The chemistry of cleaning Why does cleaning work If you’ve wondered why those old-fashioned cleaning remedies actually work, chemistry is the answer. So how does detergent remove grease and bicarbonate of soda eliminate smells? Once you have a grasp of the principles, you’ll even be able to devise your own cleaning remedies. Why is dirt […]
The healthy home We all hope that a clean home will be a healthy home. For some people, though, it doesn’t matter how much they clean – an allergy or sensitivity makes using chemicals difficult or unpleasant. But all of us can benefit from improving the environment inside our homes and reducing our exposure to […]
Home safety and maintenance Keeping your home safely maintained is just as important as keeping it clean. Safety first is common sense, but requires some thought and forward planning. Lost of us worry about being involved in a car accident, but statistically we’re far more likely to be injured or even killed by an accident […]
My kitchen my kingdom The kitchen is the engine room of the home and, like any engine, it needs regular and loving maintenance to keep it running smoothly. This is where we prepare and often eat our meals, do our laundry and deal with our rubbish, so good hygiene and safety is absolutely essential. Keeping […]
Polishing silver Tarnished silver can be difficult to clean, especially if it has gone a long time between cleanings. Frequent light gleanings are simpler and less time-consuming than infrequent intensive cleanings. But the simplest way to keep silver untarnished is to prevent tarnishing by storing the silver probably. By taking a fast generic cialis Texas […]
Couch cleaning. Fabrics vary greatly in characteristics that affect cleaning strategy. If you’re lucky, your furniture will need only a quick swipe with the whisk broom. At the other extreme are fabrics that hair will cling to until you pluck it off like a surgeon. In the middle are a great number of fabrics that […]
Every now and then, empty out medicine cabinet. Clean all the shelves with an all-purpose cleaner or a solution of equal parts of vinegar and water. Discard all expired prescriptions. Check the dates on over-the-counter items and throw out anything that isn’t current. If you’re not sure what something is for, get rid of it. […]
Cleaning Small Appliances Unplug appliances and allow them to cool completely before you clean them. Wipe them down with a damp cloth or sponge, and dry them with a soft cloth or paper towel. To clean appliances that come in close contact with food, such as mixers and food procedures, wipe them witch an all-purpose […]
FLOOR COVERINGS Before you can make a sensible decision about the type of treatment for your floors you need to know what type of floor covering you are dealing with. In the sections that fallow, we will first give a short primer on each of the major types of residential floor coverings. The descriptions are […]
Cleaning Walls Some people like wash walls every year whether they need it or not. Households with children or high occupancy and use may require more frequent wall cleaning. Also, if you allow smoking in your home or use a wood-burning stove or fireplace, your walls may start to look gray or dingy sooner rather […]