Household cleaning: expert advice from specialists

How can you take your home to a higher level? Kim Newth went to the pros to find out, and also heard some rude stories about how dirty it can be.

If cleaning the toilet is the most difficult task of the week, consider using professional cleaners that sometimes end up with the walls to cleanse floors and other undefined places that would not normally have thought.

In addition to human excrement, there also seems to be blood. Patrick Greig of Clean Care Solutions said he had already been called to remove the blood from a roof that had arrived there as an "injectable spray".

"The worst moments happen when you enter a house and have two seconds left before vomiting," says Chris Stuart of Excellent Cleaning Services. "Some people do not care, they leave all sorts of things like cat coffins and used diapers."

A strategic approach to bathing is essential, from the cleanest to the dirtiest.

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Some experts say that dishwashing liquid and hot water are one of the best solutions for cleaning glass.

I would like to think that most people do not want to live long with dirty diapers, but that raises the problem of hygiene. The elimination of obvious sources of contamination seems to be a good starting point for the challenge of home cleaning. If you do not remember the last use of this old towel to possibly clean the toilet, use another one before going to town on the kitchen bench.

Professional cleaners sometimes face unsuccessful attempts to remove stains such as wine stains on carpets. If you spill something like wine or raspberry juice, it is advisable not to use the first randomly selected detergent or to try to rub the spilled material. Instead, place a towel and call the experts.

"You will have good products and good knowledge, that's obvious," said Patrick.

A good cleaning starts with a good cloth. For a professional cleaning, you'll need to dispose of your old cleaning cloths instead of microfibre cloths with small fibers, ideal for collecting dirt and grime. James Smith, of CrestClean said microfibre cloths are "a revolution", leaving the areas with much less hassle and requiring little or no cleaning chemicals.

"When using microfiber cloths, cloth sure has a different color for each area of ​​your home. Kitchen, bathroom, toilet, etc. This prevents cross and helps to stop the spread of harmful bacteria contamination, "says James.

You should always wear gloves when cleaning the toilet.

He recommends a strategic approach to the bathroom, from the cleanest to the dirtiest areas. "Essentially, this means that you start with the toilets, the sink, and the shower cubicle before you get into the bathroom."

Of course, the use of rubber gloves or disposable gloves when cleaning toilets is essential. "Use a brush and be sure to rub the edge, be careful not to forget the area below the waterline, and a good disinfectant is recommended."

Choosing the right cleaner for the job can be difficult. The price is not necessarily a quality feature. According to Bridgit Veenings of Minions and Cleaning, the cheapest products can still be effective. "Window cleaner is a glass cleaner," she says.

In fact, James suggests that dish soap and hot water are one of the best solutions for cleaning glass. "It's a tenth of the cost of a branded glass cleaner and does an excellent job."

It also has an interesting to know what to do with a cloth or sponge dirty trick: rinse with soapy water, drain and heat in the microwave for two minutes. "Be careful, because it gets hot when it comes out, but it gets sterilized and can be used again."

After cleaning your home, cleaning cloths should be washed separately at high temperatures.

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A good cleaning starts with a good cloth.

"This is training to promote safe labor practices and develop skill-level cleaning certification," says Linda Blake Careerforce. "Level 3 certificate includes special skills such as textiles, carpets and hard floors, cleaning health facilities, specialized infection control, food production and high-risk environments".

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