How to clean a ceiling fan

It is hard to see when dust or dirt gathers on your ceiling fan as the view is much higher than eye level. A dirty and dusty ceiling fan can cause the motor to stop working, and make the fan shake and wobble. Also, the dirt and dust can fly all around the room when the fan is switched on, creating more mess around your home. As summer comes it is important to clean the fans before they are used regularly again.

To clean your ceiling fan:

1. To the fan off and wait until the blades have stopped rotating.
2. Place a ladder under the fan where it will be comfortable to reach
3. Using an all-purpose cleaner such as spray & wipe, spray it onto the some clean paper towel.
   Do not ever spray it directly onto the fan, as this may damage the motor.
4. Place the paper towel at the start of one of the blades, near the centre of the fan. Drag the cloth backwards towards the end of the blade. Be careful and use your other hand to hold the blade as they may move while you do this. 
5. Repeat the above process for each blade. As plenty of dust may have accumulated it may be necessary to use a new piece of paper toweling for each blade.
6. When finished with the blades, don't forget to clean the center of the fan and the motor in the same process.

Dave's Tip:
Place a drop-cloth underneath the fan if it has not been regularly cleaned as large pieces of dust and dirt may have gathered and may fall on the floor during the clean. 

Regular Domestic Cleaners

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How to clean silver

Although silver is a beautiful and popular metal it is also very fragile and can quickly develop tarnish, stains and scratches. Many people are anxious to clean their silver because most silver pieces are special and they do not want to risk damage. The best tip to cleaning silver is to clean it often. This way, when tarnishing begins, all that you need to do is wash the silver under warm (not hot) water with a phosphate-free detergent.

When tarnish develops, simple hand washing will not remove it.

To clean silver follow these easy steps:

1. Moisten a silver-polishing cloth or a sponge and use a silver-polishing specific solution provided with the silver or some other household product such as 'Silvo'.
2. Rub the silver in a straight motion, back and forth. Do not clean using a circular motion. Avoid scrubbing.
3. Rinse the silver under running water.
4. Dry the silver with a soft, clean cloth.

Dave's Tip:
Wash silver separately. If you wash silver items with other dishes the silver items will sink and other utensils can scratch the silver. Also, when in contact with stainless steel, silver can be damaged.

Melbourne Cleaners

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How to clean your bathtub

Cleaning your bath is simple if you clean it on a regular basis. If you treat it once a week, it can save you hours of scrubbing time. If you have children, or use the bath regularly yourself, the build up of dirt and soap scum is more prominent and requires more attention. If you do not use the bathtub much, cleaning is still important as dust and other marks can build up.

Before beginning your clean make sure you find out what kind of bathtub you have, this is important when selecting your cleaning product. If you have an enamel tub you will need an abrasive or heavy duty cleaner, if you have a fiberglass bathtub make sure you use fiberglass specific cleaners or else you may damage it. An acrylic bathtub requires a non-abrasive bathroom cleaner.

To clean your bathtub follow these steps:

1. After identifying which cleaning product to use, spray this all over the bathtub. 
2. Leave to soak for ten minutes to allow the chemicals to begin breaking down the scum.
3. Lightly scrub the tub with a soft-bristle brush, do not press too hard, otherwise you may scratch the tub.
4. Pay special attention to the corners of the bath and areas around the tap as they tend to build up a lot of grime.
5. Rinse the cleaner off using the bath water or a bucket, placing water all over the bath from the top to the bottom.
6. Dry the bath with a clean towel. This is important, as the water you use to rinse the cleaner may leave dirt behind if it is not dried properly.

Dave's Tip:
Many new bathrooms are subject to mould under the edge of the silicon, this cannot be cleaned off easily and needs to be treated with an anti mould cleaner regularly. Drying the joints/ corners after use is a good way to maintain the silicon

Residential Cleaners Melbourne

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How to clean and shine your hardwood floor

Hardwood floors require plenty of attention to keep their appearance looking clean, well-maintained and shiny. It is important to choose the right cleaning product as many can damage the floors by stripping back the linoleum. One of the most popular methods to cleaning hardwood floors is by using a simple mixture of white vinegar and water.

To clean your hardwood floor:

1. Remove rugs and upholstery from the room.
2. Sweep the floor to remove as much dust and dirt from the surface before mopping.
3. Fill a bucket of warm water and mix half a cup of white vinegar. Vinegar acts as a natural disinfectant and the vinegar smell will evaporate when it dries.
4. Soak your mop in the vinegar and water solution. If possible, use a mop which rings out most of the water. The mop should be damp, not soaking wet. Excess water should not be left to dry on hardwood floors.
5. Begin mopping in the corner of the room and work your way back through to the entrance to avoid walking on the area you have just cleaned.
6. Change the vinegar and water solution as needed when the water gets dirty.
7. Damp floors can be left to air dry.

Dave's Tip
A good way to clean a dirty mop is to wash it in the washing machine.

Commercial Cleaning Melbourne

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