Franchising New Zealand 2017 Survey and Some Highlights of Select Franchise

A research team from Massey University Business School and Griffith University’s Asia-Pacific Centre for Franchising Excellence conducted the ‘Franchising New Zealand 2017 Survey’ from April to May this year.

This business-related survey confirmed that New Zealand is the most franchised country per capita in the world as it had one franchised unit for every 124 people during the survey period, a report published by World Franchise Associates on 2^nd August said.

The survey revealed that there are an estimated 631 different franchise systems (business format franchisors) in New Zealand in 2017, compared with 446 in 2012. The total number of franchise units around the country stands at 37,000, an increase of 14,600 since 2012.

Sales and service sector turnover has increased substantially in the past five years with further growth forecast into 2018 and 2019. Franchising offers employment opportunities for increasing numbers of people, and full-time positions have risen.

The survey clarified that the turnover of the franchise sector has shown robust growth (about 84 percent), with an overall turnover of $27.6 billion compared to $15 billion turnover in 2012. This indicates the strong, experienced New Zealand franchise sector is riding the wave of an upbeat national economy.

And now coming to Select Home Cleaning Franchise, it has helped many people attain financial freedom through business ownership with over 190 Franchisees in its fold in the home cleaning sector. It had also once bagged the Westpac New Zealand Franchise Award for the best franchise system in the home services area.  

Select Cleaning effectively deploys their core systems and business processes that enabled their franchisees to deliver and maintain consistent quality cleaning to their customers at a cost effective price. As Select Cleaning Franchisees own their businesses, they really care about the cleaning quality they provide and are trained professionally to delight their customers.

Select Cleaning Franchisees get quality training, which covers everything one needs to know from how to mix chemicals through to how to build positive and lasting relationships with clients. The training has been provided in several different ways such as face to face training with dedicated trainers, video training, operational manuals and onsite training, and more.

Quick home maintenance tips for the week 

How to replace a sink pop-up stopper: Fixing a bathroom sink pop-up stopper is not a difficult task if you have the willingness to do it.  You only need some common tools like a slip joint pliers, an adjustable wrench and a screwdriver to replace the stopper.

First, remove all items from under the sink. Using torchlight, you can locate the horizontal pivot rod that connects to the sink drain, and see where the rod threads through the clevis (vertical plate).

Unscrew the clevis screw and the pivot nut where the rod slips into the drainpipe. Now pull out the rod enough to insert the new pop-up stopper into the drain.  Slide the clevis over the stopper rod and carefully insert the horizontal pivot rod into the drainpipe and check to ensure everything is properly aligned.

Next, tighten the pivot nut just enough so the stopper doesn't slide down, and tighten the clevis screw also on the other end. If you feel that the stopper doesn't move freely, slightly loosen the nut till it is working fine. Check for leaks under the sink before you finish the job.

For a free home cleaning quote, use our New Zealand wide phone number 0800 000 907, and a trained office staff will promptly attend to your queries. You may also contact us via email; all you need to do is fill in your name, suburb and phone numbers on our Select Cleaning website. While visiting the Select Home Cleaning website you can also read customer reviews about our dedicated home cleaning service. 

New Zealand Home Cleaning Statistics and Christmas Cleaning Checklist

  

A recent survey by Gleedon, a French website for married and unfaithful people, shows that women are more likely to cheat on men who don’t contribute to housework department from cleaning the toilet to emptying the washing machine. Some 73 % of women subscribers to Gleedon expect their men to help them doing dishes and the vacuum cleaning. They have interviewed over 10,000 women participants to reach this conclusion.

The Gleedon which has its presence in several countries further said that recent data from the UK showed white British males do 31% (and 40% by black British men) house cleaning works such as cooking, cleaning washing, and ironing. This amounts to six hours compared to 14 hours spend on home cleaning chores by women.

Earlier surveys conducted in New Zealand by consumer research company Canstar Blue  said 58% of women do all of the vacuuming in their household, compared to 41% of men. However, men are more likely to do the vacuuming when guests are coming over. In total, about 15% of New Zealanders feel bitter that their partners don’t do their share of household chores. The survey affirmed the Kiwis’ general inclination towards DIY house cleaning practice and their reluctance to hire a cleaning service.

But, the survey also clarified that the home cleaning market continued to grow through the recession and is now gaining much popularity. As our lifestyles are becoming busier & busier, more people find it hard to get sufficient time for household cleaning and related activities.

Get Organised for Christmas

Prepare a pre-Christmas, during Christmas and a post-Christmas cleaning checklist, and follow it while you do your daily cleaning works. A thorough clean before Christmas, possibly by a home cleaning service in New Zealand, is an ideal option to maintain the high degree of cleaning you require throughout the Christmas time.  This is a must as you’ll face time constraints for managing the cleaning up when you need to attend to guests and parties for the festival season.

Adhering to some basic cleaning practice will ensure that you can handle the extra dirt and germs associated with the presence of lots of children playing around. Try to clean up as soon as you notice dirty footprints, and small spills on floors, countertops etc. Also attend to sticky fingerprints on glassware in a timely manner.  

Get your oven neat and germ free for preparing your Christmas roasts, and add a magic touch of sparkling clean to your microwave too with the tips given in our previous articles on Select Home Cleaning blog articles.

The Select Cleaning Advantage

Now you can stop stressing over the housework and leave it to NZ's multi award winning Home Services System for ensuring hassle-free smart cleaning. They have a strong focus on exceeding customer expectations and can deliver a consistent high-quality clean at a cost effective price. This is achieved by providing you SelectCleaning franchisee owner-operators, not just a normal cleaner. 

Select Cleaning Company appoints its cleaners after an intensive selection process and security check, so you need not to worry about privacy, safety and security. 

Get your free quote now by calling SelectClean office on 0800 000 907. Check out deals and discounts for Christmas cleaning packages.

Dealing with Leaky Pipes and Other Home Cleaning Issues

Leaky pipes can cause damage to your home if they are not taken care of in a proper manner. Water leaks are always a headache as it can cause flooding, mould and other issues. When you’re not taking professional help on time for house cleaning and water leak issues, you may risk long term damages to your property.

Check Your Water Taps Regularly

One should know the location of meter tap, or toby, which shuts off main water supply to your property. This is necessary to quickly switch it off in case of an emergency. It’s a good idea to know where your meter taps are before an emergency strikes.

Did you know that screw-down taps turn off in a clockwise direction?! Check and ensure that the meter tap is working properly or else call the water authority personnel who are responsible for repairing it. 

Also check for corrosion, stiffness and leakage on the controlling water taps to dishwashers, washing machines, sinks, and other appliances in the kitchen. Any leakage in the mains pressure hot water units and toilet pipes are to be referred to professional plumbers.

Dripping taps or showers in addition to wasting lot of water can also make the sink or bath susceptible to staining. Did you know that a dripping water tap wastes over 70L of water a day? And hot water leakage will cost you dearly.

You can try DIY methods for minor leaks, but it’s good to always seek the advice of your plumber or plumbing retailer before dealing with complicated dripping tap issues.

Leaking Waste Water Pipes

Consider any leaks from the bath, shower or sink waste pipes as serious issues which need timely attention. These leaky waste pipes could damage the foundation structure of your house and will eventually lead to the formation of dampness in the house due to excessive moisture build-up.

More House Cleaning Tips

• Some people think that a dishwasher needs no particular washing or cleaning because it itself is a ‘washer’! But the truth is that the dishwasher forms an ideal place for the growth of fungi and black yeast, so you need to clean it thoroughly at least once in a month. You can use vinegar to clean the inside of dishwasher. Take a dishwasher-safe cup and pour some vinegar into it before placing it on the top rack of the empty dishwasher. Then run the dishwasher at a hot temperature setting for a full cycle to clean it perfectly of microbes.
  
• It is a false notion that wearing gloves means you are safe from harmful bacteria. If you are not keeping the gloves clean enough, beware that they may be hoarding colonies of bacteria. Keep the gloves clean and dry when you’re not using them, and change them once in a month. Gloves have to be treated for about 15 minutes in a solution of hot water mixed with 2 spoons of vinegar.
  
• Some people use more cleaning soap thinking that it’ll yield better result. But actually it’s the contrary. More soap is always harmful. Uncleaned soap particles in the clothes, hands and dishes can cause the growth of bacteria. Rinse clothes well enough to remove all soap residue and ensure that they are completely dry before use.
  
• Don’t assume that disease causing bacteria are present more in the toilets than other places in the house. In fact, there is high percentage of bacteria concentration on the most used home items such as door handles, television remotes, microwave buttons, and light switches etc. than on your toilet seat. One may also find larger colonies of bacteria in the refrigerator and dish cloths than in the bathrooms. So, give greater attention to those places where there are more germs. Use a disinfectant wipe to clean all those electronic items mostly shared in the home.

Regarding home maintenance, it is good to remember the saying- A stitch in time saves nine! A leaky, unclean home can be a major worry to you. Never hesitate to call professional home cleaners and plumbers when you spot some issues.

Select Home Cleaning Tips- How to Handle Stubborn Pet Stains

Having a pet at home is indeed a joy, however at times your pet can leave ugly stains around the house hard to remove. It is here professional house cleaners like Select Home Cleaning experts in New Zealand step in to help. They remove not only the stains but the odour as well. There are however, fresh stains you can work on to prevent further darkening before you call experts. 

Here is what our Select Home Cleaning specialists suggest-

Remember old or dry pet stains set in deep and are hard to remove. At times, it can be impossible to get rid of the mark completely. This means it is smart to work on the stain when it is relatively fresh. Pet stains that remained on any surface for a considerable time period are very difficult to remove. There is the added discomfort of the odour that remains with the stain.

Remove pet stains before they set in…

For removal of fresh pet stains, you will need a good quality absorbent rag or towel, bacteria or enzyme digester, vinegar, plastic wrap and water.

The first thing you need to do is blot up the liquid passed by your pet with the towel or the absorbent rag. Place it on the liquid and step on it. You should begin with gentle pressure and later put your foot down on it heavily. Change to fresh towels or rags till no liquids come up.

The next step is to place the bacteria/enzyme digester on the stain. This will deal with the mark and smell. The digester tends to work slowly and will take its time. Leave the solution on as long as the directions on the bottle or packet say. If the urine of your pet has penetrated deep down into the surface area, then you should use enough solution to reach deep down to the stain. Good to keep your doubts cleared when home cleaning professionals come for routine cleaning.

The bacteria or enzyme digester produces a lot of ammonia while breaking down the stain. This is done to make a super alkaline solution that interferes with the action of the digester. The spot may need to be neutralized with a cup of vinegar and warm water. It should be kept for 4 hours. Once this is over, rinse the area and apply a fresh coat of enzyme/bacteria solution.

In this manner, you can remove fresh pet stains from any area that is accident prone like sofas, beds, stone floors etc. However, if the process is too hard for you, you should call specialists like Select Home Cleaning to do the job for you.

About Select Home Cleaning

Select Home Cleaning is a professional house cleaning company in New Zealand providing services to Hamilton, Tauranga, Christchurch, Auckland and Sydney. This home cleaning company is well-known in these areas for its credible and top quality house cleaning services at affordable rates. Besides pet stains, Select Home Cleaning also cleans everything on residential and commercial premises. No task is hard for them. Their team has proper training in the latest technology and use sophisticated equipment to keep your premises spick and span. Call them today for efficient home cleaning- they are happy to serve you anytime!

How to Tackle Tough Bathroom Stains

If you are a stylish and health conscious home owner, it is important for you to remove tough bathroom stains and keep floors and tiles shiny and nice-looking. If you take proper care of marble floors/tiles regularly, this will stop further damage and extend its lifespan. This will help the floors/tiles look clean and new for many years to come.

Most homeowners are not aware of the amount of oil, dirt and grime they bring inside their homes and bathrooms with their slippers and shoes. Most of the dirt sticks to the floors and tiles. This is why if you clean them yourself, they stubbornly refuse to let go of the stains and marks. It is here that you need professional house cleaners like Select Home Cleaning to step in and work towards giving you spotless bathroom floors and tiles.

Select Home Cleaning tips for a healthier and shiny bathroom

It is very important for you to regularly call in professional home cleaning services to make your bathroom free from dirt and germs. The dust should be first vacuumed from the tile walls and floors before cleaning and mopping.  Home cleaning professionals use cleaning agents that are tough on stains and mild on the floor or tile surface. If you make attempts to clean these surfaces yourself, you may invest in mild acids but in the long run this will heavily damage your tiles and floors. When marble is being cleaned, it is important to clean and dry the area instantly as they spot and stain easily.

Rust stains

Rust stains are a challenge and it is impossible to remove them without the right knowledge. Home cleaning experts will use commercial rust stain removing solutions to get rid of them.  They will apply layers of the solution to absorb the stains and later wipe them clean. Most of the time they keep the area damp with plastic wraps sealing it with masking tape. After 10-15 minutes the area is rinsed and later wiped dry with a cloth. The process is repeated till the rust stains go.

Marble surfaces and countertops

Marble is a soft natural stone which is susceptible to staining and spots. Professionals ensure that these surfaces are cleaned with mild detergents so that no damage is done to the stone. They will use fluffy and dry towels to get rid of the spots and stains. This makes the area free from stain marks.

Reliable professionals who keep your bathroom new and shiny

Select Home Cleaning is a leading name in New Zealand. It provides professional and affordable home cleaning services to the regions of Wellington, Tauranga, Christchurch, Hamilton and Auckland. The professionals are friendly and they ensure every nook and corner of your bathroom is cleaned thoroughly. These professionals are skilled in tough stain and dirt removal and that’s why they are the first choice for many homeowners in the above regions.  Besides bathroom cleaning, they specialise in all kinds of house cleaning tasks. Call them today to ensure a clean, new and germ- free home without any tensions! Click here to make an appointment. 

Moving Out From Your Rental Property Is Now Hassle Free Due to Select Home Cleaning

When you are looking for a good home cleaning team before moving out of your rental property, there are specific things you need to consider. The first being the home cleaning company that you opt for should be experts in the said domain. They must be very professional in approach and meticulous in work details when they are taking out the rubbish and tidying the place for you to vacate the premises with no worries.

Opt for move-out packages

Moving out does not mean that you have to invest in a large sum of money. There are moving out home/office cleaning packages affordable for every budget. With the aid of these packages, you effectively can plan an estimate and not go overboard with expenses. This in turn helps you in a large manner to save not only money but time as well for you will have professionals taking care of the cleaning for you. The stress and the headaches also will not be present and you can focus on other important domestic/official tasks on hand.   

Custom made cleaning available

The move-out office/home cleaning needs for different people are not the same. The size of the premises and the volume of items you need to vacate have an influence on the services adopted by professional home cleaners. When you bank on skilled home cleaners, they will first come over to your premises and prescribe a custom-made package for your needs. This means you not only pay for the services needed, but also you get professionals taking care of every detail without you having to monitor them during the move.

Preparation of cleaning lists

Home cleaners from good companies will not start work right away. They will inspect the place and devise a cleaning list for you. Like for cleaning the kitchen, they will make a list for stove top cleaning, oven cleaning, cupboards interior and exterior cleaning, wiping of benchtops, vacuuming and mopping of floors and more. They will also clean ovens and fans making every speck of dirt disappear. Likewise, they will plan for the other rooms you have allotted to them for cleaning. They will make a list of the activities to be done. With your approval and acceptance of the costs involved, they start cleaning the premises. This elevates your need to be involved resulting in a hassle-free cleaning affair.

Check terms & conditions of the company before you book your cleaning day

When you have decided to opt for move-out home cleaning services from a professional home cleaner in Christchurch, Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga or any other place in New Zealand, you should also check the terms and conditions of the cleaning agreement so that you effectively can get an idea on the nature of the tasks that will be done within the time frame mutually consented to. In case you have doubts, you should speak to the representatives of the Company and get them cleared before the job begins.

Select Home Cleaning- New Zealand Professionals for Move-Out Jobs

Select Home Cleaning in New Zealand ensures you get skilled, certified and licensed house cleaners for any kind of move-out job.  These friendly experts provide their professional services to homes and offices in Christchurch, Auckland, Hamilton and Tauranga. To get in touch with them for move-out or any other kind of house cleaning job, please visit their Website or call them directly: 0800 000 907.

Affordable and Hygienic Home Cleaning Service in Your City

Home cleaning is not an easy affair. The premises you clean should be free from dirt and the contamination of germs. For you, life is busy and work constraints prevent you from devoting time in cleaning your precious home. Your home’s accumulated dirt and dust give rise to the birth of germs that infect your family with diseases. What you desperately need here are the services of a devoted home cleaner who will take the onus of removing every inch of dirt and dust from your house in a hygienic and safe manner.

The Importance of Hygienic Home Cleaning

It is important for you, as a house owner, to prevent the spreading of infections at home with the aid of good hygiene. Many people make the grave mistake of thinking that the chances of getting an infection at home are low.  They prolong house cleaning and believe the root of all illness and disease are brought from outside. This is wrong. Many modern medical and healthcare workers are of the opinion that home cleanliness is the most important thing you should keep in mind to prevent infections and diseases. Good hygiene means less patients and antibiotics. House cleaning is crucial and should be done regularly. Even if you do not have time to clean your home in Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga, Wellington or Christchurch, it is wise to call in daily or weekly home cleaners to do the work for you.

House Cleaning Services in New Zealand

If you live in New Zealand and are looking for professional home cleaning services, you will find that there are many service providers. However, just opting for the first service provider that comes your way is surely not a wise decision. Credentials, job license and safety are some basic protocols you should take into consideration when you are conducting research for home cleaning companies. The sanctity and security of your home is another factor you have to take into account when you are hiring strangers to clean the home for you. The cleaning service company must have good track records and reliable experts for you to trust. On top of this, the home cleaners you select should not cost you a fortune. Service and price comparison on the Internet will give you the names of affordable home cleaning companies in and around your home.

Choose Select Home Cleaning in New Zealand for Unique Cleaning Needs

Home cleaning is made easier if you bank on dedicated specialists like Select Home Cleaning. This affordable team of experienced home cleaners provides regular services to Hamilton, Christchurch, Wellington, Tauranga and Auckland. The professionals are trained in the latest cleaning methods. They deploy state-of-the-art tools and equipment to quickly free the area from dirt, dust and grease. Their experts are verified and they come from credible backgrounds. With them, your lovely home and its premises are safe and free from dirt.  The Select Home Cleaning experts also guide and counsel you on how to maintain the cleanliness of your home. The products they use are non-toxic and safe for pets, children and elderly people. To contact them, please visit the Select Cleaning website. 

Know the Importance of Floor Cleaning and the Role of Home Cleaning Professionals

A clean and spotless floor is not only pleasing to the eyes but important for health too, especially if small children are there in your home. A well-maintained and tidy floor gives a fresh look to an old house and keeps away harmful allergens and bacteria from the reach of the dwellers. Without proper routine maintenance, floors, particularly of kitchens and bathrooms, get easily stained, become dull and uneven, and eventually get faded. There are basically two means to clean your floor- either clean it yourself or get it cleaned by professionals. Select Home Cleaning is the leading company in the field of home cleaning, offering the best home cleaning services in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Tauranga and Hamilton.

Importance of Floor Cleaning

There is no doubt regarding the fact that a clean, well-maintained floor has innumerable benefits to offer. We have already discussed in the previous blog topics as to how home cleaning is beneficial to our health and general well-being. Dirty floors attract harmful bacteria, viruses and other microorganisms which cause illness and negative health conditions that might affect your entire household. Moreover, cleaning the floor in your home is as important as cleaning the exterior part of your home. After-all, your floor is a part of your investment. Wouldn’t it be prudent enough to protect your investment which might save you from far more expenses in the long run?

Floor Cleaning Tips

We all want our floors to look absolutely stunning so that it immediately grabs our guest’s undivided attention. How about some simple and quick floor cleaning tips that may give your floors exactly the look you want? Here are some of them:

• Use pencil erasers to remove the black streak marks left behind by shoes. The streaks will be removed in no time.
• Strong black marks which get imprinted on the floors by the shoe soles cannot be removed by simple mopping. If it is a vinyl floor, gently rub the surface with a moistened steel wool soap pad. Wipe the floor with a wet sponge once the mark is gone.
• Tea is an excellent solution for removal of stain and dirt from floors and furniture.
• If your ceramic tiles get dull due to water spots or soap scum, you can restore its brightness by scrubbing the floor with a mixture of vinegar, ammonia and borax in warm water. Later rinse properly with cool water and let it dry. The problem of wax build-up can also be solved using ammonia.

Why Should Floors Be Professionally Cleaned?

Now-a-days due to extremely busy schedules, people hardly devote time in regular floor cleaning. Lack of floor maintenance can permanently damage the floors and in turn our entire home without our immediate knowledge. Moreover different types of floors require different cleaning agents and procedures and handling it all by your own might actually backfire and cause you a lot of trouble. 

Home and floor cleaning professionals are better trained in different house cleaning methods and possess the best equipment that will make our floors sparkle in no time. Hiring their services once in every month is the best way you can protect your home and make it an object of envy for the others. For any matter related to floor cleaning, consult the Select Home Cleaning experts right now. 

Why Knowing Some Do-It-Yourself Techniques for Home Cleaning Is a Must

We all want a spotless house but none of us feel like spending our entire time cleaning. Thus the demand for professional home cleaners in Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga, Wellington & Christchurch is on the rise these days. They provide us with hassle-free and affordable services on home cleaning so that its burden on us is considerably lessened. Nevertheless, you should always take an active part in cleaning your homes regularly so that you can prevent any grave deterioration that might affect your homes badly. Professional cleaning is a must on periodical basis but, everyday cleaning is something you can do yourselves in order to preserve your home healthy and clean between two successive professional cleanups.

Health Benefits of House Cleaning

Strong cleansers remove bacteria, viruses and other microorganisms which are hazardous to our health and are responsible for different harmful diseases and infections. Regular sweeping, dusting and vacuuming reduce dust and harmful allergens and are particularly beneficial for people suffering from respiratory diseases. If your bedding is left untidy, it may invite bedbugs, thus spreading illness to you and your family. Your house has a large impact on your family’s physical and mental health. Nothing is better than owning a house which is clean and organized. It is difficult to relax and enjoy in a home which is in complete mess. A clean home gives you peace and increases your mental alertness. Thus, regular housekeeping duties will eventually improve your entire lifestyle.

Know the Art of Home Cleaning

Home cleaning is not as difficult as it seems, particularly if you focus on some basic housekeeping routine and stick to it. In fact, one of the greatest tips that one can give you on effective home cleaning is that if you keep up with the routine tasks on a regular basis, things will never go out of hand. Especially if you are a neat freak, you probably cannot do away with routine maintenance practices such as the following:

• Treating stains and spills while they are fresh is an effective way of keeping your house clean and should be done on a regular basis.
• Wiping down the kitchen and bathroom interiors and mirrors and disinfecting the door knobs, phones and remotes should be done once in a week.
• On a monthly basis, bookshelves, light fixtures and other appliances and surfaces should be cleaned; microwave and fridge should be wiped down.
• For effective home cleaning it is also mandatory to reorganize the kitchen and bathroom and deeply clean the oven seasonally to prevent excessive gathering of waste.

Home cleaning is actually fun if you can make it so by resorting to it regularly instead of treating them when they have already deteriorated to a great extent. However, DIY technique is not enough, and in order to restore the beauty and comfort of your home, is it not worth paying a professional to come in once and help you get started? After the cumbersome tasks are over, you can take over and maintain the level of cleanliness you and your family desires. If you wish to get your home cleaned professionally or having any query related to home cleaning in Auckland, contact the Select Home Cleaning experts right now.

Select Home Cleaning provides dependable and affordable local home cleaning services in Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga, Wellington & Christchurch. Get your free quote by calling their office on 0800 000 907.

Get Rid of Cobwebs from Your House Completely As You Prepare for Christmas

There is nothing else that makes your home look more old and creepy than cobwebs! They dangle from the ceiling and make the room look dingy.  You will often find the presence of cobwebs around window beams and corners. If you have a textured ceiling, you will find many cobwebs there too. It is hard to get rid of them most of the time. In most houses, cobwebs are found in places that are difficult to reach and clean. Any attempt to clean them can risk an accident. It is here that you need to resort to a professional home cleaner that will use the right equipment and materials to get rid of these messy eye sores.

What is a Cobweb? How's It Different from a Spider Web?

There are many people who are not aware of what a cobweb precisely means and how they are different from fresh spider webs. They mistake it to be just a spider web. This is true only to some extent. A cobweb is the remnants of a spider web that is no longer used by the spider. The cobweb stays after the spider dies or shifts to a more fly filled locale. The web attracts dust and other debris. The web disintegrates and dangles from the ceiling hanging making them look ugly and creepy. The cobwebs that are generally cleaned by professionals are not light like the fresh webs made by the spider. They are thicker and have a deep tangled look. The fresh spider webs are woven with the intention to catch flies and bugs for the spider to eat. They have elaborate patterns as they are like a home to the spider. Fresh webs are light and not sticky in comparison to old cobwebs.  If you take a look at the two, you will find a clear difference. However, as a home and business premises owner, no one would like these cobwebs to be around. This is why professional cleaners are called in to destroy them and keep your home clean.

Opt for Professional Home Cleaners to Remove Cobwebs

From the above, it is evident that as a home or business centre owner, it is not possible for you to safely and completely clean cobwebs on your own. You may be in a position to clean cobwebs on walls that are within your reach but trying to destroy them on ceilings and corners is a risky affair. You have to climb on ladders or chairs. The broom or brush has to be right for the area to be cleaned. In case, you are not an expert home cleaner, you face the risk of falling down and injuring yourself.

Call in the Experts…

Therefore, if you are looking for a clean and cobweb-free home this Christmas season, it is prudent to call in the experts for the job. There are affordable home cleaning services in Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga, Wellington & Christchurch area that are willing to come over and make your home free from cobwebs. For example, the Select Home Cleaning is an affordable and very professional service provider. This means you can call them regularly and get a clean home without burning a hole in your pocket! 

When guests come to visit you for Christmas parties this year, they’ll be happy to see a brighter home than last year, and so they are sure to appreciate your sense of cleanliness. Warm Christmas greetings to you!

Affordable Home Cleaners at Your Fingertips

Today, home cleaning services have become a necessity for most people, primarily because they cannot clean their homes themselves.  Most individuals lack the time and the inclination to clean their homes after a hard day’s work. This is why professional home cleaning services have become so relevant in today’s busy world. They provide regular home cleaning services to residential places and offices. However, most people believe that home cleaning services are only for the rich and affluent. This is not true. There are affordable home cleaning services you can avail for your home even if you have a limited budget.

House Cleaning Services Are Now Handy and Quite Affordable

There are professional home cleaners that provide affordable packages for people who wish to maintain and keep their homes neat and tidy. Gone are the days when people had to run from pillar to post to find the right home cleaning service for their homes. In the past, home cleaning was a time consuming and expensive affair as few cleaning companies were around. Things have changed today and innovative techniques, equipment and solutions have entered the arena, making it simple and tension free for people to let skilled staff clean their homes. Permanent home cleaning services for a long term may be expensive, but if you go in for small daily and monthly service, you do not have to worry about the huge house cleaning bills.

How Should You Look for Professional Home Cleaning Services?

When you are looking for professional home cleaners, you must ensure that you check their service repute and track records. If you are hiring home cleaning services for the first time, you can take references from neighbours and friends in the area. If you are new in the locality, you can log onto to the Internet and scout for home cleaning services available near your home. You can check Google and jot down the top listed home cleaning services in the region. You can check their websites and compare their credentials. While doing so, you should check their rates and services to see if they suit your budget or not. Before hiring, first talk to the cleaning specialists who will be cleaning your home. You need to check their professional attitude and customer service approach. Once you are happy with the services and behavior of the staff, you may finalise the contract.

How Much Should You Pay for Home Cleaning Services in Auckland?

The price for home cleaning services depends on your requirements. When you are estimating the costs of house cleaning, you should ascertain the tasks that have to be done. Making a list of the chores will help you and the professional home cleaner to come to a mutual price agreement. If you opt for special services for sensitive household things, you need to pay extra. Cleaning service companies will have skilled professionals to handle delicate and sensitive household items.

Make House Cleaning a Hassle-Free Affair

Therefore, from the above, it is evident that finding the right house cleaning service can be a simple process if you take time and know how to find responsible companies. Professional home cleaners are available 24x7 and are trained in the latest technologies of home cleaning. You must ensure that the company you are choosing keeps trained and credible staff that are sure to make your home spick-and-span.

Switch to Green and Affordable Home Cleaning Solutions

Your home is your heaven on earth and it deserves the best when it comes to cleanliness and comfort. A clean home is a safe home for you and your loved ones. Today, there are many home cleaning professionals and companies in the market that make your home spick and span. However, a majority of them use harmful chemical based cleaning materials and products. This is detrimental to your health as most of these products are toxic and dangerous to health.

Switch to green home cleaning solutions

When you are looking for professional home cleaning companies, you should opt for a company that uses safe and natural cleaning products wherever possible. Today, green cleaning is being embraced by a host of professional companies across the globe. However, the term “green house cleaning” has diverse interpretations. For some homeowners, it means using natural agents and products to clean your home. Others believe it is expensive and involves costly procedures that are often out of the reach for common man. There are some people who have never even heard of it due to lack of awareness.

What is green house cleaning?

Green house cleaning implies the use of methods and solutions that are environment friendly, natural and safe. Green home cleaning products and materials will never harm elderly people, children and pets. 

For getting a “green” home, you should-

• Use natural cleaning products and microfibre technology.
• Reduce the use of cleaning agents and products with chlorine, phosphates, artificial fragrances, colors and surfactants. For stubborn stains, use orange based chemicals.
• Opt for a house cleaning service that gives emphasize to green cleaning.  
• Choose biodegradable and less concentrated home cleaning products.

There are affordable home cleaning services available for both daily and monthly schedules as per your needs. Some cleaning products have recycled packages and there are some brands that donate to environmental causes when you buy and use them. When choosing professional home cleaners, you must ensure that you checked their track records and credentials too, in addition to reading online customer reviews on their website and in the social media.

Choose affordable home cleaning service providers for your home

Some reputed home cleaning companies have turned environmental friendly and so they are creating lesser negative impact on the earth comparing to other house cleaners. After you have short-listed the house cleaner, you should meet their professionals and get an estimate of both weekly and one-time cleaning jobs before you begin.

You can easily find professional home cleaning companies on the internet that will serve your purpose. No need to waste time and money searching and enquiring in the local market! Only thing to note that you should select a home cleaning company that takes adequate steps to reduce the negative impact on our environment from petrochemicals and solvents. SelectCleaning strives to be as green as possible by using orange based chemicals & microfibre technology wherever possible.

Mission Clean It Yourself: Valuable Cleaning Tips for a Sparkling Home

Organizing house cleaning activities needs the right kind of mindset and also the right set of cleaning products. The shopping malls and markets are flooded with a variety of cleaning items and hence it is not easy to make a choice. No matter how hard one may try to differentiate and evaluate the best product that is available in the market, there is always a chance of failure since most of these cleaning products are manufactured with the same kinds of ingredients.

With spring season currently on, you can contact the No.1 home cleaning company in Auckland for practical home cleaning tips. Most of the tips available on the internet or the magazines are either not practical or lack sense. In this version of our blog, we are sharing some effective, easy-to-accomplish cleaning tips and homemade cleaning products.

An essential point to remember is that one should have regular plans for periodic home cleaning such as daily, weekly and monthly cleaning activities. Cleaning should never be one dimensional & must be carried out both inside and outside.

• Daily cleaning care may involve minor but essential chores such as making the bed in the morning, doing the dishes in the sink, arranging the scattered clothes and books, throwing out the garbage bags etc.
• Weekly plans should include sweeping, moping and vacuum cleaning the rooms; changing the bed sheets, curtains and spread outs; doing the laundry; and cleaning the toilet & bathrooms, disinfecting the doorknobs, keyboards, kitchen slabs etc.
• Monthly activities should involve dusting the bookshelves, wardrobes and thorough cleaning of the refrigerator. To assist in such ventures, expert house cleaning services may be hired to ensure perfect and hygienic clean up.

Do It Yourself

You can actually become an expert cleaner for the daily minor cleaning activities at your home. Your confidence and motivation will play important roles in bringing out better results. There are many significant benefits of doing it yourself. You need not to buy expensive cleaning products and it’s good to burn some extra calories too!

Did you know that you could prepare a number of cleaning products at home all by yourself? Here are a few examples:

• White vinegar: This is an amazing cleaning product for dissolving dirt and deposits on smooth surfaces. It can also be used for cleaning hardwood flooring. Mix one cup white vinegar with a cup of water to see magic!
• Baking soda: It has natural deodorizing properties. You can make a paste of baking soda with water and apply to your tub or sink for 10-15 minutes to fight tough grease and grime.
• Alcohol: Commonly available at most of the households, it has amazing properties for cleaning and making materials shine like glass surface. Apply it on commercial windows for sparkling results.
• Ammonia: It may be mixed with alcohol and water for cleaning strong dabs on glass surfaces. Alternatively, ammonia may also be mixed with laundry detergent and water for polishing furniture.

Similar to the above items, you can find other common products and cleaning materials around you that may be utilised for effective home cleaning. Be it the bathroom, the kitchen or the library; start off today to make your space sparkling! Also, don’t forget to hire professional home cleaning Auckland services from time to time to get efficient germ control and preserve the health of your family.