How to Ensure That You Always Have a Clean Home

A clean home that looks amazing helps reduce stress. Also, a well organised and neat environment increases your productivity. Rely on a house cleaning company which can produce stunning result with a minimum of disruption, and a high degree of care and skilfulness.

The home cleaner will be doing weekly or fortnightly cleaning, but here are some habits you should inculcate to keep your house well organised, tidy and inviting:

1. Arrange Your Clothes in an Orderly Way

All your clothes should have an assigned place, and ensure that they go there at the end of the day! So, you need not to search throughout the house, one room after another for a particular matching pair of socks or jeans and shirt.

2. Use Dishwasher Smartly

Make a habit of unloading the dishwasher before breakfast so that you can put the dirty dishes straightway into the dishwasher. This is to avoid piles of dirty dishes in the sink or on the countertop. Your dishwasher will be full by the time dinner is over, and then turn it on before bed.

3. Get Rid of Unwanted Stuff

Don’t keep on accumulating old clothes, decoration lights etc. in your home. Just have a check when you have free time and threw out extra items you no longer require. Also give away old but useful items to charity or organise a garage auction.

If you want to feel the freshness of a clean, orderly home, say no to clutter!

4. Make Your Bed Everyday

Making your bed in the morning gives you the satisfaction of a small job perfectly completed - make up your bed, put away clothes, fluff up pillows, and declutter up the bedroom. This can create a positive spirit and confidence which will continue to make you feel good for the whole day.

This way you also set a good example for other family members and they’ll also follow suit.

5. Keep Your Papers, Bills and Receipts Organized

If you find it difficult to manage stacks of bills and mails piling up all over your home then you need to do something urgently! Don’t’ keep papers hanging around the house- file them intact!

Follow a daily routine for organizing paperwork- file the bills after making the payments. When bills come in, put them in one place and after you’ve paid the bills, file immediately.  If you want to refer menus, coupons and the likes, secure them at a separate place where you can easily access them.

6. Use a Vacuum

If children and pets are in the home, you should dedicate sometime for daily vacuum cleaning- vacuum the high-traffic and pet area. Pets leave hair, dander, dirt and allergens all over the place and it can cause diseases.

7. Wipe down Surfaces in Your Kitchen

It’s essential to wipe down countertops, sink, the front of cupboards, and stove top after every use.  It takes only a few seconds to do a quick wipe of the area you just used to make it tidy and germ free.

8. Give Special Attention to Bathrooms & Toilets

Wash and sanitise sinks, countertops, showers, tubs and toilets and ensure they are sparkling clean. Spray a general purpose cleaner into the tub area and let it stay there (for dissolving oil and soap scum) while you start cleaning the rest of the bathroom. Use tile brushes for tile grout cleaning and a used toothbrush for removing build-up deposits around tub fixtures and faucet.

For many people, toilet cleaning remains the most hated house cleaning chore. Either you’ll have to assign the job to a professional home cleaner or learn some tips to manage it. Either way, it’s mandatory to keep the toilet clean and hygienic.

9. Put Your Shoes and Coats Away

It’s nice to remove shoes at the door and put them away neatly in a wardrobe or closet. This way you can prevent dirt and germs entering your house.  

Adopting a regular, healthy home cleaning habit will keep your home neat and clean and will minimise the psychological stress associated with messy homes. 

If you find the above home cleaning tasks quite tedious, email Select Cleaning Company  or call them on 0800 000 907 and they’ll discuss your cleaning requirements. Currently they service Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Tauranga and Hamilton.

Select Home Cleaning Company’s background checked and insured cleaning professionals also undergo in-person assessments after getting feedback from clients. Home cleaners with good ratings from the customers only will be retained on their platform. This pays high dividends as Select Cleaning continues to receive reviews and comments from happy customers across New Zealand and Australia.

Must Know Facts about Home Maintenance and Organising

Home maintenance issues - Let’s discuss some common house maintenance problems and their solutions, and preventative checks one should do from subfloor to rooftop.  You should know whether the maintenance issue can be solved by yourself or there is the need for calling a professional home cleaner, plumber or electrician. Call a reputed house cleaning company in New Zealand to find out if the issue can be fixed by DIY tactics or there is need to call a pro.

Being a responsible family person, one should also know how to properly deal with emergencies at home such as a water pipe burst or electric fire.

Water leaks – dripping from the ceiling or running down the walls, these leaks can be caused either by corroded water pipelines or bursting of pipes due to freezing. For water leaks, it’s better to call an expert because DIY methods could further complicate the issue.

Stains or mould on wooden flooring – excessive wet cleaning is one of the reasons which can lead to mould build-up. Call only reliable house cleaning companies in New Zealand, not cheap service providers who’ll eventually spoil the property. If water leaks or subfloor dampness is the cause, you may call a plumber.

Peeling of paint from exterior walls – check the rain gutters. If the gutters are not cleaned regularly, they may overflow or leak from damaged corner joints. A steamy bathroom can also cause this issue. Find out if there is some problem with the way you clean the bathroom. If everything is ok, then you may have to put a ventilation fan to remove the extra moisture.

Mould formation: detailed study on health hazards and preventive measures - water leak above the ceiling, bad drainage, faulty plumbing & corroded pipes, poor ventilation, etc. can cause mould and mildew in your home interiors. Indoor water condensation is the main source of moisture that helps the growth of mould. There are chances of severe health risks due to mycotoxins from some toxic moulds. Exposure to high levels of mycotoxins for a longer period of time can cause serious neurological problems.

Mould can affect all people. But more prone to its attack are the young, elderly or sick, and those with asthma and allergies. Asthma is made worse by the presence of mould. Around 50% of people who live in mouldy conditions can get affected by upper respiratory symptoms. Prolonged exposure to mould can also develop allergy.

In addition to health problems, mould can cause damage to fabrics, shoes, and discolour paint and wallpaper. Mould growth mainly depends on the type of interior finish in your house. Flat paints (compared to semi-gloss or gloss painted surfaces), plasters and untreated timbers have high percentage of moisture absorbency causing condensation of water vapour.

Mould has to be removed the moment traces are seen. It becomes difficult to clean the area affected by mould for longer periods. Avoid dry brushing the area because it could release spores that will help the mould spread further. It will also cause harm if you are allergic to it.

Room heating, adequate ventilation, proper insulation of walls, ceiling and flooring, and physically removing the moulds are some of the possible methods of controlling condensation and mould. Sealing the windows, doors and walls with caulk, stripping and other sealants can prevent mould spores from entering your home. Cleaning affected areas using 80% white fermented vinegar solution can be more effective than applying bleach.

Prevention is better than cure- frequently clean the bathroom, window panes, evaporation trays in air conditioners, and refrigerators where there is a possibility of the occurrence of humidity. It does not only maintain the beauty of the house from the inside but also maintains your health and well-being.

In case of flooding, make sure to clean and dry the area thoroughly as early as possible. Water-damaged carpets, rugs and damp building materials are most affected by mould growth. If you are unsure about proper cleaning procedures after a flood, it is recommended that you take the services of a professional home cleaner.

Quick tips for organising your home – if you find your flat surfaces filling with clutter, you should know that it’s time to organise your home. Placing everything in its proper place is the best way to organise your home. This way the rooms will look more spacious and healthy. When every item in the kitchen or other rooms has its designated place, you no more need to waste time and energy searching for things.

Never keep dishes piled at random on counter tops. Also avoid stuffing kitchen cabinets with unwanted items. Have a closer look and remove the things that you don’t use anymore. 

Is your home entryway covered with coats, backpacks, shoes etc.? You must rearrange the things there to have the best first impression!