Category: cleaning and care guides

Hoovering is one of the most irritating activities that we have to do in the home. It is slow, grinding, and can take hours to complete. More often than not, hoovering will be one of those chores that parents assign children for pocket money, because they don’t want to do it themselves.  This apathy and…

We all know that carpet can stain over the long term, especially if you have a lighter color. The longer you have your carpet, then the higher the chances of you getting wine, dirt and other ugly-looking stains on it. But what if, rather than applying another dose of carpet cleaner, why not dye it…

The age-old flooring debate – laminate vs vinyl flooring, which type should you choose? Vinyl flooring has become very popular over the last decade or so. Its popularity is because it is durable, affordable, and comes in various styles and colors. Laminate flooring is also an excellent choice for homeowners who want to add some…

It can be daunting to find that your beautiful wood flooring has suddenly started to turn black. Whilst it might just be in places, it could be a problem that needs to be cleaned right away. The usual culprit is mold which can cause a discoloration to the wood and make it look black. This…

Do you have a white couch? If you do, you probably already know how difficult it can be to clean them properly without damaging them. They get stained easily, but how do you get the stains out? If you want to find out everything you need to know about how to clean both a fabric…

The short answer is yes, roombas do work on hardwood floors. However, you will need to make sure that you get a modal that is suited for this kind of work. There are some models that you will need to avoid if you specifically need your roomba to clean hardwood floors. In this article we…

Mice can be a really startling and scary phenomenon in your house, particularly if you are a city dweller and haven’t had much experience with these critters before. There are a few things to note about mice off the bat. Firstly, mice can be somewhat of a good thing, if you have mice that certainly…

It isn’t surprising that the majority of us only ever vacuum a few times a week to keep the carpets looking fresh and the house smelling clean. Whilst you might think this is all down to laziness, it is actually because people think that using a vacuum every day might ruin their carpet. Whilst there…