Claudia & Angelo Zimmermann

House Cleaning Professionals

Claudia and Angelo Zimmermann are the founders of Everneat, an Eco-Friendly Cleaning Service based in New York City and in Connecticut. They are also the founders of Clean Code, a DIY 100% natural cleaning product line.

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Best ways to safely clean wood furniture?

To clean your wood furniture, you’ll need a dust microfiber cloth, an all-purpose microfiber cloth, and a pH-neutral wood cleaner. Avoid using vinegar or cleaning agents with oil. Vinegar can dull the finish, and oil can create buildup.

First, fold your dust microfiber cloth in four parts and dust your wooden surface, changing sides as needed. Next, fold your all-purpose microfiber cloth in 4 parts and spray it with your wood cleaner (never spray the furniture directly!). You can also add a few drops of lemon or orange essential oil to your cloth to add more shine to your surface, if you’d like. Finally, use this cloth to wipe the surface of your furniture. If it has a polished finish, use the dry side of the cloth to buff any streaks.

How do I get grease stains out of my clothes?

Cornstarch or baking powder can help absorb grease stains from fabric. I've tried it and both work really well. I think cornstarch works better. Just cover the stain with the powder and leave it overnight to absorb the grease.

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How do you clean a stuffed animal that has batteries?

If the stuffed animal has batteries, spot clean the surface with soapy water and a microfiber cloth. Then, remove the soap residue with a damp microfiber cloth using only warm water. After that, let it air dry or tumble dry on low.

How do you clean a stuffed animal without ruining it?

Place your stuffed animals inside a delicate clothes mesh bag and toss them in the washer. Use 1 tablespoon of laundry detergent and distilled white vinegar for the rinse cycle to deodorize and remove any detergent residue. Then, let them air dry or tumble dry on low.

How do you wash a stuffed animal?

Place your stuffed animals inside a delicate clothes mesh bag and toss them in the washer. Use 1 tablespoon of laundry detergent and distilled white vinegar for the rinse cycle to deodorize and remove any detergent residue. Then, let them air dry or tumble dry on low. If the stuffed animal has batteries, spot clean the surface with soapy water and a microfiber cloth. Then, remove the soap residue with a damp microfiber cloth using only warm water. After that, let it air dry or tumble dry on low.

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