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Making your cottage beautiful for summer

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Making your cottage beautiful for summer

Date: 04/30/2018 | Source: http://calgarysun.com

Excited for summer? We are too! You can get ready by tidying up before the season begins - that way you won't have to waste a beautiful summer day cleaning. The Calgary Sun said, "Clean smoky, burnt-on residue from the glass doors on your fireplace or wood-burning stove with an old newspaper dampened with water. Dip it in the fireplace ashes, then wipe the glass in a circular motion as the soot begins to break down." Get the work out of the way and get ready for the sunshine!

Get the cottage sparkling for summer

There’s little doubt Calgarians are anxious to open up the cottage for the summer and that means cleaning comes first. The Libman Company offers these tips to make the job easier. Clean fireplace doors with newspaper and ashes: Clean smoky, burnt-on residue from the glass doors on your fireplace or wood-burning stove with an old newspaper dampened with water. Dip it in the fireplace ashes, then wipe the glass in a circular motion as the soot begins to break down. One final swipe with a paper towel is all you need to finish the job. You can also use dry newspaper to...

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