Hiring a Professional

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Quick kitchen clean

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When you have a family and a busy lifestyle it’s hard to keep on top of things especially cleaning the kitchen. So here are some tips on how to give yourself a quick kitchen clean in around 12 minutes, to give you more time to relax.

Quick kitchen clean tips:

De-clutter:

Spend a minute or two removing clutter from the kitchen work surfaces including the washing-up. Stack the dishwasher, put items back in the cupboard and stash papers in a drawer.

Washing-up:

Remember to load the dishwasher and start the cycle, to save you time later. Having a few helping hands in the kitchen always helps but we know that isn’t always the case so to do bit by bit can always help. 

 

 

 

Kitchen Work Tops:

Wet a microfiber cloth with all-purpose spray and wipe countertops back-to-front, brushing crumbs onto the floor. If you have a certain worktop there are certain worktop sprays you can buy to give you that extra shine/ finish you need. If you find it hard-to-remove spots on the kitchen worktops or cooker, scrape them off with an old credit card or soak with soapy water.

Appliances:

Wipe the fridge, dishwasher and cooker with a damp nonabrasive cloth to prevent any stains.

Floor:

The golden rule is to sweep or vacuum the kitchen floor before washing it. Starting in a far corner and sweep your way out. Then, give the floor a quick once-over with a water-dampened microfiber mop, again working your way out.

You should now be able to see the impact of a quick 12-minute kitchen clean!

 

 

 

 

 

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Removing Dust

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Removing dust at this time of year can seem like a relentless task, but we all love a clean and tidy home! With doors and windows open for ventilation and a gentle breeze, dust can easily build up and settle on everything.  Always work from the top down, just like your other cleaning in the house. Always dust before vacuuming to ensure that any dust or dirt which falls to the floor is vacuumed up.

The materials you will need

To do the most effective dusting with is a damp, clean, microfibre cloth. To dampen, hold the cloth by a corner and lightly mist with water from a spray bottle. The cloth should be just damp enough to pick up dust without leaving moisture streaks. When dusting a flat surface, move the cloth smoothly from one end to the other, stopping at the end. Don’t flick the cloth, or dust will merely be released back into the air before settling on the floor, instead of getting trapped by your cloth.

Top Tips

  • When dusting wall units, lift and dust each object, then dust the shelf underneath and behind. Start from the top of the unit and move to the bottom.
  • Never dust a warm or hot light bulb with a damp cloth, as it will shatter. Dampen a clean, soft paintbrush to remove dust from slatted doors or windows, telephones and keyboard keys and any carved furniture.
  • To remove dust from Venetian blinds, close the slants, dust, close the slants the opposite way and dust again. Wipe wood surfaces with the grain to avoid streaks. Treat surfaces that are flaking or cracking with care as these should be dusted with a soft paintbrush instead to avoid the cloth from snagging.
  • Tumble dryer sheets are great for removing dust from computers and TV screens as the attract the static electricity from the device.
  • Dusting lampshades can be an awkward affair, but using a lint roller can be very effective for removing dust.
  • To remove dust from soft toys, teddies or dolls, place them into a large plastic bag with 250ml of bicarbonate of soda. Tie together and shake the bag very well outside! The bicarb and static created will draw out the dust. Remove items one at a time, shake off the clumps of bicarb and vacuum the rest using a brush attachment.

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Ironing Service Prices – Could you be Saving Money by Hiring a Professional?

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Looking to hire a professional ironing service? Here are 5 things to look out for when hiring someone to iron for you!

Are you among the many Brits who just dread ironing? A recent survey by Philip PerfectCare showcased that ironing was among the top five most hated chores for people in the UK.

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On average, a person spends two hours every week ironing their clothes. That’s about twenty minutes every day. If a household consists of two or more individuals, as well as children, the hours spent on this chore is likely to be even more. Regardless of how many people live in a household, or if the person ironing works or is a stay-at-home parent, taking out time to carry out a dull chore such as ironing is a tedious prospect for most. Although you might leave the task of ironing until absolutely necessary, there’s no escaping it completely. So what do you do when you’re desperate for freshly pressed clothes but you just can’t bring yourself to pick up the iron? Hiring a professional ironing service is definitely the way to go.

Most people think that hiring someone to iron for them will be expensive or complicated, but it’s actually quite simple. If you follow the simple steps outlined below, you’ll be able to hire a professional to iron for you and save money at the same time!

 

5 Steps to Hiring Ironing Services

 

  1. Count The Cost: Calculate how much it’s going to cost you to hire a professional. Most ironing services charge depending on the number of items that need to be ironed, by the hour, or both. For example, one service might charge you £1.50 per shirt, or they might charge you £10 per hour (for x amount of shirts). Some may even apply a certain hour limit per visit. Whatever it may be, you need to shop around to see who’s offering you the best rates for the amount of ironing you need to get done.
  2. Calculate your cost: It’s important to figure out how much your time is really worth. If you want to hire someone to do a job for you, you first have to figure out how much you have to pay them to replace your efforts. In order to do so, you can use this calculator to figure out your personal hourly rate. Once you know how much it costs you to iron throughout the week, you can use that amount as a budget for ironing services.
  3. Get Referrals: Ask your friends and family for any tried and tested ironing service providers. Just like housekeeping services, ironing services hired through referrals are likely to result in positive experiences. Your coworkers or friends can refer you to a reputable and reliable ironing service provider, saving you time and hassle to look for one. You can also learn valuable things from this experience and develop an appreciation about general charges.
  4. Independent vs. Professional Cleaners: When shopping around for an ironing service, you are likely to come across independent workers and professional companies. The main difference between the two is not only in terms of price, but also the quality of their work. While independent cleaners are likely to be more expensive, professional ironing service providers are not only an economical choice, but they’re also experienced and skilled.
  5. How much ironing do you need? The last thing you need to figure out is how much ironing you really need to get done. If you’re a working professional, you may only need to get your work clothes pressed. In that case, you can hire an ironing service for a limited amount of clothes. If you don’t work and need someone to help you out with the ironing, make a list of the things you need to get pressed on a weekly basis and prioritise accordingly. This way you’re likely to stay on budget and the service will be more cost-effective.

 

Hiring ironing services isn’t for everyone, but if this dull chore is taking a significant toll on you then it might be one of those areas where it’s worth spending a little extra money.