House Cleaning Hacks to make your life easier

We love house cleaning hacks to make life easier

Why not use lemons to sanitise your kitchen sink and waste pipes.

When your sink or waste starts to smell, the odour can overpower your whole kitchen. But who doesn’t love the vibrant scent of fresh lemon? This hack lets you smell that invigorating scent all the time. Even better? It couldn’t be easier. An added bonus? Your kitchen sink waste won’t just smell better, it will work better, too!

Clean the inside of your dishwasher.

Your dishwasher works hard to keep your dishes clean but to keep working its best, it needs to be cleaned, too! We’ve got some great hacks that will help eliminate grimy buildup in your dishwasher so it can get your dishes sparkling clean while also eliminating any drainage problems you may be experiencing. The best part? You’ve already got everything you need for this task within arm’s reach.

Use Borax to clean (almost) anything.

If you’re not already a fan of Borax, you’ve been missing out. Simply put: Borax is one of the most useful cleaning products around. Check out the link below to learn more about this wonder mineral along with the many ways — 31, but who’s counting? — you can use it around your house! From cleaning your carpets to dissolving sticky messes to deodorising a mattress, there are near-endless ways to put Borax to work. You can even feed your fruit trees with it!

Deodorize your garbage can.

Why settle for a smelly garbage can when you can eliminate those odours completely with homemade deodorising disks? A fabulous fix for stinky rubbish bins and litter boxes, these quick-to-make, easy-to-use disks get the job done with minimal effort. And did I happen to mention they’ll leave your home smelling fresh and clean — in the scent of your choice, either lavender or lemon — for an entire month?

Clean the inside of your oven (the easy way).

Of course, it’s not just the racks that need cleaning; the inside of your oven needs cleaning, as well. If you’ve ever spent hours scrubbing the inside of your oven in an attempt to get it clean, this may well be one of your least favourite household cleaning tasks. The best part? Most of the work takes place overnight while you sleep.

We’ve really enjoyed putting these House Cleaning Hacks to make your life easier together for you, please let us know what you think…

You can always give us a call or drop us an email at First Choice Cleaners and we will be happy to take of this for you

House Cleaning Tips

House cleaning tips based on our day to day experience of cleaning all sizes and types of property.

1. Fill your home with soothing smells

The calming effects of certain fragrances have been known for centuries. So if you drop some essential oils in your bath for a relaxing soak, why not extend this and fill your home with fragrance to help you unwind while you’re doing your household chores? At First Choice Cleaners we love to use products that will release the scent of spring around your home as we mop wooden floors or blitz the bathroom.

Fragrance is great when it comes to sleep, too, as it helps you to drift off and slumber soundly – and a good night’s sleep is great for stress relief. For this, we suggest you may wish to spray your bedding and cushions with fabric scents every day to eliminate bad odours and leave a fresh, subtle smell in the air. You can also find some great suggestions in this article from Better Homes and Gardens

2. Take your stress out on the house

Many experts believe that hitting inanimate objects can help externalise any stress and anger you might be feeling inside and thereby provide stress relief. And while we don’t condone hitting things, plumping up your cushions is a great way to vent some pent-up aggression. And you end up with firmer-looking cushions. Result!

Indeed, every morning, we “karate chop” our bed cushions to get them looking just-so, and to help set up for the day ahead! Other household chores to try include using a dry hand squeegee to scrape all the hair and fur out of your carpet. So satisfying! Also, achieving a tough cleaning job can make you feel great: try tackling the grimy underside of your pots and pans for a satisfying cleaning task.

3. Make a productivity checklist

Every Friday, its good to grab a notepad and pen and makes your way around the house, making a list of household chores that need doing. In particular, those jobs that aren’t part of your regular routine, but have been bugging you: messy food cupboards, disorganised drawers, dirt build-up around the windows, and so on.

Getting these jobs down onto paper helps to prioritise and fix a goal for that day – although make sure it’s realistic for the time you have, otherwise you’ll just stress yourself out more! Plus, as you make your way through the list, the sense of satisfaction when ticking off each task is great for stress relief. After all, cleaning your house is something you can control.

4. Clear out clutter

A cluttered home makes for a cluttered mind, so it’s important to keep your home free of unnecessary knick-knacks. We are huge fans of using baskets and storage to help organise the home.

Do you find cleaning therapeutic? Do you find our house cleaning tips helpful? Let us know your tips below.

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We have hundreds of customers in your local area, so you can get as many jobs as you like, work near home & travel between your jobs faster. We also have great support available when you need it.

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How to deep clean your fridge

fridge cleaning tips
fridge cleaning tips

How to deep clean your fridge

Five simple steps to a sparkling and beautifully organised fridge…

Plan ahead

First, empty all food from the fridge. Bacteria can multiply quickly at room temperature so put dairy products, meat and other food that needs to be kept refrigerated in a cool bag packed with pre-chilled cool bag blocks. It’s a good idea to do the deep clean the fridge before the weekly shop when there will be less food in the fridge anyway.

Bin any food that is clearly past its prime or anything that is past its use-by date.

Wash shelves and salad drawers

Take out the salad crisper drawers from the bottom of the fridge and take out all the removable shelves. If it’s not obvious how to get them out, check the user manual before you start so you know exactly how to do it without damaging anything – it will also help you to get them back in! If you can’t find the user guide, check the manufacturer’s website or try espares.co.uk.

Next, wash the shelves and the salad crispers thoroughly with washing-up liquid and hot water. If the shelves (or any other removable parts) are made of glass, it’s best to let them reach room temperature first to reduce the risk of them shattering in very hot water.

Use a toothpick to remove food residue that has collected in the join between the surface of the shelf and the shelf surround. Rinse the shelves and salad crispers with clean water, then allow them to dry naturally on the drainer or dry with a clean tea towel and put them to one side if your drainer isn’t big enough.

Wipe down the interior

Now turn your attention to the inside of the fridge itself. Avoid using hot water at this point as it can raise the temperature of the fridge and this will delay how quickly you can get your perishable food back in. Instead, make up a solution of Milton Sterilising Fluid with cold water, and use this to wipe down the interior.

Pay particular attention to the grooves on the sides of the fridge interior where which the shelves rest, as they can be hotspots for dirt. A cotton bud is a handy tool for getting old food out of these. Cotton buds are also useful for fiddly places, such as the drip hole at the back which can easily become clogged and grimy. Dry the inside of the fridge thoroughly using paper towels or a clean tea towel.

Clean outer surfaces

Don’t overlook areas outside the fridge such as the handle and door surround, where germs can build up through frequent contact with hands. If you have a fridge freezer with the freezer at the bottom, use the crevice nozzle of your vacuum cleaner to remove food crumbs that have collected in the folds of the freezer door seal. Alternatively, use a stiff washing up brush to dislodge them.

Run the corner of a linen or cotton tea towel dipped in Milton solution along the folds for a hygienic clean and use a fresh corner of the towel to dry the door seal afterwards.

Allow to cool

Replace the shelves and salad crisper drawers. If you have a fridge thermometer, wait until the temperature inside the fridge falls to 5°C or below before replacing the food. If your fridge has a fast-cool function, use it to speed up the cooling process.

However, if you would like https://firstchoicecleaners.co.uk to help with this work, please just let us know

How to Clean Your Dishwasher

HOW DO I CLEAN MY DISHWASHER WITH VINEGAR?

You might be surprised by all the problems you can solve with apple cider vinegar. But for this chore, white vinegar works best. Fill a dishwasher-safe cup or bowl with white vinegar and place it on the upper rack of your machine. Run the otherwise-empty dishwasher on the hottest setting—this will allow the vinegar to absorb odours and erode grimy build up on the walls of the machine. Vinegar is astringently acidic, which makes it a great agent for breaking down scum on most appliances (you can use it to clean your washing machine, too). Keep a spray bottle with vinegar on hand and spritz the inside of your machine frequently in between washes for prolonged sparkle.

HOW DO I CLEAN YOUR DISHWASHER WITH BAKING SODA?

It’s a safe and mild alkali substance that goes a long way in removing persistent residue left by food waste. Sprinkle 1 cup of baking soda along the bottom of your dishwasher and rinse on a hot-water cycle. Repeat this process when you have especially stubborn stains or smells. For extra cleaning punch, create “baking soda bombs” by mixing 2 cups of baking soda with 3 tablespoons of hydrogen peroxide in a bowl until it’s a paste-like consistency. Drop spoonfuls onto parchment paper and allow to dry for a few hours. Toss them on the bottom of your dishwasher and run a hot-water cycle in an empty machine. For a fresher scent, add a few drops of an essential oil to the mix.

HOW DO I CLEAN A DISHWASHER DRAIN TRAP?

With most modern dishwashers, you don’t need to fully rinse the dishes before loading them into the machine. Doing so can actually make the machine less efficient, as the internal sensor will think that the dishes are clean and sanitized before they actually are—causing it to run a shorter cycle. That said, go ahead and scrape off any large pieces of food as they are candidate no. 1 for clogging the dishwasher drain trap.

Speaking of the drain trap, check it frequently to make sure there’s not a bunch of gross stuff in there just waiting to stink up the place. If there is, start by removing and disassembling it. Once it’s apart, use a sponge or toothbrush and dish soap to remove any stuck-on food bits or mould.

of course, if you’d rather leave this to the professionals then we would be delighted to help, just contact us at https://firstchoicecleaners.co.uk/ and we will take of the cleaning for you

Article from https://www.countryliving.com/home-maintenance/cleaning/a27471775/how-to-clean-dishwasher/

End of tenancy cleaners Wimbledon

If you’re coming to the end of a tenancy contract and need a reliable end of tenancy cleaning in Wimbledon, then First Choice Cleaners can really help. Our seasoned cleaners will leave the property in spotless condition for your landlord and their next tenants. We can offer you a comprehensive move out cleaning at competitive prices. Give us a call on 020 8549 0055 when it’s time to move out!

We want First Choice Cleaners to be your ‘First Choice’ move out cleaning service. That’s why we make every effort to give you that little bit of extra help that other companies don’t deliver. If you are a landlord who wants to let, sell or buy a property, or a tenant that wants to make sure of getting their security deposit back, our Wimbledon end of tenancy cleaning service is just what you need. We offer reliable and affordable end of tenancy cleaning that we’re sure you will be pleased with.

Our dedicated end of tenancy Wimbledon cleaners are focused on  providing a reliable service for our clients, aiming to achieve outstanding results every time. With our check out cleaning service you will save time and money and put your end of tenancy obligations behind you.

Here’s a brief overview of what our end of tenancy cleaning service in Wimbledon includes:

  • Dusting, vacuuming of carpets, rugs and upholstery
  • Vacuum and mop hard floors
  • Cleaning and polishing of windows, mirrors and glass surfaces
  • Dusting and wiping hard surfaces
  • Cleaning inside and out of kitchen cabinets, worktops and surfaces
  • Clean bath or shower, toilet and sink
  • You will be left with a clean and shiny home
  • If you’re moving to a new property and want it cleaned beforehand, our team can help you. Our professional cleaners in Wimbledon come fully equipped and trained to help you start your new life in a shining, spotlessly cleaned property. Our pre tenancy cleaning ensures that cobwebs, dirt and any built-up dust are removed so that you can enjoy your new home from the very first day.

House Cleaner Wimbledon

Hiring a House Cleaner Wimbledon was an easy decision

I’m the first to confess that house cleaning isn’t my favourite task of the week. In fact, I would prefer not to do it all if I had the choice.

I work full time and often need to travel to meet clients either face to face or more recently via online video meetings, so it’s hard to juggle my busy schedule.

As a busy mum with two teenage daughters, I find it very difficult to balance the tasks between keeping the house clean and keeping on top of my work. So it became obvious to me that we needed to find a house cleaner in Wimbledon.

Initially, locating a first rate cleaner was hard. I spoke with many friends and colleagues and even posted adverts online, however, they did not work. Either the responses were very slow or non-existent or they were in poor English and I could not understand what they were saying.

Then I bumped into a friendly neighbour and told them about my challenge, she advised that she had been using First Choice Cleaners for a couple of years and that they were fantastic. So without any further hesitation, I called First Choice Cleaners and was very impressed with the first contact. I spoke with the owner of the company and she explained the full service to me and the fact that they had been operating in the Wimbledon area for almost 20 years!! That sounded like music to my ears.

End of tenancy Cleaning Kingston

First Choice Cleaners are the end of tenancy cleaning specialists in Kingston. At First Choice Cleaners you can hire our professional cleaning teams to carry out an end of tenancy clean. Our cleaning teams can clean all size properties from studio flats to large family homes. You are guaranteed a very good quality of service for a reasonable price. Our teams are specially trained cleaners. This means that they have the skills, knowledge and experience to provide an end of tenancy clean quickly and affordably.

Whether you are a landlord having a property cleaned after outgoing tenants in preparation for new tenants, or you are an outgoing tenant who needs an end of tenancy clean as per your contract, then First Choice Cleaners are the right company for you. We have an excellent standard of customer service and have been established locally since 2001

Get a free instant online estimate for your end of tenancy cleaning in Kingston, or call us on 0208 549 0055 to speak to a member of our team.

 

 

End of tenancy Cleaning Wimbledon

end of tenancy cleaning Wimbledon

 

Moving home can often be quite a hectic time. In this situation, it can become quite difficult to clean the home and bring it back in the condition in which it was handed over to you. With so much to do, it’s normal that you might be struggling. For the best, and the most reliable end of tenancy cleaning in Wimbledon choose First Choice Cleaners.

End of tenancy cleaning is cleaning the house after your tenancy period ends and it is time to hand over the place back to the landlord so that you can get your full deposit returned without any deductions. It is also the responsibility of the tenant to hand the home back to the landlord in the same condition it was.

First Choice cleaners excel at the end of tenancy cleaning in Wimbledon and has the required skilled cleaners and the tools to provide an excellent service. With us as your end of tenancy cleaners, you do not have to worry about a thing. Our services are 100% reliable and efficient. Cleaners are hired on the basis of their past experience.

We do not compromise on customer satisfaction and we work in a manner that satisfies our customers. We will not do a thing without approval your approval. Our services are reliable, safe, efficient and smart.

Office Cleaning Kingston

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During recent weeks we have seen a different world to that which we started in 2020. First Choice Cleaners are here to support both our new and existing customers when the time is right to reopen buildings and get back to business. We know that office cleaning hygiene is a top priority to ensure the safety of both customers and employees and we want you to be prepared and supported for the return to your working environment.

We also understand that transitions back to business will vary amongst customers & industries, however, while your buildings were closed, our First Choice Cleaners specialists have been working hard to ensure we have everything prepared and ready to support our customers.

Our ethos is to make a difference and add value to your business, so we’ve composed a back to business solution which encompasses a number of mitigation services that can be used either as a one off sanitisation service or as part of a continual cleaning regime to restore confidence & ensure your premises are safe and clean.

Please contact us to find out more and most importantly, stay safe.