Posted by Dave on 5:05 PM
Demand for marble cleaning products has increased as the amount of people opting for marble floors has also increased. The truth is, marble cleaning and polishing kits are expensive and ultimately unnecessary. You can achieve the same look using a damp cloth or mop and some tin oxide. Marble will always add value to your home in both visual appeal and in financial worth.
If you do use marble polishing products be sure to read the label and follow the instructions exactly.
Never use acid products to clean marble tiles. The calcium carbonate, which marble is composed of, will be destroyed by the acid. The acid will find its way under the highly buffed polish or finish and will spoil the surface. Soaps, even mild detergents, are also not suggested. If you’re not using a proper marble cleaner,...
Posted by Dave on 3:31 PM
Venetian blinds are an expensive purchase so it is important to keep them well cleaned and maintained. They are a great feature to your windows, and block a lot of light out. Venetian blinds collect dust very easily and require very regular dusting. It is also important to thoroughly clean your blinds every four to five months to prevent the build up of grime and dust which will spoil the look of your venetian blinds.
To thoroughly clean your venetian blinds follow these steps:
1. Remove blinds from the window via user guide or following the method you used to install them.
2. Place them in your bathtub
3. Fill the bath three quarters of the way or until the water covers the blinds.
4. Add 3 and a half litres of white vinegar to the water and mix it around with your hands.
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Posted by Dave on 10:44 AM
In terms of home entertainment, it is hard to go past a flat screen television. Everyone wants the perfect picture when viewing a TV program or DVD. Like all other things found in the home, your TV easily picks up dust and finger marks. Don’t spoil the perfect picture by having a child’s hand print in your way. It is important to keep your flat screen clean to avoid damage and possible warranty problems. The good news is cleaning grime, dust and fingerprints of your TV is not a difficult task.
Follow Dave’s easy steps to cleaning a flat screen TV:
1. Firstly, do not bring out chemicals or cleaning products when cleaning TVs as this will...
Posted by Dave on 2:49 PM
Pets are great companions in the family home and are generally great company to have around. Unfortunately, their fur can provide a frustrating problem when trying to remove it from the furniture. Of course, the easiest strategy to avoid this problem is to train your pets not to sit on the furniture.
However, if this is almost impossible, at least we can show you a great step by step way to removing pet hair from your furniture:
1. Use your hands to remove any clumps of hair that you can see.
2. Using the hose attachment of your vacuum cleaner, vacuum as much pet hair off the furniture as possible.
3. In this step you can use one of...
Posted by Dave on 2:02 PM
It is important to thoroughly clean out your fridge every 6 months to ensure it stays odour free and remains hygienic. There is nothing worse than opening the fridge and being confronted with an awful smell, especially when you’re hungry!
Follow these step by step instructions to achieve a clean fridge:1. Start by removing the entire fridge’s contents. It is much easier to clean the fridge without having to work around its contents.2. Throw out any food that is out of date, mouldy or passed its prime.3. Wipe out any food scraps or...
Posted by Dave on 12:29 PM
Microwaves can be rather messy. Especially when the food you were heating happens to explode and send food everywhere. Fortunately, there is a really easy method to cleaning your microwave.
To clean a microwave:
1. Remove excess crumbs from the microwaves interior using a dry cloth.
2. Fill a microwave-safe container with 1-2 cups of water.
3. Place the container in the microwave and heat it for about 2-3 minutes to boil - The steamy residue will loosen the food particles in the microwave.
4. Since the bowl will be hot, use extreme caution and carefully remove the tray from the microwave. There may be some excess hot water sitting on the tray.
5. With a clean, damp cloth, wipe down the interior of the microwave and the tray separately.
Dave’s Tip:
Never use cleaning chemicals when...
Posted by Dave on 3:28 PM
Have you ever wondered why your tiles often have a build up of pink mould when they are not cleaned regularly? This pink colour is the result of antimicrobial product reacting with soap scum.
To clean the pink stains off tiles:Apply a crème cleanser such as Jiff or a mild dilution of Domestos
Spray on affected areas
Leave to soak for ten minutes
Rub and scrub vigorously
Rinse off with clean water
Repeat if necessary
Dry off with a warm towel.
Dave’s Tip:If you are planning on using Exit Mould or other similar product make sure you completely dry the area before applying the product. Also, do not use too much bleach on grout as...
Posted by Dave on 2:18 PM
Shower floors are tough to keep clean especially in large families. Unless they are cleaned regularly, the build up of scum and mould will quickly appear spoiling the overall appearance if your bathroom downwards. Bathrooms should be kept clean to promote cleanliness all over the house. As with all major cleaning chores in your home, regular, daily maintenance can help you avoid the hard, deeper cleaning.
To clean the shower floor:
1. Pre spray the shower floor with a light bleach or bleach based product.2. Let it soak for at least ten minutes.3. Use a sponge scourer with some jiff or an equivalent cream cleanser. 4. Rub vigorously.5. ...
Posted by Dave on 3:07 PM
Here are some tips on how to clean leather. First you need to identify which type of leather is to be cleaned. There are two types of leather you may find in your household. One is unfinished leather such as work boots and saddles and the other is finished leather such as furniture, luggage and clothing. Finished leather has had a protective layer applied to it so it requires less care.
Cleaning leather can be a risky process, especially if you are not sure how to do it. Always test a small part of the leather you are cleaning before beginning the full process.
To clean finished leather:1. Use a small amount of moisturizing soap on a damp cloth and bring it to a lather before applying to the leather. An example of a moisturizing soap is Dove.2. ...
Posted by Dave on 1:24 PM
Ceramic tiling is a very popular choice to use as flooring in both bathrooms and kitchens. Ceramic tiles are very attractive when they are clean, however they often can accumulate a layer of film, soap scum or tough grit if they are not regularly cleaned. This murky layer will dull the appearance of the ceramic making it look aged and unappealing and the attractiveness of the ceramic tiles can be easily lost. To restore your ceramic tiles and bring your kitchen or bathroom back to that brand-new feeling, follow these easy steps:1. Use only gentle cleaners during this process and soft clothes or sponges as ceramic tiles are easily scratched or become dull from abrasive cleaning products. Even when trying to get rid of the grit from in between the tiles,...
Posted by Dave on 2:02 PM
Cobwebs are a nuisance to clean, and are very common both on the inside and outside of your house. Since they stick to about anything they touch, you may find them sticking to other walls or trees if you don’t pull them down correctly.
However, all the trouble of cobwebs can be eliminated if you have the right cobweb duster.
If you don’t have a duster specifically for cobwebs, a microfiber duster will do or even stretching an old stocking over the head of a broom can take the cobwebs away.
To clean cobwebs:
To remove cobwebs from smooth surfaces:1. Use a microfiber duster. 2. You may find it easier to use when the duster is wet, if the manufacturer says it can be wet.3. Remove all...
Posted by Dave on 9:33 AM
Stainless steel must be maintained more often than most people understand to keep it in good condition. Although called “stainless” it can in fact stain, corrode and discolour without proper attention. Grime accumulates easily on the surface of stainless steel resulting in maximum corrosion. It is also easily scratched and marked without the right cleaning method.
Although the cost of stainless steel is often high, with the correct management the achievement of long life and good performance is easy. The frequency and cost of cleaning stainless steel is lower than for many other materials and this will out-weigh the cost of purchase.
Cleaning stainless steel if often a simple process but it can depend on what type of mark or stain needs removal.
Here are a few specific ways to...
Posted by Dave on 10:50 AM
Your carpets and furnishings are the third largest investment after your car and house so it makes sense to maintain and prolong this investment. Sometimes we don’t realise how much traffic, feet, pets, and parties roll over our carpet and furnishings each year. Vacuuming your carpet regularly will help maintain your carpet, but nothing beats a professional clean. Many people wonder why dry cleaning is better than steam cleaning. The top four reasons why dry cleaning is better than steam cleaning are as follows:1. Dry cleaning leaves your carpet smelling fresh and homely. Steam cleaning tends to leave a wet dog smell behind.2. Your carpets are guaranteed not to shrink or stretch, one of the main problems involved in steam...
Posted by Dave on 1:36 PM
Your sink is an important part of your home and keeping it nice, clean and shiny can help improve the look of your kitchen. 1. Wash the sink with a dishwashing detergent of some sort. 2. Leave the sink damp.3. Apply a cream cleanser, such as Jiff, lightly using a sponge scourer or a Teflon coated sponge.4. Rub vigorously. 5. Rinse clean.Dave’s Tip:An old toothbrush can be handy for cleaning around the plug hole with a bit of jiff on it. Cleaning Franchises...
Posted by Dave on 1:18 PM
There are 2 ways to clean a range hood. One takes time and is tedious. The other is Dave’s way. Simple and quick, you will never clean your range hood another way again.How to clean a range hood the hard way:1. Remove the filter from the range hood.2. Place the filter and the fan filter in boiling water in a bucket or some other decent sized container. The water should completely cover the filter.3. Put on rubber gloves as you will be using sodium triphosphate as a detergent. (Note: Detergents containing phosphorus which contribute together with other sources of phosphorus to the over-fertilization of many fresh waters and other negative environmental effects)4. ...
Posted by Dave on 11:51 AM
Windows are supposed to be transparent. Nobody wants to see dirt and fingerprints instead of the view outside. Clean windows will make all the difference to a clean house. Especially when the sun is shining through in summer. So it is time to get motivated! To clean your windows like a professional follow Dave’s easy steps:1. Remove any windscreens if cleaning outside windows, or place a towel underneath if cleaning inside.2. Take away any cobwebs you see with an old cloth or broom.3. Remove any excess dirt using the garden hose if outside, or use a duster or old cloth if inside. Clean one window at a time to avoid water stains.4. When cleaning windows...
Posted by Dave on 12:38 PM
Having trouble seeing through your shower glass because of scum and dirt? Embarrassed when guests step into your bathroom? Shower screens are a hassle to keep clean, but with a few simple steps it is easy to make it clean and keep it clean!
To Clean Soap Scum off a Shower Screen;
1. Spray your shower screen all over with a cleaning solution, preferably a bathroom cleaner with low bleach. This starts the clean by wetting and softening the soap scum on your shower glass.
2. Then apply some cream cleanser (Jiff) to a wet sponge scourer, on the dark green scourer side.
3. Next, scrub the glass using plenty of elbow grease.
4. Finally, rinse.
5. ...
