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by Jell Jamias

Just like how we humans have our distinct smell, our homes have a particular smell as well. You may have observed this by visiting your grandma's/relatives abode or your friend's pad. And we already have great tips that we can find from books and the internet that can make our home sweet home smell great. However, the big question would be "how can we maintain that great smell of our home?" right? Artificial air fresheners can only offer much so it is also up to us how to make this good smell last longer.

Here are some tips that you may want to follow to help maintain that good aroma coming from your home.

__REMOVAL OF THE UNPLEASANT SMELL __

First things first, ensuring the proper disposal of your household garbage can greatly affect how your home can smell. Always keep the lid closed and throw away your garbage daily as the smell of your garbage mixing with the air freshener/essential oil diffuser can cut down the diffusion of the fragrance over time. And so to neutralize the odor, placing a charcoal powder on a linen pouch and placing it under the lid of the trash bin can greatly help eliminate the stench smell of the garbage as charcoal not only absorbs the odor but moisture as well.

If charcoal is not available, baking soda can do an excellent job too!. Aside from being a useful cleaning agent, baking soda can also eliminate odors. Just like putting some on your carpet to suck up unpleasant odors (especially if you have pets which makes it their hobby to pee on your carpet) or couch. just place an ample amount on the carpet and couch, let sit for 15-20 minutes and then vacuum it up.

__NATURAL SCENT IS THE WAY TO GO __

Each of us have different preferences when it comes to fragrance that we want in our home. There are vast scents that we can choose from! However, if you love fragrances, then you may have observed that there is a difference in smell between artificial air freshener and natural aroma. There are also many advantages of using or creating your own scent instead of using a commercially produced air freshener. Like how homemade air freshener cost less, personalized scent to your liking is safer for your family's health, as commercially produced air freshener sometimes contains chemicals that can cause allergy and asthma and produces less environmental impact.

A recipe for homemade air freshener starts with the basic ingredients which include the following:

• 1 cup water (better if distilled but tap water works fine too)
• 2 ½ tablespoon of rubbing alcohol or pure vanilla extract
• 15-20 drops of your desired essential oils ( you can combine two or more essential oils that you love

Just mix everything together. That's it and you're good to go!

__WHEN IT COMES TO CLEANING, CONSISTENCY IS THE KEY __

We sometimes forget that the key to maintaining the good smell of your home is to keep your home clean. By consistently having a clean home you make your home less likely to smell unpleasant. However, if you have kids or pets around the house all the time adding it about being busy with work means no house cleaning can be done. But no worries, cause many solutions can help you with that problem. For example, booking a professional cleaning service from companies like Manila Maid which offers highly efficient staff and services to your liking. But here’s the catch, by booking multiple cleanings you can avail of a discount. They offer cleaning services for homes in the following areas: Makati, Mandaluyong, Ortigas, BGC, Taguig, Parañaque, Pasay and Eastwood and more! Contact us to find out if we provide service in your area!

If you want to know more about their services you can contact them through the following: Website: www.manilamaid.com Phone: 0927-7742962 Email: info@mailamaid.com

by Jell Jamias

Commercial cleaning wipes is one of the best solutions to go to whenever we experience unavoidable spills. Its essence is to minimize the spread of dirt, germs, and bacteria in our kitchen as they frequently happen. However, not only they are costly and unpractical, but they also pose environmental concerns as they are only of single-use.

Being a practical homeowner that we are, we consider it of utmost importance that the cleaning tools and detergents that we use leave minimal environmental footprints and cost-efficient while making sure that our home is clean and germ-free. And that is why we propose to you the basics of a homemade cleaning wipes.

There are many homemade wipes recipes that we can find on the internet however the most essential recipe would be the best way to go unless you want to add some extra ingredients that can make it more efficient in cleaning than it already is. You can also choose between paper towel roll which is a lot cheaper than the usual cleaning wipes and fabric towels which if were to choose, I’d go for the latter that is more cost and environmentally friendly as you can just wash it and re-use it. So here are the fundamental recipe and steps in making your very own Homemade cleaning wipes.

__PREPARE THE FOLLOWING: __

•    1 medium-sized container with lid (glass is more preferable because plastic containers tend to react with essential oils)
•    20 pcs of fabric cut into 10-inch square (you can use old clothes/ old blanket or microfiber rugs as they are more absorbent and efficient in terms of cleaning)
•    1 and 1/2 cup of distilled water
•    ½ cup of vinegar
•    ½ cup of rubbing alcohol
•    5-6 drops of dishwashing liquid soap
•    15 – 20 drops of essential oils (this is optional as there are people who are allergic to essential oils but if you are not, feel free to use your favorite scent of Essential oil) 

__PROCEDURES:

• In a bowl, mix the distilled water, vinegar, rubbing alcohol, dishwashing liquid soap and essential oils(optional) properly and set aside; • Place the 20 pcs of fabric inside the glass jar ; • Pour the liquid solution on the glass jar and close it with the lid and turn the jar upside down to make sure that the liquid is well distributed among the fabrics.

ADDITIONAL TIPS:

You can use a different amount of dishwashing liquid depending on your needs. The tougher the grease and stain is, the more dishwashing liquid you can use. A different mix of Essential oils is also good to achieve your desired scent. You can also search for additional homemade cleaning wipes recipes on the internet which suits your needs.

Now you are good to go! And when cleaning gets tough and you need a more thorough cleaning with your home, try booking from professional cleaning services like MANILA MAID. They provide high-quality cleaning services and highly efficient staff at an affordable price. They offer cleaning services for homes in the following areas: Makati, Mandaluyong, Ortigas, BGC, Taguig, Parañaque, Pasay and Eastwood. If you want to know more about their services you can contact them through the following: Website: www.manilamaid.com Phone: 0927-7742962 Email: info@mailamaid.com Top of Form

by Jell Jamias

Commercial cleaning wipes is one of the best solutions to go to whenever we experience unavoidable spills. Its essence is to minimize the spread of dirt, germs, and bacteria in our kitchen as they frequently happen. However, not only they are costly and unpractical, but they also pose environmental concerns as they are only of single-use.

Being a practical homeowner that we are, we consider it of utmost importance that the cleaning tools and detergents that we use leave minimal environmental footprints and cost-efficient while making sure that our home is clean and germ-free. And that is why we propose to you the basics of a homemade cleaning wipes.

There are many homemade wipes recipes that we can find on the internet however the most essential recipe would be the best way to go unless you want to add some extra ingredients that can make it more efficient in cleaning than it already is.

You can also choose between paper towel roll which is a lot cheaper than the usual cleaning wipes and fabric towels, which if were to choose, we'd go for the latter for cost effectivity and because it's environmentally friendly since you can just wash and re-use.

Having said that, here is a simple recipe and steps in making your very own homemade cleaning wipes.

__PREPARE THE FOLLOWING: __

•    1 medium-sized container with lid (glass is more preferable because plastic containers tend to react with essential oils)
•    20 pcs of fabric cut into 10-inch square (you can use old clothes/ old blanket or microfiber rugs as they are more absorbent and efficient in terms of cleaning)
•    1 and 1/2 cup of distilled water
•    ½ cup of vinegar
•    ½ cup of rubbing alcohol
•    5-6 drops of dishwashing liquid soap
•    15 – 20 drops of essential oils (this is optional as there are people who are allergic to essential oils but if you are not, feel free to use your favorite scent of Essential oil) 

PROCEDURES:

•    In a bowl, mix the  distilled water, vinegar, rubbing alcohol, dishwashing liquid soap and essential oils(optional)  properly and set aside;
•    Place the 20 pcs of fabric inside the glass jar ;
•    Pour the liquid solution on the glass jar and close it with the lid and turn the jar upside down to make sure that the liquid is well distributed among the fabrics.

ADDITIONAL TIPS: You can use a different amount of dishwashing liquid depending on your needs. The tougher the grease and stain is, the more dishwashing liquid you can use.

A different mix of Essential oil also good to achieve your desired scent.

Now you are good to go!

When tidying up gets tough and you need your home thoroughly cleaned, try booking from professional cleaning service like MANILA MAID. They provide high-quality cleaning services and highly efficient staff at an affordable price. They offer cleaning services for homes in the following areas: Makati, Mandaluyong, Ortigas, BGC, Taguig, Parañaque, Pasay and Eastwood.

If you want to know more about office, condo or house cleaning, you can contact MANILA MAID through the following:

Website: www.manilamaid.com Phone: 0927-727-6803 Email: info@mailamaid.com

by Jell Jamias

__Eliminate the downpour of mess in your home. __

In the midst of the rainy season, we are currently in, which brings us unpredictable weather, we sometimes need to exert extra effort in cleaning our home. Although it can be very challenging this time of the year, as the accumulation of a myriad of mud, dirt, foul odor and molds can seep into our home, we can still take advantage of this and do deep cleaning since we are limited from going outside due to the sudden downpour.

So let’s get to cleaning starting from the floors, walls, and finally, the ceiling!

To get started, prepare the mixtures and cleaning tools needed for a cleaner home and wear mask and gloves for extra protection.

__FLOORS __

Given, you already know the type of floor you have, may it be ceramic or laminate wood, a solution ¼ cup of vinegar and a drop of dishwashing liquid can get you ready in eliminating the dirt and musty smell of the floor. This solution does not just break up dirt, but it also disinfects the surface.

Mud and dirt are accumulated vastly in this type of season so a shoe organizer or shoe basket is of great help if placed near the doorway. This can prevent the dirt and mud from spreading to the rest of the house if shoes are not used inside the house. It will also be helpful to put two rugs in your doorway to minimize the dirt from spreading in different areas of the house.

__CEILINGS AND WALLS __

Cleaning your walls and ceilings can be quite challenging because it calls for different methods and cleaning tools.

One of the basic mixtures you can use is the combination of 4 drops of liquid detergent, 2 tablespoons of white vinegar and a couple of drops of your favorite essential oil scent, all mixed well in a spray bottle. Lightly spray the area and go over it with a microfiber rug.

While cleaning, you can also check your ceilings for leaks and moist present. Existence of these can damage your ceilings and walls especially if wallpaper is involved. Clammy walls can greatly damage your wall trinkets, paintings, and picture frames too!

__KITCHEN CABINETS/TABLES AND NOOKS __

The wet season greatly attracts bacteria and viruses! Cabinets and nooks are some of the favorite dwellings of hardened dust and cobwebs.

Prepare a toothbrush and microfiber rugs and mix a 50/50 solution of vinegar and warm water in a spray bottle. Mist on the cabinets (do not overwet as it can damage the finish), let sit for a minute or two and then wipe with microfiber rug. Do the same for the tables and nooks.

For extremely grimy cabinets/tables, you can add 4 drops of dishwashing liquid to the mixture. For granite and stone countertops, just leave out the vinegar from the solution and add some alcohol instead as vinegar can cause etching over time.

Organizing your trinkets and cabinets can also be a great time to declutter things you barely use. You can either donate it or sell it online for a good price.

__PROFESSIONAL CLEANING SERVICES __

Let’s admit that we sometimes get overwhelmed with the mess not only brought by children, (including your spouse haha!) but also the weather. When things turn into a scenario where you feel stunned and do not know where to start, you may need professional help and that is when professional cleaning services like Manila Maid can be of great assistance.

Manila Maid provide highly efficient cleaning staff that can get your house/condo and even office free form mess at a reasonable price.

They offer cleaning services for homes in the following areas: Makati, Mandaluyong, Ortigas, BGC, Taguig, Manila, Pasay and Eastwood.

If you want to know more about their services you can contact them through the following:

Website: www.manilamaid.com Phone: 0927-7742962 Email: info@mailamaid.com __text in bold__

by Jell Jamias

Ovens are one of the kitchen appliance that gets easily overlooked when cleaning. This is because a filthy, grimey and oil splattered oven is such a daunting task. This is probably why a lot of households have a dirty oven for months or years, even!

However, the reality is - cleaning an oven is not as difficult as it seems! Don't know where to start? Here's a tried and tested homemade solution that will remove the even the most stubborn grease!

What you need:

1. 1/4 cup dish washing soap. We use the ever trusted Joy dishwashing liquid, available in any grocery store!
2. 1 cup white vinegar
3. 1/2 cup lemon juice (This is about 1 medium sized lemon)
4. 1 1/2 cup water

What to do:

Combine all ingredients in a spray bottle and shake well until everything is mixed together.

Spray on all parts of the oven. Top part for the burner (if using electric stove, unplug before cleaning) and inside of oven including grill and trays. Let the mixture sit for a minimum of 1 hour before wiping with a clean wet cloth. For better results, spray the solution after you've made dinner when you no longer need the use of the oven so you can leave it on overnight.

Don't have time to clean due to busy schedule? Don't worry - you can call Manila Maid for your home cleaning needs.

Manila Maid cleans in the following areas:

Makati BGC Taguig Ortigas Mandaluyong Taft Eastwood Parañaque Some parts of Manila Some parts of Las Piñas and more!

Inquire now by calling at 0927-727-6803 or email us at info@manilamaid.com