Lake of the Ozarks Real Estate

While Spring Cleaning may be far behind you, August 3rd is Clean Your Floors Day. It's a great chance to get down and perform a deep clean on all of your flooring types, from carpet and wood to tile and vinyl. Whether you're selling a Lake of the Ozarks home and you just want to get it spic and span, or you've just bought your home and are getting it ready to move in, there are several different ways to clean different flooring types. Cleaning Wood Floors Over time, wood floors can get a build up of  dirt, oil, and grime, and they aren't completely removed by a weekly dust mopping. When you want to really get a good, deep clean on your flooring, you can use a wood-cleaning product diluted according to the instructions. Soak a sponge in the mixture, and the wring it to almost dry. You don't want to soak your wood floors, as that will cause damage. Damp-mop your flooring, and be careful that you don't leave standing water anywhere. Rinse the floors with a ...

Spring is just around the corner and that means it is almost time to tackle the spring cleaning of your home. Many people have a love/hate relationship with this task - then end result is so rewarding, but the the road to get there can be overwhelming.   Many people feel overwhelmed because they do not have a detailed plan of attack.  Organizing this daunting task can help you stay on track and keep you motivated as you cross each item off your list.  Here is a simple list of things to do for each room but modification for your home may be necessary. Bedrooms Wash bed and linens Wash Pillows Rotate and flip the mattress Polish/Wax Furniture Reorganize Closet Wash Curtains Clean Windows and Blinds Bathrooms Wash Shower, Tub and shower curtain Wipe down mirros and sinks Shampoo rugs Re-organize Linen closet Throw away expired products Clean cabinets and drawers Caulk around tub, sink and shower Kitchen Clean refrigerator/freezer inside...