<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC '-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.01 Transitional//EN' 'http://www.w3.org/TR/html4/loose.dtd'>; <html><head><title>Article Directory Online : Free Online Article Submission - Articleonlinedirectory | Keeping Your Home Sparkling Clean</title></head><body><h3>Keeping Your Home Sparkling Clean</h3><br /><br />By: <br /><br /><p>There was no need to do any housework at all. After the first four years the dirt doesn't get any worse. ~Quentin Crisp, The Naked Civil Servant, 1968.<br /> <br /> Do you consider "sweeping the room with a glance" housework? If so, rather than waiting few years to see if Mr.Crisps theory is indeed correct, why not have a go with our easy-to-follow housework tips.<br /> <br /> <u>Defrosting your freezer</u><br /> <br /> * Do this the day BEFORE a big shop! (Although, if, in the name of cleaning, you HAVE to eat up that chocolate ice-cream, well...).<br /> <br /> * Turn off your freezer (a crucial step!), fill a cool-box with all your frozen food, and keep the freezer door open.<br /> <br /> * For upright freezers, it's best to put a towel on the floor and a deep tray on the bottom shelf to catch all the drips. If you have a chest-type freezer, you just need to open the valve in the drainage chamber and stick a washing-up bowl underneath.<br /> <br /> * Now just wait for it to defrost. Sit down, have a cup of tea - or maybe that ice-cream?<br /> <br /> * To finish, wipe down the insides using a gentle, unscented cleaner (water and bicarbonate of soda works too - 1 pint water/ 1 teaspoon bicarbonate), and dry using a lint-free cloth.<br /> <br /> * TOP TIP: speed up the defrosting process by popping saucepans of hot water on the shelves.<br /> <br /> <u>Make your toilet sparkle</u><br /> <br /> * Remove any stains by pouring in a can of Cola and leaving for an hour (this is very effective- but does make you think twice about the effect it must be having on your teeth!).<br /> <br /> * Avoid blockages and unwanted odours by pouring in a cup of bicarbonate of soda once a week.<br /> <br /> * A weird one - but try using denture-cleaning tablets every couple of weeks - leave them in the bowl overnight.<br /> <br /> * TOP TIP: place a fabric softener sheet in the bin to keep your bathroom smelling fresh (and clean!)<br /> <br /> <u>How to avoid mould</u><br /> <br /> * Keep your home clean and dry (harder than it sounds, I know!) and well-ventilated.<br /> <br /> * If it's not sunny outside and you need to dry your washing inside (e.g. if you live in the UK), make sure you keep a window open. This will reduce humidity levels and make your clothes smell nice and fresh!<br /> <br /> * Even when using a tumble drier, it's smart to keep open a window.<br /> <br /> * At the first sign of any damp patches on the ceiling or walls, make sure you get them sorted ASAP - mould and dampness are a serious risk to your health.<br /> <br /> * TOP TIP: reduce condensation significantly by running the hot water AFTER the cold water.</p> <br /><br /><b>Author Resource:-></b> H and B Cleaning offers professional and flexible <a href=http://www.hb-cleaning.co.uk/about-us.html>cleaning services</a>, to the highest standard. We specialise in office, domestic, and <a href=http://www.hb-cleaning.co.uk/end-of-tennancy.html>end-of-tennancy cleaning</a>. Learn more by visiting our <a href=http://www.hb-cleaning.co.uk/index.html>website</a>.<br /><br /><b>Article From</b> <a href='http://www.articleonlinedirectory.com/'>Article Directory Online : Free Online Article Submission - Articleonlinedirectory</a><br /></body></html>
