Professional cleaning tips from Skitterskoon experts in Montreal
Welcome to our cleaning resource center. Our experts share best practices acquired after thousands of interventions in Montreal and the greater region.
Kitchen Cleaning
How to clean a greasy oven naturally
15 min active + 12h restEasy
Mix 1/2 cup baking soda with enough water to form a paste. Apply to all interior oven surfaces (avoid heating elements). Let sit for 12 hours or overnight. The next day, spray white vinegar on the baking soda - it will fizz. Wipe with a damp cloth. For stubborn spots, use a plastic scraper.
Pro tip: Do this cleaning in the evening before bed to let it work overnight.
Eliminate refrigerator odors
30-45 minEasy
Completely empty the refrigerator. Clean all surfaces with a mixture of 2 tablespoons baking soda in 1 liter of warm water. For persistent odors, place a bowl of ground coffee or activated charcoal for 24-48 hours. Clean seals with an old toothbrush dipped in vinegar.
Pro tip: Keep an open box of baking soda at the back of your fridge and replace it every 3 months.
Bathroom Cleaning
Remove limescale from faucets
10 min active + 2h restEasy
Soak a cloth in white vinegar and wrap it around the faucet. Secure with an elastic band and let sit 1-2 hours. For severe buildup, use heated vinegar (not boiling). Scrub with an old toothbrush, rinse and dry with a microfiber cloth to make it shine.
Pro tip: Dry your faucets after each use to prevent limescale buildup.
Clean blackened tile grout
30-45 minMedium
Prepare a paste with 3/4 cup baking soda, 1/4 cup bleach and 1 tablespoon dish soap. Apply to grout with an old toothbrush. Let sit 10-15 minutes. Scrub vigorously and rinse. For extreme cases, repeat or use a steam cleaner.
Pro tip: Wear gloves and ensure good ventilation when using bleach.
Eco-Friendly Cleaning
The 5 essential natural products
N/AEasy
1. Baking soda: gentle abrasive, deodorizer, degreaser. 2. White vinegar: disinfectant, anti-limescale, multi-surface cleaner. 3. Lemon: natural antibacterial, whitening, fresh scent. 4. Castile soap: gentle cleaner for all surfaces. 5. Essential oils (tea tree, lavender): antibacterial properties and pleasant scent.
Pro tip: NEVER mix vinegar and bleach - the reaction produces toxic gases.
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