How to Clean Your Kitchen This Summer

If spring cleaning is all about making your kitchen look fresh, then summer maintenance is all about keeping it that way. With all of the guests that enter your home during the summer, keeping it fresh might seem like an impossible task. Spoiler alert - it isn’t (at least not with the below tips):

Get rid of water stains. If you have a wooden table or counter in your kitchen, it may be inevitable that one of your guests will forget the use a coaster. Stop the water stain in its tracks with some mayo! Just take a little bit of full-fat mayonnaise, apply it to the water ring stain on your table, and let it sit for about an hour. Then wipe it up with a cloth and the stains will disappear!

Polish sticky appliances. Between your little ones and your guests, you’re bound to get sticky fingerprints on your fridge. One solution you can try is to use a citrus-based furniture polish. This type of cleaner will get rid of the sticky situation and leave an oily shine to help prevent future marks.

Scrub off the grime. Whether you’re looking for a way to clean your stovetop or outdoor grill, getting rid of grime is essential to summer maintenance. What’s the best way to get rid of grime? Grab a wire brush and scrub it down while it’s still warm. Bonus tip: wear rubber gloves to protect your skin from heat and grime.

Shine stainless steel fixtures. Do you have leftover lemons in your fridge? If you do, then we recommend using them to clean your stainless steel fixtures and faucets. Simply rub the lemon over the spots you want to clean up, and then wipe them dry with a microfiber cloth. Not only will your stainless steel shine, but it will smell fresh too!

For more summer maintenance tips, connect with Nassau Plumbing and Sewer Rooter on Facebook and Twitter! And don’t forget to contact us if you run into any plumbing issues while you’re tending to your kitchen. We offer all of the plumbing, sewer, and drain services you need to keep your home functioning properly all summer long. Call us today at 877.713.8136 for emergency services or visit our website for more information. 

Tips for Summer Yard Maintenance

Summer is yard maintenance season - let’s keep our lawns looking healthy and fresh! When the temperatures heat up and your kids run around, your lawn can take quite a beating, which is why it’s important to take care of it. Not sure where to start? Here are 4 tips you can use to tend to your outdoors this season:

Control weeds - When the yard is in full bloom, your weeds can get a little out of control. Remove them by pulling or digging, or better yet try herbicides. These products are designed to kill broadleaf weeds without damaging the rest of your lawn. However, keep in mind that products can be damaging in the summer heat, so pull them by hand if the temperatures are hot.

Mow the lawn - We know this sounds like an obvious tip for your outdoor maintenance, but it’s important to lay out the specifics: mow regularly at about 3” to 4” and use mulching grass clippings to balance out the moisture levels. Keeping your lawn taller will help to shade the soil from drying in the sun and prevent weed seeds from ‘germinating’. Bonus tip: keep your mower blades sharp, as this minimizes the stress on your grass on those hot days of the season.

Protect from diseases - Did you know that summer is prime time for fungal diseases? That’s right - this is the season when mildew and brown patches start to grow, so apply fungicide when needed. Also, if you’re going to water the lawn, water it during the day to keep evening moisture to a minimum.

Water - Your lawn needs at least one inch of water a week, and even more when a drought occurs. However, you don’t want to oversaturate it either, so keep track of rainfalls by using a rain gauge or small, empty food can. Bonus tip: don’t let your grass go brown and then try to recover it - if your lawn dries up, it will stay that way until the fall rolls around.

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If you notice any outdoor plumbing or drain issues, contact Nassau County Plumbing and Sewer Rooter! We offer all of the plumbing, sewer, and drain services you need to help you maintain your yard. Call us today at 877.713.8136 for emergency services or visit our website for more information.