There
are a lot of things in life which we must do which aren’t particularly fun or
interesting, like waiting in line or picking up after our dogs.
Home
Cleaning is another task like that; most people don’t enjoy it, but it still
has to be done.
However
much you dislike cleaning, it needs to be done the right way, otherwise, it is
ineffective and can even damage your property.
Cleaning
experts at Home Concierge share some of the tips and tricks which can make your
cleaning much quicker and more effective while avoiding making some amateur
mistakes.
Cleaning without Gloves
If you
are in a hurry, or you are only cleaning a small spill, cleaning barehanded is
fine.
However,
if you have planned to clean your home or a part of it, and you don’t wear
gloves, you are playing with your health.
A vast
majority of the chemicals we use for cleaning are abrasive and can damage your
skin. After all, that’s how they manage to get the stains out of your house.
Even
the cleaning products which are touted as ‘natural’ and
‘green’ can dry your skin right out. Some home cleaning experts
suggest wearing gloves which are lined with cotton because they offer more
protection, and avoiding rubber and latex ones. However, any protection is
better than nothing at all.
Rubbing the Carpet Stains
Even
though this might be your first instinct when you spill coffee or anything else
on your carpet, rubbing is maybe the worst thing you can do for the stain.
It
will only drive the stain further into the fibers of the carpet, making it that
much harder to remove.
Instead,
you should try blotting the stain with a paper towel or a cotton cloth. Also,
going from the outside in makes more sense, as you are preventing the stain
from growing.
What
you want to do is essentially to dilute the stain by spraying water and
detergent on it and blotting it until it has disappeared.
Spraying the Cleaner on the Surface
Most
of the cleaners we use are fairly strong, which means that putting them on a
sensitive surface can cause quite a strong reaction. In fact, much stronger
than what you need to remove the stain.
You
should only spray directly on the stain if the stain is really serious or if it
has dried. Otherwise, spraying the cleaner on the cloth or a brush that you
intend to use to clean your home is sufficient.
Using Cotton Cloths to Clean Glass
Cotton
cloths are great for a multitude of reasons and purposes. However, cleaning
windows or other glass surfaces is not one of these uses.
Cotton
cloths tend to leave small bits of themselves behind on glass surfaces, so even
if you have just cleaned your windows, they will appear to be mushy and dirty.
Instead, most cleaning experts will recommend that you
use a microfiber cloth which will not shed and will get the maximum amount of
dust and dirt.
Using Vinegar on Stone
A lot
of people really like cleaning with ingredients that they have at home, rather
than buying chemical cleaners from the store.
While
there is some merit to using rubbing alcohol, vinegar, or baking soda, these
substances are not as strong or as effective as store-bought cleaners, and they
might not be always suitable for cleaning.
For
instance, vinegar is a form of acid, which can really easily damage the top
coating of most stone countertops. That leaves the countertops porous and
susceptible to damage.
Even
if you are not a fan of cleaning, you can still learn to apply these simple
improvements to your technique. Not only will you spend less time cleaning, but
you will also not damage your property.
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