Melanie Garcia
Professional House Cleaner
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Co-authored Articles (13)
How to
Remove Mold from Bags
What happens when the inside of your bag becomes damp or wet? Mold or mildew. Mold and mildew are types of fungus's that will leave stains and nasty smells to the inside of your bag. However, you don't always have to thr...
How to Clean Top and Bottom-Loading Water Coolers
Simple, effective ways to sanitize & maintain your water dispenser Cleaning your water dispenser every 1 to 3 months, or whenever you change the bottle, is the best way to keep it working well and delivering fresh, bacte...
How to
Remove Efflorescence from Brick
Efflorescence is the result of water soluble salts building up over time on the porous surface of bricks. It isn't harmful to the bricks, it just doesn't look good. Efflorescence is easily removed if you catch it right a...
How to Remove Musty Odors from Luggage
Simple tips for neutralizing & preventing musty suitcase smells When suitcases are stored in warm, damp areas with little airflow, they tend to take on an old, musty odor. Luckily, getting that unpleasant smell out of yo...
How to
Clean a Fridge Water Dispenser
If you enjoy fresh, cold water dispensed straight from your fridge, you probably don’t think much about where it’s coming from. However, the dispenser itself has the potential to get dirty, building up an abundance o...
How to
Clean Pet Urine from Luggage
When your pet urinates on or in your luggage, it can be quite difficult to remove the stubborn smells and stains. Although it takes a bit of time, you can clean pet urine from your luggage by saturating it with vinegar, ...
How to Sanitize Wooden Utensils
Natural solutions for deep cleaning wooden spoons, spatulas, and more Wooden spoons are useful and beautiful tools for any kitchen. Cleaning them carefully right after you use them will help prevent them from accumulatin...
How to
Clean Roller Blinds
Roller blinds are highly versatile and practical window decorations, but just like anything else in a house, they can accumulate dust and dirt over time. Natural dust from the house, splashed food, and even small bugs ca...
How to
Remove Musty Odors
Musty odors can make being in your home unenjoyable. Fortunately, there are things you can do to get rid of musty odors, whether they're coming from your furniture, carpets, appliances, or any of your other belongings.
How to
Clean a Ceramic Sink
Ceramic sinks are common fixtures in bathrooms and kitchens, and are generally durable. However, they will become soiled and stained with regular use, and will need to be cleaned regular. You can do this using a mild abr...
A Step-by-Step Guide to Cleaning Your Bathroom Sink
All the secrets to maintaining a clean and pristine sinkToothpaste stains, rust, and dirt are all things that can take away from the clean shine of your bathroom sink, but it's super easy to get your sink sparkling again...
How to
Clean Wooden Bowls
Wooden bowls add warmth and style to your decor or dining room table settings, but they require different care than standard glass or plastic dishes. With regular washing and occasional treatments with oil, wooden bowls ...
How to
Clean a Suitcase
Suitcases can get very dirty very quickly, whether it's dust and mud from sidewalks, grime from the airport conveyor belt, or just mustiness from long-term storage. Most stains can be quickly treated with soap and water...
