Category: Cleaning tips

Christmas is the time of year when many families get together for a good old hearty Christmas Dinner and opening presents under the Xmas tree. There is a downside however, and that’s cleaning up afterwoods. A small price to pay for the joy of having friends and family visiting your home.

But cleaning up at Christmas starts much sooner. As Taryn Davies points out… “Keeping up appearances and having a tidy and clean home has become as important as perfecting the turkey…” and goes on to say… “With many of us welcoming in more visitors at Christmas than any other time of the year, we want our homes to have that extra sparkle and be a positive reflection on us”

With this in mind Taryn has a few tips that will help you cope with the festive season. [To read more click here]

Have you ever cleaned your mattress?

Do you even know how to clean your mattress?

Surprisingly, most people never consider cleaning their mattress on a regular basis, but an annual clean at least may be worth considering. You don’t need to wait until something gets spilled or soils your mattress before taking action. A regular clean is good for many reasons.

In case you’re wondering how to go about cleaning a mattress, here’s a video that will help show you how.

A common problem that many of us face is the gradual mould that builds up on the grout between tiles around the shower area in particular. The best way to combat this problem is with regular cleaning. You can use a proprietary cleaner designed for this purpose or a mixture of bleach and bicarbonate of soda. Vinegar and water works well also. To view a demonstration see video below.

Not everyone likes to clean their own windows, it’s better and safer to leave it to the professionals. A lot of us like to clean our own cars though, and what better way than to use a pressure washer. It can take a lot of the grunt work out of cleaning your motor, and the results can be a gleaming finish. Here’s a quick video that demonstrates the use of using a pressure washer to clean your car.