“You have builder’s back,” said the acupuncturist to my professional cleaner friend in his delightful Chinese accent. “Woman not supposed to have builder’s back.” Yes, indeed, my friend’s back is living proof that housework can be physically demanding and a terrifically good workout – and is anything but a sedentary job if you do it …
Now that spring has almost sprung, to quote the famous old bit of doggerel that is rapidly turning into a cliché, it’s time to start thinking about eating outdoors in the warmer weather. And the really big question is: did you clean your barbecue before you put it away for the winter? Oh dear. You’re …
It is strange how often we forget that the appliances we use to clean themselves must be cleaned regularly. Think of all the dirt that comes off all the clothes washed in the machine over a few months. Yes, most of it is flushed out with rinsing water, but some dirt will always remain, which …
Many people think that dusting and vacuuming is enough to make your house look sparkling, but what about dirty walls? Walls get scratched with chairs, vacuum cleaner tubes, or other objects. At the time of the scratch, you may not pay attention to how bad the wall could look, and very often, you don’t even …
Most of us don’t enjoy domestic cleaning. In fact, we dread it. It feels so much easier to put it off rather than do it right away. But, like it or not, you have to get it done. It’s to keep you sane (messing up the house can mess your head up), and you want …
One of Murphy’s little known laws is that the dirtier the hand, the more likely it is to turn on a switch. Little known, but very true. One of the biggest headaches of domestic cleaning is getting the dirt off electrical switches. Why should this concern you when you have a domestic cleaning service to look …
While plastic is found everywhere, it is most common in offices where there are always a large number of plastic surfaces. The reason for this is because plastic is so strong and easy to maintain. However, that does not mean it doesn’t require cleaning. While this will be done by your office cleaning services, its best …
We’ve all had to tackle them at some time. The posh variants are cut-glass whiskey decanters. The less posh ones are kids drink bottles that have been left all sticky and full of bits after holding home-made fruit juice (what do you mean you’ve never tried making home-made orange juice with a simple orange squeezer?). …
Cleaning makeup stains from fabrics and surfaces involves different techniques depending on the type of makeup. For foundations and powders, use washing or washing-up liquid and rinse well. For lipstick and mascara stains, use shampoo, washing-up liquid, or alcohol as pre-treatment, then wash. Nail polish requires quick action with nail polish remover, considering the fabric …
Even when the world seems to be in meltdown around you, life goes on. And life is messy – not that I need to tell you that. But even though s*** happens, there’s no need to put up with it underfoot and all over your house. You can end up making things worse for yourself …
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