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Nobody likes cleaning but we all love a clean house. If you have been wondering if there are quick and efficient ways to clean your home, you are at the right place. In this article, we will talk about practical ways in which you can maintain cleanliness at home for longer, as well as spare yourself some time and effort. If you are not sure if you should dust or vacuum first, or whether you should take care of the bathroom or kitchen at the beginning, keep reading. Continue reading “Efficient ways to quickly clean your house without much effort”

Whenever you are renting, or selling your house, a good offer of a new place is more than welcome. Moving out is exciting, which means that you will be given the opportunity to start on a clean slate, reorganise your whole life, get rid of what has been unnecessary to you for a while, and generally enjoy a new beginning.

However, moving out is often a tedious and exhausting process. The end of tenancy cleaning is very important and even though it is an unpleasant job, you should make sure you take care of it. This article will talk about some particular places you should keep in mind when moving out and cleaning, as well as how to tackle the job in the best, most efficient way and spare yourself some time and effort. Continue reading “Cleaning when moving out – what to keep in mind?”

Every year on October 10, the World Health Organization recognises World Mental Health Day. World Mental Health Day is a chance to talk about mental health in general and how important it is to share about it and get help if you are struggling.

Covid impacted our lives in many negative ways. Death, isolation, post-covid health problems, economic recession, all this triggered anxiety, depression and other mental health issues.
A UK study states that in the beginning of 2021 (27 Jan to 7 March) 1 in 5 people are reporting feeling some form of depression, which is nearly two times more than before the pandemic had started – 1 in 10.

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Washing your hands regularly is a must. Especially with the recent concern over the COVID-19 pandemic, disinfection has been a hot topic. While washing your hands with hot water and soap is a good enough defence against pathogens and germs, what about all the other surfaces we touch on a regular basis that also need constant disinfection? It is particularly important to clean certain areas of your home that accumulate a lot of germs and microbes over time. You can add cleaning these hot germ spots around the house to your regular cleaning routine and ensure that your home is safe and healthy at all times.
We will list some of the most common places that collect germs and are regularly touched.
Continue reading “Things at home you should sanitise more often”

Velvet upholstery brings elegance to any interior decor. While it was once reserved for royalties and the very wealthy, nowadays velvet furniture is available to anyone. If you have a liking for fancy/extravagant home decor, you will love a velvet sofa in your beautiful living room. Velvet fabric is usually bright coloured, plush, and relatively easy to take care of.

There are different types of velvet fabrics that will suit different lifestyles better. If you are going to use your velvet sofa on a daily basis, and have pets or children, it is best if you choose velvet made from synthetic fibres. The other type of velvet is woven from cotton fibres and will hold onto stains and dirt more than synthetic velvet. What is more, synthetic velvet furniture will keep its colour much longer. Continue reading “How to clean your velvet furniture?”

We all use cleaning tools and supplies when cleaning our homes. A good set of cleaning supplies will help you maintain the cleanliness of your house, as well as make sure everything is neat, beautiful, and healthy. However, most people rarely think about the fact that cleaning supplies need cleaning as well. Whether it is your microfiber cloths, vacuum cleaner, squeegees, or any other tool you use regularly, they all collect dust and dirt which builds up on them.

If you want to have your supplies for longer and ensure that they work efficiently, you should maintain their cleanliness as well. In this article, we will talk about how often cleaning equipment has to be cleaned and how to properly take care of various pieces. Continue reading “How to clean your cleaning supplies?”

Coffee stains are really common and even though they look scary, they are actually not so difficult to remove. You will need a few household items that you probably already have at home. In this article, we will show you a few simple steps you can take in order to get rid of coffee stains. By doing this, you may even be able to get rid of old coffee stains. You will only need common products like baking soda, vinegar, and hydrogen peroxide.

You have the highest chance of completely removing the coffee stain from your carpet if you work as soon as the spill happens. Start by blotting it in order to prevent it from soaking deeper and spreading around more. Continue reading “Coffee stains on carpets? Here is how to get rid of them.”

Stains occur on all types of clothing, carpets, and upholstery. However, some stains are stubborn and not too easy to remove. We are happy to tell you that you can use a number of the products that you already have at home. The key to success is to match the products you are using with the type of stain you are trying to get rid of. Some things work better for oily stains while others will rid you of saturated colours.

Here are some simple items, that are also used by professional cleaners, you have at home that you can use to get rid of stains: Continue reading “Common household products that are great for stain removal”

Ripe, juicy fruits are a must for summer. Unfortunately, so are fruit flies. These pests are the last thing you want in your face while preparing a nice lunch with your family or having friends over for a garden soiree.

These extremely tiny flies are annoying and will not go away by themselves. They can reproduce super fast, laying hundreds of eggs in short periods. They usually do that on moist, overripe fruits and vegetables. Within 24-30 hours, the eggs hatch into larvae or maggots and start feeding on the source of food that happens to be their home. Within a week those larvae become active and start the cycle over again.

Do not worry. There are many effective ways in which you can easily get rid of fruit flies. Continue reading “How to get rid of fruit flies for good?”

Basements are dark and often moist. However, you might be surprised to find out that their prominent basement smell is not actually supposed to be there.

Even though moist basements are below-grade and often don’t get enough fresh air and light, not all of them need to become musty and smelly. In this article we will talk about the main causes for bad smells in the basements, as well as some simple methods you can use in order to prevent stinky basements from smelling.

Keep in mind that the first step to properly removing musty smells, you need to understand the cause of them. Continue reading to find out what the most common causes for damp smells are and what to do in order to get rid of each one. Continue reading “How to get rid of the musty smell in the basement?”