CLEANING OF BROKEN GLASS ON A TILE FLOOR – CLEANING SUPPORT SERVICES

CLEANING OF BROKEN GLASS ON A TILE FLOOR – CLEANING SUPPORT SERVICES

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1.    Vacuum: Begin cleaning your broken glass by using a vacuum cleaner. Yes you may be cleaning broken glass from tile flooring, but a vacuum cleaner will still be an immense help to you. Start vacuuming the broken pieces of glass from the outside of the mess in. Be sure that you use the hose attachment since it will help reduce the chance of any glass dust becoming airborne.

2.    Sweep: Before you begin sweeping up the pieces of glass you should put on some type of protective hand gear. The best kind of protective hand gear to use is latex gloves. If you don’t have any lying around your home, you can pick some up at your local chemist relatively cheaply. Use a regular broom to sweep the pieces of glass into a pile and use the dust pan to transfer the pile into a garbage can.

3.    Wipe: Use a damp paper towel and wipe up the “dust” that’s left over. The damp paper towel will allow you to get the majority of those smaller, nearly invisible pieces of glass that are so hard to pick up. The best part of using a paper towel to do this is that when you are finished wiping the area you can simply throw the towel away.

4.    Final Check: Shine a flashlight on the area from several directions. Any missed pieces will sparkle.

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10 Things You Thought You Knew About Cleaning - Cleaning Support Services

10 Things You Thought You Knew About Cleaning - Cleaning Support Services

10 Cleaning Myths Debunked

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We trust the things that have been handed down by the generations. After all wasn't our grandmother a fabulous cleaner? Didn't our mom always seem to have everything in order? Is it really possible that some of the old tricks are myths?

1.  Is Bleach the Ultimate Cleaner?

I remember growing up thinking that bleach was the ultimate cleaner. After all, anything that can take the color out of any surface has got to be a great cleaner. It took me awhile to realize that the real power of bleach isn't acutally in its ability to clean. Actually bleach doesn't clean much. Find out what it's really for and what it's not so great at. 

2.  Does Professional Carpet Cleaning Shrink Carpet?

Carpet is a huge investment. We want it to last. But no matter how careful we are, carpets get stained and dirty. And when they do, we often call in professional help. But what if the carpet cleaning could actually damage your carpet. It's a scary thought. You hire someone to clean your carpet, and as it dries, it shrinks. Is it really possible? If not...how did this idea get started? 

3.  Does Vinegar Clean Everything?

I love vinegar. It can clean nearly everything. In fact, it is such a versatile cleaner and so green friendly that it has earned a reputation it may not always deserve. There are some surfaces that shouldn't come into contact with vinegar. Contrary to popular belief, using vinegar on these surface only leads to a lot of damage and very little clean. 

4.  Does More Soap or Detergent Equal More Cleaning Power?

It's a common misconception that the more dirty something is, the more soap it needs. It seems to make sense, more dirt needs more soap. In reality, while soaps and detergents are great and necessary for cleaning too much of a good thing can create its own problems. So if more soap doesn't equal more cleaning power, what does it equal? 

5.  How Can Dye-Free and Preservative-Free Cleaners Serve Any Purpose?

It's all the rage to be dye free and preservative free. And while that may make a lot of sense for the things we put into our body, there may actually be a reason for some cleaners to have dyes or preservatives. It's easy to label dye-free and preservative-free cleaners as better than their counterparts. Is it really possible that cleaners with dyes and preservatives might serve some purpose? 

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6.  Do Newspapers Work To Clean Glass and Mirrors?

It's one of the most popular green cleaning suggestions out there. Hey, even I've suggested newspapers as a short cut alternative, but I have a little more to say about using newspapers to clean glass and mirrors. Although they are widely recommended as an alternative to paper towels or cleaning cloths, they aren't always the best option.

7.  Should Furniture Be Polished Every Time We Dust?

I'm a sucker for a good lemon furniture polish. It reminds me of my grandma's house every time. It's easy to think of furniture polish as spa treatment for our fine wood pieces. Is furniture polish really good for our furniture? Should we be using it each time we dust? Or is there a possibility that the furniture police we know and love could actually end up harming our furniture? 

8.  Does Hair Spray Really Remove Ink Stains?

There was a time, I'm not so proud of, when hair spray was a big part of my life. One of the most common tips I hear from people when they hear that I write about cleaning is that hair spray is a sure fire way to remove ink stains. It sounds great. It may even work. We hear a lot about the virtue of hair spray on ink stains, but let's find out if it really works?

9.  Are Vacuum Cleaners Bad For Carpets?

Vacuuming carpets is how we keep them neat and clean. We depend on our vacuum cleaners to keep our rugs and carpets in shape. So why do some people say that vacuuming a carpet can actually damage it? Is that possible? 

10.  Is Ammonia the Best Oven, Microwave, and Carpet Odor Cleaner?

Ammonia is a busy little cleaner if it's off cleaning everything it's supposed to be cleaning. It's a miracle cleaner to many. Find out how I really feel about ammonia and what it's not so great at doing.

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How to Clean Painted Walls - Cleaning Support Services

How to Clean Painted Walls - Cleaning Support Services

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Some people have walls that hardly ever need to be cleaned- maybe just dusted from time to time.

The rest of us are not so lucky. Whether from people, children, pets or even poor air quality in our home, our painted walls need some TLC.

Dirt, dust, smoke generated from cooking, wood heaters, smokers, natural gas stoves, little sticky fingers will eventually make even the nicest wall look dirty.

Even clean hands that we have used to steady ourselves going up or down the stairs have natural oils on them that will end up showing as dirty spots on our walls.

The cause of dirty walls is never ending. But do not fret. I am happy to tell you that I am the queen of cleaning dirty walls, and I have just the remedy to clean up all your dirt and grime fast. Wall washing is easy and should go much more smoothly than you might expect

Cleaning Supplies:

To get ready for washing a painted wall, you’re going to need:

• Duster
• 2 Buckets (1 will work, but 2 makes it easier)
• 4 Clean Cloths
• 2 Dry Towels
• 2 Rubber Bands
• Cleaning Solution (test on inconspicuous part of wall first.)
• Step Stool (if necessary)

Prepare Your Walls:

You might not see the dust, and hey, maybe you think you don't care.. You're going to be washing them right? But the dust is there and trust me, not removing dust and any excess debris clinging to the wall will make your job 10x harder.

Dust mixed with water turns into dirty streaks or drips on your walls. We want to avoid this. We want clean walls, so dusting first will really help.

Are you on board with me then? :) I don't want to push it, but while you’re up there, you might as well dust your ceiling. Maybe not? At least start where the walls meet the ceiling and work your way down with a dust mop, static duster, feather duster, a Swiffer or even a towel will do it..

When you get back down to the floor, use a damp clean rag to wipe up any dust that settled there id you have hard floors, or grab the vacuum if you have carpet. It’s important to clean up the dirt and dust now before you might get the floor wet. It will make cleanup much easier.

While you are dusting, look for marks on your walls. If you see crayon, add WD40 or Mr Clean Magic Eraser (they really are magic and work great) to your supplies list.

Stop Yucky Arm Drips:

One of the most annoying things about cleaning your painted walls is that water drips down your arms as you clean. (It makes me shiver to think about it- I hate that feeling!)

While you are preparing your cleaning solution in one bucket, make your “wall-washing arm protectors” by wrapping a cloth around each wrist.

Keep each wrist-wrap secure with a rubber band. Voila. No more drippy arms.You can also use sweatbands if you have them.

Organizing Your Work Area:

One of your buckets will hold a cleaning solution (a Borax and water solution or a general purpose cleaner with water solution will work well). The other bucket should contain clean water to rinse the walls after you wash them.

• Toss a cloth in each bucket then move to your cleaning area.
• Put one dry towel on the floor right up against the baseboard. This will protect your floors (especially carpet) from getting wet as you clean.
• As your towel becomes too damp or wet, replace it with a dry one OR toss it in the dryer and take a 15-minute break.
• Put the other dry towel over your shoulder or on your step stool.

Basic Wall Cleaning Tips:

The most important things to remember when you’re cleaning your walls are:

1. Remove the dust and any clinging dirt from the walls first.
2. Dust thoroughly from the top down.
3. Wash your way back up your walls to stop streaks and drips.

Always start by dusting your walls from the top down. Then, when you’re actually cleaning your walls, start from the bottom and work your way up. I know this sounds counter-intuitive. But if the dust falls from the top first, it won't be settling on an area you have wiped down. Washing from the bottom up, stops the streaking and little rivers of cleaning solution being pushed down as you wipe. Water streaking on dirty walls is harder to clean than water streaking on clean walls.

Start Washing:

Now you’re ready to start. Remember that you’re starting at the bottom, so get prepared to work on your knees.Start at the baseboards and cover an area about 1/4 or 1/3 of the way up the wall. Don’t do the whole length of your wall at once.

1. Do one small width area (about 3 feet or so at most) at a time all the way up, and then move down the wall.
2. In circular motions, clean the area with solution from the cleaning mix bucket.
3. Then take the cloth from the clean water bucket, wring it out, and rinse the area you've just washed.
4. Finally, take a towel and dry the area you've washed and rinsed.
5. Move up to the next 1/4 or 1/3 of the wall and repeat.
6. Check the wall for streaks when you get to the top.
7. Wet streaks can be wiped away with the towel.
8. Dry streaks can be corrected with the damp cloth from the clean water bucket.

How To Keep Your Painted Walls Clean, Or Cleaner For Longer Anyway!

• Regularly dust your walls with a duster or Swiffer. Keeping dust off of the walls will keep stains from forming as the dust is smeared into the walls with oily fingertips.
• Clean up marks as soon as you see them, even if they are just dirty fingerprints. If you get the marks early, you can usually wipe them off using just a damp cloth.
• Keep a white, vinyl eraser (or magic eraser) on hand to remove marks, and every time you paint, save a bit of the paint to be used later when small touch-ups are needed.
• If you have a smoker in your home, wash your walls regularly to prevent heavy smoke stains from forming. (Or better yet, have them go outside to smoke.)
• When painting your walls in the future, consider using a semi-gloss paint. Satin paint can be easily stained or even removed from just water, which makes washing satin-painted walls nearly impossible.

Now that you know how to properly prepare and clean your walls, it won't seem like such an overwhelming task. With a little elbow grease your old walls can have that fresh painted look.

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BRIEF HISTORY OF CLEANING VIA CLEANING SUPPORT SERVICES

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A Brief history of Cleaning Today, we know that sanitation makes a tremendous contribution to preventing disease and keeping people healthy. But is wasn’t always that way. Throughout most of our history, sanitation practices were practically non-existent. Yet the history of sanitation dates back at least 7.000 years, to the Babylonians, Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans. 7,000 YEARS AGO The Babylonians discovered that contaminated water could cause disease.

They brought in fresh water every day. 2,000 YEARS AGO, the physician Hippocrates discovered that cleansing could prevent infection. THE ROMAN EMPIRE Made great progress in the area of sanitation. Built aqueducts to bring in fresh water, and built sewer systems and public baths. However, with the fall of the Roman Empire, much of the knowledge the Romans developed was lost, and was not passed on. MEDIEVAL TIMES where truly the Dark Ages as far as sanitation was concerned, towns were dirty and crowded, and disease, epidemics spread unchecked because of the lack of sanitation. Water was contaminated, and personal hygiene was virtually unknown.

Tuberculosis, cholera, diphtheria, smallpox, yellow fever, all were rampant. As many children died as lived, and the average life span was under 30 years. The worst epidemic during this period was the Black Death, from 1438-1441, which spread to such proportions that 60 million people died, which at the time was one-fourth the population of the world. In the 19TH. CENTURY, in New York City, living conditions were as nearly as filthy as in the middle ages, and yearly epidemics swept through populations, killing many. The average life span was less than age 40. 

But during the mid1800’s, it was discovered between germs and disease was proven. Soaps, disinfectants, and pharmaceuticals began to be developed, and it was first recognized that disease could be controlled. This began the Sanitation Revolution, and public health practices such as garbage collection, water treatment, public health departments and regulations, as well as personal bathing, became part of the culture. The death rate in children dropped, and the average life span increased over the years, to age 74. 

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History of Cleaning

House Cleaning in Ancient Times

Before there was nearly any technology that could help with every day cleaning, there were ancient civilizations that grew incredibly creative in order to maintain cleanliness. The ancient Mesopotamian societies cleaned their living quarters with the by-products of their agricultural harvest. Taking straw and other materials unfit for use, they wove them together with a stick and built a small broom. While a far cry from today’s technologically advanced brooms, the ancient people were able to clean their homes fairly well with their new tool.

It wasn’t only the Mesopotamians who were good at cleaning their homes with primitive cleaning tools. The Greeks and Romans took great pride in their ability to maintain cleanliness for it enhanced their perception of superiority in the Mediterranean and the known world. While ancient Mesopotamian cultures typically had grass or dirt floors, many of the Greek and Roman buildings were made of stone and required extra attention.

Luckily for ancient Greek and Roman rulers, there were plenty of slaves that could wash the stone and keep the building clean. Legions of these slaves were used in order to scrub the stone on a routine basis in order to remove the dirt and grime.

It should be noted that the house cleaning in ancient times was considerably different from what it is today. Without technology, it was harder to maintain the same level of hygiene that we currently take for granted. Even with slaves and primitive brooms, the ancient peoples were incredibly dirty compared to modern individuals. Bathing was infrequent, teeth were rotten, but arguably the only aspect of the ancient lives that had a measure of cleanliness was the cleaning of the home.

Organizing and Ancient Home

Much like modern homes, the ancient peoples needed to do more than just clean their homes. Most of them needed to organize many of the things in their home as well. Ancient cultures often had trade from distant lands and plenty of religious artifacts in their homes. Despite common perceptions, the ancients had a lot of possessions and they often were strewn across the home.

Organizing the ancient home was a difficult task as furniture was far more scarce than it is today. Therefore, space was a hot commodity and thus shelves were often made as an extension of the wall. In creating shelves out of the wall, it was much easier to store goods and prevent harm to them later on.

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SPRING CLEANING TIPS FOR YOUR HOME - Cleaning Support Services

SPRING CLEANING TIPS FOR YOUR HOME - Cleaning Support Services

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September has arrived and now that the warmer Spring months are here, we love to do a thorough clean of the house, performing the tasks we miss when doing our weekly clean.

Here we have shared some useful tips and tricks to help you get started with your spring cleaning agenda.

If you have any other helpful tips we could add to our list, we would love to hear from you.

Organise your wardrobes and linen closet

Pulling everything out of your wardrobe or linen closet and laying everything out on your bed or floor is the best way to start this process. That way you can examine the pieces you have, making it easier to decide on what you are going to donate to charity, what to store for different seasons or longer term, what to fold and what to hang in your closet. Now is an ideal time to change over your quilts to your more lightweight summery doonas and bedding. We love to burn a candle and play music to make this more fun.

Clean out your pantry and your refrigerator

Remove any food which is no longer fresh, and clean the shelving and walls within the pantry and doors of your refrigerator. Warm water with baking powder is a simple and easy way to leave your fridge smelling fresh and clean.

Deep clean your carpet and rugs

Professionally steam cleaning your carpets and rugs is beneficial as it’s safe, free of any harmful or toxic chemicals, and removes stubborn stains and odours in your home. Steam removes bacteria and is also environmentally friendly. Steaming your carpets and rugs will leave them looking and feeling as new!

Organise your bookshelves

The easiest way to approach this task is to firstly remove all books from the shelf, and then choose which ones you would like to keep, and which to donate to charity.

Once you have cleared out your unwanted books, decide how you want to arrange them. Keep this aesthetic consistent across all shelves – i.e. aligning the books upright, with the spines facing outwards. You can also consider arranging your books by genre / category or alphabetical order.

Wash windows inside and out

Using a steamer is effective, or simply newspaper and window cleaning fluid will do the trick. 

Dust lightbulbs

Use a lint-free cloth to wipe down the lightbulbs around your home. Ensure the light is switched off and the bulb is cool when you do this. Cleaning your lightbulbs is going to make the lighting in your house clearer and brighter.

Vacuum and steam clean your curtains and blinds

Dry cleaning is also an option for your curtains if they are easily removable.

Replace batteries

Clocks, television remote controls, most importantly, smoke alarms. The smoke alarms installed throughout your home should ideally be checked every six months

Update your bedlinen

Replace your sheets and quilt covers for an instant transformation of your bedroom, as well as adding new scatter cushions on your bed and in your lounge room to add a pop of colour to reflect the new season.

Make your bed every day to keep your bedroom tidy – it helps to set the tone for the day.

Protect your wooden floors

Place padded surface protectors on the feet of all chairs, lounges and tables to protect from scratching the floor.

Restock cleaning products

Buying a fresh supply of your must-have home essentials will ensure you feel replenished and up to date.

Filing

Sorting and filing your mail every day as it arrives will mean that filing during your spring clean is made easier.

Mattress

We recommend flipping and airing your mattress every few months. A new mattress protector will also keep your mattress looking beautiful for longer.

Bathroom

Refresh your towels with Spring hues to reflect the brightness and colours of Spring / Summer. Our range of diffusers are also beautiful for the bathroom for a touch of elegance and luxury.

Clean the BBQ

Refill the gas bottle and clean the BBQ with a scourer so it’s ready for Summer barbeques with your loved ones.

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10 Cleaning Myths Debunked - Cleaning Support Services

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We trust the things that have been handed down by the generations. After all wasn't our grandmother a fabulous cleaner? Didn't our mom always seem to have everything in order? Is it really possible that some of the old tricks are myths?

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1.  Is Bleach the Ultimate Cleaner?

I remember growing up thinking that bleach was the ultimate cleaner. After all, anything that can take the color out of any surface has got to be a great cleaner. It took me awhile to realize that the real power of bleach isn't acutally in its ability to clean. Actually bleach doesn't clean much. 

2.  Does Professional Carpet Cleaning Shrink Carpet?

Carpet is a huge investment. We want it to last. But no matter how careful we are, carpets get stained and dirty. And when they do, we often call in professional help. But what if the carpet cleaning could actually damage your carpet. It's a scary thought. You hire someone to clean your carpet, and as it dries, it shrinks. Is it really possible? If not...how did this idea get started?

3.  Does Vinegar Clean Everything? You really need to think about that.

I love vinegar. It can clean nearly everything. In fact, it is such a versatile cleaner and so green friendly that it has earned a reputation it may not always deserve. There are some surfaces that shouldn't come into contact with vinegar. Contrary to popular belief, using vinegar on these surface only leads to a lot of damage and very little clean.

4.  Does More Soap or Detergent Equal More Cleaning Power?

It's a common misconception that the more dirty something is, the more soap it needs. It seems to make sense, more dirt needs more soap. In reality, while soaps and detergents are great and necessary for cleaning too much of a good thing can create its own problems. So if more soap doesn't equal more cleaning power, what does it equal? 

5.  How Can Dye-Free and Preservative-Free Cleaners Serve Any Purpose?

It's all the rage to be dye free and preservative free. And while that may make a lot of sense for the things we put into our body, there may actually be a reason for some cleaners to have dyes or preservatives. It's easy to label dye-free and preservative-free cleaners as better than their counterparts. Is it really possible that cleaners with dyes and preservatives might serve some purpose? 

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6.  Do Newspapers Work To Clean Glass and Mirrors?

It's one of the most popular green cleaning suggestions out there. Hey, even I've suggested newspapers as a shortcutalternative, but I have a little more to say about using newspapers to clean glass and mirrors. Although they are widely recommended as an alternative to paper towels or cleaning cloths, they aren't always the best option. 

7.  Should Furniture Be Polished Every Time We Dust?

I'm a sucker for a good lemon furniture polish. It reminds me of my grandma's house every time. It's easy to think of furniture polish as spa treatment for our fine wood pieces. Is furniture polish really good for our furniture? Should we be using it each time we dust? Or is there a possibility that the furniture police we know and love could actually end up harming our furniture? 

8.  Does Hair Spray Really Remove Ink Stains?

There was a time, I'm not so proud of, when hair spray was a big part of my life. One of the most common tips I hear from people when they hear that I write about cleaning is that hair spray is a sure fire way to remove ink stains. It sounds great. It may even work. We hear a lot about the virtue of hair spray on ink stains, but let's find out if it really works?

9.  Are Vacuum Cleaners Bad For Carpets?

Vacuuming carpets is how we keep them neat and clean. We depend on our vacuum cleaners to keep our rugs and carpets in shape. So why do some people say that vacuuming a carpet can actually damage it? Is that possible? 

10.  Is Ammonia the Best Oven, Microwave, and Carpet Odor Cleaner?

Ammonia is a busy little cleaner if it's off cleaning everything it's supposed to be cleaning. It's a miracle cleaner to many. Find out how I really feel about ammonia and what it's not so great at doing. 

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