Water is undoubtedly one of the most common ingredients when it comes to cleaning around the house. However, depending on what you are about to clean, water may not be the best choice for you. Using water, especially in excess amounts, may damage or shorten the life of certain items around your house. Even though it may be known as the universal solvent thanks to its ability to dissolve dirt, grime, and many chemicals, water may not be suitable for all areas of your home. In fact, it can leave streaks or spots and even damage certain surfaces and items.
Keep reading to find out what things you should avoid cleaning with water.
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How to get rid of dust from everywhere at home?
While winter is not here yet, we are undoubtedly enjoying the last warmth, sunshine, and fresh air. However, as the sun is shining and the birds are singing, a whole team of dust particles is dancing in the air. In fact, the amount of dust inside your house grows whenever you open your windows. It is not uncommon for the dust to cause allergies, irritations, and sneezing.
If you try to get rid of dust while in the sun, you will notice that regular dusters do not get rid of it, they simply push it around, removing it from one surface but spreading it all over another. Unless you are using the correct methods, you will keep spreading dust around. There are ways in which you can effectively get rid of the dust for good so keep reading to find out what those are. Continue reading “How to get rid of dust from everywhere at home?”
What are the many uses of soda crystals around the house?
If you are into green cleaning or prefer to use DIY cleaning methods, you may want to know about soda crystals. They are an extremely affordable, biodegradable, eco-friendly product that you can use for a number of things around the house. They can practically clean anything. The best part is that soda crystals can be easily found in the supermarket, hardware stores, or bargain stores.
What are soda crystals?
If you are not familiar with this product, let us tell you what soda crystals actually are before we continue further. This is a one-ingredient product – simply sodium carbonate. It is widely used in soaps, textile, and glass industries.
As an alkali, soda crystals have great water-softening properties, making them great for laundry applications. What is more, they have great grease, oil, and dirt cleaning properties. Soda crystals are unlikely to cause allergic reactions or skin irritations, compared to artificially scented and enzyme-based commercial products. Continue reading “What are the many uses of soda crystals around the house?”
How to use olive oil around the house?
Olive oil is used for cooking and salad dressings. It is delicious and healthy. However, there are many ways in which you can use olive oil around the house. Keep reading to find out the many helpful purposes of olive oil and how it will help you improve your life. Proffesional cleaners also use olive oil for some of their services. Continue reading “How to use olive oil around the house?”
How to keep your gardening gloves clean and in good condition?
There is a wide range of tools that are used around the garden. However, the ones that are used the most are certainly the hands of the gardener. Gardening gloves are important. They protect your hands and help you work better. This is why it is so important to keep them clean and in good condition. A well-maintained pair of gloves will give you enough flexibility and support when you most need them.
Gardening gloves can be made from leather, cotton, latex, neoprene, or synthetic materials. Depending on this, washing techniques and products may vary. While the cleanliness of gardening gloves is definitely not the most important thing, washing them after handling chemicals or diseased plants in order to prevent spreading toxic materials or disease around and help the gloves last longer. Continue reading “How to keep your gardening gloves clean and in good condition?”
Cleaning myths: tips to ignore
Many old-school cleaning methods are great, but keep in mind that not all of them are to be trusted nowadays. In this article we will share some common cleaning myths that you should simply stop falling for. They are often not the best approach and may even damage your home.
Most of these tips may have been great for their time. However, everything has changed and so have products and materials. What worked back in the old days, may not work in modern times. If you ever use some old-fashioned cleaning tricks, make sure they will not damage your belongings. Continue reading “Cleaning myths: tips to ignore”
How to clean your home faster?
Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to clean your place in only an hour, instead of spending a whole weekend on it? Anyways, it is important to clean our homes properly and we are more than happy to tell you that cleaning faster doesn’t mean not doing a good job. In order to do that you will have to become familiar with the basics of speed cleaning. In this article we will share some tips and tricks, as well as a one-hour cleaning plan and some hacks to get the job done.
The basics of speed cleaning
Speed cleaning is a special technique that will help you tidy up before guests arrive or get a quick fix whenever you cannot stand the state of your house. However, it is important to understand that it is not a thorough cleaning method so don’t expect that your house will end up looking like you just did your deep cleaning. Continue reading “How to clean your home faster?”
How to properly wash delicates by hand?
Judging by the name, delicates need a bit more attention and gentle care when it comes to cleaning. Tossing them in the washing machine will reduce their lifespan. We suggest that you start washing them by hand in order to keep them in good condition for longer. Extend their wearability and keep them away from the agitator in the washing machine. Not only will it beat them, but it might also cause breakage of the stitches or fabric.
You will see a great improvement in the condition of your undergarments. They will last longer and stay healthy. What is more, stain removal is much easier when washing by hand.
In this article we will discuss and share the benefits of hand washing delicates, how to pick a suitable detergent, how to pretreat stains, as well as a full list of steps that you should take when hand washing any delicates. Continue reading “How to properly wash delicates by hand?”
How to effectively clean with bleach?
Whenever you are looking for a more powerful clean, bleach is the product to look for. While it is usually not used on a daily basis, it is perfect for the spring cleaning and deep cleaning. It will help you get your house ready for the warm months after winter. Bleach is affordable, easy to use and extremely efficient in cleaning and disinfecting. It is a great product to use around the house and as long as you know how to properly clean with it, it can save you a lot of time and effort.
It is important that you know exactly how and where to use bleach, as well as how to store it. Bleach is a powerful product that should be used carefully, in order to prevent damage to surfaces. You should also know what measures to take so that you are safe while using this product. This article will give you tips on how to use bleach safely and efficiently, as well as talk about the places where you can use it for your spring cleaning. Professional cleaners also use bleach in their cleanings. Continue reading “How to effectively clean with bleach?”
Cleaning chores to teach your kids
If you have children, you probably know that a clean home is not something that is so easy to maintain. However, as soon as your children get a bit older, you can start teaching them how to help you around the house. That will not only benefit you but also teach them how to be organised and tidy from a young age. In fact, tidying up after your children when they are completely capable of doing it themselves, is rather problematic.
Teaching them how to tidy up and clean at a young age will make them responsible and self-sufficient. Not only that but it will set good habits for them to keep doing in the future.
We will share some simple chores that you can teach your children, even toddlers.
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