Hard Floor Steam Cleaner

Hard Floor Steam Cleaner 2011 :
Steam cleaning is a popular technique which is used for deep cleaning of carpets and flooring types. Steam cleaners sanitize and deodorize all sorts of surfaces in the house, including bedding, mirrors, windows, tile flooring, carpets, ovens, etc. Steam cleaner is very effective against mold and mildew, everyday dirt and grime, grease stains and even dust mites. When it comes to choosing the best floor steam cleaner, let me tell you that most of them work on various types of hard flooring including hardwood flooring, ceramic flooring and linoleum flooring. The most important benefit of using steam floor cleaners is that one doesn't need to use chemical cleaners that sometimes ruin the texture and appearance of hard flooring. Second appealing factor of using hard floor steam cleaner products is that they are extremely easy to use.

Most of the steam cleaners come with brush and mat which are detachable and washable. Some steam cleaners come with dual features of wet mopping and wiping, making your job even more easier. When it comes to choosing the best hard floor steam cleaners, one needs to make sure that the cleaners are easy to use. Many homeowners have a tendency to choose cheap floor steam cleaners, which are oftentimes ineffective against tougher stains and grime. However, not all 'expensive floor steam cleaners' are effective and hence, going through hard floor steam cleaner reviews is extremely important.

Steam Iron Cleaner

Steam Iron Cleaner 2011 Steam irons can get stained with greasy deposits or some fabric color if it is not set to the right temperature when ironing. Vinegar is one of the common and the best natural steam iron cleaners. So here you go with a few tips on cleaning steam iron with vinegar..

Turn on the iron to highest setting: Whenever there is some substance sticking to the sole plate of the steam iron, turn on the steam iron and regulate it to the highest setting. Now run it across some newspaper evenly until the sticky substance is removed. This is a very basic method of how to clean an iron.

Wipe the sole plate using ammonia: Suppose the sole plate is greasy with an oily feel, take a cloth and soak it in ammonia and wipe it. Rinse the iron with some water and the oily stain will be gone.

Use white vinegar with baking soda: One of the basic methods of how to dry clean a steam iron is by using white vinegar. This is a handy steam iron cleaner. First take a dry cloth. Then wet it with white vinegar and wipe the sole plate of the iron. Baking soda can also be mixed with white vinegar to produce effective results.

Clean vents of steam iron: The steam iron vents and spray nozzles can get clogged with mineral deposits. So they need to be cleaned regularly. Use a cotton swab soaked in vinegar or a pipe cleaner to remove any dirt stranded in the vents of steam iron. Please do not use a knife to scratch the dirt as you will end up causing damage to the appliance.

Clean the steam iron reservoir: Prepare a solution with equal amounts of vinegar and water and pour it in the reservoir. Turn the iron on for around 5 minutes till steam comes out. Drain the solution after an hour. The reservoir will be clean.

Cleaning Ceramic Tile Floors

Cleaning Ceramic Tile Floors 201 1Regular cleaning and maintenance is of prime importance to retain the beauty and glaze of your ceramic tiles and also to protect them from damage and scratches. The first step of proper cleaning is to remove any kind of abrasive substances like dust, dirt, sand or grim that can make the tiles dull. For this you can use a soft broom or a vacuum cleaner, but don't use the beater bar attachment, as it can scratch the surface. A regular damp mop with warm water is very essential for cleaning ceramic tile floors. Sometimes, you can also use a small amount of mild detergent along with water, to mop the floor tiles. But remember to rinse the floor again with fresh water to remove any residue left. This will help you avoid the formation of the thin layer on the surface, usually caused by the use of any kind of cleaner or detergent.

Though many cleaning products are available in the market, you should choose a mild cleaner for your ceramic tiles. Do not use any kind of harsh cleaners, especially acidic, alkaline, bleach and ammonia based products for cleaning ceramic tile floors. Also avoid using abrasive cleaners like steel wool and scouring powder, as they can scratch the surface. Before selecting a particular type of product, you should go through the manufacturer's guidelines and instructions to get an idea about the type of cleaner suitable for your tile floors.

For removing soap scum, you can use a slightly abrasive cloth to scrub the area, but make sure that you do not end up scratching the surface. Cleaning the tile grouts, especially in the bathroom, can be the hardest part of cleaning ceramic tile floors. Vinegar can be used for cleaning these tile grouts. Just apply vinegar on the area and let it remain for a while and then scrub with a brush.

Cleaning Grout Haze

Cleaning Grout Haze 2011 : Removing Grout Haze Off Tile

    Firstly, make sure that the grouting has taken place properly. Let the grout dry completely. One would think that wiping with a wet sponge or a rag will do. But that's not the case in grout haze. It will tend to increase every time you try wet wiping. So you might just give up if you are trying this one out.
    Use a dry sponge or rag to clean the grout haze. Rub the tiles so that the haze gets removed off the tiles. Do not rub harshly. You might just end up getting scratches on the tiles which you wouldn't want.
    Try to remove as much grout haze as you can, with the help of rubber float.
    Also, you can wipe the tiles with a wet sponge 2-3 hrs after the application of grout. You will have to repeat the process 3-4 times a day.
    Use ready made grout haze cleaner. Do not mistaken it with the grout cleaner. Use the former to clean the haze. Mix the cleaner with appropriate amounts of water and then apply on the tiles diagonally, using a terry cloth. Wipe the tiles immediately with wet sponge. Grout haze remover is popularly used to clean the grout haze from tiles. Go in for it, as it's highly effective. The grout haze cleaner is readily available in the nearby tile shops.
    In case, the grout haze is too hard to remove, go for dry or wet vacuum cleaning of the tiles after application of the grout haze cleaner. The vacuum not only sucks the haze but helps dirt removal from grout as well. Later, wipe the floor as usual with wet sponge.
    Treatment with acids like the sulphamic acids or crystals of the same dissolved in water is recommended. Apply and then wipe with wet sponge. You can make use of pumice stone in place of acid as well. These two are precisely used for cleaning grout haze off ceramic tile along with the above methods. You could scroll through how to clean ceramic tiles if you want to know more on it.

Some Tips to Follow While Removing Grout Haze

    Always read the instructions written on the grout haze remover or cleaner or acids and pumice stone as well, before using them.
    Make sure you test the grout haze remover before putting it into actual use.
    While you are doing the above activities, make sure you wear hand gloves and protect your eyes with the help of an eye protector. Keep in mind that you are dealing with harmful chemicals.
    Use grout sealers of good brands to prevent dirt settling on the pores of grout. This will enhance the shiny appearance of your tile floors.
    Rinse the used sponge properly with water after every wiping.

Cleaning Bathroom Grout 2011

Cleaning Bathroom Grout 2011 :     For a quick preventative measure, purchase a bleach pen to clean small grout spots.

    Once you have finished cleaning bathroom grout, apply the grout sealer to prevent further harsh stains. You can apply the sealer once every year or as often as needed.
    To check if the sealer is working, spray couple of drops of water on it. The water should form a bead-like droplet on the grout; this means you don't need a fresh coat.
    After you apply the grout sealer, make sure you regularly clean the grout and tiles. This method will prevent you from using harsh chemicals to remove the stains.
    For a thorough grout cleaning method, use plastic bristles, old toothbrushes, nylon scrubbers, and soft bristle nail brush. Read more on grout cleaning tips.

As a best preventative method for cleaning bathroom grout, you need to clean the soap scum on a regular basis, so that there are no grout build-up found. After you are finished with shower, clean the bathroom walls, shower curtains, the tub with hot water. The steps mentioned above will definitely make the bathroom cleaning process a lot easier.

Household Cleaning Guide

Household Cleaning Guide 2011 : Household Cleaning Tips 1

Household cleaning tips can be almost endless and I was wondering where to begin. So here goes (I started with the simplest tip). Cleaning the furniture. What you can do is allot sometime to furniture cleaning every day. Cleaning furniture is extremely simple. What you have to do is run the vacuum cleaner over the sofa set every day. Make sure that you include all the parts of the fabric in the furniture while vacuuming. Next take a small quantity of cleaning solution on a cotton cloth and quickly polish and rub all the 'hard' surfaces in the house, such as, the coffee table or the coat stand
Household Cleaning Tips 2
Among all the house hold cleaning tips the most tiring part is the cleaning of the kitchen. This part is the most important part as the kitchen has to kept the most hygienic. The best way to keep the kitchen clean is to clean up the kitchen platform after cooking and then dining table after eating. The best way to keep these two aspects clean is to moisten a cotton cloth with water and some liquid soap and then rub down all the dimensions of the kitchen platform, cabinets and the dining table thoroughly. The whole process should not take more than approximately 15 minutes.

To know more about cleaning the kitchen, read references on Kitchen Cleaning.

Household Cleaning Tips 3
Tiding up the bathroom is not such a big issue. Just clean up the washroom, the bathroom and also the basin with long handled brushes, liquid soap and some disinfectant. You can also use a long handled mop, a bucket of water and little disinfectant to clean up the floor.

To know more you can also read on information provided in Bathroom Cleaning.

Household Cleaning Tips 4
One last thing that I did not manage to cover is the bedroom. To keep the bedroom tidy all you have to do is regularly clean the furniture in it, use a clean vacuum cleaner over the mattress, do the laundry regularly and change the sheets frequently.

Home Cleaning Advice

Home Cleaning Advice 2011 The services which these companies may offer you are varied and they include: cleaning apartments, houses, villas, cleaning commercial areas and offices, building maintenance, industrial cleaning or after builder cleaning, carpet cleaning, windows and blinds cleaning, flooring maintenance, supplying accessories and consumable materials for sanitary groups etc. and they may also offer you cleaning advice and home cleaning tips, if you want to clean the house on your own next time. As I have said, these firms offer their customers consumable materials like soap dispensers, paper dispensers, napkin dispensers, paper towels, rubbish bags, room deodorants, that are charged separately.

According to statistics, an apartment with 3 rooms after a holiday like Easter or Christmas can be cleaned by a team of 5-6 persons in about 5-7 hours. But it depends on the company. There are companies that clean a 2-room apartment in 6 hours with a team of 4 persons, or companies with a team of 6 persons that finish cleaning an apartment of 2-3 rooms in 3-4 hours. Anyway all these firms have their cleaning strategy.

Holiday time is always a busy period for these companies, that is why you need to be programmed with at least 3-4 days before the date desired, or during normal periods of the year, with at least 1 day before the cleaning day if you want to have a clean house.

How much does it cost?
As far as prices are concerned, they are established according to certain aspects, like the dimension of the surface, the number of persons necessary to perform the cleaning, the frequency of the cleaning in the same house, the area in which the home or the office is situated, the type of solutions used, and the the degree of dirtiness. For example, windows covered with dry paint or thermal isolation windows covered with different stickers are charged supplementary, according to the time spent on removing dirt and substances used for this purpose.

Costs are negotiated according to the parameters previously mentioned. When they refer to cost per surface, they refer to a covered surface – grit stone, parquet, linoleum, carpet. Taking into account that different surfaces need different operations and different cleaning products, the costs are calculated consequently, on the basis of the packet of services required by the customer. There are cleaning companies that mean surface vacuum cleaning only, and cleaning the carpet is calculated separately, according to the procedures applied: vacuum cleaning, dry cleaning, wet or foam cleaning, and soil removing.

Bathroom Cleaning Guide

Bathroom Cleaning Guide 2011 : Actually a bathroom needs to be cleaned everyday as a part of simple hygiene. It is not difficult to clean the bathroom as it is only a small part of the apartment but most of us shy away from bathroom cleaning.

    Scrub the sinks, tub and the toilet with a toilet cleaner and brush. Do not forget to clean the faucets
    Remove the shower curtains and clean them with soap water. Let it dry naturally and then rehang it
    Clear the bathroom cabinet of all the expired medications and unwanted toiletries.
    Clean the fans, trash can and laundry in the bathroom.
    Mop the bathroom floor and let it dry naturally.

Kitchen Cleaning Guide

Kitchen Cleaning Guide 2011 Kitchen cleaning is the most time consuming of the lot. But you got to do it and it is actually easier than it seems.

    First of all clean all the dishes, bowls, glasses and utensils piled in your kitchen sink. If they are difficult to clean in one go, soak them in lukewarm water and clean after 20-25 minutes.
    Now clean the walls and the kitchen counter tops with soap water and sponge. Also remember to clean it with clean water again.
    Clean all the kitchen appliances according to the manual provided. Do not clean the inner side of fridge, microwave or oven with water. Clean only according to the given directions.
    Check the closets and throw away the unwanted, unused or expired food items. Rearrange the remaining things according to their usage and priority. You can put a paper in the closets to prevent dust and molds from growing.
    Lastly, sweep the kitchen floor with a broom or vacuum it.

Kitchen Cleaning Guide

Kitchen Cleaning Guide 2011 The living room is the one room that will be noticed by guests first. Remember that a clean and beautiful living room looks welcoming to you as well as others!

    Start with putting all the things in their appropriate places like the magazines and newspapers on the table, the CDs and DVDs in their cases, plates and glasses in the kitchen, etc.
    Now remove the curtains, couch covers (if any) and other washable items that are dirty and put them aside for washing.
    Remove all the things from the coffee table and side tables.
    Now clean all the drawers, tables, electronic gadgets like the television with a feather duster.
    Rearrange all the things in place. Throw away the unnecessary things.
    Lastly, clean the floor as all the dust from cleaning the tables must now be on the floor. Vacuum the floors and mats.

Apartment Cleaning Tips

Apartment Cleaning Tips 2011Cleaning is one of the most tiresome chores that one needs to do regularly. You may wish to have a sparkling apartment which always looks as though it has just been renovated, but most of the times, it remains only a wish as you find it very difficult to start cleaning. You may start house cleaning but at the end, no matter how hard you try, things look the same. So what should you do in order to clean one's apartment and make it look much better and presentable? Well, follow the simple apartment cleaning tips given below which will be helpful to you.

House Cleaning Checklist for Maid

House Cleaning Checklist for Maid 2011
Household Cleaning Checklist - Living Room
The living room is the first room of your house and the area which first makes the impression. 'First impression is the last impression', and I hope you don't want it to come true if your living room is in a mess and you have guests coming over. Just draw up a professional house cleaning list to avoid a mess of a blunder!

    Dust all the items in the living room with a dry cloth first.
    Now clean every item with a wet cloth, so that they regain the shine.
    Clean the ceiling fans and the switch board with cleaning agents.
    Vacuum the sofas and every nook and corners of the furniture.
    Wash the lampshades for brighter lights.
    Throw away the dead flowers and trim the house plants, if you have any.
    Picture frames should be dusted too.

Household Cleaning Checklist - Kitchen
The kitchen get dirty due to the grime that settles down due to oily cooking. The walls get blackened and a stale smell gets trapped in the room. Household cleaning checklist must have a special focus on the kitchen areas, as it needs to hygienic.

    Wash all the vessels, either in a dish washer or manually. Preferably wash them in lukewarm water.
    Clean the kitchen platform with water and cleaning agents.
    The cabinet doors and especially the handles have to wiped clean.
    Appliances need a wash too, every once in a while, so clean them too. Avoid using water directly. Use a damp cloth.
    Clean the window sills and oil marks on the glass.
    Empty the trash and wash the dustbin.
    Clear the dining table and clean the chairs too.

House Cleaning Rates 2011

House Cleaning Rates 2011 Once a Week Cleaning

    For a 900 square foot apartment, house cleaning service costs an average of USD 74 to USD 200.
    For a 1,300 square foot home with seven rooms, an average cost is about USD 95 to USD 300.
    A 2,200 square foot home costs an average of USD 149 - USD 400.

Bi-weekly Cleaning

    For a 900 square foot apartment, house cleaning costs an average of USD 59 to USD 124.
    For a 1,300 square foot home with seven rooms an average cost is about USD 79 to USD 150.
    A 2,200 square foot home costs an average of USD 104 - USD 180.

This is a general estimate of house cleaning rates, however, there are a lot of other factors that have to be taken into consideration. The following are a few factors affecting the house cleaning prices.

    Size of the House: The size or square footage of home is the primary factor considered when setting a standard price.
    Layout: The layout of the home, that is the number of bedrooms and bathrooms, stories, etc., will have an impact on the cleaning price.
    Number of People: More people living in the home generate more cleaning chores and command a higher price.
    Pet Animals: It is a fact that homes with one or multiple pets will require more cleaning and hence, will be more expensive to clean.
    Children: Also, homes with younger children are sometimes more difficult to clean and may be a little expensive.
    Types of Cleaning: Another factor which affects the house cleaning rates is the type of cleaning required. The homeowner will be able to determine how detailed the cleaning is, including costs if additional services are required. Most homeowners keep a house cleaning checklist for maid.
    Weekday or Weekend: If the homeowner prefers the home to be cleaned on the weekend, rates will be higher.
    Location: House cleaning rates vary in different parts of the country and may also depend on travel distance from the service’s main office.

Home Cleaning Remedies

Windows: You can make your very own window cleaner by combining together 2 tablespoons of white vinegar with a gallon of water. Transfer some of this solution into a spray bottle, squirt it on, and then wipe it clean with newspaper. Read more on window cleaning recipe.

Cobwebs: Among the home remedies for cleaning, this method is fairly common and simple, and I'm sure you've tried a variation of it in your home. To clean out cobwebs from hard to reach spots, you can put a old sock over the end of a long stick and make it secure with a rubber band. Use it to collect the cobwebs and to clean under radiators and refrigerators. Read on household cleaning tips.

Ovens: This is one of my favorite home cleaning tips. Measure half a cup of full-strength ammonia to fill a small glass bowl, place it in the oven before going to bed and close the door. In the morning, clean away all the dirt that has loosened with a cloth rag or paper towels. If required, you can gently remove collected grease with an abrasive substance such as steel wool. When done, use a damp cloth to wipe the insides of the oven clean.

Toilet Bowl: A toilet bowl may collect faint stains over time. For a home cleaning remedy to get it to look as good as new, add ¼ cup full strength chlorine bleach to it and allow it to sit for 30 minutes. Then use a bowl brush to do some scrubbing and flush.

House Cleaning Cost 2011

House Cleaning Cost 2011 ::
Before starting out to look for availing the services of professional house cleaners, you need to determine if you really need to get the job done by professionals. If the amount of work is small, you can do the job yourself using some household cleaning products. By cleaning the house as a do-it-yourself task, you will also save some amount of money. On the other hand, if the work to be done is on a larger scale, it is better to avail the services from professionals.

Services from house cleaning agencies are appropriate for people with a very busy working schedule. It really helps such working individuals to save a substantial amount of time, without having to compromise with the hygiene of the house. If you opt for getting the cleaning work done by professionals, you need to check out house cleaning costs, the agencies available in your neighborhood charge in order to get the best suitable services.

Determinants of House Cleaning Costs Size and the Layout of the House
When it comes to determining house cleaning costs, the extent of the area to be cleaned also matters. The cost is fixed according to the per square foot of the home. A one-time cleaning for a 900-square-foot house would require you to pay around $75 to $200. The type of house to be worked on also has an impact on the price. If you want to get a bungalow cleaned, the total cost would be much higher than that of cleaning a standard apartment. More the number of bathrooms, bedrooms, or floors; more will be the cost.

Location of the House If you want to get a 1,300 square foot, single story house cleaned by a professional agency, you will have to pay about $100-$300. Whereas, the price for cleaning a 2,200 square-foot two-story house would range from $150 to $400. The cost of biweekly cleaning of a 900 square-foot house with five rooms will fall somewhere between $60 to $125. Similarly, the price range keeps on increasing as per the increase in the rooms and stories. If you choose a biweekly cleaning package instead of a one-time cleaning service, you can even save valuable $50 to $200. Some cleaning services may also decide the house cleaning cost per hour.

Seasonal House Cleaning tips

Another kind of house cleaning is performed every season. On this occasion you maybe want to change the interior and the exterior of your house: plants, garden, you will change your clothes according to the season, and you will clean and store your footwear. You will change the curtains, the draperies and the isolation cushions at the window. You may also select the clothes which you don’t wear any more, in order to give them away.

Bathroom Cleaning Checklist
The bathroom is one of the most important rooms in your house. To keep it clean, you must put the dirty clothes in a special basket, after you have checked the content of the pockets, check shampoo bottles or those containing foam, or toothpaste tubes, and throw away the empty ones. Make sure that you have disinfecting substances in your bathroom. Then wash the toilet using the proper brush and solution. Clean the tiles and dry them. Clean the wash basin and the sanitary equipment, taps, shower battery, clean the mirror, wash the flooring, and finally wash the bucket, the mop and the dusters.

House Cleaning Checklist 2011

Well, let’s see what you have to do every day!
1. Washing the dishes – it is not a very pleasant activity, but it is absolutely necessary, if you don’t want to find dry food remnants on your plates, which can get altered, and they also might smell horrible! Washing them daily is the best solution!

2. House cleaning also includes dusting the furniture on a daily basis, as well as washing the flooring, and sanitizing the toilet and the bath.

3. Washing bed clothing or underwear – not all the families have laundry every day, but work equipment, sport equipment, school uniforms, playing clothes can gather daily to be washed.

4. Daily tidying – it does not take you a lot of time to give back the pleasant aspect of the space you live in! A tidy room offers you the comfort necessary; you can be relaxed in it. If somebody rings at your door unexpectedly you can open the door without being ashamed of your interior! Papers daily tidying – receipts, bills, notes, is performed only by the owner of the house.

You must take the rubbish out.

In order to be efficient, you must make a decision, you the owner of the house, concerning different objects stored in your house. You might keep them and store them, or you might offer them as a gift, or sell them, or throw them away, but don’t let them stay in your way!

Checklist of Weekly House Cleaning
Weekly cleaning is the occasion when dust is removed from each corner of the house; therefore you don’t have any reason to be afraid of allergies. You will use the vacuum cleaner behind the wardrobes, the beds, and your kitchen furniture.