Domestic Cleaning Tips

Because dirty a good breeding ground for bacteria, and can damage people's health. A clean house is important if you care about the health of your family.

Regular domestic cleaning ensures that the bacteria in your house kept to minimum. The end result is your house will be more attractive and your family will be healthier.

Here's a few quick tips to keep your house cleaner:

1. Clean the toilet and wash-hand basin at least three times per week.


2. Change the beds once per week.


3. Clean the fridge twice a month


4. Use lime to clean the bathroom


5. Clean the rooms regularly with an all-purpose cleaner.


6. Clean the bathroom with a liquid barn means.


7. Use black clothes for black materials.

As the time goes by, carpets pick up food, debris, grease, pet hair, dust mites, and other types of small junks like skin and hair hidden under the surface. Simple vacuuming might temporarily make carpets look , but it does not what's hiding underneath the carpet fibers.

The embedded dirt, pet dander and other debris can quickly wear down carpet fibers, as well as exacerbate allergies.

A professional cleaning company has the equipments to deep clean your carpets, as well as to steam clean the carpets. Our professional equipment is of the highest quality, and can give your carpet the clean look you alway wanted-something basic consumer vacuums, steam cleaners, and other portable units cannot do, they do not heat to the appropriate temperatures, nor do they have enough suction to extract the dirt.

Additionally, when the water is damage, whether it is made from flooding or created by using ineffective equipment, is left untreated, there can be serious issues. We recommend carpets are cleaned at least twice a year in order to avoid mold growth, and to avoid health problems such as asthma and headaches that caused by mold.

Carpet cleaning is not an easy task for everyone and a very difficult chore. It is considered to be one of the least favorite of all household tasks. If you have a kid in your house you will cleaning even more difficult.

Having kids means more chances that the kid will spill something and dirties your carpet.

By having carpets can certainly make your room look beautiful. Clean carpet alters the look in a room and at the same time a dirty carpet will look like a blunder. To avoid cleaning the carpet more than once which is both costly and tiresome, it is crucial to exercise preventative measures. These preventative measures includes constant vacuuming, pre-treat stains and avoid build-up of gritty particles.

If you are a lazy person you can alway hire a professional cleaning company to do the work for you.

Hard water stain removal from chrome
Using harsh chemicals on a shiny surface, such as chrome, can cause etching and tiny scratches in the surface. These tiny scratches then attract future build up. To restore chrome to its original shine, use a peroxide based cleaner or a paste of baking soda and dish detergent. Apply the cleaner to the chrome and allow it to sit for a few minutes. Rinse with clean water. To make cleaning a little easier in the future, you may want to consider getting a water softener.

Cleaning shower curtain
Here is a quick and easy way to remove soap film from plastic shower curtains. Place several large bath towels in the washing machine along with the shower curtain. Add 1/2 cup vinegar. Remove curtain before the spin cycle and hang immediately. Soaking shower curtains in salt water will prevent them from mildew.

Grout mould and mildew removal
Remove mold and mildew by cleaning with a dilute solution of chlorine bleach in water (one cup bleach to 3 cups water, increasing the bleach as necessary). Spray or sponge it on, wait a few minutes, then rinse well with clean water. Commercial mildew remover sprays can also be used. Be sure to wear rubber gloves and rinse the area well after cleaning.

Lime and mineral deposits removal
You can remove lime and other mineral deposits by using a commercial cleaner that contains organic acids, designed specifically for this purpose (stay away from products that contain hydrochloride salts). For a homemade alternative, try making a paste of cream of tartar and hydrogen peroxide or cream of tartar and white vinegar. Scrub the paste lightly into the stain and allow to dry. Rinse thoroughly and buff dry.

Sink and toilet porcelain stain removal
To remove stains from porcelain sinks, tubs or toilets, make a paste of cream of tartar and hydrogen peroxide. Let the paste sit on the stain for an hour, then lightly scrub it off. The stains should disappear. You could also try saturating paper towels with bleach or a peroxide based cleaner and place the towels over the stains for 30 minutes. Rinse well.

Toilet bowl stain removal
To clean tough toilet bowl stains, Bar Keepers Friend is great on rust stains, but you can also try adding a cup of bleach to the toilet water and letting it sit for 15 minutes, then flush. Another alternative, as strange as it may sound, is to pour a can of Coca-Cola into the toilet bowl and let it sit for a while; the phosphoric acid in the Coca-Cola will work on the stain. Yet another option is to put a few denture cleaning tablets in the bowl.

Cleaning grout
Use an old, clean toothbrush dipped in a bleach solution to clean grout between tiles. If the grout is filthy, it may be easier to apply new grout.

Removing hair removal wax residue from skin
Most waxing kits come with an oil that you apply to your skin after waxing. This oil also works well at removing any residual wax left on your skin. If your wax did not come with this, you can also use baby oil, which is much cheaper, and will leave your skin fresh smelling.

Cleaning shower doors
Remove soap scum from your shower doors by sponging with a mixture of 1/2 cup packaged water softener (sodium hexametaphosphate), 2 tablespoons rottenstone and 1 cup hot water; or use a solution of 1-2 tablespoons trisodium phosphate (TSP) in 1 gallon hot water. Rinse well with clean water.

Cleaning shower heads
To remove lime and other mineral deposits from your shower head, remove the head and place it in a pot containing a mixture of equal parts white vinegar and water. Bring the mixture to a boil and the lime and mineral deposits should come right off.

Homemade glass and window cleaner
For an effective and economical homemade alternative for cleaning your windows, try using any of the following solutions in a spray bottle.

1/2 cup vinegar to 1 gallon of water (or 2 tablespoons per quart)
OR
1/2 cup sudsy ammonia to 1 gallon water (or 2
tablespoons per quart)
OR
1/2 cup sudsy ammonia 2 cups rubbing alcohol 1
teaspoon liquid dishwashing detergent 1 gallon water
(This one is less likely to freeze in cold weather.)

Saving your back in the tub
To make cleaning your bathtub more back friendly, put a few inches of water in the tub and add your favorite cleaner. Use a sponge mop, and mop the walls and tiles surrounding the tub. When finished, drain the tub and mop it as well.

Quick sink and toilet clean up
For a quick and inexpensive toilet surface cleanup, keep a box of generic baby wipes in the bathroom. A few quick wipes with these disposables and into the trash they go!

Clean hard to reach spots in bathroom
Keep an extra toothbrush in the bathroom to use for cleaning those awkward places, like behind the faucets. It´ll also clean bathplug chains well.

Cleaning mirrors
When your mirror becomes dull from hairspray build-up, wipe it with rubbing alcohol or ammonia. Use coffee filters to clean glass surfaces and mirrors. They make the surface shine, but do not leave any lint behind.

Keep soap dishes clean
To keep your soap dishes clean, try cutting a sponge approximately 1/2 inch thick to fit the inside of your soap dish. The sponge will soak up any water left on the bar of soap, and prevent slimy buildup. Rinse the sponge every other day.

Defogging your bathroom mirror
To stop your bathroom mirror from fogging up with steam after your shower, clean the mirror with shaving cream. Rub shaving cream all over the mirror, them wipe it off well with a soft cloth. You will then have a clear view after showering.

Acrylic bathtub care and cleaning
Do not allow nail polish remover, acetone, dry cleaning fluid, paint remover or other solvents to come into contact with the acrylic tub. Also, abrasive cleaners or powders must not be used, since they will dull the surface. Do not use cleaning products in aerosol cans. Do not use wire brushes or any other metal implement on the bathtub surface. That being said, for general cleaning, you can use warm water and liquid dishwashing detergent. Contact the manufacturer of your tub for more specific information.

Rubber bath mat mould and mildew removal
To remove mildew and clean your rubber nonslip bath mat, rub it with an old toothbrush dipped in bleach.

Rust removal from sinks, tubs, toilets and tile
You should be able to remove rust stains from your sinks, tubs, toilets and tile by using lemon juice and salt. Or, if the tub is white, place bleach-soaked paper towels on the stains and let them sit for one hour. You could also try a commercial rust remover containing oxalic acid.

Rust ring removal
To prevent those hard-to-remove rust rings that form on sinks and counters from metal shaving cream cans, apply a thin coat of nail polish on the bottom of the can. This will protect your counters and prevent a lot of scrubbing for you.

Unclogging drains
If you have a clogged drain in your sink, you can clear the sink drain by dropping three Alka-Seltzer tablets down the drain followed by a cup of white vinegar. Wait a few minutes, then run the hot water. Your drain should be running freely once again.
Alka seltzer for toilets
Here are two good uses for Alka Seltzer when cleaning. First one is to take two tablets and drop them in the toilet wait 30 seconds and flush. This will leave your toilet sparkling. The next is to use it to clean your china, the citric acid and the bubbling action cleans china spotless.

Ballpoint ink stain
To remove ballpoint ink from your carpet, you can use either rubbing alcohol or hairspray on a clean white cloth. Continue to blot the stain until it disappears.

Cranberry juice
To remove a cranberry juice stain from your carpet, you can try saturating the stain with hydrogen peroxide (let sit for 5 minutes, and blot out excess liquid with a clean white cloth; repeat if necessary).

Crayon mark
To get the crayon off the carpet, first scrape off as much as possible with a butter knife. Then put several layers of paper towel over the area, and press with a warm (not hot) iron. Continue, changing the paper towel as necessary to ensure that the wax is being absorbed. You can also try using dry cleaning fluid.

Dry erase marker
To remove dry erase marker from carpet, first thoroughly vacuum the area to remove any loose dirt or dust from the stain. Try using either rubbing alcohol or a non-oily hairspray as your stain removing agent. Apply a small amount at a time and blot with a clean white cloth between applications.

If the stain is not deep into the carpet, an alternative is to snip away the stained edges with fine manicure scissors or a razor blade. Use tweezers to pull out the severely stained fibers and discard. Remove clean carpet strands from another, hidden area in the room. Apply glue to the stained area, and press the clean fibers into the spot. Press the area with a heavy object for several days before walking on it.

Carpet spot
If a spot on carpet is wet, blot it, don´t rub. Rubbing spreads the soil. If a spot is dry, loosen then vacuum the excess dirt away prior to moistening it. Always rinse the cleaned area thoroughly. If not removed, cleaning products may cause the cleaned area to attract soil.

Chocolate stain
To remove chocolate from your carpet, you can try following technique. Combine 1/4 cup hydrogen peroxide with 1 TBS. of ammonia. Dab it on with a towel until the area is saturated. Then, take a piece of plastic wrap and put it down on the spot and cover with a stack of heavy books. Let sit overnight. Rinse well in the morning.

Coffee stain
Coffee stains on carpet are tricky, but you should still be able to remove the stain by using dry-cleaning solvent. Blot the stain using a clean cloth, replacing the cloth as necessary whenever it gets saturated.

Drying area rugs
After you´ve washed your rugs, the best way to dry them is to hang them on the washing line. However, the normal clothes pins are generally too small to hold the rug in place. As an alternative, use 2 or 3 pant hangers.They´ll hold the rug well.

Ending carpet static
Put an end to carpet static by combining 1/2 litre of fabric softener with 5 litres of water. Pour into a spray bottle and spritz your carpet until it is fairly moist. Don´t soak your carpet or you could damage the backing. Let it dry overnight, and the static should be eliminated for several weeks.

Flour paste
To remove dried flour paste, first vacuum vigorously to remove as much of the paste as possible. You should then be able to clean up what is left by making a very sudsy solution with your favorite detergent and warm water. Use only the suds and brush them onto the spot, first vertically, then horizontally. Blot up excess liquid, and place a towel and a couple of heavy books on top of the spot to absorb moisture. Leave overnight, then vacuum as usual.

Petrol Stain
To remove a petrol stain from your carpet, treat the stain with a mixture of one teaspoon each of vinegar (to remove the odour) and mild dish detergent (to clean the carpet) in a quart of warm water. Let the carpet dry, and if any spot remains, you may need to repeat. If this does not seem to be working, try using dry-cleaning solvent.

Glue stain
To remove glue from carpeting, first I would recommend a vigorous vacuuming to remove as much of the paste as possible. You should then be able to clean up what is left by making a very sudsy solution with your favorite detergent and warm water. Use only the suds and brush them onto the spot, first vertically, then horizontally. Blot up excess liquid, and place a towel and a couple of heavy books on top of the spot to absorb moisture. Leave overnight, then vacuum as usual.

Vaseline / Petroleum Jelly Stain
You should be able to remove the Vaseline on your carpet by washing with a solution of warm water and liquid dishwashing detergent designed for cutting grease. Vaseline should not stain, as it is often used as a stain remover for dried on paint, etc. If any residue remains after your carpet has dried, you can treat the area with dry cleaning fluid.

Wax Stain
To remove wax from carpet, first chip off as much of the surface wax as possible, using a butterknife or credit card. Then, place several layers of paper towel over remaining wax, and apply a warm iron to draw wax into the paper towels. Replace the paper towels if they become saturated. You could also try using an acetone-based nail polish remover, or a spot dry-cleaning solution with acetone, but remember to always test in an inconspicuos spot first.

Wine Stain
To clean wine spills from carpet, sprinkle liberally with salt and gently work the salt into the base of the stain with a cloth. Let the salt absorb all of the wine. Then blot with dampened cloth.

Grease stain
Some greasy stains can be removed with baking soda, cornstarch, cornmeal, or talcum powder. Leave on 6 to 8 hours, then vacuum. You can also try to remove minor grease stains from your carpet with shaving cream or carbonated water. Let dry, then vacuum.

Hair Dye Stain
Unfortunately, hair dye can rarely be thoroughly removed from carpet as it permanently alters the carpet´s color. However, there are several steps you can try. First, try blotting the stain with rubbing alcohol. If that doesn´t work, try blotting the stain with a solution of 1/4 cup liquid hand dishwashing detergent per cup of warm water. If that doesn´t work, try blotting the stain with a solution of 1 cup white vinegar per 2 cups of water, then rinse with warm water and a white cloth. You may also wish to try a liquid peroxide based cleaner.

Hairspray Stain
To remove the hardened hairspray from your carpet, you can first try using a wet cloth and a little shampoo. If that doesn´t work, try saturating the stain with ammonia, let it sit for 5 minutes, then blot out excess liquid with a clean white cloth; repeat if necessary.

Lipstick Stain
You can try scrubbing the area with a non-gel (white) toothpaste, as this is very effective at removing lipstick. Another method is to combine 1/4 cup hydrogen peroxide with 1 TBS. of ammonia. Dab it on with a towel until the area is saturated. Then, take a piece of plastic wrap and put it down on the spot and cover with a stack of heavy books. Let sit overnight. Rinse well in the morning.

Repairing Cigarette Burns
To repair a cigarette burn in your carpet, snip away the singed edges with fine manicure scissors or a razor blade. Use tweezers to pull out the severely burned fibers and discard. Remove clean carpet strands from another, hidden area in the room. Apply glue to the burned area, and press the clean fibers into the spot. Press the area with a heavy object for several days before walking on it.

Shampoo Spill Stain
There´s no quick solution to cleaning up a shampoo spill from carpet. Use water and a clean white cloth and keep blotting the area until the shampoo seems to be out. Don´t rub the area or you risk damaging the carpet fibers and don´t overwet the area or you run the risk of causing mold and mildew to form. You may want to rent a carpet steam cleaning machine from your local supermarket or home store (use it without a cleaner - just plain water) or hire a professional.

Soft Drink Stain
To remove a soft drink stain from your carpet, mix 1 teaspoon liquid dishwashing detergent with 1 cup lukewarm water. Follow up with 1 tablespoon of ammonia in 1/2 cup of water.

Nail Polish Stain
You can get fingernail polish off carpet by applying either dry-cleaning fluid or nail polish remover. To ensure that this is safe for your particular carpet, test the product on a hidden area first.

Another method is to combine 1/4 cup hydrogen peroxide with 1 tablespoon of ammonia. Dab it on with a towel until the area is saturated. Then, take a piece of plastic wrap and put it down on the spot and cover with a stack of heavy books. Let sit overnight. Rinse well in the morning.

Oil Paint Stain
You should be able to remove the stain by dabbing the area with a paper towel to remove any paint possible, then treat the area with a carpet shampoo. If this doesn´t work, or if the stain is older, you can try using a commercial carpet stain remover. You could also try dabbing with turpentine, then sponging with cold water, but try this in a small area first, to test for color-fastedness.

Plaster Stain
The best way to remove the plaster from your carpet would be to allow it to dry thoroughly. Chip off as much of the dried plaster as possible, and vaccuum. You may need to repeat this process in order to remove as much plaster as you can. To remove the residue left after vaccuuming, try treating the area with dry cleaning solution, or a commercial carpet cleaning product.

Removing Stains From Carpet
Clean spots and stains immediately. If you are trying to remove a difficult stain from your carpet, and the first treatment fails, let the carpet dry before you try somet