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How to Use Magic Erasers

Curious about cleaning with this magical mystery sponge? Our experts explain what it is and how to use a Magic Eraser like a total pro.

Cleaning with Magic Erasers “is a physical removal process, not a chemical one,” says William F. Carroll Jr., PhD, an adjunct professor of chemistry at Indiana University. When you rub the Magic Eraser (or generic equivalent) on your kid’s impromptu crayon mural, for instance, tiny threads of melamine resin get down into the grooves and pores of the surface of the wall in a way that sponges and rags just can’t match.

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Cleaning Tips For Spotless Home

Galaxy Maids was recently featured in Reader’s Digest as an expert for their all-encompassing house cleaning article, 42 Cleaning Tips from People Who Always Have a Spotless Home. The article captures tips from industry experts and covers all aspects of home cleaning. Here’s a snippet of what the article covered. The full article can be read here.

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Three often neglected areas in a kitchen are garbage and pull-out trash cans, inside cabinets, and the dishwasher.

Neglected Spots or Areas in the Kitchen That Require Special Attention During Cleaning

Standard kitchen cleaning typically covers what’s referred to as surface cleaning. Meaning that surfaces that are obvious, visible, and accessible are cleaned. However, at Galaxy Maids, we advise clients and train our cleaners to go beyond a surface clean. Three often neglected areas in a kitchen are garbage and pull-out trash cans, inside cabinets, and the dishwasher.

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How To Clean Sticky Grease Off Kitchen Cabinets

Grimy cabinets make a clean kitchen seem dull and dirty. Clean sticky grease off your kitchen cabinets with powerful yet common household ingredients. Kitchen cabinets take a lot of abuse. We open and close them a hundred times a day. And judging from the fingerprints, we don’t always use the knobs and handles

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How Often To Mop Wood Floors Safely and Effectively

Hardwood floors looking a little worse for wear? Mop them! Two experts explain how — and how often — to mop your hardwood floors. Gleaming, polished oak floors give a home a clubby vibe, while white-pine planks evoke sun-kissed cheeks and sandy swimsuits. Whatever style wood floor you have, it’s important to keep it clean. But how?

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