Residential house cleaning and maid service tips from Maid It!


	A Sticky Situation! To remove gum, or any other sticky-like substance for that matter, from your hair or rugs, generously apply peanut butter around the gum. Work trough with your fingers. Pull out the big chunks with your fingers, then comb (hair) through with a fine-toothed comb. With the rug/carpets, it'll take a little more time and patience, but the oils in the peanut butter will work. have a tip?


	Bugs Bite! Consider using plants that naturally repel insects. These plants have their own chemical defense systems, and when planted among flowers and vegetables, they help keep unwanted insects away. Some of these are: Ants - Mint, Tansy, Pennyroyal Aphids - Mint, Garlic, Chives, Coriander, Anise Mice - Onion Squash Bug - Radish, Marigolds, Tansy, Nasturtium Just Maid It!


	Other Useful Tips: Does tonight's chicken smell and taste a little like last night's fish? To get rid of food stains and splatter from your microwave fill a microwave safe cup with faucet water. Place it in the microwave and turn it on for approximately three minutes. Once done, remove cup. Everything should be loose and come off with one wipe! Ran out of paper? To remove ink stains from your skin you'll need soap, water and lime juice. Simply prep your skin with the lime juice and soap. Rub it over the area for about 15 to 30 seconds then rinse it off. If it's a large area you may have to repeat 2 or 3 times. Ah Ah Ah Atchuuuu! Here is a tip for cleaning pet hair off anything, on upholstery in particular. Put on a damp rubber glove and swipe over the couch, pillows, clothes or even carpets or area rugs. This method will remove the hair by clumping it all together and it now can simply be lift off the surface. You won't believe how effective it is! Have a useful Tip?