Easy Home-Cleaning Tips

Out of ideas on how to get rid of dirt that seems to be stuck in corners? How about stains that look as if there is no way to get rid of them? This article will prove to be very helpful to people who are serious about cleaning. Useful tips and techniques will be presented here that have been tested and proven to be effective. 

The bathroom must be the dirtiest area of the house if cleaning it has been neglected for some time. One has to contend with the filth on the ceramic tiles and grout. The best way to go about this is to cleanse every surface of the toilet with a hard surface detergent solution. After rinsing, wipe with a semi-damp fabric and then leave it to dry. The bowl should be washed down with a solution of a neat detergent before scrubbing it using a brush. Finally, flush the toilet. In a month’s time, scales produced by urine and hard water can cause staining around the lip of the bowl, faucet and shower head. These are usually difficult to get rid of despite bleaching. In this case, acid is the answer. It’s advisable to purchase a proper descaler from a trusted janitorial supplier. However, marble tiled bathrooms would not do well with acids on its surface. It is better to use a neutral detergent solution on the surface and leave to dry for half an hour before rinsing. There may be a need to scrub the grout after this to remove the remaining scales.

Carpeting can really put a touch of class to any home. However, it has always created an impression that these are difficult to clean and maintain. These are some tips on how to handle carpeted surfaces. Rugs should be laid on the carpet that is directly at the entrance of any room. Approximately 90% of the dirt will be trapped by the rugs so it is important to vacuum them daily. Allot time to vacuum the carpet often. On the other hand, getting stains on the carpet can be frustrating. Majority of stains are caused by indeterminable sources like spilled food or drink. The best way to go about this is to treat the stained surface with washing soda or bicarbonate of soda solution and to dry it right after. Organic or petroleum based stains caused by oils, paints and the likes can easily be resolved by using a common solvent in the house – nail varnish remover. Be careful to dry it right after to avoid damaging the carpet surface area. The nastiest of stains are those caused by human or animal urine or waste. It would be better to wash the affected area with a solution of bicarbonate of soda then leave it to dry. Using an enzyme washing powder solution, wash the affected area again to remove the remaining stain but make sure to leave no excess liquid on the carpet. 

From carpets, one has to seriously consider floor cleaning as well. Like carpets, placing rugs at entrances can significantly reduce dirt and soil. Vacuuming daily also applies. Sealed surfaces and floors with high gloss finishes should only utilize non-slip mats and a soft sweeping brush. Floors like sealed marble, stone or clay should be cleaned with care using only a minimum amount of water.