Marci Toliver, Anderson SC, Spartanburg,Greenville SC, Home Staging

Baking soda!

Because I am not a baker, can't really you tell what the real purpose of baking soda is. However, here are a couple of cleaning uses for the baking soda in your cabinet

Since, everyone knows that baking soda placed in the fridge kills odors. Here are some baking soda tips you may not be aware of.

Drains......................

For drains in the kitchen and bathrooms, pour a cup down the drain. This will keep the drains smelling fresh.

Fresher Pets..............

to keep Fifi (cat) or Fido (dog) smelling fresh, sprinkle baking soda all over their fur and comb in it. Excess powder that falls off won't harm the kids or your carpet and it is a great way to keep pets fresh between baths

Bathtubs..................

For bathubs....make a thick paste of baking soda and vinegar. This will clean scum, body oils and grease from the tub! Love this one!

Crayon Marks............

Crayon Marks ...................to clean crayon marks off your floor mke a thin watery paste. Wipe the area with the paste. Then wipe area with a warm wet cloth to remove gritty feeling. Haven't tried this on walls so not really sure if it works there!

Curling Iron..............

Baking soda can be used to clean build up of hairspray and gunk from the curling iron- Once again, make a thin watery paste and wipe on the barrell of the iron. Then, wipe with wet cloth to remove the paste residue!

*****Please make sure the curling iron is unplugged during cleaning process.*******

written by Marci Toliver

Marci Toliver is a home staging consultant, providing home staging services to Greenville, Spartanburg & Anderson, SC. areas,assisting you in effectively showcasing your property by utilizing proven home staging techniques. Ms. Toliver is also the S.C. Chapter President of Real Estate Staging Association, commonly known as RESA. Marci offers home staging services to homeowners , builders and Realtors® in the Upstate area .

Please call Marci at 864.275.2112 to schedule your home staging appointment today!

Presenting Home Staging in the Carolinas is our specialty
visit www.westagesc.com for more information.

864.275.2112

I love lemons in my sweet tea! I love them in ice water!

Recently, in an effort to go green and do things to help the environment, I am now using lemons for another purpose. Cleaning!

Lemon juice can be used to dissolve soap scum and hard water deposits.

Lemon juice can be mixed with vinegar and or baking soda to make cleaning pastes. Cut a lemon in half and sprinkle baking soda on the cut section. Use the lemon to scrub dishes, surfaces, and stains. A natural fresh smelling alternative- that's what lemons are!

Furniture polish tips......Mix 1 cup olive oil with ½ cup lemon juice excellent for hardwood floors! And it smells good, too!

My favorite use for the fruit is to slice the whole lemon and place in a bowl of water, then place the mixture in the microwave. Turn the microwave on for 2 minutes, remove the bowl and wipe clean. This makes the house smell fresh and removes food residue from the microwave.

Another use is to peel and run the garbage disposal. This freshens the drain and the kitchen. Orange peels can be used with the same results.

Marci Toliver is a home staging consultant, providing home staging services to Greenville, Spartanburg & Anderson, SC. areas,assisting you in effectively showcasing your property by utilizing proven home staging techniques. Ms. Toliver is also the S.C. Chapter President of Real Estate Staging Association, commonly known as RESA. Marci offers home staging services to homeowners , builders and Realtors® in the Upstate area .

Please call Marci at 864.275.2112 to schedule your home staging appointment today!

Presenting Home Staging in the Carolinas is our specialty
visit www.westagesc.com for more information.

864.275.2112

Verizon Wireless said it spent more than $30 million in 2008 to enhance voice and data services and coverage throughout South Carolina, bringing the total statewide network investment to more than $714 million since 2000.

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Marci Toliver is a home staging consultant, providing home staging services to Greenville, Spartanburg & Anderson, SC. areas,assisting you in effectively showcasing your property by utilizing proven home staging techniques. Ms. Toliver is also the S.C. Chapter President of Real Estate Staging Association, commonly known as RESA. Marci offers home staging services to homeowners and Realtors® in the Upstate area .

Please call Marci at 864.275.2112 to schedule your home staging appointment today!

Presenting Home Staging in the Carolinas is our specialty
visit www.westagesc.com for more information.

864.275.2112

Things are looking good in the Upstate, as we continue to grow. More opportunities are coming. Read more below:

Allied Industries invests $2.1M in Union County
Allied Industries International Inc. has located its new production facility in Jonesville, a $2.1 million investment expected to generate 35 jobs. Allied Industries purchased the former Weave Tex building to house the company's manufacturing operation.

Independence National Bank expands to Simpsonville
Independence National Bank chief executive Larry Miller says that opening a new branch office in Simpsonville today was a "natural" move for his three-year-old Greenville-based bank, despite the fact that Greenville County is the most heavily banked and competitive market in the state.

Copart expands footprint in South Carolina
Copart Inc., a California-based company that auctions used and salvage vehicles, is opening its second facility in Greer. The 22-acre greenfield site will serve the northwest corner of the state, decreasing cycle times and reducing storage and fuel costs for customers

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Marci Toliver is a home staging consultant, providing home staging services to Greenville, Spartanburg & Anderson, SC. areas,assisting you in effectively showcasing your property by utilizing proven home staging techniques. Ms. Toliver is also the S.C. Chapter President of Real Estate Staging Association, commonly known as RESA. Marci offers home staging services to homeowners and Realtors® in the Upstate area .

Please call Marci at 864.275.2112 to schedule your home staging appointment today!

Presenting Home Staging in the Carolinas is our specialty
visit www.westagesc.com for more information.

864.275.2112

I got inspired for this post, after viewing some friends profiles on Facebook.

When looking back in time, things we once wore, we wouldn't be caught dead in anymore.

For example, take a look at this cutie...

When selling your home, oftentimes, it will require an update, as well.

For example, kitchen cabinets, if they are in good shape, but dated, simply paint them to get a more updated look.

80's countertops can be replaced with Granite or Silestone.

Remove shiny brass handles and knobs and dated fixtures and replace them with an oil-rubbed bronze or brushed nickel. This simple fix can often be achieved for less than 40.00.

Lighting in a kitchen built in the '80s was usually fluorescent lighting. Fixing this is a simple cosmetic change such as molding and recessed lighting for accomplished DIY'ers can dramatically change a kitchen's look.

If you have any questions about updating your kitchen, please call 864.275.2112

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Marci Toliver is a home staging consultant, providing home staging services to Greenville, Spartanburg & Anderson, SC. areas,assisting you in effectively showcasing your property by utilizing proven home staging techniques. Ms. Toliver is also the S.C. Chapter President of Real Estate Staging Association, commonly known as RESA. Marci offers home staging services to homeowners and Realtors® in the Upstate area .

Please call Marci at 864.275.2112 to schedule your home staging appointment today!

Presenting Home Staging in the Carolinas is our specialty
visit www.westagesc.com for more information.

864.275.2112