Cleaning

After having your sofa cleaned, you may notice an unpleasant odour that lingers. This can be frustrating, especially if you’ve paid for professional cleaning services. In this article, we’ll explore some of the reasons why your sofa may smell after being cleaned and what you can do about it.   Causes of a Sofa Smelling […]

In the world of cleansing condiments, vinegar is right at the top. Its ability to cut through stains and mess is immense, and it does this in a natural and benign fashion that leaves chemical cleaners fuming. Vinegar isn’t limited to the malted stuff you chuck on your chips. There are vinegars of all kinds

It may seem impossible that water, which we use so often when cleaning, can leave stains. But it can stain glass, wood and fabric upholstery. Water stains can be caused when there is dirt or minerals present in the water. Since many of us are unaware of this, we tend to let water dry up

Designed to cushion hard floors, protect your carpets from dirt and add flair to living spaces, rugs are an essential part of any home. However, they can also be a magnet for dirt, dust and spill, so it’s important that you know how to clean a rug properly. But with so many different types of

Do you have some old, wax-ridden candle jars that need recycling or reusing, but before you can do so you need to clean the waxy remnants out first? Although it might seem like tedious work, removing wax from jars is a lot simpler than you might think! Follow the step-by-step guide below and you’ll remove

Dogs. Fab, aren’t they? They’re the very definition of selfless devotion. With scant reward apart from the odd pat and the occasional snausage (that’s a treat, not a typo), these faithful friends give and give. The trouble is, sometimes they give too much. Whether you have a dog whose toilet training’s not perfect, or you

Blueberries are a great alternative to popcorn on movie nights. The only trouble is, blueberries have a knack for falling down the side of the sofa! A yucky, squishy blue mess is left behind and you end up with a new pattern on your settee! So, instead of sitting on a stained couch, follow the

Accidentally dropped and squashed a few blueberries on the carpet as you watched your favourite film? Although at first glance the purple-blue mess will look like a nightmare to remove, if you act fast and take out the stain as soon as it happens, your carpet shouldn’t be tainted by the blueberry juice. Follow the

Laminate flooring is easy to clean, simple to install, comes in a variety of styles, and is reasonably priced. So, it’s no wonder that so many homes opt for this kind of flooring. But how do you clean laminate without spoiling it? Read on to learn more about maintaining your laminate floors! Tip: Always do

Hydrogen peroxide is a cleaning chemical that is much more environmentally friendly than bleach, but will still kill off bacteria, viruses, mould and more. As more and more households move towards using environmentally friendly alternatives where possible, hydrogen peroxide will become even more popular. Fortunately, there are a variety of places where you can buy