Fluffing and Cleaning up After --Overkill?

Bree said:

We are overkill on the bathroom cleaning as well, even if you're staying over. I don't change the pillow protectors after each guest. I have them on a schedule with the blankets, quilts, duvet covers & mattress protectors to get washed every 10-14 days.
If you can skip the chemical air cleaners, I would. Only because I hate the smell of Febreeze and other 'air fresheners'. Then again, unless it's winter, I can have the windows open everyday. And I really wouldn't want to put my head down on a pillow that smelled of 'freshener'. Most of those fresheners are asthma attack in a can..

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Bree said:

We are overkill on the bathroom cleaning as well, even if you're staying over. I don't change the pillow protectors after each guest. I have them on a schedule with the blankets, quilts, duvet covers & mattress protectors to get washed every 10-14 days.
If you can skip the chemical air cleaners, I would. Only because I hate the smell of Febreeze and other 'air fresheners'. Then again, unless it's winter, I can have the windows open everyday. And I really wouldn't want to put my head down on a pillow that smelled of 'freshener'. Most of those fresheners are asthma attack in a can.

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JunieBJones (JBJ) said:

Bree said:

We are overkill on the bathroom cleaning as well, even if you're staying over. I don't change the pillow protectors after each guest. I have them on a schedule with the blankets, quilts, duvet covers & mattress protectors to get washed every 10-14 days.
If you can skip the chemical air cleaners, I would. Only because I hate the smell of Febreeze and other 'air fresheners'. Then again, unless it's winter, I can have the windows open everyday. And I really wouldn't want to put my head down on a pillow that smelled of 'freshener'. Most of those fresheners are asthma attack in a can..

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Bree said:

We are overkill on the bathroom cleaning as well, even if you're staying over. I don't change the pillow protectors after each guest. I have them on a schedule with the blankets, quilts, duvet covers & mattress protectors to get washed every 10-14 days.
If you can skip the chemical air cleaners, I would. Only because I hate the smell of Febreeze and other 'air fresheners'. Then again, unless it's winter, I can have the windows open everyday. And I really wouldn't want to put my head down on a pillow that smelled of 'freshener'. Most of those fresheners are asthma attack in a can.

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Not to be bandwagonesque, but "kill the Fabreze Please" that stuff is so strong.
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Proud Texan said:

I do like the idea of scheduling the cleaning of shams, duvets and pillow protectors. We only have two rooms. I don't know how those of you with more handle the laundry load. It is a bit daunting. I told DW I'm going to buy her a new LARGER washer and dryer to handle things a little better. We are using a stackable unit that was only meant for the two of us.
I use the unscented Fabreeze and only lightly mist things to remove any lingering body odors from previous guests on the pillows and duvets. I know people lay on top of the covers before bedtime, so this is a stop-gap until things are laundered. We usually can leave the windows open(at least for short periods) to air the rooms (and Fabreeze) out; so by the time we have our next guest, things just smell fresh. We haven't had to use air freshener, but we have this stuff made with orange oil that's all natural and really really works. Our foaming cleaner is natural too.
I did see a program on TV recently talking about the areas of highest bacterial concentration in the home. Would you believe that the toilet is not on the top of the list? Drains: kitchen drains, bathroom drains have the highest concentration of bacteria, i.e., ecoli, flu virus etc. So, nuke your drains with bleach or Lysol on a regular basis.
My other concern in the bathroom is also to kill any fungi left behind by guests. Don't need mildew, don't need athlete's foot..

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Proud Texan said:

I do like the idea of scheduling the cleaning of shams, duvets and pillow protectors. We only have two rooms. I don't know how those of you with more handle the laundry load. It is a bit daunting. I told DW I'm going to buy here a new LARGER washer and dryer to handle things a little better. We are using a stackable unit that was only meant for the two of us.
I know people lay on top of the covers before bedtime, so this is a stop-gap until things are laundered. I use the unscented Fabreeze and only lightly mist things to remove any lingering body odors from previous guests on the pillows and duvets. We usually can leave the windows open(at least for short periods) to air the rooms out; so by the time we have our next guest, things just smell fresh. We haven't had to use air freshener, but we have this stuff that uses orange oil that's all natural. Our foaming cleaner is natural too.
I did see a program on TV recently talking about the areas of highest bacterial concentration in the home. Would you believe that the toilet is not on the top of the list? Drains: kitchen drains, bathroom drains have the highest concentration of bacteria, i.e., ecoli, flu virus etc. So, nuke your drains with bleach or Lysol on a regular basis.
My other concern in the bathroom is also to kill any fungi left behind by guests. Don't need mildew, don't need athlete's foot.

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Proud Texan said:

I do like the idea of scheduling the cleaning of shams, duvets and pillow protectors. We only have two rooms. I don't know how those of you with more handle the laundry load. It is a bit daunting. I told DW I'm going to buy her a new LARGER washer and dryer to handle things a little better. We are using a stackable unit that was only meant for the two of us.
I use the unscented Fabreeze and only lightly mist things to remove any lingering body odors from previous guests on the pillows and duvets. I know people lay on top of the covers before bedtime, so this is a stop-gap until things are laundered. We usually can leave the windows open(at least for short periods) to air the rooms (and Fabreeze) out; so by the time we have our next guest, things just smell fresh. We haven't had to use air freshener, but we have this stuff made with orange oil that's all natural and really really works. Our foaming cleaner is natural too.
I did see a program on TV recently talking about the areas of highest bacterial concentration in the home. Would you believe that the toilet is not on the top of the list? Drains: kitchen drains, bathroom drains have the highest concentration of bacteria, i.e., ecoli, flu virus etc. So, nuke your drains with bleach or Lysol on a regular basis.
My other concern in the bathroom is also to kill any fungi left behind by guests. Don't need mildew, don't need athlete's foot..

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Proud Texan said:

Drains: kitchen drains, bathroom drains have the highest concentration of bacteria, i.e., ecoli, flu virus etc. So, nuke your drains with bleach or Lysol on a regular basis.

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Proud Texan said:

I do like the idea of scheduling the cleaning of shams, duvets and pillow protectors. We only have two rooms. I don't know how those of you with more handle the laundry load. It is a bit daunting. I told DW I'm going to buy her a new LARGER washer and dryer to handle things a little better. We are using a stackable unit that was only meant for the two of us.
I use the unscented Fabreeze and only lightly mist things to remove any lingering body odors from previous guests on the pillows and duvets. I know people lay on top of the covers before bedtime, so this is a stop-gap until things are laundered. We usually can leave the windows open(at least for short periods) to air the rooms (and Fabreeze) out; so by the time we have our next guest, things just smell fresh. We haven't had to use air freshener, but we have this stuff made with orange oil that's all natural and really really works. Our foaming cleaner is natural too.
I did see a program on TV recently talking about the areas of highest bacterial concentration in the home. Would you believe that the toilet is not on the top of the list? Drains: kitchen drains, bathroom drains have the highest concentration of bacteria, i.e., ecoli, flu virus etc. So, nuke your drains with bleach or Lysol on a regular basis.
My other concern in the bathroom is also to kill any fungi left behind by guests. Don't need mildew, don't need athlete's foot..

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Proud Texan said:

I do like the idea of scheduling the cleaning of shams, duvets and pillow protectors. We only have two rooms. I don't know how those of you with more handle the laundry load. It is a bit daunting. I told DW I'm going to buy her a new LARGER washer and dryer to handle things a little better. We are using a stackable unit that was only meant for the two of us.
I use the unscented Fabreeze and only lightly mist things to remove any lingering body odors from previous guests on the pillows and duvets. I know people lay on top of the covers before bedtime, so this is a stop-gap until things are laundered. We usually can leave the windows open(at least for short periods) to air the rooms (and Fabreeze) out; so by the time we have our next guest, things just smell fresh. We haven't had to use air freshener, but we have this stuff made with orange oil that's all natural and really really works. Our foaming cleaner is natural too.
I did see a program on TV recently talking about the areas of highest bacterial concentration in the home. Would you believe that the toilet is not on the top of the list? Drains: kitchen drains, bathroom drains have the highest concentration of bacteria, i.e., ecoli, flu virus etc. So, nuke your drains with bleach or Lysol on a regular basis.
My other concern in the bathroom is also to kill any fungi left behind by guests. Don't need mildew, don't need athlete's foot.

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Bree said:

Proud Texan said:

I do like the idea of scheduling the cleaning of shams, duvets and pillow protectors. We only have two rooms. I don't know how those of you with more handle the laundry load. It is a bit daunting. I told DW I'm going to buy her a new LARGER washer and dryer to handle things a little better. We are using a stackable unit that was only meant for the two of us.
I use the unscented Fabreeze and only lightly mist things to remove any lingering body odors from previous guests on the pillows and duvets. I know people lay on top of the covers before bedtime, so this is a stop-gap until things are laundered. We usually can leave the windows open(at least for short periods) to air the rooms (and Fabreeze) out; so by the time we have our next guest, things just smell fresh. We haven't had to use air freshener, but we have this stuff made with orange oil that's all natural and really really works. Our foaming cleaner is natural too.
I did see a program on TV recently talking about the areas of highest bacterial concentration in the home. Would you believe that the toilet is not on the top of the list? Drains: kitchen drains, bathroom drains have the highest concentration of bacteria, i.e., ecoli, flu virus etc. So, nuke your drains with bleach or Lysol on a regular basis.
My other concern in the bathroom is also to kill any fungi left behind by guests. Don't need mildew, don't need athlete's foot..

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Proud Texan said:

I do like the idea of scheduling the cleaning of shams, duvets and pillow protectors. We only have two rooms. I don't know how those of you with more handle the laundry load. It is a bit daunting. I told DW I'm going to buy her a new LARGER washer and dryer to handle things a little better. We are using a stackable unit that was only meant for the two of us.
I use the unscented Fabreeze and only lightly mist things to remove any lingering body odors from previous guests on the pillows and duvets. I know people lay on top of the covers before bedtime, so this is a stop-gap until things are laundered. We usually can leave the windows open(at least for short periods) to air the rooms (and Fabreeze) out; so by the time we have our next guest, things just smell fresh. We haven't had to use air freshener, but we have this stuff made with orange oil that's all natural and really really works. Our foaming cleaner is natural too.
I did see a program on TV recently talking about the areas of highest bacterial concentration in the home. Would you believe that the toilet is not on the top of the list? Drains: kitchen drains, bathroom drains have the highest concentration of bacteria, i.e., ecoli, flu virus etc. So, nuke your drains with bleach or Lysol on a regular basis.
My other concern in the bathroom is also to kill any fungi left behind by guests. Don't need mildew, don't need athlete's foot.

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Still...kill the spray. If you are that worried about odors, you need to be more worried about the germs causing the odors. Just sniff the covers when you are making the beds. Check for 'crunchy' areas (sorry, too graphic, I know) and clean as necessary.
We scrub the drains with a toilet bowl brush and lysol. (Did I mention the overkill factor on the cleaning?) We also clean the A/C unit filters. Which we do once/year here as we have window units and they don't run that much. Don't go overboard on the bleach of you have a septic system. You don't want to kill off the good bugs!
I have a home stacking washer & dryer. But I just got the big ones. We also have a top loader for the towels. So, for 7 rooms with 11 beds, I run all the bedding thru one stacking LG washer/dryer combo. If I get backed up, I dry heavy things in the basement in the 2 dryers we have there to go with the other washer. The way you do all of that is to be organized, which will come with time and you won't notice it at all until one day you realize you have 3 spare hours you didn't have when you started. It used to take us until 3 PM (and sometimes longer) to clean 7 rooms. Now we're done by 1 and that's full strips. Fluffs can be done by 11:30 if guests leave right after breakfast and go out for the day.
The schedule is fluid, which is why I said 10-14 days. I have backup blankets, quilts, mattress pads. If I can't wash everything today, it goes in tomorrow. Having backups will save you, even tho you are talking 2 'rooms' and I have 11 beds here. Sometimes you don't find the stains until you've remade the bed. Then it's on the late side for cleaning, so that's where the backups come in. My backups are just as good quality, but a little on the 'old' side for everyday. Yes, the guest who gets the 'backup' gets a lesser quality 'product' but that's better than a dirty bedcover.
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GeorgiaGirl25 said:

Bree said:

Proud Texan said:

I do like the idea of scheduling the cleaning of shams, duvets and pillow protectors. We only have two rooms. I don't know how those of you with more handle the laundry load. It is a bit daunting. I told DW I'm going to buy her a new LARGER washer and dryer to handle things a little better. We are using a stackable unit that was only meant for the two of us.
I use the unscented Fabreeze and only lightly mist things to remove any lingering body odors from previous guests on the pillows and duvets. I know people lay on top of the covers before bedtime, so this is a stop-gap until things are laundered. We usually can leave the windows open(at least for short periods) to air the rooms (and Fabreeze) out; so by the time we have our next guest, things just smell fresh. We haven't had to use air freshener, but we have this stuff made with orange oil that's all natural and really really works. Our foaming cleaner is natural too.
I did see a program on TV recently talking about the areas of highest bacterial concentration in the home. Would you believe that the toilet is not on the top of the list? Drains: kitchen drains, bathroom drains have the highest concentration of bacteria, i.e., ecoli, flu virus etc. So, nuke your drains with bleach or Lysol on a regular basis.
My other concern in the bathroom is also to kill any fungi left behind by guests. Don't need mildew, don't need athlete's foot..

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Proud Texan said:

I do like the idea of scheduling the cleaning of shams, duvets and pillow protectors. We only have two rooms. I don't know how those of you with more handle the laundry load. It is a bit daunting. I told DW I'm going to buy her a new LARGER washer and dryer to handle things a little better. We are using a stackable unit that was only meant for the two of us.
I use the unscented Fabreeze and only lightly mist things to remove any lingering body odors from previous guests on the pillows and duvets. I know people lay on top of the covers before bedtime, so this is a stop-gap until things are laundered. We usually can leave the windows open(at least for short periods) to air the rooms (and Fabreeze) out; so by the time we have our next guest, things just smell fresh. We haven't had to use air freshener, but we have this stuff made with orange oil that's all natural and really really works. Our foaming cleaner is natural too.
I did see a program on TV recently talking about the areas of highest bacterial concentration in the home. Would you believe that the toilet is not on the top of the list? Drains: kitchen drains, bathroom drains have the highest concentration of bacteria, i.e., ecoli, flu virus etc. So, nuke your drains with bleach or Lysol on a regular basis.
My other concern in the bathroom is also to kill any fungi left behind by guests. Don't need mildew, don't need athlete's foot.

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Still...kill the spray. If you are that worried about odors, you need to be more worried about the germs causing the odors. Just sniff the covers when you are making the beds. Check for 'crunchy' areas (sorry, too graphic, I know) and clean as necessary.
We scrub the drains with a toilet bowl brush and lysol. (Did I mention the overkill factor on the cleaning?) We also clean the A/C unit filters. Which we do once/year here as we have window units and they don't run that much. Don't go overboard on the bleach of you have a septic system. You don't want to kill off the good bugs!
I have a home stacking washer & dryer. But I just got the big ones. We also have a top loader for the towels. So, for 7 rooms with 11 beds, I run all the bedding thru one stacking LG washer/dryer combo. If I get backed up, I dry heavy things in the basement in the 2 dryers we have there to go with the other washer. The way you do all of that is to be organized, which will come with time and you won't notice it at all until one day you realize you have 3 spare hours you didn't have when you started. It used to take us until 3 PM (and sometimes longer) to clean 7 rooms. Now we're done by 1 and that's full strips. Fluffs can be done by 11:30 if guests leave right after breakfast and go out for the day.
The schedule is fluid, which is why I said 10-14 days. I have backup blankets, quilts, mattress pads. If I can't wash everything today, it goes in tomorrow. Having backups will save you, even tho you are talking 2 'rooms' and I have 11 beds here. Sometimes you don't find the stains until you've remade the bed. Then it's on the late side for cleaning, so that's where the backups come in. My backups are just as good quality, but a little on the 'old' side for everyday. Yes, the guest who gets the 'backup' gets a lesser quality 'product' but that's better than a dirty bedcover.
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Speaking about cleaning the drains with a toilet brush and Lysol, I remember on the old board someone bringing up how to clean the shower drain. I have a problem with this in my Master Shower, seems to get dirty looking every week or so. My toilet brush is to large to fit in the hole. I've tried a smaller brush (well, a tooth brush..), but I'm always afraid it will fall down the drain

so I usually just end of pouring a little bleach down the drain and wait 30 minutes or so before taking my shower (we have City water). My question is, do you have a smaller toilet brush or did you find some other brush to use?
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GeorgiaGirl25 said:

Speaking about cleaning the drains with a toilet brush and Lysol, I remember on the old board someone bringing up how to clean the shower drain. I have a problem with this in my Master Shower, seems to get dirty looking every week or so. My toilet brush is to large to fit in the hole. I've tried a smaller brush (well, a tooth brush..), but I'm always afraid it will fall down the drain

so I usually just end of pouring a little bleach down the drain and wait 30 minutes or so before taking my shower (we have City water). My question is, do you have a smaller toilet brush or did you find some other brush to use?

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GeorgiaGirl25 said:

Bree said:

Proud Texan said:

I do like the idea of scheduling the cleaning of shams, duvets and pillow protectors. We only have two rooms. I don't know how those of you with more handle the laundry load. It is a bit daunting. I told DW I'm going to buy her a new LARGER washer and dryer to handle things a little better. We are using a stackable unit that was only meant for the two of us.
I use the unscented Fabreeze and only lightly mist things to remove any lingering body odors from previous guests on the pillows and duvets. I know people lay on top of the covers before bedtime, so this is a stop-gap until things are laundered. We usually can leave the windows open(at least for short periods) to air the rooms (and Fabreeze) out; so by the time we have our next guest, things just smell fresh. We haven't had to use air freshener, but we have this stuff made with orange oil that's all natural and really really works. Our foaming cleaner is natural too.
I did see a program on TV recently talking about the areas of highest bacterial concentration in the home. Would you believe that the toilet is not on the top of the list? Drains: kitchen drains, bathroom drains have the highest concentration of bacteria, i.e., ecoli, flu virus etc. So, nuke your drains with bleach or Lysol on a regular basis.
My other concern in the bathroom is also to kill any fungi left behind by guests. Don't need mildew, don't need athlete's foot..

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Proud Texan said:

I do like the idea of scheduling the cleaning of shams, duvets and pillow protectors. We only have two rooms. I don't know how those of you with more handle the laundry load. It is a bit daunting. I told DW I'm going to buy her a new LARGER washer and dryer to handle things a little better. We are using a stackable unit that was only meant for the two of us.
I use the unscented Fabreeze and only lightly mist things to remove any lingering body odors from previous guests on the pillows and duvets. I know people lay on top of the covers before bedtime, so this is a stop-gap until things are laundered. We usually can leave the windows open(at least for short periods) to air the rooms (and Fabreeze) out; so by the time we have our next guest, things just smell fresh. We haven't had to use air freshener, but we have this stuff made with orange oil that's all natural and really really works. Our foaming cleaner is natural too.
I did see a program on TV recently talking about the areas of highest bacterial concentration in the home. Would you believe that the toilet is not on the top of the list? Drains: kitchen drains, bathroom drains have the highest concentration of bacteria, i.e., ecoli, flu virus etc. So, nuke your drains with bleach or Lysol on a regular basis.
My other concern in the bathroom is also to kill any fungi left behind by guests. Don't need mildew, don't need athlete's foot.

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Still...kill the spray. If you are that worried about odors, you need to be more worried about the germs causing the odors. Just sniff the covers when you are making the beds. Check for 'crunchy' areas (sorry, too graphic, I know) and clean as necessary.
We scrub the drains with a toilet bowl brush and lysol. (Did I mention the overkill factor on the cleaning?) We also clean the A/C unit filters. Which we do once/year here as we have window units and they don't run that much. Don't go overboard on the bleach of you have a septic system. You don't want to kill off the good bugs!
I have a home stacking washer & dryer. But I just got the big ones. We also have a top loader for the towels. So, for 7 rooms with 11 beds, I run all the bedding thru one stacking LG washer/dryer combo. If I get backed up, I dry heavy things in the basement in the 2 dryers we have there to go with the other washer. The way you do all of that is to be organized, which will come with time and you won't notice it at all until one day you realize you have 3 spare hours you didn't have when you started. It used to take us until 3 PM (and sometimes longer) to clean 7 rooms. Now we're done by 1 and that's full strips. Fluffs can be done by 11:30 if guests leave right after breakfast and go out for the day.
The schedule is fluid, which is why I said 10-14 days. I have backup blankets, quilts, mattress pads. If I can't wash everything today, it goes in tomorrow. Having backups will save you, even tho you are talking 2 'rooms' and I have 11 beds here. Sometimes you don't find the stains until you've remade the bed. Then it's on the late side for cleaning, so that's where the backups come in. My backups are just as good quality, but a little on the 'old' side for everyday. Yes, the guest who gets the 'backup' gets a lesser quality 'product' but that's better than a dirty bedcover.
.

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Speaking about cleaning the drains with a toilet brush and Lysol, I remember on the old board someone bringing up how to clean the shower drain. I have a problem with this in my Master Shower, seems to get dirty looking every week or so. My toilet brush is to large to fit in the hole. I've tried a smaller brush (well, a tooth brush..), but I'm always afraid it will fall down the drain

so I usually just end of pouring a little bleach down the drain and wait 30 minutes or so before taking my shower (we have City water). My question is, do you have a smaller toilet brush or did you find some other brush to use?
.

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GeorgiaGirl25 said:

Speaking about cleaning the drains with a toilet brush and Lysol, I remember on the old board someone bringing up how to clean the shower drain. I have a problem with this in my Master Shower, seems to get dirty looking every week or so. My toilet brush is to large to fit in the hole. I've tried a smaller brush (well, a tooth brush..), but I'm always afraid it will fall down the drain

so I usually just end of pouring a little bleach down the drain and wait 30 minutes or so before taking my shower (we have City water). My question is, do you have a smaller toilet brush or did you find some other brush to use?

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Bree said:

GeorgiaGirl25 said:

Bree said:

Proud Texan said:

I do like the idea of scheduling the cleaning of shams, duvets and pillow protectors. We only have two rooms. I don't know how those of you with more handle the laundry load. It is a bit daunting. I told DW I'm going to buy her a new LARGER washer and dryer to handle things a little better. We are using a stackable unit that was only meant for the two of us.
I use the unscented Fabreeze and only lightly mist things to remove any lingering body odors from previous guests on the pillows and duvets. I know people lay on top of the covers before bedtime, so this is a stop-gap until things are laundered. We usually can leave the windows open(at least for short periods) to air the rooms (and Fabreeze) out; so by the time we have our next guest, things just smell fresh. We haven't had to use air freshener, but we have this stuff made with orange oil that's all natural and really really works. Our foaming cleaner is natural too.
I did see a program on TV recently talking about the areas of highest bacterial concentration in the home. Would you believe that the toilet is not on the top of the list? Drains: kitchen drains, bathroom drains have the highest concentration of bacteria, i.e., ecoli, flu virus etc. So, nuke your drains with bleach or Lysol on a regular basis.
My other concern in the bathroom is also to kill any fungi left behind by guests. Don't need mildew, don't need athlete's foot..

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Proud Texan said:

I do like the idea of scheduling the cleaning of shams, duvets and pillow protectors. We only have two rooms. I don't know how those of you with more handle the laundry load. It is a bit daunting. I told DW I'm going to buy her a new LARGER washer and dryer to handle things a little better. We are using a stackable unit that was only meant for the two of us.
I use the unscented Fabreeze and only lightly mist things to remove any lingering body odors from previous guests on the pillows and duvets. I know people lay on top of the covers before bedtime, so this is a stop-gap until things are laundered. We usually can leave the windows open(at least for short periods) to air the rooms (and Fabreeze) out; so by the time we have our next guest, things just smell fresh. We haven't had to use air freshener, but we have this stuff made with orange oil that's all natural and really really works. Our foaming cleaner is natural too.
I did see a program on TV recently talking about the areas of highest bacterial concentration in the home. Would you believe that the toilet is not on the top of the list? Drains: kitchen drains, bathroom drains have the highest concentration of bacteria, i.e., ecoli, flu virus etc. So, nuke your drains with bleach or Lysol on a regular basis.
My other concern in the bathroom is also to kill any fungi left behind by guests. Don't need mildew, don't need athlete's foot.

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Still...kill the spray. If you are that worried about odors, you need to be more worried about the germs causing the odors. Just sniff the covers when you are making the beds. Check for 'crunchy' areas (sorry, too graphic, I know) and clean as necessary.
We scrub the drains with a toilet bowl brush and lysol. (Did I mention the overkill factor on the cleaning?) We also clean the A/C unit filters. Which we do once/year here as we have window units and they don't run that much. Don't go overboard on the bleach of you have a septic system. You don't want to kill off the good bugs!
I have a home stacking washer & dryer. But I just got the big ones. We also have a top loader for the towels. So, for 7 rooms with 11 beds, I run all the bedding thru one stacking LG washer/dryer combo. If I get backed up, I dry heavy things in the basement in the 2 dryers we have there to go with the other washer. The way you do all of that is to be organized, which will come with time and you won't notice it at all until one day you realize you have 3 spare hours you didn't have when you started. It used to take us until 3 PM (and sometimes longer) to clean 7 rooms. Now we're done by 1 and that's full strips. Fluffs can be done by 11:30 if guests leave right after breakfast and go out for the day.
The schedule is fluid, which is why I said 10-14 days. I have backup blankets, quilts, mattress pads. If I can't wash everything today, it goes in tomorrow. Having backups will save you, even tho you are talking 2 'rooms' and I have 11 beds here. Sometimes you don't find the stains until you've remade the bed. Then it's on the late side for cleaning, so that's where the backups come in. My backups are just as good quality, but a little on the 'old' side for everyday. Yes, the guest who gets the 'backup' gets a lesser quality 'product' but that's better than a dirty bedcover.
.

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Speaking about cleaning the drains with a toilet brush and Lysol, I remember on the old board someone bringing up how to clean the shower drain. I have a problem with this in my Master Shower, seems to get dirty looking every week or so. My toilet brush is to large to fit in the hole. I've tried a smaller brush (well, a tooth brush..), but I'm always afraid it will fall down the drain

so I usually just end of pouring a little bleach down the drain and wait 30 minutes or so before taking my shower (we have City water). My question is, do you have a smaller toilet brush or did you find some other brush to use?
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GeorgiaGirl25 said:

Speaking about cleaning the drains with a toilet brush and Lysol, I remember on the old board someone bringing up how to clean the shower drain. I have a problem with this in my Master Shower, seems to get dirty looking every week or so. My toilet brush is to large to fit in the hole. I've tried a smaller brush (well, a tooth brush..), but I'm always afraid it will fall down the drain

so I usually just end of pouring a little bleach down the drain and wait 30 minutes or so before taking my shower (we have City water). My question is, do you have a smaller toilet brush or did you find some other brush to use?

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It could be my drains are bigger. But, what you can do to get the scum off is to pour some baking soda in the drain and then hit it with vinegar. It should bubble up and scrub off the scum. Give it a try, but not when you have just poured bleach or lysol in there!
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Bree said:

GeorgiaGirl25 said:

Bree said:

Proud Texan said:

I do like the idea of scheduling the cleaning of shams, duvets and pillow protectors. We only have two rooms. I don't know how those of you with more handle the laundry load. It is a bit daunting. I told DW I'm going to buy her a new LARGER washer and dryer to handle things a little better. We are using a stackable unit that was only meant for the two of us.
I use the unscented Fabreeze and only lightly mist things to remove any lingering body odors from previous guests on the pillows and duvets. I know people lay on top of the covers before bedtime, so this is a stop-gap until things are laundered. We usually can leave the windows open(at least for short periods) to air the rooms (and Fabreeze) out; so by the time we have our next guest, things just smell fresh. We haven't had to use air freshener, but we have this stuff made with orange oil that's all natural and really really works. Our foaming cleaner is natural too.
I did see a program on TV recently talking about the areas of highest bacterial concentration in the home. Would you believe that the toilet is not on the top of the list? Drains: kitchen drains, bathroom drains have the highest concentration of bacteria, i.e., ecoli, flu virus etc. So, nuke your drains with bleach or Lysol on a regular basis.
My other concern in the bathroom is also to kill any fungi left behind by guests. Don't need mildew, don't need athlete's foot..

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Proud Texan said:

I do like the idea of scheduling the cleaning of shams, duvets and pillow protectors. We only have two rooms. I don't know how those of you with more handle the laundry load. It is a bit daunting. I told DW I'm going to buy her a new LARGER washer and dryer to handle things a little better. We are using a stackable unit that was only meant for the two of us.
I use the unscented Fabreeze and only lightly mist things to remove any lingering body odors from previous guests on the pillows and duvets. I know people lay on top of the covers before bedtime, so this is a stop-gap until things are laundered. We usually can leave the windows open(at least for short periods) to air the rooms (and Fabreeze) out; so by the time we have our next guest, things just smell fresh. We haven't had to use air freshener, but we have this stuff made with orange oil that's all natural and really really works. Our foaming cleaner is natural too.
I did see a program on TV recently talking about the areas of highest bacterial concentration in the home. Would you believe that the toilet is not on the top of the list? Drains: kitchen drains, bathroom drains have the highest concentration of bacteria, i.e., ecoli, flu virus etc. So, nuke your drains with bleach or Lysol on a regular basis.
My other concern in the bathroom is also to kill any fungi left behind by guests. Don't need mildew, don't need athlete's foot.

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Still...kill the spray. If you are that worried about odors, you need to be more worried about the germs causing the odors. Just sniff the covers when you are making the beds. Check for 'crunchy' areas (sorry, too graphic, I know) and clean as necessary.
We scrub the drains with a toilet bowl brush and lysol. (Did I mention the overkill factor on the cleaning?) We also clean the A/C unit filters. Which we do once/year here as we have window units and they don't run that much. Don't go overboard on the bleach of you have a septic system. You don't want to kill off the good bugs!
I have a home stacking washer & dryer. But I just got the big ones. We also have a top loader for the towels. So, for 7 rooms with 11 beds, I run all the bedding thru one stacking LG washer/dryer combo. If I get backed up, I dry heavy things in the basement in the 2 dryers we have there to go with the other washer. The way you do all of that is to be organized, which will come with time and you won't notice it at all until one day you realize you have 3 spare hours you didn't have when you started. It used to take us until 3 PM (and sometimes longer) to clean 7 rooms. Now we're done by 1 and that's full strips. Fluffs can be done by 11:30 if guests leave right after breakfast and go out for the day.
The schedule is fluid, which is why I said 10-14 days. I have backup blankets, quilts, mattress pads. If I can't wash everything today, it goes in tomorrow. Having backups will save you, even tho you are talking 2 'rooms' and I have 11 beds here. Sometimes you don't find the stains until you've remade the bed. Then it's on the late side for cleaning, so that's where the backups come in. My backups are just as good quality, but a little on the 'old' side for everyday. Yes, the guest who gets the 'backup' gets a lesser quality 'product' but that's better than a dirty bedcover.
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Speaking about cleaning the drains with a toilet brush and Lysol, I remember on the old board someone bringing up how to clean the shower drain. I have a problem with this in my Master Shower, seems to get dirty looking every week or so. My toilet brush is to large to fit in the hole. I've tried a smaller brush (well, a tooth brush..), but I'm always afraid it will fall down the drain

so I usually just end of pouring a little bleach down the drain and wait 30 minutes or so before taking my shower (we have City water). My question is, do you have a smaller toilet brush or did you find some other brush to use?
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GeorgiaGirl25 said:

Speaking about cleaning the drains with a toilet brush and Lysol, I remember on the old board someone bringing up how to clean the shower drain. I have a problem with this in my Master Shower, seems to get dirty looking every week or so. My toilet brush is to large to fit in the hole. I've tried a smaller brush (well, a tooth brush..), but I'm always afraid it will fall down the drain

so I usually just end of pouring a little bleach down the drain and wait 30 minutes or so before taking my shower (we have City water). My question is, do you have a smaller toilet brush or did you find some other brush to use?

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It could be my drains are bigger. But, what you can do to get the scum off is to pour some baking soda in the drain and then hit it with vinegar. It should bubble up and scrub off the scum. Give it a try, but not when you have just poured bleach or lysol in there!
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Bree said:

GeorgiaGirl25 said:

Speaking about cleaning the drains with a toilet brush and Lysol, I remember on the old board someone bringing up how to clean the shower drain. I have a problem with this in my Master Shower, seems to get dirty looking every week or so. My toilet brush is to large to fit in the hole. I've tried a smaller brush (well, a tooth brush..), but I'm always afraid it will fall down the drain

so I usually just end of pouring a little bleach down the drain and wait 30 minutes or so before taking my shower (we have City water). My question is, do you have a smaller toilet brush or did you find some other brush to use?

Click to expand...

It could be my drains are bigger. But, what you can do to get the scum off is to pour some baking soda in the drain and then hit it with vinegar. It should bubble up and scrub off the scum. Give it a try, but not when you have just poured bleach or lysol in there!

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GeorgiaGirl25 said:

Bree said:

GeorgiaGirl25 said:

Bree said:

Proud Texan said:

I do like the idea of scheduling the cleaning of shams, duvets and pillow protectors. We only have two rooms. I don't know how those of you with more handle the laundry load. It is a bit daunting. I told DW I'm going to buy her a new LARGER washer and dryer to handle things a little better. We are using a stackable unit that was only meant for the two of us.
I use the unscented Fabreeze and only lightly mist things to remove any lingering body odors from previous guests on the pillows and duvets. I know people lay on top of the covers before bedtime, so this is a stop-gap until things are laundered. We usually can leave the windows open(at least for short periods) to air the rooms (and Fabreeze) out; so by the time we have our next guest, things just smell fresh. We haven't had to use air freshener, but we have this stuff made with orange oil that's all natural and really really works. Our foaming cleaner is natural too.
I did see a program on TV recently talking about the areas of highest bacterial concentration in the home. Would you believe that the toilet is not on the top of the list? Drains: kitchen drains, bathroom drains have the highest concentration of bacteria, i.e., ecoli, flu virus etc. So, nuke your drains with bleach or Lysol on a regular basis.
My other concern in the bathroom is also to kill any fungi left behind by guests. Don't need mildew, don't need athlete's foot..

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Proud Texan said:

I do like the idea of scheduling the cleaning of shams, duvets and pillow protectors. We only have two rooms. I don't know how those of you with more handle the laundry load. It is a bit daunting. I told DW I'm going to buy her a new LARGER washer and dryer to handle things a little better. We are using a stackable unit that was only meant for the two of us.
I use the unscented Fabreeze and only lightly mist things to remove any lingering body odors from previous guests on the pillows and duvets. I know people lay on top of the covers before bedtime, so this is a stop-gap until things are laundered. We usually can leave the windows open(at least for short periods) to air the rooms (and Fabreeze) out; so by the time we have our next guest, things just smell fresh. We haven't had to use air freshener, but we have this stuff made with orange oil that's all natural and really really works. Our foaming cleaner is natural too.
I did see a program on TV recently talking about the areas of highest bacterial concentration in the home. Would you believe that the toilet is not on the top of the list? Drains: kitchen drains, bathroom drains have the highest concentration of bacteria, i.e., ecoli, flu virus etc. So, nuke your drains with bleach or Lysol on a regular basis.
My other concern in the bathroom is also to kill any fungi left behind by guests. Don't need mildew, don't need athlete's foot.

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Still...kill the spray. If you are that worried about odors, you need to be more worried about the germs causing the odors. Just sniff the covers when you are making the beds. Check for 'crunchy' areas (sorry, too graphic, I know) and clean as necessary.
We scrub the drains with a toilet bowl brush and lysol. (Did I mention the overkill factor on the cleaning?) We also clean the A/C unit filters. Which we do once/year here as we have window units and they don't run that much. Don't go overboard on the bleach of you have a septic system. You don't want to kill off the good bugs!
I have a home stacking washer & dryer. But I just got the big ones. We also have a top loader for the towels. So, for 7 rooms with 11 beds, I run all the bedding thru one stacking LG washer/dryer combo. If I get backed up, I dry heavy things in the basement in the 2 dryers we have there to go with the other washer. The way you do all of that is to be organized, which will come with time and you won't notice it at all until one day you realize you have 3 spare hours you didn't have when you started. It used to take us until 3 PM (and sometimes longer) to clean 7 rooms. Now we're done by 1 and that's full strips. Fluffs can be done by 11:30 if guests leave right after breakfast and go out for the day.
The schedule is fluid, which is why I said 10-14 days. I have backup blankets, quilts, mattress pads. If I can't wash everything today, it goes in tomorrow. Having backups will save you, even tho you are talking 2 'rooms' and I have 11 beds here. Sometimes you don't find the stains until you've remade the bed. Then it's on the late side for cleaning, so that's where the backups come in. My backups are just as good quality, but a little on the 'old' side for everyday. Yes, the guest who gets the 'backup' gets a lesser quality 'product' but that's better than a dirty bedcover.
.

Click to expand...

Speaking about cleaning the drains with a toilet brush and Lysol, I remember on the old board someone bringing up how to clean the shower drain. I have a problem with this in my Master Shower, seems to get dirty looking every week or so. My toilet brush is to large to fit in the hole. I've tried a smaller brush (well, a tooth brush..), but I'm always afraid it will fall down the drain

so I usually just end of pouring a little bleach down the drain and wait 30 minutes or so before taking my shower (we have City water). My question is, do you have a smaller toilet brush or did you find some other brush to use?
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GeorgiaGirl25 said:

Speaking about cleaning the drains with a toilet brush and Lysol, I remember on the old board someone bringing up how to clean the shower drain. I have a problem with this in my Master Shower, seems to get dirty looking every week or so. My toilet brush is to large to fit in the hole. I've tried a smaller brush (well, a tooth brush..), but I'm always afraid it will fall down the drain

so I usually just end of pouring a little bleach down the drain and wait 30 minutes or so before taking my shower (we have City water). My question is, do you have a smaller toilet brush or did you find some other brush to use?

Click to expand...

It could be my drains are bigger. But, what you can do to get the scum off is to pour some baking soda in the drain and then hit it with vinegar. It should bubble up and scrub off the scum. Give it a try, but not when you have just poured bleach or lysol in there!
.

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I tried that too, but nothing I do seems to work except straight bleach and/or scrubbing with a brush. I thought about buying a kitchen scrubber brush, but then again the handle's not too long, knowing my luck I will loose the thing in the drain then I'd have a bigger mess on my hands than drain scum!
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GeorgiaGirl25 said:

I tried that too, but nothing I do seems to work except straight bleach and/or scrubbing with a brush. I thought about buying a kitchen scrubber brush, but then again the handle's not too long, knowing my luck I will loose the thing in the drain then I'd have a bigger mess on my hands than drain scum!

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