Is there anything as great as spring? The sun is shining (sometimes), the birds are singing again, and — is that mud on the floor? As great as springtime is, let’s be honest: The wet weather that makes the grass and trees green also makes for a few muddy months. And if your family likes to recreate outdoors, you’ll want some tips for keeping the outside, well, outside . The easiest way to prevent having mud tracked through your home is by simply taking off your shoes at the door and asking your family and guests to do the same. This is a custom in many cultures around the world, but here in the U.S., developing the habit might be an adjustment. It’ll pay dividends all year long, though, especially in spring. Failing that, you should at least keep an old towel by the door to deal with your dog’s muddy paws or your kids’ mud-caked shoes! Outside of the house, use a hose to wash off mud on pavers, flagstones, or patios; this will help prevent it from being tracked indoors. Other particularly tricky outdoor patches might benefit from a push-broom scrubbing or even a pressure washing. If someone does track mud inside onto a hard surface, such as a finished hardwood floor, you have two options to clean it up. The first is to wipe it up immediately with a paper towel, which you’ll MUD, MUD EVERYWHERE!
have to do if it’s bad enough. But if the mud isn’t caked on too thick, you might want to let it dry and then hit it with a dampened towel or scrubber. In either case, you’ll want to follow up with a cleaning product designed for use on that surface, whether it’s wood, stone, or linoleum. Of all surfaces, carpet presents the biggest challenge. Mud stains on carpet should always be left to dry completely — hard as it might be to look at! Once it’s dried, hit it with the vacuum then blot the area with a 1-to-2 mixture of laundry detergent and water. Repeat until the stain is gone, and flush with cold water to finish. You can follow a similar process for upholstery. Now you’re a mud cleanup master! EPISODE 12 Estate Tax Planning in the COVID Era EPISODE 11 Hey, What’s on Your Mind? EPISODE 10 Taking Out the Trash - Getting Out of Your Own Way EPISODE 9 Biden Our Time - The Impact of the Change of Administration EPISODE 8 Let’s Go Back to Basics: Part 3 Estate Planning WHAT HAVE WE BEEN TALKING ABOUT IN THE PODCAST?
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