Are you thinking about ways to step up your cleaning game for the summer? Maybe you’re a new home owner and you want to get some deep cleaning finished before the kids go back to school. At Barner Murphy, we know that every home owner is unique and we do whatever we can to offer a wide range of suggestions when it comes to cleaning ideas. We understand that cleaning can be challenging. That’s why we offer a full range of services and tips to help you get motivated.

One of the best bathroom ideas for homeowners and renters is to keep a good supply of basic cleaning products within close reach in our bathroom. While this might sound simple, many people forget to keep certain products in the bathroom and often end up putting off their cleaning plans until a later date. If you simply make it a point to keep an all-purpose cleaner, a toilet-bowl cleaner, a tub or tile cleaner and a glass cleaner underneath your sink, you’ll always be prepared for a quick cleaning job when necessary.

For those who like to create their own cleaning products, there are tons of recipes to choose from online. Many people opt to choose chemical-free cleaners and household products, and there are more than enough to choose from online. A simple glass cleaner recipe that you can always rely on requires just one-fourth a cup of vinegar mixed with three and three-fourths cups of warm water. Keep a long-handled toilet brush on hand, as well as some old cloths and maybe a roll of paper towels, too.

Who doesn’t want a summer clean bathroom that smells just like the roses in bloom outside? If you’re like all the other people who want a wonderful smelling bathroom, keep your supplies on hand and then get going. You can sanitize the toilet bowl as part of your routine and then work on cleaning the outside of the bowl, as well. It's recommended that you give yourself some time to spray the tile inside the shower and the sink so that it can sit for a few extra minutes. Soap build-up can require a little bit of elbow grease to remove, so it's recommended to take care of this as efficiently as possible.

Clear the countertops and give the surfaces a good clean. You can even spot-clean stubborn areas with a little cleaner and let it sit while you rinse the tile from the shower or the sink. Consistency is the key. If you can make a summer commitment to clean every week, you’ll have a much easier job to tackle then if you let it go for months. Don’t forget to clean doorknobs and light-switches, too. If you need help along the way, Barner Murphy of Levittown can help you with cleaning ideas and assistance.