Jonathan Tavarez
Cleaning Specialist
Education
- BS, Business Management and Marketing, University of South Florida
Professional Achievements
- Founded Pro Housekeepers, a premier provider of housekeeping and turnover services operating nationwide
- Created Germaphobix, an innovative hygiene and sanitization product company
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Co-authored Articles (12)
How to
Kill Mold With Vinegar
Black mold, or Stachybotrys Chartarum, can be unsightly and can also pose a health hazard in your home. Large mold problems should be handled professionally using the necessary cleansers to rid your home of mold. Smaller...
How to Deep Clean a Coffee Machine with White Vinegar
How much vinegar to use, how to rinse the pot afterwards, and other tips Nothing puts you off a fresh cup of coffee like a dirty coffee machine. Grime, sediment, and white calcification buildup just aren’t the best way...
How to Get Rid of Mold in a Water Bottle
Eliminate mold in your water bottle and mouthpiece with vinegar, bleach, or baking sodaReusable water bottles are great for the environment and your wallet, but they can easily grow mold if you don’t wash them enough. ...
How to Clean Any Black and Decker Coffee Maker with Vinegar
Remove buildup inside your coffee machine with these easy cleaning tips If your Black and Decker coffee maker isn’t working properly or gives anything you brew a bitter flavor, then it’s time to clean out the machine...
How to Clean and Descale Every Part of Your BUNN Coffee Maker
Deep-clean your coffee machine with just vinegar and soapIf you own a BUNN coffee maker, all you need to clean and descale it is a few ingredients you probably have at home, including white vinegar and dish soap.. 13 Sep...
How to
Use Baking Soda and Vinegar for Cleaning
Vinegar and baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) are both gentle, natural cleansers. Plus, they’re kitchen staples, so there’s a good chance you already have both of them around the house! If you use them together proper...
How to
Clean White Mold
Before cleaning white mold, put on protective gloves, eyewear and a respirator. Then evaluate the area to determine how best to address the mold issue. Various cleaning agents can tackle mold, such as a simple dish deter...
6 Quick and Easy Ways to Wash Your Plastic Water Bottle
Thoroughly clean and sanitize your reusable plastic water bottleCleaning your reusable plastic water bottle every day helps prevent harmful bacteria and germs from forming. And the best part is that many common household...
The Best Ways to Clean & Sanitize a New Water Bottle
Remove germs & smelly odors with dish soap & water New water bottles often have an unpleasant taste or smell when you bring them home from the store. Luckily, all it takes is a bit of dish soap and warm water to clean yo...
How to
Clean a Percolator
Is your percolator not brewing as freshly as it used to? Like any coffee machine, it needs a little upkeep from time to time. A clean percolator that runs well will make better coffee, and it’ll last you much longer th...
How to
Clean a Coffee Maker
Coffee makers are convenient household appliances that can provide you with a fresh cup of java first thing in the morning. However, due to the high levels of moisture, they can easily harbor mold and bacteria. Drip filt...
How to
Clean a Nalgene Bottle
Nalgene bottles are convenient to carry and to use, but it is important that they are cleaned after a few uses. You can wash these bottles with dish soap or put them in the dishwasher. If you have sticky residue or stran...