Spring has sprung early this year and as temperatures start to rise, many are getting the urge to scrub their homes from top to bottom.
The West Side is home to many historical buildings and old Victorian houses. Although beautiful, remnants of lead based paint can make cleaning potentially dangerous.
Joanne Chase, owner of WNY Home Cleaning, says that there is a simple way to cut your risk when cleaning painted windowsills.
“I would recommend definitely using gloves and no harsh and chemicals. Maybe a light l detergent at the most,” Chase said.
She also recommended not scrubbing the windowsills too rigorously.
Chase said that the same goes for cleaning old radiators. She also mentioned that if you are thinking about painting your radiators to give them a fresh look, you might want to do some research.
“You’re really not supposed to be painting them. And if you do, you have to buy special paint for it,” Chase said.
Marcus Moses, owner of Top of the Line Cleaning, shares his secret to success for cleaning on a budget. He says that micro fiber rags are inexpensive and can be reused.
“We use them on glass, wood, dusting, any kind of cleaning. They attract the dirt, and the dirt stays in the rag instead of spreading it around the surface,” Moses said. By Kristina Ferris and Megan Kreps
