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Black Friday is the biggest shopping day of the year, and Amazon says 2020 will be the biggest year yet. Deals have already started, and with so many sales and deals, it can be hard to keep track of the bargains.

This page will be updated with the best Black Friday deals as soon as they appear. We will focus on vacuum cleaners, steam cleaners and other cleaning related products.

Some of the deals last for full or multiple days, but the lightning deals are only available for a limited time or until the products are sold out, so be quick!

If you have been searching the web for homemade cleaning recipes or a stain remover, you may have come across people mentioning rubbing alcohol. If you have never heard of rubbing alcohol, you may have a few questions. What is rubbing alcohol? Where can I buy rubbing alcohol in the UK? What is rubbing alcohol used for?

In this guide, I will show you what rubbing alcohol is, and where to buy rubbing alcohol in the UK. It is a very handy product to have lying about, and I will also go over some ways that you can use it in your daily cleaning routine.

A conservatory is a great place to relax and having one can add a significant amount of value to your home. It’s important to keep your conservatory roof clean, but it can be problematic due to the height of a conservatory and the fragile nature of glass.

In this guide, we will show you how to clean a conservatory roof including the inside, exterior, glass and frames. It’s not a hard job, but it requires careful planning and the correct tools to get it done safely and effectively.

Vertical blinds make a nice addition to any room and their popularity is aided by their easy upkeep. With regular maintenance they are fairly easy to keep clean, however, fabric vertical blinds will need to be deep cleaned from time to time to keep them looking great.

The good news is there are multiple ways to keep them clean, each with varying degrees of difficulty. This guide will show you how to clean vertical blinds without damaging them and includes tips for dealing with stains and mould growth on your blinds.

Finding the right hard surface floor cleaner is more challenging than it looks. Hard surface floors are everywhere from entryways to atriums, airports to supermarkets, shopping centres to hospitals and more. They can be showplaces, a “front door” that welcomes guests and sets the tone for the rest of the interior. Or they can be workhorses, supporting busy, back-of-house operation, like warehouses or commercial kitchens.

Either way, these surfaces take a beating. Foot traffic, rolling loads and tracked in weather leave dirt, grit, scuffs, road salts and pooling water that mar surfaces, age materials and create slip-and-fall hazards.

The best hard surface floor cleaners will maintain these important spaces quickly and thoroughly without breaking the bank, or your back.

When water damage happens it can have a devastating effect. The truth is that you may not be able to mitigate all of the damage from a sudden burst pipe or a leak in the roof that allows a significant amount of water in but there are some DIY ways to minimize the damage.

If you’re suddenly in a place where water damage needs to be corrected there’s no need to panic. Read on and we’ll show you some great tips for water damage cleanup.

Numatic is one of the most popular vacuum cleaner brands in the UK, and Henry Hoover is the highest-selling member of the family. If you are reading this you will know how powerful and versatile Numatic vacuums are, but you should also know that it is important to maintain them to keep them working at their best.

One of the most important parts of a Henry Hoover is the dust bags that go inside the canister. These bags capture all of the dirt and debris and allow you to empty your vacuum with the minimum of fuss. Below, you will find out what type of bags to use in your Numatic vacuum, as well as where to buy them.

“I am not sure”, “Never”, and “A few years ago” are the answers most people are likely to give when asked the last time they cleaned their mattress. Remember how it feels when you sleep between clean sheets? Now, imagine how good it would feel in clean sheets on a clean mattress.

Maybe you already appreciate the advantages of a clean mattress. But do you know the process? Read on to find out how to clean a mattress.

Upright vacuum cleaners are still one of the most popular types of vacuum in the UK, even with the rise in cordless technology. Uprights have a reputation for being reliable, powerful, and cost-effective.

An upright vacuum cleaner is an essential tool in the cleaning of your home, so it makes sense to ensure it is working as efficiently as possible. If you have noticed that the suction power of your upright vacuum has started to fade, or perhaps it won’t suck up anything at all, don’t go searching for a replacement just yet. It could be that it just needs a little cleaning of its own to restore it to its former glory.

Upright vacuum cleaners have always been popular in the UK, and there are no signs that this will change anytime soon. There is a wide range of reasons why people love them, and they have a reputation for being reliable and long-lasting.

There are many benefits of using an upright vacuum to clean your home, and we will go through them here. There are also a few situations where an upright may not be the best solution for cleaning, and this article will give you the knowledge to decide if an upright vacuum is right for your needs.

When it’s hot outside, you can only dream of coolness. A swimming pool is not only an opportunity to freshen up and feel comfortable when it’s 30 degrees outside but also spend time usefully because there is no load on the spine and joints in the water. We feel lightness and weightlessness, using all of our muscle groups at the same time. Which pool to choose? How to maintain it properly? Let’s try to figure this out.

So you’ve made the jump and got yourself a robot vacuum—now what? Whether you have a £200 budget robot or a £1,000 top-of-the-line model, there are a few things you can do to make sure you’re getting the most out of your smart robot vacuum.

This quick guide will cover some of these easy tips to keep your robot running smoothly. Follow along as we dive into easy ways to maximize your robot vacuum.

So, you’ve graduated to your own apartment—congratulations! Whether you’re living in a small Milwaukee apartment or a luxury unit in London, you’ll still need to learn a few things about cleaning.

Now, even though everything might look clean after a cursory examination, there are six areas you definitely need to pay attention to now. Take a look, and get this work done before you are too comfortable settled into your new place.

For most of us, summer is a time of celebration. We can finally throw the windows open and bring out the clothes we actually look forward to wearing. Goodbye heavy coats and itchy sweaters, and hello shorts, sundresses, sandals, and bathing suits. It’s also a time to entertain, and that means cleaning before company arrives. Here are some handy cleaning tips and ideas to ensure both your indoor and outdoor living spaces are tidy and ready for summer.

When it comes to finding the perfect floor for your space, we know just how daunting the task can be. And for most, they’re always in search of something that is stain resistant and of course spill-resistant. With that said, epoxy floors just might be the perfect fit for you. Our article features the top advantages which can be achieved with epoxy floors.

Commercial & industrial roofing is an essential component which businesses cannot avoid. For a business to do well, there needs to be a secure roofing system. Commercial buildings are more prone to frequent wear and tear, and this requires that you work with roof specialists. Roofs with leaks or falling components put everyone at risk and may cause considerable losses to your business.

There is nothing that adds a touch of elegance to a room more than a sparkling crystal chandelier. When the sparkle starts to fade it becomes dull and dirty looking, and this is when you know your chandelier needs to be cleaned.Whether you have a crystal or a glass chandelier, after reading this guide you will know exactly how to clean a chandelier, and bring it back to life.

If you have ever been overrun by bed bugs before, you will know what a pain they are. They bite you when you are sleeping, they cause intense itching, and worst of all – they are incredibly hard to get rid of! Thankfully, there are other ways to deal with bed bugs, and in this guide, I will show you how to get rid of bed bugs naturally. It’s not easy and it may take a few attempts to get them all, but when you are done your home will be bedbug-free and if you follow the prevention tips they will not return.

It will take time and effort to remove blood stains from a mattress and leave no trace because you can clean the surface only on one side. Other things to consider are the large size of a mattress and the fact that it is often covered with a rather delicate fabric. Despite these difficulties, it’s not too hard to get your mattress clean again. However, only a thorough and consistent approach with due account to the specifics of organic formation removal will bring the perfect result without leaving typical yellow stain marks.

The main condition you should follow to achieve the desired outcome is speed. Dealing with a fresh stain is no big deal, while old stains are a lot harder to remove.

A brand new sheepskin rug is one of the most luxurious things you can walk on. Whether it’s a real sheepskin or a faux sheepskin, the look and feel of the fluffy rug can add a real touch of class to your home.Like most new floor coverings though, it doesn’t stay clean and new for long. Dirt, muddy shoes and pets are all enemies of a sheepskin rug and will have it looking worse for wear in no time.The good news is that after reading this guide, you’ll know exactly how to clean a sheepskin rug and get it back into showroom condition.

One of the many benefits of artificial grass is that there is not as much work needed to keep it looking at its best. You don’t have to spend your summer days dragging a lawnmower about in the hot sun, only to find your grass needs cut again a few weeks later.While there is not as much work that you need to do, there is still a certain amount of maintenance needed to keep you fake lawn looking great. If you are wondering how to clean artificial grass then keep reading as we will go over some of the most important aspects of artificial grass care.

Steam mops are used on hard surfaces, such as hardwood or tiles. But what about using a steam mop to clean your carpet? This is something that most people don’t think about, but it is possible and can be beneficial. Keep reading to find out how to steam clean carpet with a steam mop.

As much as we love cats, we acknowledge that they can create quite a mess in the home. After the initial euphoria of owning a cat and enjoying her company, you might find yourself spending an excessive amount of time cleaning up after your cat. The mess can get so much that you become confused if the cat is living in your house or you’re living in the cat’s house.

Cleaning is often one of those things that we will naturally choose to neglect, especially when we’ve been working all day or are running around after the family.

But, here’s a thought… how about making cleaning fun for the family, and therefore sneakily getting help with cleaning along the way?

Hopefully, the points below will help you revamp your approach to cleaning, and get your little helpers involved in cleaning along the way.

Many of the tools you use day-to-day, especially the ones for maintaining your garden, produce high pollution emissions, most notably volatile organic compounds (VOC). VOCs are organic chemicals released from burning fuel and are dangerous to both human health and the environment.According to statistics by the United States’ Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), a new gas powered lawn mower running for an hour emits the same levels of VOCs as 8 new cars driving 55 miles per hour for the same amount of time.By now, you’re probably asking yourself “But how will I take care of my garden without a powerful lawnmower?”Well, that’s where cordless electric tools come into play.

Whether cleaning our home is something we love or something we hate, it’s a necessary part of all our lives. Not only is cleaning beneficial for our health, but it is also essential for our mental wellbeing.

Many experts advocate that good cleaning habits have a direct correlation with improved health. More recently, there have been studies carried out that provide evidence that cleanliness is also a contributing factor to positive mental health.

We surveyed over 1000 Britons to find out their cleaning habits. We wanted to find out how often they cleaned certain areas of their home, how children affected the cleanliness of a home, and how many feel overwhelmed when it comes to cleaning. Read on to find out what factors can contribute to how clean your house is.

We all want to lower our carbon footprint. The pressures our environment is under to sustain us has recently reached critical levels. But we still need to live. Driving a car, or even doing chores can have a huge environmental impact. Just doing laundry can take up 13,500 gallons of water a year for the average household.

And that’s just the start. Here are just a few ways your laundry habits impact your environment.

Vacuum cleaners help you keep your house clean, but every so often vacuums need to be cleaned as well. Vacuums have several parts and sections and you need to clean these separately and at different frequencies. So, if you’ve got a bagless vacuum cleaner, then the dust container needs to be emptied after every clean and cleaned at least once a month to ensure it doesn’t start stinking and stays free of clogs. The air filter in the vacuum cleaner also needs to be cleaned at regular intervals to ensure that its performance remains optimal. Similarly, the vacuum hose needs regular cleaning as well.

One of the most common reasons to regularly clean the vacuum cleaner hose is to prevent clogging. Debris often gets stuck inside the hose and reduces the suction power of the vacuum, which lowers the efficiency of the vacuum. Most people wait till a clog shows up before cleaning the hose. Ideally, you should clean it once every month to ensure it remains clog-free and fresh.

A few years back I was renovating the house and decided to install tile floors in the kitchen and bathrooms, because these get wet occasionally and regularly, respectively. Whereas, the rest of the house, including the bedrooms, living rooms and the study hall have hardwood floors.

Tile floors are durable and comparatively easy to clean. However, unless you clean them periodically, the tiles become dull and a layer of dirt gets embedded in the grout. The trick is to clean tile floors at regular intervals to ensure that you don’t have to put in very big efforts after long gaps.

The basic tile cleaning process is quite straightforward, but you also need to take into consideration cleaning the grout as well as ensuring that the tiles look bright and shiny. One lesson that I’ve learnt is that while it’s fine to select light coloured tiles for the kitchen, it’s best to go with a slightly darker shade for the bathrooms. However, ultimately, that’s a personal choice.

Tomato sauce is a staple food product for any household. Be it pasta, braised short ribs, baked eggs, pizza, French fries or meatballs, it goes with everything. And so, it is one of the most favourite seasonings until someone spills it all over the carpet and leaves large orange stains. And naturally, you just can’t stuff your carpet in the washing machine.

For obvious reasons, these stains are quite dreaded because they are notorious to leave behind a mark, but in most cases, this is beyond reason. As a thumb rule, stains such as these should be treated as soon as possible. The longer you let the stain linger, the tougher it will get to remove them. So it is better to start the process while the stain is fresh. You will be pleased to know that for tomato sauce stains, there are a number of ways to remove them.

Your morning was perfect and you were curled up on the settee, enjoying a perfect cup of Scottish blend, but the cat jumped you and the teacup went toppling onto the carpet. Now a large stain is staring at you, accompanied by several smaller stains and your day is not perfect any more. The prospect of getting down on all fours and straining to get the stain out of the carpet is not an attractive one.

But as tedious as it sounds, removing tea stains is not such a daunting task, after all. Spilling a morning cuppa on the carpet shouldn’t mean that you cannot have it sitting in your favourite chair on the carpet. Help is at hand, and I have more than one way to remove these dreaded stains, and what’s more, is that it can be achieved using household items that you already have tucked away in your cupboards. I will jump right into it.

Tar is one of those annoying things that can be difficult to remove if you have got it on your carpet. There have been instances when people have valiantly tried to remove it by using water, only to find out that instead of getting rid of it, the stain has set in more deeper. Tar is a very durable and sticky material; after all, roads and car parks are made out of it, so naturally, it is already water and weatherproof, and won’t wash away easily.

So it is indeed worrisome if you have gotten it on your rug or carpet. But as it goes with any stains, it is easiest to remove when it is fresh. But how exactly would you do that? Why, by scraping and blotting anything that you can, while you can. I will tell you how to go about the process in the easiest way possible.

Painting your nails is one of those everyday things that can prove to be therapeutic! It is a great way to pamper yourself, but this dreamy situation with music and wine can fast turn into a nightmare when you realise that the bottle of nail polish has toppled and spilt all its contents on your pristine rug.

It is relatively easier to get the nail polish off your rug when it is still fresh but there are instances when you don’t even realise that something has spilt. It could be at one of those girls’ nights or a sleepover when everyone has had a little too much to drink and you wake up the next morning and stare at your carpet in horror!

While most people panic in a situation like this, there is no need for you to be one of those people! The obvious stain may seem impossible to get out but tons of people have been in this situation and come up with ways to get that dried nail polish out without losing your carpet forever!

You may joke about all the maxims about spilt milk, but you won’t be laughing much if you found it on your carpet or rug. Cleaning spilt milk on the floor or otherwise is no big deal, but it is a whole new thing if indeed it is your carpet that has been at the receiving end. And it would have been okay if it only were the stain, but for the smell. And god forbid if you have ignored it. The smell of the sour milk (just like vomit, to give you a fair idea) will surely send any visitors packing!

These smells, especially if you had forgotten about it and the milk has turned sour, can be very hard to get rid of. But there is no reason to worry if you have dropped a bowl of milk on the carpet and are dismayed about the resultant odour and stains because the solutions are so simple they will put a smile on your face. I will tell you some practical solutions to this seeming catastrophe, using materials that you already have in your kitchen or cupboard. These solutions work, are tried and tested and are affordable.

I’ve got this habit of lighting candles in the evening. The light of the candle feels more soothing than that from tube lights or bulbs. It doesn’t necessarily have to be aromatic candles, though I do use those once in a while as well. Generally, I use regular candles. I have a glass front door that opens to the balcony. I place the candles on a coffee table near this door. The light reflects off the glass and adds a comforting vibe to the entire living room.

Unfortunately, sometimes good things have a downside too. In this case, candle wax often drips onto the carpet. It’s not as bad as say a wine spill or ice cream stain, nonetheless, it needs to be cleaned or else the carpet fibres get spoiled.

A car isn’t just a mode of transportation for most people. It is your personal space that needs to be kept clean for healthier day-to-day functioning. A great element of the car that helps keep it clean is the carpet or mat that comes on the floor of your car.

While this carpet is very helpful in keeping the base of your car away from all the dust and grime that can transfer from dirty shoes or pets, it can also be extremely annoying to find out that the carpet has been ruined because of that stray piece of chewing gum that fell out of someone’s mouth or got dragged in with your shoes.

The first reaction may be that of panic, but don’t worry! It is tougher to remove chewing gum than just simply vacuuming stray debris, but it can be done. Here is a handy guide with tricks that you can use to get your car’s carpet back to looking as good as new.

Cleaning out sick out of the carpet can be understandably the most undesirable jobs in the household, if not in the world. If you are a parent, chances are that the sight of vomit does not faze you anymore. Even if you are a pet owner, the sight is not uncommon.

But when you actually get down to it, you will realise that cleaning up vomit from the carpet is like cleaning any other stain, as long as you are not too queasy. You may be disgusted by the thought of it and might be thinking of changing or even throwing out your carpet, but you will find that that drastic step is not necessary, as long as you don’t mind bearing it all a little longer.

When it comes to vomit, you have the dual task of not only getting rid of it but the smell as well, because if you don’t, the smell can often linger for days and the smell itself can make anyone nauseous. There is the danger of you losing your own lunch over it if you are too squeamish, but it has to be done for your own sake.

Vacuum cleaners are our go-to weapon when dust and dirt wreak havoc on our homes. There are, however, instances when you’ve turned on the vacuum to clean that dusty carpet but instead of the spotless finish you usually get, there is a weird smell that engulfs the room.

There is no need for you to worry! This is probably because you haven’t changed the filter of your vacuum cleaner in a while and it is now time to do so.

It may sound weird that you have to clean your vacuum cleaner but think about it – isn’t that the object that is collecting the most dust and dirt? Doesn’t it need the much-deserved tender loving care for all the work it does?

While the task may seem daunting if you have never done it before, it is not difficult at all. The most important thing here is to know your vacuum well and if you don’t, the internet will always come to your rescue!

If you are a pet owner, you may have often come across this unwanted “gift” your dog or cat has left for you on the carpet. So naturally you are aware, rather painfully, of the odour it has left. And the problem with pee is, the longer it stays on the carpet, the more it seeps into it, leaving a yellow stain (and that smell!), that won’t go away. The easiest way to tackle this is to get rid of the stain and the smell as soon as you discover it, but it would not be possible if you stay away for longer periods from home.

Thankfully, there are many ways to remove both the smell and the stain after it has been discovered without using any materials which could be harmful to your carpet. And relax, there is hope yet for older stains. One interesting thing to note here is that if you are a dog owner, it is easier to remove the pee stains because dog pee is water-based, whereas cat urine stains (and the smell) are oil based. Also, cat urine has a high content of ammonia, and cause respiratory issues in some people among a host of other things, so I recommend cleaning it as quickly as possible.

It can feel really frustrating when you spot lipstick stains on the carpet. If you’ve kids at home, then it won’t come as much of a surprise when you notice that they have drawn something on the carpet with lipstick. It’s also possible that you dropped it on the carpet by mistake and later unknowingly stepped on it, in the process grinding it into the carpet fibres.

You can’t stop kids from being kids, neither can you prevent a genuine mistake. What you can do is gear into action as soon as you notice the stain to successfully remove it off the carpet. This is especially true of red lipstick, which brazenly stands out and draws attention towards it.

The reason lipstick stains are particularly tricky to deal with and remove is that it’s made up of a combination of oils and waxes for the shape and texture, emollients for moisturisation and pigments for imparting colour. Thus, lipstick can embed itself in carpet fibres and prove difficult to remove. Lipstick stains in deep pile carpets are especially hard to clean.

Cleaning and maintaining wooden floors or hardwood floors, as they are sometimes referred to, can seem quite daunting. I used to try and avoid the responsibility by covering as much of the floor area with carpets and rugs as possible and foolishly thinking that would keep the wooden flooring safe. However, irrespective of whether you lay a carpet over a hardwood floor or keep it as it is, you need to clean it regularly and maintain it in order to ensure it has a long lifespan. This is important because replacing wooden flooring can seriously pinch your pocket.

Before I tell you how to clean a hardwood floor, you first need to be sure about the type of hardwood finish you have. Is it a prefinished floor or a stained/unfinished floor? Does the floor sport a wax finish? Does it have a surface seal? What type of surface seal does it have?

When you are running around the house trying to get errands done, small accidents can happen quite easily. You may topple a hot straightening rod or an iron may fall flat onto the carpet — I know I have done it more than a few times. Perhaps, an unruly guest was not careful about where they ashed their cigarette. All said and done, accidents happen quite frequently and easily and you’re left with a gaping hole in your carpet that looks back at you angrily. There’s no need to worry, folks! The following are some ways you can get burn marks out of your carpet.

A few months back I was getting my house repainted. As is required, I had covered all the furniture and carpets with either plastic sheets or cloth. Yet somehow bits of gloss paint managed to spill on the living room carpet. Unfortunately, I failed to notice this until the paint job was completed. By then the gloss paint had hardened and embedded itself into the carpet fibres.

At that point, I had no clue as to how I could get it removed. The carpet was an expensive one and I didn’t want to take a chance. So, I got in touch with a professional carpet cleaning service. Now the thing with gloss paint or any other oil-based paint is that if it’s not dealt with immediately, it’s almost impossible to completely remove it off the carpet. Faint traces of it continues to remain. And that’s exactly what happened with my carpet. The carpet cleaning service gave it their best shot, but a faint paint stain still remains. In the morning, when sunlight falls on it, it’s visible. At other times of the day, I don’t really notice it.

There are a lot of acceptable reasons as to why you might want to declutter. The main reason obviously is to want to have a better-looking house. Decluttering is the process of minimizing the number of items you have inside your house either by throwing them away or bringing them into storage facilities to store.

Cycling is one of my favourite fitness routines. Since I live in an apartment building, I have to haul the bike up to the apartment and keep it there. Once in a while, bike grease drips onto the carpet. In fact, a lovely wool carpet that I had received as a gift got completely spoiled by grease stains and I had to dispose of it. It was after this that I did thorough research and learnt methods of dealing with and cleaning grease stains from carpets.

Grease is an oily substance that is applied to the bike chain to ensure that it moves smoothly. Grease (or for that matter any other oily substance) is quite stubborn and can leave a really nasty stain, so it’s extremely important that you deal with it as soon as you notice. The quicker you take action, the higher the chances that you will be able to completely remove it off the carpet.

Maintaining carpets can be a real challenge during the rainy season. Unless you follow a strict shoes-off-at-the-door policy (which is admittedly hard to go through with), moisture is bound to settle on the carpet. What’s worse is that drying the carpet becomes difficult during these months as well, which leads to the moisture settling in the carpet. If autumn turns out to be wet and windy instead of mild and dry, then the problems are compounded.

Rainwater seeping into the carpet isn’t the only reason for the damp smell. It could be caused by a leaking pipe under the floor, or if the indoor humidity levels are high. Once you’ve tackled the damp smell, you need to address the reasons why the carpet had a damp smell in the first place.

One of my guilty pleasures is having a big a bowl of chocolate ice cream as I watch something on Netflix. Sometimes, if what I’m watching is really engrossing, I end up spilling some of the ice cream on the carpet. Call me clumsy, but it does happen.

This is what happens to me, but in your case maybe you have young kids. They might mistakenly turn over a bowl of ice cream or drop a little from a melting cone. Irrespective of how the chocolate ice cream got on the carpet, it’s bad news.

You need to act as soon as you spot it on the carpet. The longer the ice cream sits on the carpet, the harder it will be to get it off and remove the stain left behind. There’s also the chance that someone might step on it spread it other parts of the carpet via their shoes.

Vacuum cleaners have almost become indispensable over the past few decades. As technology has moved to greater heights, vacuum cleaners have become more powerful and smaller in size at the same time. They’re no longer the clunky machines that need to be literally dragged along from one room to the other. And don’t even get me started on the horror of carrying a vacuum cleaner up the stairs. It used to feel like an intense workout session instead of a weekend cleaning session.

However, what’s truly incredible is that since the first vacuum cleaner-like machine saw the light of day, the basic design of this machine and the way it functions haven’t changed a lot.

If you have a dog or a cat that spends a lot of time indoors, it wouldn’t be uncommon for you to come home to an unpleasant surprise waiting for you on the carpet. This is a task you probably are all too familiar with and dread the most if you have a sick or upset pet. If you have indeed found this unwanted gift on your carpet, do not punish your pet, and don’t wait too long to clean your carpet. For these are the stains that will wash away easier if they are removed earlier and won’t leave a rude reminder for you to ponder upon later.

Have you set out to paint your house by yourself? If you have, then you know how easy it is to knock over a can of paint all over your floor, or worse even, your carpet, because unlike clothes, you cannot just toss it in a washing machine. What is worse is that just-spilt paint is bad in itself, but if you put it on the back burner and thought you would do it after your paint job, you could be in for a nasty surprise. Even if you have spilt a few drops of paint on it, it can cause a lot of frustration and panic.

If you have a carpet in your house, you know how keeping it clean is not an easy task. Food, dirt, pets and sometimes ink, there’s no limit to what your carpet can be stained with. And if you have dealt with ink stains on trouser or shirt pockets, you are aware that cleaning ink can be a daunting task. But on the other hand, if you know what kind of ink you are dealing with, your task can be a little easier than you thought.

Your carpet goes through all kinds of rough use, though a thinning carpet may add to its “character”, a stain does not. Any kind of spill on it can add to its misery, but the one stain anyone is always dreading are ink stains that can be quite formidable. But with a little knowledge and a little more patience, removing these ink stains can be a breeze.

The garden brightens up my house and provides a sanctuary from my fast-paced lifestyle in the outside world. I often end up having the morning coffee while taking a stroll in the garden and during the summer months I host small get-togethers in my garden.

However, I used to neglect the upkeep of the garden for far too long. Only when it used to become nearly impossible to ignore would I clean it, which used to take up a lot of time and effort. I learnt my lesson and now I clean it at regular intervals and try not to delay the essential maintenance work.

If you have a gardener on call, then that’s great. But, if like me, you prefer to get your hands dirty and love the therapeutic feeling of spending a few hours every week taking care of the garden, then you need to keep a few things in mind.

Giving your window a thorough clean can be a satisfying, yet frustrating task. If you’re not using the right kind of tools, the more you rub and clean, the greater the chance that your window will have noticeable streaks. Getting a streak-free clean for your window is desired as it gives you a clear and clean view of what’s happening outside. You also don’t want the glass to get damaged before its time is up. So how do you get a streak-free clean? The following are a few easy ways I found in the course of my research.

Having clean windows is essential or how else will you let the light in? Philosophical queries aside, windows do brighten up your room and give your home warmth. Besides, it’s always nice to look out to a beautiful view. More often than not, even if you give your windows a thorough clean it’s still not enough because the outside of the window is caked in dust.

Since this is the part of the window that is directly exposed to the outside, it tends to be harder to clean. All the grime, dust and moisture from outside lands on the window pane. So how do you ensure squeaky clean windows, even from the outside?

Autumn is the season when trees and plants shed their leaves in anticipation of the impending winter months. So, my garden is full of fallen autumn leaves during the season. I don’t feel cleaning up the leaves is a chore at all because autumn is probably the best time of the year to be out in the open. A decent amount of warmth from the summer months is carried over to autumn, which adds to the invigorating smell that percolates these months. The colour palette of autumn is stunning as well, with its reds, yellows and oranges.

With every passing year, vacuum cleaners are becoming more sophisticated and technologically advanced. The efficiency with which these machines clean has also increased and, inevitably the prices have gone up as well. Hence, it’s important to spend an adequate amount of time deliberating the selection of the right vacuum cleaner for you.

Depending on your cleaning requirements, you’ll have to decide if you need an upright vacuum cleaner or a canister vacuum cleaner. You will also need to take a call on whether the vacuum cleaner should have specific attachments for tackling pet hair or for cleaning debris. Similarly, you will have to determine whether a bagless vacuum cleaner is the right one for you or a bagged vacuum cleaner.

Over the past decade or so, bagless vacuum cleaners have become the preferred vacuuming option for consumers. There are several reasons for this.

Bagless vacuums don’t need new dust bags every month or so, which means you can save some money.
You don’t have to change the filter as frequently as in the case of bagged vacuums.
It suits the modern fast-paced lifestyle, as you can simply use it, empty it and store it away.
It’s environmentally friendly as well.
However, bagless vacuum cleaners also need periodic cleaning and maintenance. There are four key sections or areas that need your attention.

Everybody loves a sparkling and clean home and, however large or small the house is, I think the best way to get it absolutely clean is to vacuum the house using an efficient vacuum cleaner.

However, not all vacuum cleaners are the same. There are different kinds of vacuum cleaners, each having different features and functions.

And, different types of vacuum cleaners work best depending on the size and layout of your home.

In this article, I will be discussing some of the pros and cons of upright vacuum cleaners vs cylinder types and typically what they are good at.

If you’re looking to set up a cleaning business, the first step is to get all your legalities sorted. Decide what your ideal clientele is going to be after doing your market research – households or bigger commercial properties. The products you require will depend on this decision.

When you’re looking to start a cleaning business, there are a number of household cleaning supplies that you need to stock up on to stay organized and efficient before you go out to clean your first home.

Here is a list of such supplies that have been compiled for the smaller scale home cleaning business to help you as you start off!

When there is a discussion about vacuum cleaners, people always ask me which vacuum cleaner they should buy and what is my recommendation of the best vacuum cleaner. Well, with so many different types, models and brands of vacuum cleaners to choose from, the decision of the best vacuum cleaner can be quite a challenge. So, I have given you a lowdown of the factors you should consider and evaluate before deciding on the best vacuum cleaner to buy.

Sometimes it seems like every other week I’m hunched over the carpet, trying to remove a red stain off it. This is primarily because I’m quite a clumsy person, but I also host a lot of get-togethers at home and inevitably someone slips a bit of wine on the carpet.
I’ve learnt the hard way that the key to removing red wine from the carpet is to be prepared beforehand. What I mean is that you need to keep a few essential items handy in the kitchen to deal with spilt red wine. This will allow you to deal with the situation immediately, which in turn will ensure that the red wine doesn’t embed itself too deep in the carpet.

All vacuum cleaners stop picking up dirt after a while and that is only because they need to be maintained and taken care of from time to time. With all the dust, hair, cotton strands and fluff, vacuum cleaners need some taking care of and Dyson vacuum cleaners are quite user-friendly when it comes to maintenance.

If your Dyson stops picking dirt after a while, chances are that it might need some TLC. With the vacuum being an integral part of your cleaning process, it is necessary to keep the machine clean but in the process of picking up dirt, it might have collected some dirt that needs to be cleaned up.

If you have been thinking about getting a handheld vacuum cleaner but are not certain of their benefits over an upright vacuum cleaner, look no further. In this post, I have compiled some of the most basic benefits of a handheld vacuum cleaner which are enough to help you make up your mind. Take a look!

As much as we enjoy having a carpeted area in the house, it is quite difficult to maintain a completely clean carpet. They attract dust, absorb food particles and in case someone were to bleed on them, they need to be cleaned up immediately. When it comes to tending blood stains on the carpet, I prefer getting to it sooner rather than later and I would recommend you do the same.

As the stains get older, it is tougher to get them out of the carpet. There are various ways to get these stains out of your carpet because letting them stay is just not an option. These stains look unhygienic and visually unappealing.

The Dyson Cyclone V10 cordless stick vacuum cleaner is a powerful machine. The suction power of this cordless vacuum is almost the same as that of a full-size vacuum, while it is equipped with cyclone technology to capture the most minute particles.

There are three V10 models available – Total Clean, Absolute Clean and Animal. These vacuums aren’t cheap either, so regular cleaning and maintenance is of the utmost importance to not only ensure that the performance level remains optimal, but also to ensure that the lifespan of the vacuum is longer.

Wool carpets and rugs are excellent for use at home because wool is a natural material. Plus, it adds character to your interiors. However, they do require care, especially if you want them to last longer.

Stains are inevitable, but there are techniques for cleaning almost any type of stain. Irrespective of whether there’s a major stain or not, you need to clean woollen carpets and rugs regularly.

Mundane daily tasks like cleaning can turn into being physically tedious or even painful as you get older. Things aren’t as easy as they used to be and your body has to put in an additional effort for all the mopping, vacuuming and dusting that has to be done.

Age catching up, however, does not mean that your house will not be in the best shape possible. There are a number of ways in which senior citizens can keep their living area neat, clean and organized with minimal time and effort, making sure that the dust bunnies and diseases stay away!

Shark specialises in home appliances that are designed to meet the requirements of busy lifestyles. Their vacuum cleaners, especially their DuoClean range of vacuums, are the same. I don’t have the time to spend hours on cleaning carpets and rugs, removing embedded pet hair off of the sofa and cleaning the floors.
The Shark DuoClean cordless vacuum enables me to clean efficiently in a much shorter time.

I love the four-legged member of my family, an Alsatian. He has been a joy to live with, ever since he came into my life a little over three years back. I have no complaints, except now all my clothes are covered in his hair. The same goes for the furniture, carpets, upholstery, etc.

Dyson is a well-known and respected British home appliances manufacturer. This nearly three-decade-old company is particularly known for its impressive line of vacuum cleaners. It also manufactures hand and hair dryers, heaters and more. The company was set up by James Dyson, who continues to the sole owner till date.

Till a few years back, smart home devices were mostly gimmicks – remote controlled curtains, ice cube dispenser on a fridge, etc. Smart home devices have come a long way since then. In 2018, the devices available address the real needs of a household and provide state-of-the-art and fun solutions. For every smart speaker system designed to enhance your music listening or movie watching experience, there’s a smart security system specifically tackling essential security concerns in a house.

The Henry series of vacuum cleaners, also known as ‘Henry Hoover’ or ‘Henry the Hoover’, was developed by the Camberley, Surrey headquartered Numatic International. Note that even though it’s known as the Henry Hoover, there’s no connection between this series of vacuum cleaners and the iconic American vacuum cleaner manufacturer Hoover.

One of the biggest names in the field of household appliances, SharkNinja Operating LLC is known for its cleaning solutions and household appliances that make your life easier every day.

The company offers a wide variety of products ranging from steam products like steam mops and hard floor cleaning systems, as well as vacuum cleaners in multiple variants (upright and canister, or hand and cordless).  Shark is the vertical of the company and holds a prominent position in the market when it comes to these cleaning systems.

Living costs are at an all-time high and it is tough to even afford a decent living space in major cities of the country. If you’re a student or a young professional, it is most likely that your living space is pretty small.

The Henry Hoover range by Numatic has been a favourite home cleaner across the UK since the 1980s. With a cherubic face, warm smile and red appearance, Henry exudes a human-like presence. It is no surprise that despite an influx of vacuum cleaners in the industry today, Henry and his friends still remain the best-selling toppers in the list and are becoming popular throughout Europe too. Each one from the Henry Hoover family has its own cleaning speciality, here is your chance to pick your favourite.

Vacuum cleaners are essential for cleaning pet hair embedded on furniture, upholstery, carpets and more in your home. A good vacuum, with sufficient power, can tackle even the most obstinate pet hair stuck in deep pile carpets. In fact, you can also buy specialized pet vacuum cleaners with extra attachments such as brushes with rollers and a long operating radius to reach acute corners and under furniture. But hair is such an element that in large numbers it can clog a vacuum, reduce its performance, and eventually turn them unusable.

My four-legged friend loves long drives. He loves to feel the wind against his face and nothing makes him happier. But it also means that my car seats, car upholstery and floorboard are perpetually covered in his hair. I couldn’t deny him his fun and neither was it possible to let the hairs spread inside the car. So, I did a thorough research to find out the best ways to remove dog hair (or pet hair in general) from the car.

Today, we will take a look at how to clean a Dyson cordless vacuum. It can be very inconvenient when you want a quick sweep of your house with your cordless and find it clogged. Thankfully, the cleaning process is quite simple and straightforward and doesn’t take much time. In fact, make this a part of your bi-monthly maintenance so that you will have your Dyson roaring to power every time you want to use it.

Walking into your house can be an entirely different experience with a new flooring. You might feel that adding some spice to your home decor with a different flooring may take a toll on your purse. But this is not always the case. There are multiple options for affordable and easy changes to the ground you walk on. You could try some of these options that combine the best for your budget and aesthetics.

When it comes to cleaning your house, there are two types of people – you could be like me who vacuums the house when parents come visiting or like my friend Sharon, who vacuums every nook and cranny of her house every week with due diligence. But the idea of a robotic vacuum cleaner would sound very appealing to either of us because it would require very little human effort. But with so many robotic vacuum cleaners in the market, it is very difficult to find the right one for you. So let’s find out how to look for the perfect one for your home.

When you set out to clean your house, you might be thinking of a vacuum cleaner, a few rags, buckets, brushes and other cleaning products, but it won’t hurt if you arm yourself with some lemons. Sounds weird? Well, not really. Lemons are actually quite an effective way to get the residual smell and splatters out of your microwave without the aid of scrubbing.

No one raised eyebrows when grandma used household products for the same purpose, and for a good reason. You can find most of these things inside your fridge or your pantry. The point is that we all want to live in a clean home, but one that is free of dangerous, harmful and expensive chemical cleaning products. Here is a guide to clean your house on a modest budget by using a few unorthodox methods.

It is pretty crazy how dirty the inside of your car can get. From the kids making a mess to you putting off cleaning it for another month. Before you know it your car can start to get a little ripe and really dirty!

It can get to a point where the thought of giving it a good clean is really overwhelming. The truth is when it comes to cleaning car upholstery is does not have to be that hard or complex.

If you have been looking for a cordless vacuum cleaner then no doubt you will have noticed that many of the more popular and better models love to talk about their lithium-ion battery. The better cordless vacuum cleaners tend to have this type of battery and in all honesty, if I was in the market for a new vacuum that was cordless right now a lithium-ion battery is something I would want it to have.