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The 30 Seconds Answer

  • , by Trudy Chuoke Trudy Chuoke

I like a good challenge, how about you? Get me in front of a couple of reps talking about their products, and I am so excited. Why? Because the more you know, seriously know- not just hype- about a product the better you can apply it to your situation. And my situations are always ambitious.


It’s coming up on summer, well it says so on the calendar. And fortunately, the weather is pleasant right now. Cool mornings, warm afternoons, those are perfect conditions to do so much outside. I was reading about what others say about getting ready for Summer. It always starts with cleaning. A small home that’s clean, looks welcoming over a massive home that is a mess. And cleaning your home doesn’t have to be difficult, it’s easy. Remember; everything is easy if you know how to do it and you have the right product. So, let’s decide… what’s the right product for you.


Wet and Forget is a product that cleans the outside of the house. Whether it’s vinyl, wood, stucco, stone, or brick. It will also clean outdoor furniture, awning, decks, sidewalks, and driveways. They have Xtreme Reach that will reach up to 30 feet and will cover up to 2000 sq feet. It attaches directly to your hose. That product has an adjustable tip on the container that can fan out to cover larger areas, or a jet setting that will reach those 30 feet up to your roof or second story. And just as the label says, you clean and then forget it. No rinsing, no scrubbing, non-acidic and it’s not bleach based. So how does it clean? It works with the wind, rain, and sun to gently clean mold and mildew. It cleans overtime. Up to a year for deeply stained surfaces. However, you use less water with this product because you don’t rinse it if that’s important.


30 Seconds Outdoor Cleaner comes in a quart that’s ready to use, a hose end container and a concentrated gallon that makes 2 gallons when mixed with water. The gallon is the most economical.

The hose end will get up the second story. Please remember neither Wet and Forget or 30 Seconds Cleaner should be used on your windows, so go around them carefully when cleaning. (We will discuss windows next week.) Like Wet and Forget, it will clean vinyl, wood, brick, stucco, and stone. And it’s a neutral PH so it’s safe around plants. When we first started using 30 Seconds, there was no scrubbing needed and I have not ever had to use a broom, but I noticed that the new advertising says you might need to scrub on overly stained surfaces. Now here is where it differs from Wet and Forget... 30 Seconds cleans immediately. So, in other words, instant gratification. And that’s what I want! When I work to clean, I want it to look clean right then, not a month from then. I will use more water because you rinse. But for me that is a small price to pay. And speaking of price and aren’t we all these days? Wet and Forget retails for around $30, and 30 Seconds gallon is under $16. 


So now you have a choice to make, I hope I made it easier!


Now to the email…

Question: After ordering on your website, I remembered that I have a problem with a black dust that falls on my floor by my door. It seems to be coming from the hinges. How do I fix this?

Answer: I had to reach out to my brother in law Phil for an answer. The hinges are grinding against each other. You will need to replace the hinges. Just do them one at a time and get someone to help hold the door straight. Replace the middle hinge with an adjustable spring hinge by National., it’s so convenient. The door will close by itself, softly. I have them on all my outside doors. 

 

Question: My kitchen cabinets used to look so pretty but now 15 years later they sure look like they need help. What can you suggest?

Answer: Clean first with Wood Cleaner for Fine Wood by Holloway House. After cleaning use Feed N Wax by Howard. You will be amazed at the difference these two products will make.


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