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You will need; Distilled white vinegar Hot water A spray bottle Microfiber Cloth An old toothbrush Remove all the food from your fridge/freezer, food will be fine as this will not take longer than an hour. Take this time to check the expiration dates on your frozen food. If they’ve passed, toss the item. UnplugContinue reading “How to Clean you Fridge/Freezer”

The golden rule of vacuuming is to dust the room before so you can vacuum up all the particles that float into the air as you work and settle on the floor.

Here’s our top tips to keeping your house from smelling and looking like a kennel. Get an odor-resistant bed Use an air purifier Put baking soda out – you can also sprinkle baking soda onto the carpets and let it sit overnight to absorb odors, then vacuum it up in the morning Wash once aContinue reading “How to Keep your Home Smelling Fresh with Pets”

Generally, walls and ceilings are painted with either latex or alkyd paint. Latex, a water-based paint, is easy to wash after it has set. Alkyd, or oil-based paint, is durable and washable. Both types come in four finishes: flat (for walls and ceilings), satin (for doors and trim), semigloss (for walls), and gloss (for kitchenContinue reading “How to Clean your Ceiling”

An effective DIY degreaser that can be used in your splashbacks, benches, kitchen walls and stovetop is made by mixing equal parts baking soda and dish liquid with 20 drops of orange essential oil. The d-limonene in the essential oil will help lift stubborn grease from the surface. Apply the mix to the surface, allowContinue reading “How to Clean your Greasy Kitchen Walls, Splash back & Benches”

The answer vinegar! Vinegar is completely non-toxic and anti-bacterial and acts quickly to break down the kind of film that frequently accumulates on glass surfaces. When you wash your windows with our quick vinegar solution the results will leave your windows free from streaks and sparkling clean! Mix one part hot water to one partContinue reading “How to get Clean, Streak-free Windows & Glass”

Soap scum, bath oil, hair products and body soil combine forces to assault the shining surface of the shower and tub, while tub rims, fixtures and faucets provide hiding places for moisture, mold and mildew. Put the job off and deposits harden and ossify, and mildew and mold take up residence in dark corners. TryContinue reading “How To Make Your Shower Sparkle Again”

An inexpensive, non-toxic alternative to commercial cleaners, this essential oil All-purpose spray will soon become your go-to cleaning agent. When you want to keep your family safe from chemicals and leave your home smelling fresh and clean, this all-purpose spray can help you get the job done.  You can use any essential oils of your choice,Continue reading “Essential Oils for Cleaning”

For the cleaning to be effective it is critical that you have the right supplies. Some of these include white vinegar, glass cleaners, disinfectants, dusting cloths, cleaning cloths, sponges, old towels, scrubbing brushes. You can follow this checklist to make sure you achieve all your pre moving cleaning tasks on time. General Areas: Take allContinue reading “End of Tenancy Cleaning Checklist”

Deep clean the house before your items arrive, as it can be tricky once all your items have been delivered and boxes are overcrowding the space. Kitchen cabinets, drawers and counters. Wipe down all the draws, counter tops, and cupboards with disinfectant spray. Add a lining to all cupboards and draws once they are dryContinue reading “Moving In Cleaning Checklist”