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3 tips for cleaning an oven

3 Tips for Cleaning an Oven

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The oven is one of the least exciting things to clean. But don’t worry because we’ve got 3 tips on how to clean an oven.

 

 

#1: Use your Dishwasher!

You don’t need to spend so much time on scrubbing racks because your dishwasher is perfectly capable; put them in on the hottest setting and if necessary you can leave them in for the next cycle.

If you don’t have a dishwasher, you could fill your bath with hot water and some washing powder and then leave the racks to soak overnight. All you need to do after that is give them a little scrub the next morning.

 

 

#2: Use bicarbonate of soda

Make a paste with water and bicarb and once your oven has cooled, spread the paste over the walls and bottom of the oven (but make sure you are avoiding the elements) and leave it like that for at least an hour (leaving it like that overnight would be even better).

After that, a simple wipe with a cloth should get all the grease out of there.

 

 

#3: Steam it

If your oven isn’t very greasy and dirty, just bake an oven pan of water for like 20-30 min on the hottest setting. Switch the oven off after that and allow it to cool down before opening the door, then wipe with a damp cloth. That’s it!

 

 

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Ten Steps to Clean Your Bathroom

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Cleaning is a hard job no matter where you are in the house. Your bathroom is the place in your house you know will get messy very quickly. So why not look after it? Here are ten top tips to keep your bathroom clean!

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Supplies:

Here are the things you need for a clean bathroom:

  • Glass Cleaner and rag
  • Toilet Brush
  • Towel Bowl Cleaner
  • Disinfectant
  • Broom and Map
  • Clothes Hamper/Basket
  • Rubbish Bin/Container

 

Step 1:
  • Pick up the dirty clothes and put them in the hamper or laundry basket.
  • Remove all of the trash/rubbish within the bathroom and put it in a bin bag for removal.
  • Move all of the items that don’t belong in the bathroom and place them in a box to be put in the correct area.

 

Step 2:
  • Scrub sink and wipe down taps and countertop

 

Step 3:
  • Clean the toilet out with toilet cleaner and brush. Pour a cup of white vinegar into the toilet and toss in a handful of banking soda to soak for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, scrub with the toilet brush and flush.
  • Spray and wipe down the outside of the toilet, including the seat.

 

Step 4:
  • Wipe down the mirror, using glass cleaner or vinegar with water

 

Step 5:
  • Scrub the tub ring or wipe down the shower stall.
  • Spray the shower floor with disinfectant and spray the shower curtains with cleaning solution, then wipe clean

 

Step 6:
  • Sweep and mop the bathroom floor

 

Additional Bathroom Cleaning Tips:

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Here are some additional tips for you to make sure your bathroom always stays clean.

  • You can cut down how often you need to clean by having a house rule that the last person to shower or bathe wipes down the walls and rinses off the bathtub ring.
  • Drop a denture-cleaning tablet into the toilet for a fast cleanup.
  • Wipe bathroom fixtures with a little rubbing alcohol for a quick shine.
  • Safely and easily unclog a hair-filled drain without harmful chemicals. Make a solution of equal parts of vinegar, salt, and baking soda. Pour it down the clogged drain, let it foam for 15 minutes, then flush with boiling water.
  • To keep mirrors clean, dampen a soft rag with rubbing alcohol and wipe over the entire surface.
    Keep tile and fiberglass shower walls clean. After washing them well, apply a thin coat of car wax and buff well. This will prevent most soap buildup, and the little that does build up will wipe off easily.

 

If you follow these tips, then your bathroom will be the jewel of your home.

 

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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!