One of the more essential parts of “acting locally” to do your bit towards helping Planet Earth is reducing waste.  You are probably aware of the adverse effects of landfills: more and more valuable land being taken up just by rubbish and the associated problems of groundwater being contaminated by leachate.  Yes, the people who

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Use Natural Products to Clean Surfaces and Remove Stains If you are not a fan of commercially supplied chemicals (FYI, your average conventional cleaning product under the sink is most likely a commercially supplied chemical), then you will find the list below quite useful. Cleaning your home does not have to endanger your health. Our

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Lavender essential oil and dried lavender offer a wealth of uses around the house. Lavender oil – one of Britain’s most beloved herbs – is renowned for its antiseptic and germ-killing properties, can be a natural cleaner, disinfectant spray, and air freshener. Just mix it with vodka, water, or vinegar for versatile cleaning solutions. You

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Efficient Stain Removal Is All About A Quick Reaction Oh no.  You just knew it was going to happen.  Gravity (spills), momentum (splatters), a curious child or some other force of nature has stepped in, and now you’ve got some terrible stain on some precious item.  Now, what are you going to do? When a

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Natural fibres and natural cleaning methods – sounds like the perfect cleaning combination. But as each natural fibre needs a slightly different cleaning method for washing day, what needs to be done for what? How To Clean And Maintain Cotton Fabrics Cotton is the most common natural fibre and one of the easiest to wash

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One of the greatest privileges of working as a professional end of tenancy cleaner in Kensington is the chance to meet truly wonderful and exceptional people – tenants and landlords alike. Charles Townsend stands tall among them. With over four decades of leasing the second floor of his Victorian-era terraced house in London’s prestigious W8

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For most of us, our car is an extension of ourselves. So why not learn how to keep your car in pristine condition? Cleaning your car and keeping it clean is all in the details. Ever wonder why getting your car clean is called ‘detailing’? That’s because it’s more than just cleaning, it’s all about

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You Love Your Favourite Sofa, Right? Sofa, couches, settees, ottomans… call them what you like, but we all like relaxing on them. Sometimes, we sleep on them as well.  It would be a rare household indeed that doesn’t have at least one sofa in it. And every household is going to be faced with the

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Woof, Woof! Cleaning Tips For Dog Owners I can fetch your slippers and newspaper, take you for frequent walks and defend your home from intruders, but one thing I have never quite mastered is cleaning up after myself. Sorry, Boss. Sorry, Mum. But I don’t have the equipment. I will bury any extra biscuits and

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Chelsea is known for its unique antique carpet shops and skilled carpet conservation experts. Preserving antique carpets involves meticulous care and expert restoration techniques, such as mending frayed edges, repairing damages, reweaving patterns, gentle handwashing with pH-neutral solutions and using controlled humidity levels to maintain the natural fibres and dye.

Indeed, this is the process in a nutshell, but I am doing it a disservice by shortening the experience. Why don’t I take you on a short but fascinating history trip through time and space? I am proud to present to you the journey of Chelsea’s antique carpets – from Istanbul and Isfahan to the Victoria and Albert Museum.

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