Cleaning expert Lynsey Crombie has offered some tips on how people can keep their homes fresh and sparkling with a few household objects. Keeping your house clean doesn't have to involve lots of expensive products and accessories, according to one expert. Lynsey Crombie, who goes under the name 'Queen of Clean' on Instagram, where she has 127,000 followers, recently appeared on This Morning to offer a number of tips on ...
Do you belong to one of these ‘cleaning tribes’?
Cleaners can be grouped into 'tribes', based on how they go about their jobs, according to an article in the Telegraph. In one of the most unlikely fads of recent times, cleaning has become all the rage, largely thanks to the popularity of a few writers, thinkers and online influencers. One of the most notable names in this trend is Marie Kondo, whose book 'The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying' ...
5 reasons why keeping a clean house is good for you
Having a clean and healthy environment to live in makes people feel mentally and physically better The popularity of online influencers like Mrs Hinch has shown that, contrary to popular belief, cleaning is an activity that a lot of people feel enthusiastic and positive about. But as well as just being the latest social media craze, keeping a clean, tidy and organised home can be hugely beneficial for our physical ...
Let’s Play Some Tennis – But First Do Some Cleaning
At FastKlean we believe that all sports are to be admired. If you practice any sport, then it means you are committed to staying fit and leading an active lifestyle, which can only benefit you. Physical activity is essential for both the physical and mental wellbeing of every single person. As such, we respect sports clubs a great deal and are always happy to take a request from one of ...
FastKlean at the Royal Windsor Horse Show
The Royal Windsor Horse Show was a major event that took place over the course of several days – from May 8 till May 12. It was a magnificent event, featuring a lot of horse shows: International jumping, dressage, endurance and The Pageant. Such a major event occurred in 2019, which is a special year. Do you know why? Because it marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of Queen ...
The Ultimate End of Tenancy Checklist + Infographic
When you are moving out from your rented property, you cannot just leave it in total mess. You will have paid a large security deposit which you will want to get back in full, but the landlord is entitled to make deductions if the property is not returned in the same condition as they found it. This nearly proves to be costly if you attempt it yourself. The best way ...
Justice for Cleaners follow up: recognising their efforts
Last year’s “Justice for Cleaners” campaigns managed to achieve a certain degree of success but the conditions for most of the professionals in the field are yet to improve. As firm believers in the universal rights of cleaners throughout the UK, FastKlean took a firm stance on the issue, aiming to set an example to other firms in the field, urging them to do more for their employees. Sadly, the ...
A clean property starts with respect for your cleaner
If you’ve seen Mary Poppins Returns, you’ll probably remember the scene where cinema’s favourite nanny and cleaner magically tidies the children’s bedroom with nothing more than a wave of her delicate hand. As books and papers instantly swarm into a neat pile, it’s hard to resist wishing that keeping on top of things in our own homes could be so easy. But in the end, magic only exists in fairytales. ...
Having a cleaner among signs you’ve ‘made it’
Having a cleaner is one of the top signs that you’ve ‘made it’ in life, according to a new poll. Some 2,000 people were asked about the elements that show a person has got it together and achieved an aspirational lifestyle, with hiring a cleaner coming in at number ten. The research was carried out by PartiStaff and found that having help at home was alongside there always being champagne ...
A Marie Kondo approach to cleaning
Tidy home, tidy mind Organisation expert Marie Kondo is back and spreading the life-changing magic of tidying up in a new Netflix series – I don’t know about you, but I’m hooked! Since releasing her first book in 2011, Kondo has been inspiring families, couples, individuals, workplaces and professional cleaners (like me) with her decluttering techniques. A tidy home or work space has the power to de-stress, renew energy and ...