Kiwis’ Cleaning Habits, Hamilton Property News, the Meth Threat, and More

Here are some interesting facts about New Zealanders’ general home cleaning habits and the overall attitude to housework. 

A recent survey, which quizzed more than 500 Kiwis on their household cleaning habits, said over 45% actively avoid the task of cleaning the toilet, while 22 percent would rather have dinner with their in-laws than cleaning the loo.

It’s found that the Kiwis mostly spend up to four hours in a week doing household chores, and it is women who actually do more house cleaning work than men.

Majority of the respondents also hinted that they judge friends on the state of their toilet, and admitted that they would rather hold on than use a toilet they thought was dirty, even at friends’ houses.

With the previous generations, women used to spend about 2.6 times longer on housework than men, but things have changed in the modern era, the survey had revealed. Women (3.9 hours cleaning) now spend just 0.5 hours longer on cleaning chores than men (3.4 hours).

New Zealanders are very much conscious about cleanliness. Almost everybody surveyed agreed that they do a quick whip-around clean before guests arrived.

New Homes Planned in Hamilton East

Meanwhile, a recent news report said Housing New Zealand and Waikato-Tainui are working in partnership to deliver new homes in Hamilton East, redeveloping the Jebson Place site.  The building site also covers the area bordered by Old Farm Road, Cassidy Street and Dey Street.

"A lot of careful thought has been put into the design to ensure the new homes planned are attractive and a good fit with the neighbourhood. The partnership will also provide the right types of social housing properties needed in Hamilton and increase the city’s overall housing supply,” says Housing New Zealand’s General Manager Asset Development Patrick Dougherty.

Mr Dougherty further said that all the homes would be attractive, easy to maintain, fully carpeted and insulated, and filled with light. The homes would be located on landscaped sections with private outdoor living spaces.

While, Waikato-Tainui CEO Donna Flavell opined: "There will be a mix of properties – some affordable and some for the open market. It was always our intention to see the redevelopment create a vibrant and diverse community."

Meth Contamination Threat

Now, regarding the meth threat, environmental chemist Dr. Nick Kim, a Massey University scientist, advised people not to panic if their house tests positive for methamphetamine, as it is unlikely to do them any harm. A news report on 17 June by Radio NZ quoted Dr. Kim as saying that methamphetamine residue was a very low health risk and people were misinterpreting Ministry of Health guidelines on cleaning up houses where the drug, known as P, had been used.

However, if you don’t want to take risks, and have concerns about the meth contamination threat, you need to call a quality home cleaning service in your locality. Ensure that the cleaner uses standard practice to remove all traces of meth residue from the floors and walls of your house.

For effectively cleaning up residential properties situated in Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga, Wellington & Christchurch, you may call Select Clean verified cleaners on 0800 000 907. Your home cleaning task is carried out by local, dedicated owner operators of Select Clean who bring all the cleaning materials, tools and equipment they need to complete the job.

Home Design Trends and the House Cleaning Industry

Our homes not only give us shelter but provide happiness and the joy of living as we look at it as sanctuaries- places where we feel safe and nurtured.

Interior experts say there will be more people renovating, decorating and beautifying their houses in the coming years, turning them into passionate and stylish homes. This makes the home cleaning task more sophisticated and burdensome for the home owners, and so there will be more work for professional cleaning services.

Modern day kitchens have evolved into social hubs and are considered as the nerve centre of the home, even more so than the living rooms.  From cooking and entertaining to planning and socialising, most of our daily activities are happening in and around the kitchen. It is thus clear that all latest design trends and new appliances are first coming into the kitchen.    

Even though the home cleaning industry as a whole suffered revenue loss during the recession period, it has bounced back since 2015 as unemployment and office vacancy rates saw steady declining trends. The cleaning service will further expand its horizon as strong economic growth (boosted by job growth) is predicted for the next 5 years, by economic analysts.

However, there is high risk in the cleaning industry as cleaning companies in general lose up to 55% of their customer base every year due to poor service. That’s why Select Clean makes it mandatory for its cleaners to be 100% quality oriented. During the training process, we advise every cleaner that the cleaning activities they do sincerely and perfectly may go unnoticed for years, but a single bad job will get reported instantly and affect their reputation.

Home cleaning tips

Cherry wood kitchen cabinets can be nicely cleaned with any standard dish soap. You should clean them once in a month or even fortnightly as the dirt accumulation is directly proportional to the number of times you cook and how often you use your kitchen.  Sometimes it’s OK to clean the cabinets once a season. The key point here is to check how grimy your wooden cabinets are getting.

If you have laminate flooring and stone flooring, remember that both need separate cleaning procedures. Avoid wet-washing the laminate ones frequently.  When they are wet-washed, use either white vinegar or ammonia only, not soap, abrasives or wax-based products.

To get rid of ink stains on cloths or rugs, try rubbing alcohol on the ink stains. For ink stains on carpets, apply a paste of cornstarch and milk to lift the stains.

Tired and bored of cleaning the household chores? Try tricking your children into home cleaning! Show them different cleaning products such as gloves, face masks etc. and some hands on activity on cleaning equipment under your supervision. If you can cleverly and properly manage it, it’ll be fun!

Stubborn stains on your carpets or rugs can be removed by brushing the spots with a toothbrush sprayed with a good quality stain-removing spray. 

If you have pets, house cleaning assumes great significance due to hygienic issues. Allergy and other problems can be caused due to the presence of fur, flakes of skin, dirt, dog drool, pet urine etc. In such a situation, it is a must that you should maintain your home germ-free and perfectly clean.  Only a reputed home cleaning service in New Zealand can ensure that you can enjoy life with pets without any health issues. Also use more pet-friendly upholstery and fewer rugs in your home interior decor.

Need some help with cleaning your home efficiently?

Call Select Clean now on 0800 000 907 for a free home cleaning quote. They provide reliable domestic house cleaning service in Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga, Wellington and Christchurch.

Tips to Keep Your Home Clean and Healthy

How to avoid bathroom slips and falls 

It seems all are aware of the risk of falls in the bathroom, but time and again accidents happen, causing serious injuries. Medical reports say that 28 to 35 percent people over 65 fall each year, mainly in the bathroom. And as the age increases, the rate of falls also increases with around 40% people affected in the 70 years or older category. Interestingly, the rates of falls among women exceed those of men for all age groups.

Fall prevention:

• Liquids on the floor can cause slips - mop up spills or splashes as and when they occur.
• Bathroom floors become slippery when they’re not properly cleaned. Find time to do a thorough cleaning to remove all traces of oil, soap and grease from the floor and wall tiles.
• Place slip resistant bath mat on the floor, and in the bath/shower.
• Never use smooth vinyl floor coverings; go for non-slip material.
• Use honed marble flooring instead of polished one.
• Avoid alcohol misuse and wearing of inappropriate shoes.
• Additional safety measures like grab rails and non-slip surface coating may be used. 

How to handle dampness in your home 

A damp home is an unhealthy home, there’s no doubt in that! But there is more than that - you need to spend more money as the damp air takes more energy to get heated up in the winter. Also note that moisture and dirt are the main factors which cause premature deterioration of fixtures and fittings inside the house.  

Blocked drainage and gutters, cracked or leaky downpipe, and other plumbing issues can lead to water seepage and dampness in your house. If moisture is not controlled, it’ll cause mould growth on the walls and ceiling.

Mould can cause health issues too such as asthma, lung infection, inflammation and allergy etc.

Use exhaust fans while showering, bathing, drying clothes, and cooking so that water vapours will not get accumulated indoors. If possible dry the clothes outside because drying clothes indoors creates about six litres of moisture per load.

If dampness still persists, try using a dehumidifier at places where there is more moisture and less airflow. 

Stop borer and other pests eating your home  

• Borers can weaken the timber and affect the wooden structures of your home.
• Watch out for small flight holes on wooden surfaces and presence of fine saw dust. These signs indicate that there are mice/rats and other woodworms grinding away your doors, furniture or other timber structures.
• Proper wood treatment is to be applied for preventing borer attack. All untreated wooden surfaces are vulnerable to pest infesting. Application of long-term penetrating treatment with insecticide or preservative can control the borers. Make sure that the product used for pest control treatment is environment-friendly, long lasting, and not harmful to humans.
• If you’re worried about getting an affordable and reliable pest control service in New Zealand, Select Home Cleaning Company can arrange to have it done by experts known to us in your locality.
• The basic thing to remember is to keep your home well maintained and perfectly cleaned to avoid infestation of rodents, termites, beetles etc. Clean up the places they like to nest such as bundles of old newspapers, unclean cupboards, unattended spare rooms, basement etc. 

Select Home cleaners do perfect house cleaning (from vacuuming and wiping to all other cleaning activities) - everything from bedrooms to bathrooms and the kitchen, they beautify your home with affordable hourly rate. 

Contact Select Clean now for a free quote:

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Free call: 0800 000 907.

Tips & Solutions for Common House Cleaning Mistakes

Maintaining your house in perfect shape is a mammoth task, and we all make certain mistakes because of ignorance or lack of knowledge in house cleaning practice.

Let’s look into common house cleaning mistakes and their solutions.

Dish-washing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Dishwasher loading-mistakes can damage the appliance. If you overload the dishwasher or arrange the items improperly, every dish won’t get sprayed enough and cleaned well. Place the cups, glasses and bowls upside down in the top rack that’ll allow the sprayer arms to spray water inside for better cleaning.

There is a trick to know if the dishes have been cleaned. Put the dishwasher soap in the reservoir and close it when you start loading dirty dishes. Then you can assume that if the soap holder is closed, they are dirty; if it's open, they've been washed and are clean.

Add two cups each of borax and washing soda in a plastic bottle and shake well.  Your dishwasher soap is ready- drop 2 tablespoons to the dishwasher soap compartment and see the magic. 

Now, how to replace dish-washing powder or tablets with natural, homemade product? We need only white vinegar (quarter cup), cornstarch (one tablespoon) and warm water (two cups). Collect these ingredients in a spray bottle and shake well till the cornstarch is dissolved fully to form a thin liquid that can be sprayed onto plates or glass surfaces for perfect cleaning.

Sometimes all of us make the mistake of using too much laundry detergent or fabric softeners- they’ll do more harm than good. Check and stick to the specified quantity. If your plates have spots even after using the dishwasher, try adding one and a half cup of white vinegar to the rinse compartment of the automatic dishwasher before the wash cycle. This is the best natural rinsing agent you can get and forget about spotty dishes.

General Home Cleaning Guidelines

Dust the windows with a microfiber cloth before washing them; otherwise the dust on the sills along with the cleaning liquid will be dripping into the window frame.

Always use a microfiber cloth instead of a feather duster to clean dusty areas in your home. The feather duster will spread the dust from one place to another while the cloth will absorb the dust. 

Your remotes, mobile and computer keypads, etc. contain germ colonies. Forgetting to clean them regularly will spread the germs around family members. Apply a weekly disinfectant wipe to keep germs at bay.   Same is applicable to common touch points such as taps, handles, and door knobs.

Another mistake is ignoring to clean the vacuum cleaners, and the sponges you use in the kitchen. They are the germiest places because they daily handle loads of dust mites, germs etc.  Clean the vacuum as per the company instructions. The sponge can be cleaned by heating it in the microwave for one minute. First wet the sponge before putting it in a dish you use in the microwave. 

Quick Cleaning Tips

Ink stain: Pour cold water on the ink stain on your white cloth. Mix lemon juice and a little cream of tartar and apply the paste on the fabric one hour before washing.

Grease stain on polyester: Make a paste of cornstarch and water, and apply it on the fabric affected by oil or grease stain. Allow the paste to dry before brushing away the powder and grease.

Mould problems: Add a cup of borax to the soapy water you use to wash down the walls or other areas affected by mould. You can also use a mixture of borax (half cup), vinegar (half cup) and water (one cup) in a spray bottle to clean mould affected spots- spray the liquid and use a damp sponge to clean.

If you have doubts regarding any home cleaning task, ask the Select Cleaning specialists next time when they visit your home. 

DIF Tips to Clean Thermal Backed Curtains in Your Home

We all have faced problems associated with mould in our homes when there were lapses in our home cleaning and maintenance practices.  You might have noticed that mould attacks more during winter and rainy seasons. Mould is irritating and smelly and can cause serious health and respiratory problems for you and your family members.

If you happen to see mould build-up on your window curtains, don’t panic; we can show you how to remove it using simple home remedies. However, if you have allergies, asthma or related respiratory illnesses, never forget to wear a mask while cleaning mould affected curtains. If your health issues are complicated, we recommend calling professional house cleaners to remove the mould.

When You Can Clean the Curtain in a Washing Machine

You can use a delicate washing cycle in the washing machine if both your curtain and its thermal linings are fabric material. Add some soap powder or liquid soap into the warm water in the washing machine. When the soap fully dissolves, put your curtain in the washing machine and make a normal wash cycle without letting the machine to spin. Once the washing cycle is over, fill the laundry tub with water and rinse well.

Now take out the curtain and hang it straight on the clothesline, don’t fold. Don’t use clothespins to hang curtains, always use the curtain hooks. You should double check to ensure that the thermal lines are not touching each other. If there was more dirt in the first curtain piece you washed, then you’ll have to drain the washing machine and refill with fresh water. Otherwise use same water for two or three curtains till the water gets dirty.

When the Curtain Needs to Be Hand-washed for Mould Removal

Remember, if you use washing machine to clean your curtains which are thermally backed/patterned thermal fabric, be cautious, you could spoil the show and damage your curtains beyond repair. If you act carelessly, the thermal lining in the curtains can get stuck together and damage it. If you try to untangle the linings, they’ll just peel off. 

So, use the following cleaning methods to safeguard your curtain:

First vacuum the curtains, or try shaking the curtains to remove dust, dirt, and loose mould spores. You may use this opportunity to give the windows also a quick wipe with a microfiber cloth and plain water after you have removed the curtains. Ensure to wash the hooks, strings and other attachments before fitting the curtains back.

Condition 1

If you notice that the mould has affected only the base and corners of the curtain, then do the following.  Mix half a cup of white vinegar with one cup of warm water and pour it into a spray bottle. Mix well and spray the cleaning liquid on the traces of mould. Wait for 20 minutes and wipe the area with a plain cloth to remove the mould.

Condition 2

If mould is spotted at many areas of the curtain, get it hand washed perfectly. Put the curtain in a bathtub with water and 1 cup of vinegar. Wash it carefully without spoiling the thermal lines. If the wet thermal material (coating) starts to stick to itself, then it’s difficult to save your costly curtain.

Now, take out the curtain from the bathtub and hang it to dry in a straight position without folding. You may also spread it flat over a clothes horse. The drying should be done in a well ventilated area, and on a sunny breezy day, it’ll be quick to dry without getting damaged.   

Prevention is Better than Cure

Even after washing properly, you may find mild traces of mould stain in the curtain as it’s not possible to completely wash away the whole mould presence. However, you can be rest assured that the washing will ensure the mould spores are dead and won’t grow any further. Again, consider the saying that prevention is better than cure. Make sure that your windows don’t suffer from condensation and that the conditions for mould growth are always avoided.

Call professional house cleaners for weekly, bi-weekly, monthly or occasional home cleaning to get everything done efficiently and thoroughly. This will prevent cleaning issues such as mould and mildew, stains etc.

Removing Blood Stains from Clothes, Carpet and Upholstery- DIY Tips

Blood Stains on Fabric: 

What would you do if blood stain occurred on costly clothing?

If the stain is fresh and wet, soak the cloth in cold water and apply some soap. Rub the stained area gently with the soap and wash properly. If the stain doesn’t go completely, put some hydrogen peroxide on the stained area and wash the cloth with a brush applying slight pressure. If the blood stain has already dried when you saw it, first brush the area to remove the surface deposit. Then soak the affected area with some quality stain removal product. Lastly, apply diluted ammonia on the stain and wash the cloth.

On Carpets:

People have a general tendency to immediately rub the stain as soon as it happens! Never do it as it’ll cause the stain to spread further. What you should do is to blot/sponge the stain with a clean white cloth.  The right way is to press down the cloth on to the stain and remove as much blood as possible.

When you see that the stain has spread to a larger area, start blotting from the edges first and move towards the centre to avoid the stain keep spreading.

If the stain is not fresh, use a toothbrush to dust out the outer layer of dried blood. Soak the area with two cups of cold water mixed with one spoon of dishwashing detergent. Use a white cloth to blot the stain. Switch on a fan and allow the strong airflow to dry the carpet.

On Upholstery:

Your guests’ looks always fall on the upholstery whether you like it or not! Even a slight trace of stains will be noticed as upholstery forms elegant decor piece in your home. Try the following method to keep your upholstery in good shape and quality, free from blood stains.

If you see blood stains on the upholstery, never rub it as it’ll only help to spread the stain deep into the fabric. If the stain is fresh and wet, blot or sponge the stain with a pure white cloth. As said earlier, try to blot the stain first from its periphery and slowly get into the centre.

If the stain happened to be old and dry, first scratch it gently with a brush and then do the steps mentioned below.

After removing the initial traces of stain, more thorough cleaning is required. Soak the stained spot with a cup of cold water mixed with half a spoon club soda. Again blot the stained area using a clean, white cloth. Continue blotting the surface till last traces of blood have come out.

Now to lighten the stain further, do the following. Prepare a mixture of 80% water, 10% glycerin, and 10% laundry detergent in a bowl. Pour the mixture into a spray bottle and shake well. Apply this mixture on the stained spot and gently scrub in a circular motion.

Once the stain has been completely removed, pour cold water onto the area, and pat dry with a towel. The mixture of glycerine you just prepared will remain in good condition for a longer time, so preserve it for future blood stain removal.

There are chances that rough methods of blood stain removal by inexperienced hands may damage or discolour your clothes, carpet, or upholstery. Always consult a carpet cleaning specialist if you’re not sure about the stain removal process.

You can also contact Select Home Cleaning Company who can arrange professionals from their friends’ circles to help you out. They are affordable and reputed home cleaners you can trust. Also get your home sparkle clean with Select Cleaning service. Their cleaners consider their client’s home as their own and extend high quality approach to each customer. That’s why Select Cleaning Company has a full customers’ satisfaction guarantee whereby they don’t stop cleaning till you are satisfied.

House Cleaning Made Easy- Useful Cleaning Tips and Motivation Factors

Does it look like you’re about to have a problem with home cleaning? Consider the situation when both yourself and your partner are employed but the cleaning stuff becomes particularly your job most of the time!

Once both of you are earning money, you can easily adjust your budget for taking the services of a home cleaning company. There are affordable and quality home cleaners in New Zealand who will do the weekly or fortnightly cleaning for you in addition to specialised cleaning such as Summer Cleaning, Spring Cleaning, and Oven Cleaning etc. This way you can take rest or go for an outing during the weekends and holidays.

After a heavy workweek, the very thought of cleaning the house will spoil your mood. Consider this scenario where you go for a picnic on the weekend and come back home to see the entire house neatly cleaned and shining! And it’s cost effective too with Select Home Cleaning!! You can give the keys to one of their friendly owner operators who’ll treat your house as his/her own.

Some of the cleaning services done by Select Home Cleaning, NZ are-

• Vacuuming the floors.
• Dusting all surfaces.
• Spot cleaning the marks around doorknobs and switchboards.
• Washing all the hard floors such as wood & stone.
• Cleaning the kitchen sink, countertop, dining area etc.
• Bathrooms & toilets cleaning done perfectly.
• Cleaning done inside the fridge, ovens etc.

Here are some important home cleaning tips you can rely on-

Make an all purpose cleaner by mixing 1/3 cup vinegar, 2/3 cup water, and 15 drops of tea tree oil. Use this cleaning solution and a soft cloth to clean every item in your living room such as remotes, TV stand, TV screen, glass surfaces, mirrors, showcase, etc.  Wash the cloth piece and do the same for wiping down dining table, windows etc.

Prepare another solution with 2 tablespoons of dish-wash soap, 1/4 cup rubbing alcohol, and one cup of water. Pour sufficient cleaner to another cloth piece and do the cleaning in the kitchen- the countertops, fridge, stove burners, microwave oven, dustbin surface, kitchen sink, water taps &knobs, and the entire work areas in the kitchen can be cleaned of dust, stains and dirt.    

Sprinkle some baking soda over upholstery items after removing the covers. After half an hour vacuum the sofa sets and other items and see the stunning cleaning effect. Do this every week and your upholstery will remain clean and hygienic as baking soda is a powerful natural cleaner.

For cleaning tile floors made of ceramic, vinyl or natural stone, never use a straw broom because it can scratch the floor; instead use a fluffy dust mop or vacuum to sweep the tiles. Daily vacuuming and weekly cleaning with warm water will keep your hard floor surfaces in good shape.

Spills are to be immediately cleaned. Suppose there is a cooking oil spill on the kitchen floor, do the following- apply some absorbent material like baking soda or corn starch over the oil spill and wait for 10 minutes. Now use a paper towel or similar material to clean the absorbent material which has soaked up the oil. Once it’s done, wipe the floor with bread slices to completely remove the oil traces. Finally mop the floor with warm water and dish liquid.

The professionals at Select Home Cleaning can guide you in case you have some cleaning issues at home. Get their home cleaners’ contact details in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Tauranga, Waikato & Franklin and the rest of New Zealand.  

Looking for a House Cleaning Company in New Zealand? - Know the Importance of Checking Its Credentials

Everyone loves to keep their homes neat; however, your time or schedule may not permit you to clean the house yourself. You are busy with your work and on holidays you just want to relax. It is here that you need the services of a reliable home cleaning company for shouldering the responsibility.

How to Choose the Right House Cleaner in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Tauranga & Hamilton

With the aid of the right house cleaning company, you are able to devise the right cleaning plan and schedule with the house cleaners. If you are based in New Zealand or elsewhere, it is very important for you to conduct some research before you finally enlist a good house cleaning company to do the job for you.

References-Service Delivery Quality

Remember, when you are looking for house cleaning companies in New Zealand or Australia, you will find that not all of them provide the same service delivery quality. You should never rush with your choice. 

When you are looking for the right house cleaning service, you must check for a company that has several references. These references will tell you if the house cleaning service is satisfactory or not. When you are contacting the specific references, you should ask them for how many years they are using the company. Check if they have had complaints and whether the house cleaning company has any service quality issues or bad reviews. You should also check if these references will recommend the cleaner services to other people or not. You should also check for how long the house cleaning company has been in business and whether their professionals are police checked or not. 

You can get all the above details by visiting a home cleaning company’s website and its social media accounts such as Facebook, Google Plus, LinkedIn etc. If the company’s credentials are not good, you’re sure to find some bad reviews and references by social media users.

Ascertain Personal Needs & Check for Custom Work Plans

This is one of the most important aspects of house cleaning. Good cleaning companies will first meet you to discuss the house cleaning process. The custom work plan will include the details as to how you want them to clean your home and how frequently you wish them to keep your home clean. At the same time, you should also guide them on the specific areas you would want them to concentrate more.

Home Cleaning Budget-Request for a Price Quote

Last but not the least; your budget will be one of the main factors that will influence you in choosing the right home cleaning service in New Zealand. It is important for you to request a price quote from the house cleaning company before the work starts. In this manner, you will be within your budget and do not have to go overboard with expenses.

It is thus clear that if you are looking for the right house cleaners, you should invest in the best by proper selection!

Select Cleaning- Professional House Cleaners in New Zealand

If you are based in New Zealand and looking for police checked and high quality house cleaners at affordable rates, choose Select Home Cleaning professionals. Their friendly and trained house cleaners will come over to your place, inspect it and devise a custom home cleaning plan to give you a neat and hygienic home. For more details and assistance, please visit website.

Select Home Cleaning Lessons- How to Clean Kitchen Cabinets Made of Wood?

When it comes to spot cleaning your wooden kitchen cabinet after a drip or spill, this is an easy task. However, the challenge arises when you have to remove the ingrained dirt and grime from the surface of your wooden cabinet. The task gets much harder if you have to deal with a painted surface. This whole cleaning process takes up a lot of patience and skill. The dirt and grease after a meal preparation can really be hard to remove. It is here that you have to either devote a lot of time or hire a professional home cleaning specialist in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Tauranga or Hamilton to do the job perfectly for you.

When it comes to cleaning kitchen cabinets, you will find that there are quality cleaning products available in the market in the form of sprays. For fresh stains, you can use them for removing the marks fast. But, for greasy wooden kitchen cabinet cleaning, you should opt for professional help because it’s a tough job.

Most of the time even multi-surface kitchen cleaners do not help you to clean the kitchen cabinets thoroughly. When you are cleaning your kitchen cabinets, external cleaning is not enough; you also have to ensure that the interiors of your cabinets are organised well and cleaned too. Surface stains can be handled with a quick spray remover and wipe with a clean cloth, however thick grease and grime calls for expert home cleaners in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Tauranga and Hamilton.

When you have decided to clean wooden kitchen cabinets at least once a week, you would need a cleaner of your choice, dry and clean cloth and a toothbrush or a good quality small scrubbing brush.

It is important for you to scrub the hardware edges of your wooden kitchen cabinet. This will greatly help you to remove the build up of sediment. For the wooden surface of your cabinet, you should make use of a good wooden cleaner. The cabinet should be wiped clean. The sides and the inside of your kitchen cabinet drawers should not be ignored. The interiors of handles should also be cleaned well.

Wooden kitchen cabinets should be regularly cleaned in order to avoid the build up of oily substances. While cooking, there can be spills or drops, and the marks settle in the surface of the kitchen cabinets if you delay cleaning them. It is very important for you to maintain a frequent schedule for cleaning your cabinets. If you cannot, calling in affordable house cleaners regularly will help you maintain cleanliness and hygiene.

Select Home Cleaning for Your House Cleaning Needs

Select Home Cleaning is a trusted and reputed home cleaning company in New Zealand, available now in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Tauranga and Hamilton. The cleaning experts here are dedicated to their work and they ensure that traces of dirt, even in the remotest places, are removed extensively. These cleaning professionals are also police checked and trained well in house cleaning for all rooms. The rates are affordable and the technology used is modern. To call these dedicated house cleaning service professionals for your home cleaning needs, please use this toll free number:0800 000 907.

Easy Cleaning Tips from Your Favourite Professional Home Cleaner in New Zealand

Home cleaning is not an easy task and for managing it efficiently, a homemaker needs to be well aware of the right cleaning process. Home Cleaning process does not mean use of electric broom or vacuum cleaner or best available cleanser for bathroom and kitchen cleaning, etc., but it involves hard work and meticulous planning! Proper home cleaning is much more an extensive job, which needs expertise and real know-how to manage the entire chore safely and wisely, by applying cost efficient and hygienic methods.

A professional home cleaner performs the entire task with robotic efficiency by following certain rules and techniques that make the work attain perfection. Knowing some of the tricks you can also gain better command over the daily house cleaning chores. 

First study the entire home cleaning requirement

Comprehensive House cleaning involves lot many things - taking care of the entire upholstery, artworks, floor cleaning, kitchen cleaning, lighting-fixture cleaning, etc. Most interestingly, all these items demand different types of cleaning methods to maintain their sheen and shine. Before you start the cleaning mission, you need to map the entire process item-wise and accordingly plan to proceed with the entire home cleaning.

Get the cleaning products ready

Different types of cleaning products are used for cleaning different areas. A bathroom cleaner is different from a kitchen cleaner. A floor cleaner is not the same one used for cleaning artworks and glass decor items. So it’s wise to select the appropriate cleaning agents according to your cleaning requirement.  

Clean and arrange the toys first

You have lots of soft toys in your home and these are most cherished items of your little ones. So you cannot keep them in cupboards. Put these toys into a laundry bag and soak them in detergent. Squeeze them gently in cold water and then put them in the laundry bag into your washing machine’s dryer.

Clean the upholstery

Vacuum cleaner can extract dust from your upholstery but what if there are lots of pet hairs on the curtains? According to a specialized professional cleaner’s suggestion, you can use a squeegee to separate those clingy hairs from the fabric. You can use wet rubber gloves to get the hairs detangled from the curtain surface too. However to kill the dust mites, bacteria and harmful fungi from the upholstery and to remove stubborn stains, you’ll have to call professional home cleaners in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Tauranga and Hamilton.

Use white vinegar to clean the hard water stains

Hard water stain is a problem for your kitchen sink as well as the bathroom tiles and toilet sink. Use White vinegar for removal of the hard water stain especially from the faucets.

You can use the same ingredient to remove hard water plaques from the shower mouth. Put some while vinegar in a plastic bag and keep it tied in the shower mouth with a rubber band. Remove the bag from there after 30- minutes. It will look sparkling as a new one.

However, these are just a few tips; there is lot more items in your home, which you love to maintain and take care of to extend their service life. Proper home cleaning and maintaining it as a sparkling clean zone is a hard task indeed. It can be time consuming too. If you don’t have time and patience, it’s better to hire an expert and affordable house cleaning service such as the Select Home Cleaning in New Zealand and Australia. Your life will become much easier and hassle-free for sure!! Get your free quote now by dialling 0800 000 907.

Speed Cleaning Your Kitchen in New Zealand – Hassle-Free Tips by Select Home Cleaning

It is very important for you to take care of your kitchen. The kitchen should at least be cleaned daily to ensure it is free from grease and oil. It should smell fresh and be sparkling clean- after all you cook your food here and you do not want it to be unhygienic do you? 

Cleaning the kitchen can be something tedious especially if you are a busy professional. Of course, there are professional home cleaning companies like Select Home Cleaning experts in New Zealand with affordable rates to help you in the task. But there are times when you accidentally spill something and it needs to be cleaned right away or else the stains and odour will set in. Later you can call the home cleaning professionals to sort things out and give your kitchen the shine and sheen it deserves.  

After getting your call, the expert home cleaners at Select Home Cleaning in New Zealand will come in and clean your kitchen in no time without hassles. They are thorough professionals devoted to their work and that is why they have a good repute in the area.

Select Home Cleaning team will also counsel and guide you in housekeeping tips and here are some special speed kitchen cleaning tips by their home cleaning professionals:

• When you are cleaning the kitchen, you should always begin with the sink. It should be empty and shining all the time. Most people tend to place all the used and soiled plates in the sink with the intention of cleaning it later. The result is a bad odour and unclean bundle in your kitchen. Remember, your kitchen sink shows how tidy and hygienic you are. When you begin with the sink, you naturally will load the dishwasher and keep the kitchen counters, refrigerators, stove and doors clean and free from grime and grease.
• Every day you should take a minute or two to clean the sink, wipe it after loading the dishwasher, wipe the stove free from oil and leftovers, the kitchen counter and the refrigerator. You should take at least a few minutes to sweep or even vacuum the floor.
• Every week, you should mop the floor, wipe the kitchen cabinets, wash your dish rack, wipe the switch boards and your phone, if you have one in the kitchen and clean and wipe the inside of the garbage can.
• Every season, empty and scrub the refrigerator inside out, empty and clean the inside of the drawers where you keep your utensils and clean the hood filter of the stove.

Speed cleaning your kitchen is so simple. However, if you still feel that it is too much for you, you should call in professional home cleaners Hamilton and they will take up the task to ensure your kitchen is cleaned well.

If you are based in and around the areas of Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Tauranga and Hamilton, you can call in the professionals of Select Home Cleaning who will do the task for you. They have daily, weekly and monthly home cleaning packages that are affordable for every household. Therefore, if you are really too busy or just too lazy to clean your kitchen, call these experts today on 0800 000 907 for a free quote!