219 Capitol Street

P O Box 2506

Augusta, ME  04338-2506

Telephone:  (207) 621-7700

Toll Free:  1-866-621-7705

TTY Relay:  711

Email:

 info@ccrealtymanagement.com

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General Housekeeping Tips

• Sweep the floors of your apartment regularly (preferably at least once a week), and mop the hard surface flooring whenever it starts to get dirty or sticky.

• Vacuum the carpet regularly.  Dirt and dust can get trapped in carpet.  

• Wash any dirty dishes daily and clean kitchen surfaces with a damp cloth whenever they are dirty. 

• When you are using your stove, turn on the range hood fan.  Cooking creates smoke, steam and/or odors.

• Clean the grease filter on your stove’s range hood when grease builds up or change the filter.

• Don’t use bristly brushes or other abrasive products when cleaning as they can leave scratch marks.

• Throw out and replace used sponges and cloths/rags if they’re dirty or smelly.

For A “Green Clean…..”

Green Cleaning is using cleaning products that don't endanger you, children or the environment. The “Green Cleaning Recipes” recommended here are effective, inexpensive and are safe for you and the environment.                     

Toilet Bowl Cleaner
Baking soda
Sprinkle baking soda in and around toilet bowl. Let it sit for a few minutes. Scrub clean.

Pots and Pans
3 tablespoons baking soda
Dash of salt
Water
Mix ingredients in a small bowl to form a paste. Dip a sponge in the paste and rub onto the metal. Let dry then rinse with hot water.

Oven Cleaner
1 teaspoon EACH of unscented liquid soap, lemon juice and vinegar
1 quart warm water
Apply and let sit on grease for 30 minutes. Scrub and rinse clean.

Wood Floors
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup vinegar
1-gallon water
Mix and apply then wipe clean.