Cleaning hardwood and laminate floors

Having hardwood floors may be great. They are durable, stylish, cosy and overall a great addition to any interior design. Cleaning this type of floor however, may be tricky. Hardwood floors are gentle and usually require a pH neutral cleaner. Vinegar is an acid. However, when diluted with water it becomes a perfect method for cleaning hardwood. It will cut through dirt and grime, leaving a streak-free and naturally clean  floor.
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How to remove hard water spots from everywhere in your bathroom?

If you live in an area with hard water, you have probably already met the reality of hard water spots being all over your bathroom, waiting to be cleaned. These spots are caused by minerals in your home’s water supply. You can also see it being called scale, lime, mineral deposit or calcium buildup. This mineral buildup can be found on glass, tiles, shower heads and other surfaces. In this article we will tell you how to properly remove it from all those places.

Before you attempt to clean it, make sure you check what it is. If you scratch it with your fingernail and it comes off, it is probably soap scum. If you cannot scrape it off easily, it is mineral deposit and you should try these methods instead. Be aware that professional cleaners also use these methods when cleaning: Continue reading “How to remove hard water spots from everywhere in your bathroom?”

How to get ready for unexpected guests in just one hour?

Sometimes guests just decide to give us a call and say “ I’m in the area, i’ll come see you in an hour.” Yes, it is not very convenient since having your house guest-ready is something we just don’t do. However, we will show you how to manage the good looks of your house in just 1 hour.

As inconvenient as it is, no matter what you do for this 1 hour, the guests will arrive anyway. If you are conscious about the state of your house, follow this plan and make sure that everything looks neat. Continue reading “How to get ready for unexpected guests in just one hour?”

Emergency dishwasher to save the day

If you just got home after a long day, had dinner, loaded your dishwasher and realised there is no more dishwashing detergent left, what would you do? Either wash them by hand or let them sit in there until you run to the store and get yourself some product. However, maybe you are too lazy or tired to do that. Or you really need a pot that is sitting in there dirty. We would like to show you how you can use simple products found in your house and make your own dishwashing detergent. But first, let’s see how dishwashers work and what are the benefits of using homemade, natural detergent. Why hurry to the shop or let your dishes get stinky in the dishwasher when you can provide yourself with an easy, natural, effective cleaning agent to use.

First of all, it is important to understand that dishwashers have three power points with which they manage to clean everything. Much like a laundry machine they use thermal energy (hot water), mechanical energy (force of the water spray) and chemical energy (detergents). As you can see these three combine perfectly. However, it is not the end of the world if you use a less strong detergent (such as a homemade one) since the other two energies will still work perfectly.
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