How to Clean and Polish Marble Floors

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,...

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How to clean venetian blinds

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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How to clean a flat screen TV

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...

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How to clean pet hair from furniture

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...

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How to clean a fridge

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...

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How to clean a microwave

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...

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