Cleanliness At Home 

For me, as a woman, cleanliness in my home is paramount. When a home is not clean enough, expensive furniture, TVs, costly appliances, and kitchen appliances are nothing. The level of cleanliness makes living in the apartment or house pleasant enough and possible for guests to visit at any time. Friends and acquaintances often come for coffee or dinner. But like any working person, I only sometimes have enough time and energy. So learning from the more experienced, I learned some easy and good tricks that help clean the home from unwanted dirt and traces of daily use naturally and fast.

Here I share ways to clean without chemicals because I know that some people suffer from allergies, have small children or, for some other reason, prefer more harmless means.

  1. Make your own detergents
    This way, you will save money every month and be sure to use quality and natural products when taking care of your home. To do this, mix four tablespoons of baking soda with about a litre of warm water. Put the liquid in a spray bottle or soak it in a sponge and treat those areas of the kitchen and flat surfaces that need it, such as cabinets, shelves and doors.
  2. Shoes that smell bad
    Everyone has one such pair at home, especially if they often visit the gym with them. You can eliminate these unpleasant odours by sprinkling a little soda inside them. Let them stand for a while, then beat them well.
  3. Traces of coloured markers on the walls
    Instead of imposing unnecessary and strict rules on your children, forbidding them to draw on the walls, you better learn to erase these traces. That would have a much better effect. Children are children and often do not follow the strict rules of adults.
    The best and most effective way to do this is to use toothpaste. It can successfully erase traces of coloured markers on the wall.
  4. The trash can
    Even if stored in the kitchen cupboard or on the terrace, it often has an unpleasant odour, especially if you do not dispose of food waste regularly. To deal with this unpleasant odour, rub a little citrus peel on the inside, then wash with cold water.
  5. Pets
    Everyone enjoys pets, but they also cause dirt and odours. Above all, you need to maintain excellent hygiene for them. For example, you should clean the cat toilet every morning so that odours do not spread everywhere. If you know where the odour source is, sprinkle with baking soda and clean with a vacuum cleaner after 15-20 minutes. The result will be fast and effective.
  6. Clogged sink channel
    Everyone has suffered from a similar problem. Sometimes people do not take the necessary measures, and the problem remains for days. However, there is a better solution. If the water in your sink drains hard slowly, pour half a cup of baking soda and then half a cup of vinegar. Cover the siphon with a damp cloth, wait 5 minutes, and then pour boiling water. You can also try half a litre of Coca-Cola. I’ve tried it, and it worked.
  7. Stains on the cutting board
    It is one of the most used appliances in the kitchen, and it often leaves traces of food. How to clean? Cut one lemon in half, then rub the whole surface of the board well with the juicy part. You can sprinkle the board with salt or baking soda for an even better effect.
  8. Vinegar for clean windows
    Yes, it is possible. Vinegar has unique superpowers that would help you clean the mirrors in the bathroom and windows. Fill about 2 litres of water with two tablespoons of white vinegar in a spray bottle. Then carefully spray the contaminated parts of the glass. Wipe with a clean microfibre cloth.
  9. For clean kitchen counter tops
    Like utensils and cutlery, you should perfectly clean this part of the kitchen so that you do not have problems with germs. For this purpose, you can use a simple dishwashing detergent diluted with warm water. Place the mixture in a spray bottle, then spray the boards to be treated well.
    Wipe with a dry cloth at the end.

New tips for a dusty home

Every home suffers from the presence of dust. It’s a constant struggle to maintain a healthy environment. Dust is something completely normal and organic. There are several reasons why more dust forms in some places than others.

As scary as it sounds when we open the window to ventilate, we make it possible for more dust to enter the room.

  1. Always start from the top down
    As with anything else on our planet, the laws of gravity apply to dust. Remember to start with objects first – shelves, doors, counter tops, picture frames, etc. Only then can you begin treating the floor with a vacuum cleaner, mop or whatever you have on hand.
  2. The list
    Creating a list would make it a lot easier for you. When you’re in a hurry, you need more time to write down what to do. But at some point, the list will significantly speed up cleaning your house. This way you will organise your activities, and not waste time thinking about what you have to do now.
  3. Ask for help
    However, the most time-saving way is to ask two more hands to join the fight against dirt and dust. If you have children at home, organising a kind of game is no problem. For example, who will clean their room faster. That will create a child with some activity and valuable habits and save time.
    Now you know how to be better prepared to fight against unwanted dust and dirt at home. You can always turn to home cleaning services if you do not have the time or desire.

How to clean the bathroom and kitchen from stubborn dirt? 

The kitchen and the bathroom are the most used rooms in a house or apartment. Accordingly, they collect the most dirt, which we must regularly clean and disinfect.

The bathroom is a room that each of us uses at least twice a day to maintain our hygiene. The bathroom is also the wettest place in our home. That is why moisture and mould accumulate there if you do not ventilate it enough and regularly.

How to keep your bathroom in perfect condition

Joints of the tiles

The places that make it difficult for homeowners to clean easily are the joints of the tiles. We must clean them often and regularly. Otherwise, moisture remains on them, and mould and mildew will soon appear. In addition to a heavy and unpleasant odour, it brings illness and allergies. To not rub and inhale detergents, we advise you to spray the joints with white vinegar and bleach the night before bed. Leave on overnight, and in the morning, there will be no trace of mould or odour.

Stubborn stains on the edges of the sinks can be removed with a toothbrush, spraying with detergent and rubbing vigorously. All the accumulated dirt will disappear. Then wipe with a dry cloth, and there will be no need to clean soon.

If you have mould stains on the bathroom curtain, you can clean it by washing the curtain at lower temperatures in the washing machine. If you can’t remove it, you can use a bucket full of warm water and mould and add a few drops of bleach. Rub the stains with a sponge or toothbrush. Thus, the smell of mould will disappear, and stains will disappear.

Faucets in the bathroom

Limescale deposits can be removed from faucets in the bathroom with the help of white vinegar-soaked towels. Turn on the tap with them and leave it on all night, and in the morning, you only need to rub it with a sponge and soap. And the stains themselves will peel off from the tap and faucets. After using the shower, you can wipe the faucets with a dry cloth to protect them from new layers. This way, you will not leave water on them; therefore, there will be no limescale build-up on the faucets. Ventilate the bathroom often or use the fan to prevent moisture in the room. Be sure to clean the fan grilles regularly because if they are clogged and contaminated with dust, steam and humidity will be challenging to escape.

To remove the deposits on the glass doors, screens and mirrors, use detergents, white vinegar, salt and baking soda. Mix these ingredients until you get a thick paste, and rub the limestone on the door with a toothbrush or a rough sponge. Then rinse, and the deposits will disappear. To prevent new deposits, remove excess water with a glass wiper or dry it with a dry towel after a shower.

For more stubborn mould stains in the bathroom joints, use strong detergents and degreasers or use a steam cleaner if you have one at home. In addition to mould, it will disinfect joints from germs and bacteria.

If you would like to avoid these options, you can look for companies that will clean and disinfect the bathroom for you. All you have to do is maintain it or, if you decide, the companies can continue to clean for you. Through various subscriptions, you can trust the cleaning companies once a week or a month to keep your home clean and pleasant to live in without wasting time, nerves and detergents.

Quick and easy cleaning of your kitchen in a few quick steps

The kitchen is the place where the whole family gathers to eat or prepare food. If you clean it after each use, you can save a lot, and its cleaning can be an absolute nightmare when you have nowhere else to put it.

After each cooking and use of the hob, wipe it. Because you risk getting very dirty and attracting cockroaches or ants, which like to eat crumbs. Do not allow water to remain on the hob, as it can be moisture resistant, but the seals absorb water. You will soon have mould and mildew that you can’t remove.

It’s typical for any family to leave dishes in the sink after a meal. If you don’t have a dishwasher to wash them for you, it’s a task you have to do, as we have said so far. Do not leave dirty dishes in the sink and on the counter. In addition to unpleasant pests, there will be an unpleasant odour in the kitchen from food scraps. To make it easier to wash the trays, you can soak them for a few minutes, and then you will easily wash them.

Easy tips for effective kitchen maintenance

The dishwasher

The dishwasher is a great helper in your home, but remember to clean it too. Dirt and grease from the dishes accumulate in the filter, and if you do not clean it regularly, you risk smelling unpleasant, and you may find leftover food on the plates. You can clean the filter and the inside of the dishwasher with powders available on the market. In addition to the inside, they will also clean the pipes through which the dirty water drains. It is good to do this process at least once a month. That ensures the dishwasher will smell fresh and work for a long time.

The oven and microwave

Cleaning the oven and microwave is also annoying if you do it infrequently. If you wipe the oven and hob with a microfibre cloth and detergent after each use, it will take you no more than 5 minutes. If you do it infrequently, it can take hours of rubbing and a lot of detergents. To make it easier, prepare a mixture of salt, baking soda and water and coat the inside of the oven and the hob. Leave it on for a few hours, or another option is to apply it in the evening and wipe it without rubbing it the next day.

The refrigerator

Cleaning the refrigerator is the next appliance you need to maintain regularly so that there is no unpleasant odour. Check for expired foods and dispose of them. Use boxes with lids to store food. This way, the products stay fresh for longer and do not emit odours in the refrigerator. The main cleaning should be done at least once a month or before loading the fridge with more products. First, throw away the expired products. You can use special detergents or vinegar to remove odours and dirt for cleaning. If you do not like the smell of vinegar, you can use lemon juice. In addition to cleaning – lemon will flavour your refrigerator.

If you still do not have enough time for this or do not want to clean your appliances, you can turn to professional cleaning companies that will do everything for you. This way your home is clean and you will have enough time for other things.…

Practical Tips For Easy and Quick Cleaning of Your Home

My birthday is approaching, and I am very excited because we will have guests for the occasion. However, this leads me to think that I need to transform our home. I’ve had much work lately, and my husband and kids haven’t helped me much with household chores. I left many things uncleaned and untidy. And now the job will come in handy. But what to do, I? I will have to deal with things in order. But this time, no one will be idle. To start cleaning at home, I need to have a particular mood. And the spirit comes when I play my favourite songs and melodies, so I stimulate my work enthusiasm.

I do not want to waste time on unnecessary details. Time is precious, and the more practical and quick I approach things, the better.

In all the clutter, it’s good to start with the kitchen and living room, which are together like one big room. You know that we spend most of our time there and we collect a lot of dust and dirty dishes, crumbs on the ground and whatnot. However, I will apply some tricks that I have learned over time when cleaning the house. I want to share them with you now.

  • 1. For cleaning the surfaces and especially the tiles in the kitchen and the bathroom, the sink, and other characters, I use a universal cleaning spray. Versatile cleaning sprays are widely advertised and famous, with some advertisements mentioning more than 2,000 home applications. If so, you can find out for yourself by using them for different surfaces at home.
  • 2. Get foam to remove stains. Stains on carpets, upholstery, and home textiles are common and should be treated quickly before leaving permanent marks. You spray foam and clean them effectively, leaving a pleasant aroma.
  • 3. Instead of cleaning children’s plastic toys one by one, use the dishwasher.
  • 4. Wash the plush toys in the washing machine of the “delicate” program and without detergent.
  • 5Ventilate the house regularly – this will reduce the content of harmful waste products from cigarette smoke and keep the air fresh.
  • 6. Time to clean the windows. It is one of the most time-consuming tasks for many of us. And I am no exception. Most homemakers start washing windows when the sun shines outside. That opens the mood and desire to clean, as well as the opportunity to dissolve anywhere. But this does not seem to be the right decision. We should clean the windows when it is cloudy outside. In sunny weather, they can dry quickly, but they can leave stains of detergent or water.
  • 7. Chalk can easily remove greasy stains on walls or furniture. Rub the stain with chalk and clean with a towel.
  • 8. With citrus, such as grapefruit, you can quickly polish the siphon in the bathroom and toilet. Thanks to the acid contained in citrus, the dirt breaks down quickly, and the appearance of the surfaces becomes shiny. In addition, they kill fungi and bacteria. To remove the smell from old sneakers and shoes, you can put sliced lemons in them. They will remove the unpleasant odour from them by absorbing the molecules that cause it.
  • 9. The next piece of advice that applies to me is to get used to doing a little homework every day. So the clutter will not be so great, and you will have more time for the leading cleaning at the end of the week.
  • 10. Use the programs for a delayed start of the washing machine. This way, you won’t have to wait for the washing machine to stop to stretch or move them to the clothes dryer. We know that removing clothes quickly after washing is essential to prevent creasing.
  • 11. If the toilet and the bathroom are together, you can fill the toilet bowl with detergent while taking a shower, and at the end of the bath, you can rinse it so that dirt does not accumulate. It is advisable to clean the toilet at least twice a week with detergent. Hard-to-reach places in the bathroom where you notice mould you can quickly treat if you pour vinegar into a spray bottle. Spray and allow to dry, then soak up and wipe with a towel or toilet paper.

Cleaning the Oven

Something I often put off is cleaning the oven. Contamination from food, grease, burnt particles, and scale can occur with each use. We need to clean all this in time. Otherwise, we will have to rub hard dried stains. That would take us much more time and effort.

I recommend taking a few minutes to clean the oven after each cooking so that dirt does not build upon it.

Here are three more tips to quickly and easily clean your oven in less than 15 minutes:

  • 1. Simultaneously with cleaning the oven, you can clean the unpleasant brown plaque from the window by smearing it with a mixture of baking soda and warm water. You can apply this mixture to the window and wait about 10 minutes. Then wipe off the dirt – it won’t bother you because it will break down completely.
  • 2. For more detailed cleaning of old and dried stains in the oven, you need vinegar and baking soda. Mix them and apply them to the spots. It is good to wait at least 10 minutes for the mixture to work and soften the dirt, then wipe with a towel or sponge.
  • 3. Another way to quickly clean the oven is baking powder and a mix of lemon juice and baking soda. This homemade “detergent” will help clean the oven stoves for 15 minutes. Place the mixture in a spray bottle and spray the inside of the oven. After waiting a while, wipe with a soft cloth. The stove is not only clean but also flavored. So, hopefully, these tips will help you clean your home quickly and easily. And I continue to prepare for my birthday – my special day.

Maintained Shoe Racks For Happy Feet

Keep the shoe rack at home tidy, hygienic, and smelling well.

It is never a good idea to delay and postpone the execution of boring domestic chores. Do them today, never leave them for tomorrow. Delaying the inevitable (well, you are going to be doing that cleaning sooner or later) is never a winning strategy and is bound to cause you headaches at a later stage.

Here is what I suggest you do with your shoe rack. Vacuum it first so any mud, dirt and dust are removed. Then you grab your favourite general-purpose cleaning product and give the interior (and exterior) a thorough clean. Don’t spare the elbow grease ;). If you prefer to make your own house cleaning products (I do too), try to mix vinegar, baking soda, boiled water and drops of lemon or your essential oil of choice. This will give you decent cleaning results. use a sponge to dip in the magic potion you just cooked.

When you are done cleaning with the sponge you need to dry everything with a clean dry cloth.

Next step – wash all of your shoes that reside in the shoe rack. Pick carefully which ones you have been using the most. These will be your most comfortable shoes. The rest must go away in the closet or garage/attic.

Think about how to store them. Do you prefer boxes or not? It is important to refresh regularly to avoid moisture absorption.

You can organize your shoes based on either how often you wear them or based on what season it is

If you want the air in the rack to be fresh and the shoes smelling nice, use coffee beans or a slice of citrus fruit to absorb the unpleasant moisture. There you go. Job done. On to the next one.…