9 Tasks You Should Include in Your Autumn Cleaning Routine

Summer is over and it is time to prepare your home for winter. Here is a list of 9 tasks you should include in your autumn cleaning list, in order to enjoy a cosy and clean home this year. 1 General indoor cleaning You will be spending a lot of time at home during cold months of the year. This is why a general autumn cleaning of the house is a must. Deep cleaning of carpets, upholstery and mattresses is mandatory. Clean curtains and window blinds, and organise wardrobes and cabinets. You can check our ultimate fall cleaning list here: [...]

September 22nd, 2016|Blog|

10 Common Cleaning Mistakes and Why to Avoid Them – Part II

Last time we have posted the 1st part of this article and we wrote about some of the most common mistakes people do when cleaning their home. Check the don'ts of home cleaning and learn how to avoid them in order to get the best results when doing the chores. Washing Windows with Circular Motions Window cleaning is a tricky task – if you don’t do it right, the glass will still look dirty. When you move your hand in in circles, there is a big chance there will be a lot of soap residues and traces on the surface. [...]

September 2nd, 2016|Blog|

10 Common Cleaning Mistakes and Why to Avoid Them – Part I

Being experts in our work the proper way to clean anything – from carpets and upholstery to windows – seems obvious and self-explanatory. However, when we are hired for a cleaning job we often stumble upon ruined furnishings, scratched floors and deteriorated rugs, all results of improper treatment. This is why we decided to dedicate a special post in our blog to the most common mistakes in cleaning, why to avoid these bad practices and how to choose the best methods and cleaning products when doing the chores. 10 Mistakes That Make Cleaning Inefficient (and More Difficult) Most people don’t like [...]

August 21st, 2016|Blog|

3 DIY Green Laundry Detergent Recipes We Love

Green cleaning recipes are great, because they are safe and often – frugal way to substitute dangerous commercial cleaners with toxic formulae. This week we’ve collected 3 recipes for homemade laundry detergents. They are easy to make, don’t require a lot of ingredients and are safe to use if you have small children, pets, or if you have sensitive skin. When we started our blog one of the first topics we've wrote bout was toxic chemicals in detergents and cleaners. You can read more about the toxic ingredients in commercial cleaning products here, here and here. Soapnuts Laundry Detergent Soapnuts [...]

July 19th, 2016|Blog|

How to Involve Young Children in House Cleaning Chores

Last time we have shared with you some ideas on how to approach your teenagers in order to get them help with cleaning and maintaining the house. However the younger your children when you involve them in helping with chores, the easier you will teach them to clean and deal with simple tasks. Here are some tactics to help get your young kids to clean, as well as a list of chores, appropriate for different ages. Check also: How to Live with a Dog and Have a Clean Home Give Specific Detailed Instructions When you are teaching a very young [...]

July 4th, 2016|Blog|

How to Live with A Teen and Have a Clean Home?

When children are still small it is easier to make them help you cleaning the house. However, when they become teenagers their natural instincts make them rebel against any rules, including your home cleaning routine. This is why, involving a teen to help with chores can be a challenging task, but it is your job as a parent to make them contribute at housework. This is good not only for you, but for them as well – cleaning and other chores make them more organised and teaches them discipline and both qualities will benefit them further in life. So, how [...]

June 18th, 2016|Blog|

12 Tips to Help You Prepare Your Home for an Amazing Summer

We associate summer with vacations, lazy moments on the beach, hiking, and long walks in the park. Cleaning the house is probably the last thing you think about when preparing for summer. But even if you go on holiday, you will still spend a big part of your summer at home and you have to agree there is nothing better than cold cocktail on the patio, or a Sunday barbecue in your garden. We've gathered a short list of chores that need to be done in order to enjoy great summer at home. Read also: How to Prepare Your Home [...]

June 8th, 2016|Blog|

6 Steps to Clean Your Grill Fast and Easy

Summer is the time for garden parties and barbecue dinners! Grilling is a great way to prepare your food! It is fast, easy, and there are almost no pots and pans to clean after you finish preparing the meal and you don’t have to scrub the barbecue after every cooking. However your grill needs to be cleaned every now and then to remove burnt food residues and old grease. We know that a lot of people postpone cleaning the barbecue, because it can be a daunting task, especially if it hasn’t been done in a while. This is why we decided [...]

May 26th, 2016|Blog|

Time to Make a Difference with The Happy House Cleaning and Haven House Children’s Hospice

Almost 2 years ago we have started our blog to share with you the best cleaning recipes and practices. We wanted to help people improve their life by posting the useful tips for home maintenance. Today’s post is different. We admire people and organisations that want to make a difference in their community. This is why we decided to join the cause of Haven House and donate £3 every time we are hired to do a cleaning job. What is Haven House? Haven House is a hospice that helps and supports children and young people with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions [...]

May 4th, 2016|Blog|

6 Myths Stopping you from Hiring Professional Domestic Cleaners

Through our long practise in the industry we have seen and heard it all. We even had some very interesting cases – clients, with really busy schedules, struggling to keep their homes clean by themselves. Why? Sometimes after the job is done, our clients admit, they have bee avoiding hiring home cleaning companies for years (although they’ve desperately needed a hand), because of the some of the reasons listed below. And, surprisingly, it is these clients who call us the most often after they get first-hand experience of the benefits of professional cleaning service. Let’s check which are the most [...]

April 18th, 2016|Blog|