Cleaning
Granite and Pantry Pictures
When we were deciding what cabinets to get we originally wanted the ultra dark cabinets with white countertops. After much deliberation, we decided on a granite that would work with our cabinets. Well many granite’s would “work,” but we wanted what would “work” for us . Oh yeh sink is in too. We were really [...]
When we were deciding what cabinets to get we originally wanted the ultra dark cabinets with white countertops. After much deliberation, we decided on a granite that would work with our cabinets. Well many granite’s would “work,” but we wanted what would “work” for us 
.
Oh yeh sink is in too. We were really close to going with the brand that our granite guy sells, Suneli, however, Suneli doesn’t make a large single bowl which is what we wanted. So at the last minute I ran over to Home Depot and bought this large single bowl Elkay and Hansgrohe faucet.
Undercabinet Lighting reflecting off the granite.
Left side: Mostly cans of stuff, your oils and vinegars, sauces unopened, tea, spices, cooking related dry goods type stuff such as pasta, and a standard shelf for the ziplock bags, foil, saran wrap, etc. The spice drawer stealthily closes under this shelf.
Left side some drawers open to see how it looks. Note full extension a perk that the top cabinet companies consistently mention, but it seems this is pretty standard nowadays everywhere.
Right side: Cereal (we love cereal), snacks (we might love snacks more), vitamins/meds, food that Jax can grab himself on the bottom drawer.
Random stuff is stored on the top cavernous box.
HowTo Clean Laminate Floors
Personally, I prefer the look of hardwood over laminate flooring, but after doing some research we decided to get rid of our ugly tile and go with a nice wood laminate. I love it and am very happy with the result, but I must say it looks dirty very easily. Granted, I am not the [...]
Personally, I prefer the look of hardwood over laminate flooring, but after doing some research we decided to get rid of our ugly tile and go with a nice wood laminate. I love it and am very happy with the result, but I must say it looks dirty very easily. Granted, I am not the best cleaner and don’t maintain it as I should, but laminate floor is made to look good for many years with a minimum of effort. I’ve read that all you really need for cleaning are a broom or dry mop (like a swiffer), vacuum cleaner, and a damp towel for more difficult stains. I would add to that list a swiffer wet-jet with the wood floor cleaning solution.
Big pieces of furniture or toys can cause visible scratching. Also, dirt, sand and rocks that you may bring in with your shoes. These are usually easy to catch by having floor mats and foot brushes at outside doorway entrances. Dirt which gets past the mats and brushes can cause invisible scratching that eventually leads to dullness. We are having this problem right now. To prevent the grit, you should vacuum and mop regularly. Microfiber pads are also quite effective for cleaning and picking up dirt and dust.
Damp clean laminate flooring using a vinegar or ammonia-based solution. If you don’t have the pre-made solution, you can pour 1/4 cup of vinegar into a 30 to 32 ounce empty spray bottle filled with plain water for a quick solution. Then, dampen a terry mop or a swiffer with water and mop, spraying the floor as you go along. When damp mopping, avoid standing fluids so you do not saturate the floor and wipe dry immediately.
Sometimes you will find hard to remove spots or stains. I have found many on my floor and have not yet been able to remove them all. To remove oil, paint, permanent marker, tar, rubber heel marks, use a neutral cleaner on a clean light colored cloth. If needed, use alcohol or a nail polish remover containing acetone. To remove blood, fruit juice, wine, beer, soda pop, pasta sauce, use warm water. If needed use a neutral cleaner on a light colored cloth. To remove candle wax or chewing gum, first harden with ice and then scrape very gently. Wipe the rest with warm water on a clean light colored cloth.
Have any floor cleaning tips I may have missed?
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Method Cleaning Supplies
I have found a new love! Method cleaning products. They are awesome. I love the way they look. Yeah, I know, it’s just packaging, but the packaging is extremely cool……and they all smell really really good and the best part is that they are non-toxic. So if you are looking to go green, this is [...]
I have found a new love!
Method
They are awesome.
I love the way they look.
Yeah, I know, it’s just packaging, but the packaging is extremely cool……and they all smell really really good and the best part is that they are non-toxic. So if you are looking to go green, this is a great way to go.
I currently use the tub & tile cleaner
Does anyone else use method? What are your favorite method products?
