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Crisis Cleaning: Keeping Your Home in Order During Hard Times

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During hard times, it’s still important to keep your home organized and clean. Crises can happen unexpectedly, but you should be able to prepare for them no matter what. So, apart from stocking emergency supplies and keeping track of the news, you might still want to keep your home in tip-top shape, especially after a crisis passes. With the current CoViD-19 situation, homeowners can take this time to follow these home cleaning tips : Practice healthy hygienic habits While the main focus is on keeping your house clean, it is also important to keep yourself clean as well. Remember to observe proper hygiene such as washing your hands constantly and changing clothes that have been worn for too long. Additionally, remember to launder clothing separately to prevent the spread of germs. During a crisis, it’s important not to contaminate your home with unclean hands. Take care of yourself while you take care of your home. Clean safely with protective gear When keeping your hom

Home Spring Cleaning Tips

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Spring cleaning is that time of the year when you spruce up your home. But a lot of people who fear this kind of cleaning usually suffer from allergies. If you happen to be one of them, then spring cleaning can mean a lot more work than simply dusting off your old living room. But cleaning your home this season won’t be too much of a hassle if you follow a plan. Here are some tips for cleaning your home this Spring: Assign one day for cleaning Spring cleaning doesn’t have to take place for the entire season. Set aside a single day for your spring cleaning, and spend that entire day on cleaning your entire home to prepare for the upcoming pollen season. Have it on a day where you aren’t bogged down by other chores you have yet to complete. Additionally, take the time to declutter and organize items in your home before you get started. Prepare what you need Spring cleaning requires a lot of preparation if you want your home to be fresh for the upcoming season. You’ll need an

Home Disinfection: Safety Tips Against Coronavirus

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The Novel Coronavirus (NCOV-19) is a deadly threat to all households, including your own! So, it’s always important for homeowners to do their part in preventing the spread of the virus. Your family deserves extra protection. Give them that by following a few important reminders for disinfecting your home. Use protection when cleaning When cleaning and disinfecting your home, remember to wear basic safety gear. Have some masks, disposable gloves, and alcohol on standby before you get to cleaning your home. It always helps to be prepared in any case and protected from being exposed to potential infections while cleaning. Disinfect high-contact surfaces Floors and handrails should be considered for early disinfection since they’re often the things that get contaminated at first. Keeping surfaces like kitchen countertops clean will save you a lot of grief when keeping your home free from pathogens. Prioritize room disinfection There are two areas in your home that need to

Natural antibacterial to disinfect your home safely

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Using natural antibacterial disinfectant has its advantages, it will not only be better for your health but also safe for your loved ones and also safe for the environment. Non-toxic cleaners might seem like it's a daunting challenge, but it's surprisingly simple indeed. Many naturally antibacterial disinfectants could be found right in your kitchen. I know it's shocking but the kitchen is full of wonders. These safer alternatives to avoid harsh chemical spray. You might already have them in your pantry. 1. White Vinegar It makes it a perfect disinfectant because it is acidic. White vinegar helps cut through tough grease, gunk, and natural deposits. However, the acidity of the vinegar can also affect other structures, so it is important to know which ones to avoid. 2. Vodka Unlike vinegar, vodka eliminates stains, brightens surfaces, and refreshes fabric without the residual sour odor.  The majority of vodka is 80 proof, or 40 percent volume alcohol, which can

Vacuum Cleaner 101: Keeping Your Vacuum Clean and Working

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The vacuum god has deemed you like the vacuum cleaner. Vacuum cleaner cleans all the dirt from your home and for sure it already accumulated a lot of dirt and germs. At this point, it could contain bacteria and can contaminate your home and might cause allergies also to you and your family. BUT! Don't you worry! Don’t throw your vacuum away. The vacuum cleaner has served you its purpose and helped you clean your home. Now it's time to show love to your vacuum cleaner that it needs LTC also. Here is a cleaning tip for you on how to keep your hard-working vacuum cleaner clean. Put a little elbow grease to clean your vacuum every so often to eliminate the germs. After using the vacuum cleaner, check all of the brushes to make sure there is no trapped debris or hair stuck on the bristles. Spray the brushes with disinfectant spray to keep the crushes sanitized.  Empty the Vacuum Canister after you use it. By unloading the canister you would also help improve the performa

Signs that you need to hire a professional house cleaning service

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You probably think it's a total luxury to hire a professional cleaning service. There's a lot of guilt about recruiting someone to come in to sweep. We often believe that this is something we ought to be able to do on our own or that it is elitist. Here are some of the reasons why you need a professional cleaning company to take over and do the cleaning for you. 1. You're skipping cleaning chores  The collection of dirt attracts bugs. It's a sign that it may be time to hire a house cleaning service. If you find yourself skipping cleaning tasks and affect other areas of your life, it’s time to call in the professionals. 2. Lack of sleep  There are nights when you're consistently giving up sleep. It might be time to set your priorities and your task lists. Get the help you need to get your house sparkling clean. Someone that can help with the dusting and vacuuming and your other needs that can cater to your own schedule. 3. A new addition to the famil

The Easiest Ways to Clean Walls

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The easiest way to refresh a room might be to scrub the walls. Cleaning our walls does not always come up to our mind and sometimes it’s the last thing we think about or it never crosses us. You would be shocked by how your wall is covered in dirt without you even noticing it until you bump into it or out of a sudden you leaned to your wall and had a moment that you would be cleaning it. (Drama intensify: Slowly sliding down the floor) Let us take that drama out of your life and help you give your room a refreshing look!  Follow these cleaning steps and your room would look brighter and it might boost your energy and brighten up your day! Painted Walls For painted walls, you’ll need the ff.: Dry dust mop  Microfiber cloth  Soft sponge  Mild dishwashing liquid Magic Eraser (optional)  Steps to follow: To remove dust or cobwebs down along the baseboards or up near the crown molding, use a dry mop. A mop with a telescopic handle will make it easy to reach up high witho