Fleas and Home care

Do you need to rid your home of fleas?

The following techniques aid in flea removal and help them from nesting in your home in the first place:

  • Keep a clean house. Without a clean house it is nearly impossible to rid yourself of the flea problem. You are wasting your time and endangering the health of your pets when bathing your pets and then returning them to an infested environment. Fleas can flourish in the tiniest of areas, so while cleaning your home, make certain that you include all area, and give special attention to your pets bedding.
  • Fleas like rugs. Take the time to clean your rug and carpets thoroughly. This may require that you use the services of professionals.
  • Use the services of a good exterminator to get behind walls and under the foundation.
  • Pet Care

    Pet care is essential for maintaining a flea-free home. Some things you can do include:

  • Make sure that your pet is properly bathed and groomed.
  • If your pet has long hair, visit a professional groomer, they can check for fleas while grooming and make appropriate recommendations.
  • Choose a shorter hair style (if appropriate) for your pet.
  • Supervise your pet’s travel area. Visiting flea infested areas will nullify your hard work. If you have an indoor/outdoor pet, inspect all outdoor living areas and exterminate as appropriate.
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      Removing wax drippings:

      Depending on where the dripping occurs, different methods exist to remove the wax.

      Tablecloths, Cloth Napkins, and Placemats

      1. Apply an ice cube or ice pack to the wax to make wax brittle.
      2. Scrape off what you can being careful not to scratch the surface.
      3. Heat up you iron. You will need to melt the remaining wax.
      4. Place a paper bag underneath the cloth
      5. Place another paper bag on top of the wax.
      6. Apply heat to the area until the wax transfers to the paper bag.
      7. Repeat steps 4-7 until the wax residue has been removed.

      Wooden Furniture

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    If your marble or granite floor is protected with a finish, the finish must be buffed and periodically replaced to keep the floors protected and looking good.

    Because of the porous nature of marble and granite, a neutral cleaning solution is recommended followed by being polished dry. Marble restoring products can revive a dull lackluster floor and can be found at most janitorial supply companies.

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    If the surface still looks worn or dull, polishing compound might bring back the original appearance. You can use appliance wax or a car wax to try and fill scratches and bring back the shine.

    Stains

    Other than regular cleaning, you may have to deal with certain stains.

    Organic Stains:

    Caused by tea, coffee, soft drinks or other similar source. Use a soft cloth soaked with 20 percent peroxide (hair bleaching strength) and a few drops of ammonia.

    Oil Stains:

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    Rust Stains:

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    Welcome to Teresa’s Tidy-Up Tips

    This blog is where we will post frequent tips about how to clean, fix, or improve household items. We are an Austin based cleaning service and invite you to visit our main site at Teresa’s Tidy-Up for information about residential or commercial cleaning. Have a great day and stay Tidy!!

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