Cleaning Your Garbage Disposal

In the hot summer months, food spoils more quickly, and smells tend to fester more easily. Which is why cleaning your garbage disposal is so important. This space is often overlooked — because it is literally hidden under your sink — but is easily cleaned and maintained.

Always start with a pair of gloves (especially when cleaning in dark spaces) and tools required for the job. We suggest:

Gloves
Vinegar
Baking Soda 
Bleach

1) Start by cleaning out your garbage disposal to make sure no food is stuck; if your sink has a sink strainer beside to remove it and properly clean it with bleach. 

2) Next pour baking soda into your drain, followed by vinegar letting it bubble for a few minutes. 

3) Repeat if necessary and rinse with very warm water until this space is clean and disinfected,

4) *Optional* We like to put a few drops of essential oil into the sink drain before replacing the sink strainer (scent recommendations: pink grapefruit, lemon, cedar).

If you are not up for the task or need help give us a call! 530.415.2505

5 Daily Habits to Keep Your Home Clean In 2021

Wow, mid-July! If you’re like us, you’re wondering how we can already be over halfway through 2021?! Weren’t we just talking about New Year resolutions and spring cleaning?

As crazy as it seems, half of this year has already flown by. We aren’t mad about it, but with as quickly as time goes, we know that keeping your home clean has probably started to take a back seat. Between soccer or baseball or family vacations, Summer is the easiest time of year for clutter (and dinner dishes) to stack up. 

Have you ever heard the question, “How do you eat an elephant?” The answer seems overly simply. “One bite at a time.” However, that’s exactly how you tackle the issue of keeping your home organized and ready for guests. By creating small, easy-to-chew habits you can beat the problem before it starts and maintain a clean, welcoming space for your family and friends. 

Habit #1: Make your bed. 

Your mom wasn’t wrong. By making your bed in the morning you’re starting the day off on the right foot. Plus, who doesn’ love climbing into a fresh bed in the evening. 

Habit #2: Stay ahead of laundy.

Laundry. *Insert eye roll here*. It builds up so fast. Move the mountain before it gets too big by doing one load of laundry every day.

Habit #3: Clean up at night.

Spent 15 minutes cleaning up each night or getting organized for the following day. 

Habit #4: Organize your cleaning supplies. 

Would you keep your spice rack in the bathroom? Don’t put your cleaning supplies too far from where you’re cleaning. If they’re on hand, they’ll be used. 

Habit 5: Keep your hands full. 

What we mean is, take something with you each time you leave the room. Watching TV and notice some clutter on the end table? Grab something and put it back in its original place. Remember, small bites. 

Tell us what you think of these five habits. Do you do them already? Are there others that are just as important?

Happy Independence Day

We hope you have a fantastic holiday. Remember to take a moment this weekend to honor the meaning of the holiday, which trails back to the 18th century (according to History.com)

For celebratory fun and safety tips read our holiday-inspired posts:

Red, White, Blue Mojito Recipe

Staying Safe for the Fourth :Firework Safety Tips

Popular Summer Cleaning Blogs

Happy summer! It is hard to believe we’re half way into the year! We’ve rounded up some of our most popular cleaning blog posts to tackle this summer — get inspired and keep your home Rubio’s clean. If you need help give us a call today: 530.415.2505.

Summer Cleaning Tips

Outdoor Summer Organization Tips

3 Cleaning Hacks from Professional House Cleaners!

Tips for Organizing a Linen Closet