Keeping Your Home Sparkling Clean
There was no need to do any housework at all
There was no need to do any housework at all. After the first four years the dirt doesn't get any worse. ~Quentin Crisp, The Naked Civil Servant, 1968.
Does your housework normally comprise "sweeping the room with a glance?" Rather than waiting a few years to see if Mr.Crisps theory is correct, follow our easy guides to make housework easy.
Defrosting your freezer
*Do this the day BEFORE a big shop! (Although, if, in the name of cleaning, you HAVE to eat up that chocolate ice-cream, well...).
*Switch off your freezer (this is an important step!), pack up all your frozen food in a cool-box, and leave the freezer door open.
*For an upright freezer, you can catch all the drips with a deep tray on the bottom shelf, and a towel on the floor. If you've got a chest-type freezer, just open the valve in the drainage chamber and pop a washing-up bowl underneath.
*All you need to do now is wait for it to defrost. Time for a cup of tea? Or that ice-cream you need to eat up?
*Finally, wipe down the insides with a mild, odourless cleaner (or use warm water mixed with bicarbonate of soda- 1 pint water/ 1 teaspoon of bicarbonate), and then dry thoroughly with a lint-free cloth.
*TOP TIP: speed up the defrosting process by popping saucepans of hot water on the shelves.
Making your toilet sparkle
*Remove any stains by pouring in a can of Cola and leaving for an hour (this is very effective- but does make you think twice about the effect it must be having on your teeth!).
*Avoid blockages and unwanted odours by pouring in a cup of bicarbonate of soda once a week.
*It's certainly bizarre, but try using denture-cleaning tablets every 2 weeks (leave them in the bowl overnight).
*TOP TIP: keep your bathroom smelling nice and fresh by putting a fabric softener sheet in the bin
How to avoid mould
*Keep your home clean and dry (harder than it sounds, I know!) and well-ventilated.
*If it's not sunny outside and you need to dry your washing inside (e.g. if you live in the UK), make sure you keep a window open. This will reduce humidity levels and make your clothes smell nice and fresh!
*Even if you're using a tumble drier, make sure you keep a window open...
*Be aware that mould and dampness can really damage your health- if you do spot any damp patches on the walls or ceiling, make sure you get them sorted ASAP!
*TOP TIP: when running a bath, first run the COLD water, and then after the HOT - this reduces condensation significantly.
by: Beata Stepinska
Don't Take On An Eager Plumbing Modification Without Making Sure You Know How How To Repaint A Wood Window Or Door Frame Construction Buildup In Guam Aids Real Estate Decorating A Bathroom Tips On Outdoor Heated Dog Beds Homemade Beverages Worthy Of Any Specialty Shop Designing A Dorm Room That Feels Like A Home Away From Home Outdoor Movies On The Rewind How To Make A Good First Impression When Selling Your Home A Small Compressor Is Great For Home Use The Home Theater Provides Good Entertainment For Less Money 3 Easy Steps To Sculpting Great Abs At Home Buy Cutlery - Get The Right Utensils For Your Kitchen And Cooking