda and vinegar are frequently recommended for various purposes on the internet, I advise
If you notice gray or black discoloration near the baseboard edges of your carpet, it is likely a result of filtration soiling, which is a common occurrence in homes with central air and heat systems. This happens because carpets act as large air filters, causing dust particles to become trapped. In this post, I want
Everywhere I look on the internet all I see is people talking about using white distilled vinegar for everything. This is getting quite annoying. I hate to break this to you, but Vinegar is not some miracle cleaner. If anything it kind of sucks. Also don’t get me started on the baking soda; I go into
Having matted or flatten carpet is not an attractive thing especially when you’re trying to sell the home. Did you know that matted carpet is more likely to be trapping hair and dirt than carpet that is fluffed up? A Fluffed up carpet allows the vacuum to get into the fibers and suck up more items than
Well, you know these things do happen. Sometimes urine ends up on the carpet, sometimes it’s human urine. The good news is that it’s not really that big of a deal as long as you have the correct tools. If you don’t want to keep smelling urine in your carpets or just want to know
The question of “can you vacuum new carpet?” is an old wives’ tale that people used to ask back when it would have been smart not to vacuum your new carpet, but today it’s quite the opposite. Can You Vacuum New Carpet? Yes, you can vacuum new carpet. In fact, it is generally recommended to
Are you tired of always cleaning Cobwebs from your walls, ceilings, garage, basement, and even the outside of your home? If you’re sick of the cobwebs and want to keep them from coming back, then we have some good news for you. In this how to guide we will show you how to clean high
Baking soda is a popular household cleaner, especially for eliminating odors. However, it is important to be cautious when using baking soda with vacuum cleaners, as it can cause damage and create various issues. In this post, I want to explain why you should avoid vacuuming baking soda and what you should use instead. Can
Nothing more disgusting then smelling vomit especially when it is coming from your Vacuum Cleaner. You’re probably wondering why your vacuum has this nasty smell and how you can get rid of it. The good new is that we have some helpful tips to get rid of that odor coming from your vacuum cleaner. Do