Thursday, 22 August 2013

Know-How on mold removal

Water is the main cause to mold and mildew. With rain pouring every now and then in the city, many people must have noticed development of mold in their cupboards, kitchen, windows, etc. These molds are unhealthy for cloths, cosmetics, walls and many more.
Here are some handy tips you can follow to get rid of it:
1.       Fix plumbing leaks: Try keeping your home dry as much as possible. If you see mold near water pipes, waste lines, etc., fix the leaks.
2.       Scrub: For hard surfaces, scrub mold off it with some detergent, wash it and make it dry completely.
3.       No Paint: If you are planning to paint your house or windows, do not if the surface is moldy. Clean the mold first and then paint it.
4.       No Moldy Material:  If any of your carpet, ceiling tiles or any absorbent (porous) material got moldy, it is advisable to throw it. As mold fills up the empty spaces and it will be impossible to remove it completely.
5.       Antimicrobial Spray: For molds on walls, corners and ceilings let the mold gets dry, clean it up through scrubbing and spray the areas with antimicrobial spray to prevent it from coming back.
6.       Check condensed areas: Condensation is one the primary reason for molds. Warm air from coolers, etc, when hits the colder surfaces lead to condensation. Try to keep the coolers near an open wall and keep checking it.
7.       Bathroom Mold: Damp areas like bathroom are more prone to mold and it is hard to maintain it and make it completely free from mold. It is advisable to seal the tiles and grout. If the mold is extensive and the tiles come off, rebuilding the wall is the option.
8.       Calculate Moisture: If you are techie or love digitalization, you will love to use a moisture meter to calculate the moisture and humidity level of your home.
If you are unsure of cleaning expensive items, you can consult a professional cleaner who are specialize in complete cleaning of home, sanitization, restoration, etc. for additional resource and cleaning help, you can visit www.quickhomeclean.com.    



Tuesday, 20 August 2013

Tips to bring add more shine to your window glasses



Dull and streak glass windows make the interior of the house lifeless and unhealthy. Cleaning glasses needs more attention to give it a real transparency. Here are some sparkling secrets for streak-free cleaning for window glasses, mirrors and other glasses.
v  Squeegee: Squeegees are better options compared to a spray bottle or paper towels. It makes your glasses clear and streak free in no time.
v  Water First: Do not make suds/foam with water and soap. Instead fill the bucket with water and mix soap gently until the solution makes your finger slippery.
v  No rough scrubs: Try avoiding rough scrubs which most often come in green color. It will scratch glasses.
v  No more back and forth: While scraping the glass surface, do it in only one direction. Go for next section after each stroke. Back and forth scraping will trap the dust under the blade causing scratches.
v  Clean corners: Cleaning corners of glass is one big thing. It seems that the residues always build up at the corners. Use cotton swabs to clean it. It is the best solution to clean those hard to reach areas.
v  Old T-shirt: Yes. Old t-shirts are the best absorbent. After scraping the window use an old t-shirt to absorb the soap water.
Here are some home-made cleaning products you can use while cleaning your glasses:
v  Mix a cup of rubbing alcohol with a teaspoon vinegar and water. This evaporating glass spray works much better than the branded sprays. It can also be use to clean tiles, chrome and other surfaces.
v  Corn starch mixed with the above ingredients also makes a good spray. Spray on windows and glass surface, wipe it with soft cloth and get a streak free window.
v  White vinegar also cleans well.
v  A mixture of vinegar, teaspoon liquid dishwashing detergent and a cup of water make a good spray. This solution gives more suds as compared to the other recipes.
It is not hard to make these solutions. They are cost effective too. Try each one and find out which one is the best. Get more updates on cleaning tips on www.quickhomeclean.com.


Saturday, 10 August 2013

Shifting Home? Here are some Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Tips for Moving and Packing


Moving and specially packing are the least favorite things to do. But good packing is essential for stress-free moving. It will also help you in many ways while settling down at your new house. If you don’t want to bother the local movers and packers or do not trust them, here are some DIY tips for you:
1.     Pre-packing:
Ø  Gather all the necessary packing supplies you’ll need. For example, sturdy cartoon boxes, containers, wrapping materials like newspapers, marker pens, stickers, packing tape, etc.
Ø  Keep valuables, medications, important documents, license, etc. with you.
Ø  Decide/know in advance which equipments and things come with you. Make a list of all the important things. Check if you need to return certain materials like cable wires, etc.
Ø  Label the stickers using marker pens. It is advisable to use multi-colored stickers for different rooms, so that you won’t get confused while unpacking it.
Ø  Try to limit the cartoon weight to make handling easier.
2.     Packing:
Ø  Keep the labeled boxes in the respective rooms and start with the things you don’t use often.
Ø  Try putting heavier items at the bottom and lighter at the top. Avoid leaving empty spaces.
Ø  Be sure to draw an arrow if you need to put any item in the upright position.
Ø  Be careful while packing the fragile items. Put paper packing/newspaper around each one and then wrap 4-5 bundles together with more papers.
Ø  Put the breakable items in separate boxes and label them carefully.
Ø  Use leak proof containers to put medications.
Ø  Put the stuffs you need to return or leave behind in separate boxes.
3.     Unpacking:  
Ø  Before unpacking and setting things up in your new house, make sure that you have cleaned it from every corner.
Ø  Get the major furniture and big items set up first in the way you want them.
Ø  Start unpacking the boxes for separate rooms. It’s better to start with room which have more number of boxes.
Ø  Make sure that you have unpacked each box before moving on to other rooms.
If you need any packing, cleaning or housekeeping help, you can hire a professional service provider. You can find many housekeeping companies that provide quality services at affordable rates. You can visit www.quickhomeclean.com for further details.