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Clever Tips to Create More Space in Your Bedroom

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Do you struggle to get from one side of your room to the other? As good as living in London can be. We all know it means living in a small house, with a small bedroom. No one likes to feel small, but if it’s because you’re in a spacious bedroom, that’s got to be good, surely?

Here’s our guide:

Tip One: Install Some Ceiling Shelves

Throughout the whole time you’ve been a resident of your home, do you recall a time you’ve used the space just below the ceiling? It’s true, the 12 inches below a ceiling, is probably the most abandoned framework within any home or building. Also, if you’re feeling bad about that present you got given two years ago, which you’ve never had the chance to use. Place it on the shelves along with the rest of them, there’s no need for that kind of cluster!

Tip Two: Cord Binder Holder

It’s 2018, everyone has at least one form of technology or more. Even most children have their very own smartphone or tablet. As much as we all love technology, we all hate the endless wires! which somehow gets tangled up in knots, even it’s not been touched for months. Using this technique can reduce the clump of wires, making more room in the bedroom.

Tip Three: Tank Top Holders

Hanging all your tank tops onto one hanger with shower curtain rings, would be classed as an unconventional way of doing things, would you agree? However, could you imagine the amount of room you’d have in your chest of drawers without them?

Tip four: Shoe Peg Holders

Mostly everyone has experienced running late, and to top it off, you can’t find your shoes which are piled at the bottom of your wardrobe. Installing pegs at the back of your bedroom door puts your footwear in a neat order, making it easy to find your chosen shoes for the day (or night) and they’re out of the way. Don’t worry, save the clear out for next year!

Tip Five: Bedside Organisers

You’d be surprised to the extent of how handy bedside organisers are. These handy pockets are easily placed on your bed, tucked away in a suitable place for the next time you decide to solve a crossword puzzle sitting on your bed.

Tip Six: Hanging Bag Stand

We all know how difficult bags can be, right? They’re essential to have but very awkward to store! By hanging your bags on your wall, you’ll find that other storage space becomes available to you. So, get all the space you can get; remember, living in London equals to a small house with a small bedroom!

Tip Seven: Magnet Strip for Clips

Here’s another good idea for all of the ladies out there who enjoy a good pampering! For lots of women, being a female involves having the joy of owning lots of girly supplies. Taking care of yourself can be tricky sometimes, especially when all the tools are scattered in various places. Why not put them all in one place? Having your clips, nail clippers, tweezers-etc. on the wall can be classed as quite trendy, smart and efficient.

If you require further housekeeping help or enquiries regarding our services, don’t hesitate to contact St Annes HouseKeeping on:

Email- contact@stanneshousekeeping.com

Telephone- 020 3397 7495 | 0800 999 3397

 

We will be happy to answer any questions you may have!

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So, What Is the Right Way to Dispose of Leftover Paint?

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New room, new you! We all like to change the personality of our rooms in our house every so often, but what’s the right way to dispose of leftover paint? Due to chemicals, leftover paint can be dangerous to the environment and toxic to humans and animals.

Here is our guide:

Dry it out, before you throw it out:

As painful as it may be, if you’re going to throw away your paint, you’ll need to dry it out! Yes, your paint isn’t gonna dry in minutes, however, you can help the process become faster by filling the paint can with scraps of paper. If you still have plenty of paint leftover and you’re struggling to find a new home for it, purchase a paint hardener. Pour a cup of the powder with every gallon of paint, which will harden your paint within a few hours.

What NOT to do when disposing of your leftover paint:

  • Pour paint in the drain
  • Pour paint on the ground
  • Put used paint into the bin whilst wet

Donate your paint:

No one likes to pay out for paint, do you agree? If you no longer have any use for your leftover paint, someone else might.

  • Friends/Family
  • Schools
  • Community Centres
  • Projects
  • Paint Recycling Programs

A good recommendation would be for schools, colleges and universities. Since their budget might not be the best, donating paint would really help to a lot of students. You never know, your kind donation could result in grade A’s all round!

Or save it for later?

Yes, paint cans are a pain to store; but imagine the nightmare trying to match the exact colour you have brushed on your walls after an unwanted stain appears? But what if you don’t need that colour again? You’d be surprised! It’s not only walls you can paint, it’s furniture too! Leftover paint is useful to use as a base paint or interior surfaces which are out of sight.  

How to store paint:

  • Tightly seal the used paint, storing the can upside down and in a cool, dry area
  • Keep out of reach from children and pets
  • Using a permanent marker, write down the paint formula on the paint can

 

If you require further housekeeping help or enquires regarding our services, don’t hesitate to contact St.Annes HouseKeeping on:

Email- contact@stanneshousekeeping.com

Telephone- 020 3397 7495 | 0800 999 3397

 

We will be happy to answer any questions you may have!

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Clean Shower, Clean You!

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How can one be clean washing in a dirty shower? Does the water from your showerhead shoot out in all directions? Or are your showers not as comfortable as they used to be, due to an almost non-existent flow of water? You may smell and feel clean, but are you really?

Here’s our guide:

Showerhead:

Let’s hope you’re one to clean your shower! That innocent looking showerhead sitting in your bathroom is probably one of the dirtiest things in your home. Showers are designed to remove chemicals, not harmful microbes. An average showerhead is likely to be contaminated with more pathogenic bacteria than a toilet!   

How to clean: Starting off with the obvious, wipe off the dirt from the holes with a scrubber sponge. If your showerhead has seen better days, pour a solution of water and white vinegar (1 cup) and pour into a plastic bag. Put the plastic bag around the showerhead and secure the 

bag to the shaft with a twist tie, making sure the showerhead holes are immersed in the liquid.   

How Often: Experts recommend you to clean your showerhead once every month A regular weekly clean is a key to prevent a serious build up.

How to Maintain Your Shower:

Clean shower, clean you! All you have to do now is maintain it, and not just your showerhead. Here are some tips and tricks on how to tackle other areas in your bathroom.   

Dirty Surfaces:

Dirty surfaces, meaning mildew surfaces. Furthermore, a bathroom isn’t a bathroom unless it’s clean! If you have fungi or mould lying around in your bathroom, it’s time to get out your spring cleaning gloves and feel fresh again!

How to clean: Before you begin to remove the horrible mildew surfaces, it’s recommended to open a window or door. Using one of your favourite bathroom cleaners, spray your tiles and bath, leaving the anti-bacterial spray to settle for a few minutes.

Now it’s time to get your hands dirty! First of all, wipe the affected areas with a wet sponge and rinse your sponge till there are no or little fungi or mould. For any remaining stains, mix up a solution of bleach and water (using much water than bleach) and spray the stubborn stains away! Leaving the solution to soak for a few minutes, fill up a cup of water ready to rinse the area after the time is up!

How Often: Every day, don’t worry, you don’t have to do the whole routine every day, just a gentle wipe will do. Remember, clean shower, clean you!

Clogged Drain:

The worst part of cleaning a shower, the grimy drain, do you agree? Have you noticed standing water in your bath or shower? The answer to that, a clogged drain. 

How to clean: Wearing a pair of gloves, start off by removing the hair; you could even use the cardboard from an empty roll of tissue. Mix a solution of white vinegar and baking soda and pour the mixture into the drain. Place your plug in the drain and leave the solution

 to settle. Plunge the drain and use a metal hanger to pull out the clog.    

How often: It’s recommended to buy a bath and shower hair sieve to prevent a clogged drain. Even so, hair may still find its way into the drain. Keep an eye on your drain and clear your drain when you feel it’s necessary.

If you require further cleaning help or enquires regarding our services, don’t hesitate to contact St.Annes HouseKeeping on:

Email- contact@stanneshousekeeping.com

Telephone- 020 3397 7495 | 0800 999 3397

 

We will be happy to answer any questions you may have!

 

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Don’t Be Controlled By the Mould

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Don’t be controlled by the mould. We’ve all been a victim of mould, which is usually the result of condensation. Enough is enough! St Anne’s Housekeeping believes that everyone deserves to feel at home. Here are our top tips to help you.

Dry Your Washing Outside

As you may already know, condensation is probably the most common cause of mould. Mould grows in warm and damp conditions, where there isn’t much airflow. Drying your laundry indoors will produce condensation. This will have a negative impact on your central heating. If drying your clothes outside isn’t possible, we would recommend you dedicate a room to dry them, leaving a minimum of one window open. This will help reduce condensation. You can prevent mould by drying the affected area.

 

Open a Window and Shut the Door

Whilst carrying out your usual duties in the bathroom or kitchen, it’s recommended that you close the door and open the window after use. This will prevent condensation from settling on walls, windows and ceilings. This will allow any excess moisture to disperse naturally without affecting the temperature of the air in the house. To make like easier, you could buy an extractor fan to help reduce condensation.

Ban the Smoke

Smoking cigarettes indoors highly reduce the quality of the air in your home. Take great care in maintaining the hygiene on your fireplace, if you own one. Removing the harmful dust, prevent soot and smoke from contaminating the air. Your home environment might be more polluted than outdoors. Chemicals from household cleaners, spray-on-deodorants, hair sprays and other chemicals affect the quality of air. A wise idea would be to open a window every so often.

Destroy the Dust Mites

Dust Mites enjoy damp and mouldy conditions. You’ll find dust mites in bedding, carpets and other soft furniture. If you’ve had your pillow or duvet for more than two years, approximately 10% of the weight is made up of dust mites and their droppings. Beddings, cushions and carpets should be cleaned or hovered on a regular basis.

Don’t Overload

Overfilling your bedroom wardrobe and kitchen cupboards limit the air from circulating inside. Make sure your furniture is at least 50mm away from the walls so that the air can move around freely. Also, it will make conditions warmer if you place furniture against internal walls inside the house.

Clean Carpets Regularly

Having carpets inside your house can come with dust mites, dirt, hair and fungus if it’s not maintained correctly. This can potentially cause asthma and bronchial attacks, which can cause bad smells and decrease the air quality inside your home. Have you got carpet fitted in your kitchen and bathroom? It may be a good idea to change the flooring to tiles or laminate. This can prevent mould, fungi and dust mites. If you enjoy having carpet in your bathroom and kitchen, rooms need to be well ventilated and carpets need to be cleaned on a regular basis.

 Remove the Mould

Prevent the condition from escalating by removing the mould. Furthermore, it’s recommended you don’t remove any mould yourself, knowing condensation is NOT the culprit. Also, if the mould covers an area more than one metre squared. Protect yourself from the mould by wearing goggles, long rubber gloves and a mask which covers your mouth and nose. Keep your doors closed and windows open whilst cleaning to prevent spores spreading to other areas in the house.

What you will Need:

·         Wet Cloth – Cloth – Use a cloth dipped in soapy water to carefully wipe the mould off the wall

·         Dry Cloth – Once the mould is removed, use a dry cloth to remove the moisture from the wall

·         Plastic Bag – To take away any clothes and soft toys that are mouldy. Put the rags in a plastic bag and throw them away

According to NHS Choices, damp and mould may cause respiratory problems, infections, allergies and asthma, and can also affect the immune system. 

If you require further cleaning help or enquires regarding our services, don’t hesitate to contact St.Annes HouseKeeping on:

Email- contact@stanneshousekeeping.com

Telephone- 020 3397 7495 | 0800 999 3397

 

We will be happy to answer any questions you may have!

 

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