Now that the winter blues can be put aside for a few months, its time to end the hibernation. This, of course, means that your home must be ready to receive. Whether you’re having the in-laws down to see the grandchildren, catching up with friends over sunny barbecues or simply offering an open-door policy, you will be judged!
When Spring arrives, it’s nice to have a clean, fresh and airy house that makes you proud. Cleaning isn’t a fun activity but if you put some of the following tips in place, you could make it less of a chore and a bit interesting for you and the family.
Do you ever feel as though the household chores are getting harder and more time-consuming? All these adverts that guarantee to banish bacteria and obliterate stains can often fall short of their promises, something only discoverable after you’ve parted with too much of your hard-earned cash.
Moving house brings with it many stresses. Packing boxes, finding a good delivery company and leaving the property in the condition it was in when you moved in. Yes, for many of us the end of tenancy clean can take up a lot of time and energy as we try to get the full tenancy deposit back.
The time is upon you! Your tenancy in your rented student apartment has now come to an end! You may be asking yourself, Where did the time go? Either way if you’re a student, you’ve got more than a handful of cleaning to do before you vacate your property. After all, we all know how financially draining student life is, so you most definitely want every last penny of your deposit back right? Of course!
When you look around your home, what do you see? A tidy, ordered haven of peace and tranquillity, with a place for everything and everything in its place – or a house which looks as if a miniature bomb has exploded, leaving piles of papers, children’s toys and old newspapers strewn on every surface? If your home resembles the latter rather than the former, perhaps it is time to think about shifting some of the clutter and reclaiming your home, not to mention your peace of mind.
Emergency cleans can involve a whole host of services. These include, but are not limited to, carpet cleaning, rubbish removal, kitchen disaster redemption, or un-partying the party residue, which in simplicity means clearing up the mess you made!
We all have accidents right? That tedious moment when you slouch into your sofa with your overflowing cup of Typhoo tea and it splashes onto your cream coloured cushion or how about cutting through your medium cooked steak on a Sunday only to get more sauce on your shirt than is left on the plate? We are here today to dispel some ridiculous myths and offer real life solutions.
You’ve had a wild night. That gathering of close friends turned into an all-night house party. And just thinking about the chaos that surrounds you is hurting your already-delicate head.
There are crumpled red plastic cups strewn across every surface, half-empty beer bottles spilling out onto the carpet, people passed out in doorways and the constant drum of the bass still pumping out of the sound system.
Waking up surrounded by dirty dishes, stained carpets and empty wine bottles can feel a little overwhelming, but if you know you have a cleaner coming round to wipe away all your troubles, your hangover will feel much more bearable. Whether its the remnants of a birthday party, a BBQ or an engagement celebration, we can quickly and efficiently clean up any mess, big or small.
It’s the morning after. Your house looks like it’s been maimed. Party debris litters every surface and you’re left questioning the structural integrity of your roof after a particularly lively Lionel Richie number. Even through the high-pitched hangover smashing at your skull, you know something must be done, before someone calls the building inspector.
As a tenant, it is your responsibility to ensure that the property is in substantially the same state of repair and at the same standard of cleanliness as it was when you assumed your tenancy, allowing for “fair wear and tear.” This essentially means that any minor damage or deterioration resulting from normal use or natural action is not your responsibility.
How to Clean the Back and the Bottom of the Refrigerator (Be careful, Unplug the cord if necessary): Bind a sock which you do not use anymore with rubber band on a stick.
A great way to remove built up grease is to fill a 1 litre spray-mist bottle (the type you spray the plants with) with hot water and 4 tablespoons of baking soda. For heavily stained grease increase this to 5 tablespoons. Spray onto the greasy areas. Leave this to soak in for at least an hour. The baking soda breaks down and absorbs the grease. Next, run a cloth over a small area to see if the grease shifts.
Ever felt that you were trapped, entangled, oppressed, cluttered when you looked around yourself in your own home.
Whenever you are sent to clean a property that is ‘End of Tenancy’ it is prudent to note and identify any faults or defects to the property BEFORE you commence cleaning. If at all possible take photographs to support your findings.
Having guests to dinner, creating a relaxed social atmosphere and enjoying a drink with friends is something we all like to enjoy. However, taking into account the amount of people you might have over, how many saucepans you might have to use, and the copious amounts of cutlery, plates, glasses, wine glasses, and much more? the aftermath of cleaning is not the best way to end the evening.
With the stress bearing down on you, after a full day of moving all of your worldly possessions from one house to another, the last thing you want to find is your new home in need of a serious clean. Covered in dust, grime and the remnants of a Labrador could very well leave you feeling close to that dreaded breaking point.
No matter how much preparation you have done there will always be a varying amount of clearing up after a ‘do’. Depending on how hard you have partied you may not feel like doing anything on the night. Do you really want to wake to a land of chaos the next day though, especially if the hangover has arrived?
Spring ? the season of new growth, of bright cheerful flowers after the cold of winter. It always used to be regarded as the ideal time for cleaning houses and making them sparkle. Nowadays with so much more emphasis on cleanliness and hygiene, houses are subject to intense cleaning much more frequently.