40 Handy Cleaning Tips From the simple to the obscure, give these a try. 1. Eucalyptus oil removes the gummy residue left by shop stickers. 2. Buffing a marble tabletop with car polish leaves a thin, invisible film that helps reduce the risk of stains. 3. To remove furniture indentations from pure wool carpet place […]

Cleaning and Caring for Leather Upholstery Every six months or so, your leather upholstery should be cleaned with a mixture of water and mild facial soap (such as Dove or Neutrogena); wash and rinse thoroughly with soft cloth,  paying special attention to arm rests and head rests where body oils tend  to discolor fabric. When washing leather […]

How To Simplify your Home in 10 Steps Having a beautiful house to go home to is something that takes your fatigue away whenever you come home from work. Simplifying your home can do wonders for its overall appearance by getting rid of junk and maintaining cleanliness on a daily basis. Here is how to […]

How to Clean Grout Grout keeps ceramic tiles in place; it also keeps liquids, such as bath water that spills over the side of the tub, from penetrating the spaces around those tiles. It does the same for your bathtub, where it abuts the floor and walls, and sink (‘caulk’). There are other applications for […]

How To Clean Fabric Lampshades Lampshades are often neglected as part of our weekly cleaning, and quickly gather a layer of dust and dirt. Fabric lampshades come in a variety of styles. Some are glued onto plastic bases; others are stitched onto wire frames. Be cautious of any ornaments and trims as they will need […]

How to Clean Venetian Blinds Venetian blinds can be dust collectors and depending on their location, can be a magnet for dirt and grime. Regular maintenance and cleaning is important. You Can Clean Them Outside What you will need: Large blankets (to lay your blinds on) Bucket Cleaning liquid (the type of cleaner you use  […]

How To Clean Windows Cleaning Windows with a Squeegee This is the method used by most professional window cleaners, and results in streak-free, spotless windows. What you will need: Dish soap Squeegee Clean Sponge 2 buckets of water Instructions: Mix your cleaning solution, using 4 to 6 drops  of dish soap to 2 gallons of warm […]

Bleach Bleach has many uses 1. Clean off mold and mildew Bleach and ammonia are both useful for removing mold and mildew both inside and outside your home. However, the two should never be used together. Bleach is especially suited for the following chores: Wash mildew out of washable fabrics. Wet the mildewed area and […]

Clean the detergent drawer – a wipe over with a cloth should remove gunged-up bits of soap – try the trusty old toothbrush to get into fiddly bits. Freshen up the machine by running it empty from time to time on a hot-wash programme with some washing-soda crystals or clear vinegar thrown in for good […]

Don’t let a limescale-clogged reservoir or tacky soleplate make ironing even more of a chore than it is already. Remove limescale by filling the reservoir with a solution of clear vinegar and water. Leave for an hour or two, then empty and rinse out with clean water. Check the manufacturer’s instructions carefully first however, as […]

  Cleaning Dishwasher with Vinegar: It might sound odd to “clean the dishwasher”. After all, you are using it to clean dishes, so you would think the dishwasher would say clean as well, right? Wrong! You need to clean your dishwasher periodically to keep it running efficiently and smelling fresh! What I do is pretty […]

How To Clean Your Microwave Splatters of food from microwaving look bad, smell bad, and decrease the efficiency of your microwave. Fortunately, microwaves aren’t hard to clean if you know how. Using Vinegar Fill a microwave-safe glass or bowl half full of water. Add a tablespoon of white vinegar. Place inside the microwave. Turn on […]