Ironing Ironing ranks high as one of the least favourite household chores, and many people would happily never iron again. You could decide never to iron again by paying someone else to do it for you; investing in non-iron polycotton bedding; or carefully reshaping your clothes while damp. How to do less ironing * Use […]
How laundry detergent works Detergent and soap are both antibacterial and remove dirt in warm water. Soap is made from natural fats and alkalis while detergent is synthetic – made from petrochemicals. Detergent was invented in the 1940s during wartime when animal and vegetable fats were in short supply. Previously clothes were washed in soap, […]
Carpets Carpet always gives a warm welcome, especially during the colder winter months is why traditionally we have laid carpet rather than the wood and tile favoured on the continent. In the hallway, however, carpet can quickly show sings of dirt unless you take some precautions: * Choose darker shades for carpet in heavy […]
The toilet Good toilet hygiene is because germs are easily transferred from one person to the next, not only from the bowl but also the flush handle and the seat. If there are several users, the toilet should be cleaned daily with disinfectant, and given a good scrub once a week. It’s important not […]
The dish-washer On in five homes now has a dishwasher and for lots of people they are the one appliance, once considered a luxury, that saves an enormous amount of time. Today they are relatively inexpensive to buy and there are even slimline versions available for tight spaces. Fully-fitted versions, which are completely hidden behind […]
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 […]
Automatic Dishwashing Some people don’t mind doing dishes by hand: others throw everything into the dishwasher . The nice thing about using a dishwasher is that it makes kitchen cleanup faster and easier. Another plus : never dishwasher use about half as much water as washing by hand. Even young men too experience this condition […]
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 […]
The Refrigerator – cleaning This is not weekly cleaning . However if you are going to clean the refrigerator when you do your regular cleaning of the kitchen do it first-before anything else. If the freezer is to be cleaned, it should have been turned off earlier so that it is defrosted and ready to […]
EASY CLEANING How to make cleaning easier, and more pleasant. No matter if you can or cannot keep up with your cleaning, you may need those few simple tips to make your cleaning more efficient, faster and more effective than ever. And you will also gain time for yourself, your partner, […]