All right, confession time. To my way of thinking, there's nothing better on a fresh salad than a classic dressing made with vinegar and oil. The more hectic the world becomes, the more I'm convinced that classic (ie: simple) is best and often the most effective way to do things. In preparing a salad dressing, but also in green cleaning an office.
Green cleaning is the thing these days. Professional cleaners, concerned about the environment, and yet doing a good job and keeping their clients happy, are turning to an old green cleaning standby our great-grandmothers once used-vinegar.
The Romans used vinegar as a cure all, carrying it around in a little vial in their rucksacks much like we carry around bottles of water in our gym bags. My great-grandmother, a professional cleaner in her own right, used vinegar to take out stains from under the arms of my grandfather's white dress shirts. Today, vinegar is making a comeback as one of the most versatile of cleaners when it comes to green cleaning, and professional cleaners are jumping on the bandwagon.
For instance, a 100% solution of vinegar kept in a spray bottle is a perfect all purpose green cleaning machine. Mildly acidic, it dissolves away grease, soap, mineral deposits, most kinds of mildew, and more. Professional cleaners use vinegar to remove tape (and the sticky underside!) from desktops and other surfaces. Spray the tape with vinegar, let sit for 10 minutes, and then simply wipe away. For tough spills on office carpets, first soak up what liquid remains with a clean cloth or sponge, and then spray the stain with a mixture of half vinegar, half water. Let stand for approximately two minute, and then blot with a clean towel, rag, or sponge. Repeat as needed. Green cleaning at its finest!
When it comes to tougher scrubbing jobs like office kitchen counter tops or soapy rings in bathroom sinks, professional cleaners mix vinegar with equal amounts of salt, and then scrub. For the most persistent stains on fabric or carpet, or on countertops, use a green cleaning mix of one teaspoon vinegar, one teaspoon liquid soap, and one cup warm water. Spray the mixture on the stain and let sit for two minutes. Blot up the excess liquid, and then repeat as needed. To dry, use a blow dryer set on low.
In the kitchen, to remove persistent stains in the company coffee pot, run a cup of vinegar through the coffee maker. Not only will it return the coffee pot back to sparkling, it will remove that old coffee taste as well. To clean the kitchen and office windows, professional cleaners spray glass with a solution of half water, half vinegar, and then wipe clean with a lint-free cloth or newspapers. And for no wax floors, use one cup of vinegar per gallon of water to produce a surface that shines.
For green cleaning the bathroom, soak the showerhead over night to remove chemical build-up or corrosion. To remove soap build-up from faucets, clean with a mixture of one part salt and four parts vinegar. And finally, spray shower walls and curtains with vinegar to help prevent mildew.
They say when the conqueror Hannibal crossed the Alps with all those elephants, he used vinegar to dissolve the limestone boulders that stood in his way. As a professional cleaner, just think what you and your handy spray bottle of vinegar could do to that scum around the break room faucet.
Happy green cleaning.
Article Source: Jennifer Fleck http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Jennifer_Fleck
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