Try new cleaning products that can help you achieve a clean and organized home.  Leave your hands free by using a carry all apron to put your essential spring cleaning supplies in as you go room to room.  The Bona Micro Plus Cloth is super absorbent and when used with Bona Cleaners this combination eliminate grease and other tough stains.  Clean the toaster, microwave, can opener, and other appliances kept on the countertop. Cleaning supplies should be stored away from areas where pets and small children will have contact with them.  For granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances an all purpose cleaner to use is Stain X granite and stainless steel polish and cleaner, the only all purpose polish available without silicone, protects and polishes in one easy step.

You may have to clean your floors more frequently if you have kids and pets. Protecting your hardwood floors is simple. Use products that are safe for your family and the environment. Bona Stone Tile and Laminate Floor Kit is a good choice for easy safe maintenance of all hard surface floors.  Also available Bona Hardwood Floor Cleaner specifically formulated to clean all polyurethane finished wood floors and factory pre-finished wood floors. Bona Stone, Tile & Laminate mop cartridge refill is also available.

To manage pet hair on floors, furniture, and clothing place an old sheet or towel at your pet’s favorite spot. Periodically shake it outside to remove most of the hair before vacuuming. Choose a vacuum with a HEPA filter.  A product such as Hoover Second Notice Pet Soil and Odor Remover for Carpet and Upholstery can penetrate deep into carpets and upholstery fibers to remove tough pet stains.

This year try some green friendly products. Electrolux Ultra Silencer Green Vacuum Cleaner is 55% plastic made from recycled material.  This Vacuum has a washable HEPA filter to wash and reuse for less waste.  The Reliable Steamboy Floor Steam Mop is a chemical-free floor steam mop, a safe way to clean your home and protect our environment.

1. Remove the three screws loated at the of the machine and remove top cover.

2. Disconnect all of the wire from the circuit board with needle nose plires.

3. Remove the nut from the front of the circuit breaker, and also remove the front screw just below the nut.

4. Once the circuit board has been removed, you will need to drill a 3/4" hole where the screw in the circuit board has been removed.

5. After the hole has been drilled, you can now insert the circuit board into both holes and lock into place with the nuts provided.  The low voltage wires will now be connected into the new circuit board and the old red low voltage receptical will no longer be used.

6. Next proceed to connect all the wires to the circuit board: 
-Connect the black cord lead to L (The top contact on the left side, looking at the front of the circuit board).
-Connect the white cord lead to N (The second contact on the left side, looking at the front of the circuit board).
-The third contact is left blank.
-Connect any of the two motor leads to MN (The fourth contact on the left side, looking at the front of the circuit board).
-Connect the last motor lead to the top contact on the right side, when looking at the front of the circuit board. 
-The second terminal on the right side, when looking at the front of the circuit board is left blank.

-The two wires on the bottom of the circuit board are not used on Electrolux model 1590, they are used for a filter lock out swith on a newer model. You can tape them back, or cut them off so they are out of the way.

7. You are now ready to put the top cover back on and test the unit.

     Tools Required:

      -Electric Drill
      -3/4" Drill Bit
      -Phillips Head Screwdriver
      -Needlenose Pliers

If you require any questions with this installation please call 866-972-8227 and one of our technicians will be happy to assist you.

Winter can seem very long.  Days are shorter, night’s colder.  If your New Year Resolution was to clean the house, now is the time to create a strategy.  Vacuum, clean windowsills, and wash the windows.  Let the light in; take down the heavy drapes.  Keep the shades up during the day.  Keep your space well lit by using high efficiency LED bulbs to save on your electric bill.

Get rid of the clutter. There are recycling and reuse centers to take unwanted items.  Donate extra clothing to charity this will help your wardrobe from being crammed with clothes you will never wear. Just work on a little at a time.  Place an air freshener in closets to prevent bad odors.

To avoid cleaning twice, dust the ceiling fan and clean the windows before vacuuming in case dust and dirt fall on the floor.  Use a vacuum cleaner to remove built up dirt from your boots and shoes.

Your upholstery may need to be cleaned.  Take off the cushions and use your vacuum cleaner to clean up dust and dirt.  Use your brush attachment for this chore. You may buy a new colorful throw and decorative pillows to brighten up the living space.

After winter wear and accumulating months of dust and dirt, your carpets will need to be cleaned and refreshed. Frequent vacuuming can prolong the life of your carpets.  When you have a spill on your carpet, clean it immediately. You will need a specially formulated detergent to remove the toughest stains and dirt. Before using the shampooer, vacuum the carpet thoroughly.  Pretreat the stains before shampooing.   Make sure the room is well ventilated.  Do not walk on the carpets until completely dry.

When vacuuming use Vac-Yum to enjoy a refreshing scent while you clean. They are available in many scents such as Blackberry Sage ,Cinnamon Roll, Country Orange, Gardenia Flowers, Northern Pine to name a few.

Now just sit back and relax and wail for spring.

The New Year is a time for a fresh start to get healthier, exercise more and get organized.  Start by making a list of goals, be specific.  List what needs to be organized or de-cluttered. Do not feel overwhelmed; do a little at a time.

Regular exercise will keep you healthy and you will look and feel better.

Organize your closet and pack up the clothing, toys, and other items that you do not need, or use and donate to goodwill or charity.  Use containers to organize items that would clutter your home.

Check your freezer and canned goods for out of date items.  Throw out anything that is expired. Clean the shelves and restock by category.  Have a well organized kitchen; reduce trips to the supermarket by stocking your pantry for convenience and protection against an unexpected natural disaster.

Now that you de-cluttered, organized and downsized cleaning will be easier.  Carpeting lasts longer if maintained by frequent vacuuming and regular carpet cleaning.  You can maintain your vacuum cleaner by remembering to change the vacuum belt at least twice a year.  This will keep the brush roll working properly.  Regularly change the filter, and vacuum bag.  To maintain your vacuum cleaner, take it to be serviced every one or two years. To protect your investment have a professional give the vacuum a tune up.

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Fresh Christmas trees are still a favorite.  There is nothing like the smell of pine for the holidays throughout the home.  The beauty and fragrance of a real tree brings joy to you and your guests as you prepare to celebrate the holidays.  A little planning can prevent many clean up problems.

Before you bring the tree into your home make a fresh cut on the base of the trunk, then shake the tree to remove any loose needles.   Before you place the tree in a sturdy stand put a Christmas tree removal bag under the stand, cover with a decorative tree skirt.   When the holiday is over, remove the stand and just pull the bag up over the tree and you will trap most of the needles.

Place the tree away from heat registers, space heaters, fireplaces, and other heat sources.  Use a tree mat or tray under the tree stand to prevent stains on the carpets or watermarks on your hardwood floors. Make sure the tree receives plenty of water to keep it fresh and not dry.  When you are bringing the tree into your home you will most likely leave a trace of needles from your front door to the place in the living area where the tree will stand.  There are a few tips when using your vacuum to pick up needles.  Pick up large pieces by hand, and use the hose attachment to pick up the remaining pine needles.  The attachment keeps the pine needles out of the base of the machine.  While vacuuming look for ornament hooks and broken glass bulbs, so they don’t clog the machine.   Put the rotating brush on the lowest setting.  Check the brush bar on your vacuum to remove any needles that are stuck and cut loose any tinsel that may be around the bar.  To remove tree sap from your carpet, use an all purpose stain remover.

Real trees are biodegradable and can be easily reused or recycled for mulch or other purposes. Check with your local communities for this information.