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 in the fridge and owning
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 rejuvenate – a tidy room really
Household cleaning means different things to different people. Some view it as one of those everyday jobs that simply has to be done, while others pay for professional services to take the hassle out of cleaning and guarantee a good end result.
For some people, cleaning is a highly enjoyable experience that helps them to destress and clear their mind. It has even become something of a social media sensation, as the popularity of online
Christmas is nearly upon us and as well as all the excitement of presents, laughter and mince pies there’s the reality of seasonal cleaning challenges. These are the type of mess and dirt that is only experienced at this time of year, due to the unique nature of festive traditions.
Make sure you know how to combat everything from pine needles to red wine spills this December with these handy cleaning tips and hacks.
Dropped pine
Hosting Christmas is a big responsibility and many people feel the pressure to ensure their homes are clean and well-presented.
As well as doing all the Christmas shopping and creating a plan to make the perfect meal, people up and down the country are also readying their houses for the festive period. Having guests puts extra pressure on making sure everything is pristine and it seems that householders are feeling it.
A survey by Regina, the
Tackling stubborn dirt and ingrained stains requires tough cleaning products, but it’s important to ensure that the active ingredients get to work on the marks and not your skin or the rest of your body.
There are a number of precautions you should take before starting any cleaning task, whether it is at home, work or elsewhere. These will ensure that you don’t damage your health while getting the job done.
Know what’s in your products
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Say NO to the zero hygiene ratings
Recently, BBC News published details of its investigation of the popular in the UK food ordering app Just Eat – and the results are pretty frightening.
In the UK, local authorities are responsible for carrying out restaurant and takeaway inspections. The ratings, however, don’t seem to prevent business owners from placing further advertising and promotion with the app.
In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, restaurants and takeaways are given a
Pets are wonderful. They cheer us up when we’re sad, bring us joy when we’re happy and are an overall blast to be around. As amazing as they are, however, they do have a certain reputation when it comes to cleaning. And, it goes without saying that if you keep a pet, no matter how well-trained or well-mannered, a mess will happen – it’s just a matter of time!
A lot of pet owners find
Instagram is the place we all go to see beautiful things – from homes to travel to fashion – but it turns out there’s an appetite for tips on how to keep things beautiful on the platform too. That’s what Mrs Hinch has found anyway.
She has not been sharing her cleaning advice on the social media site for long, but she has already earned herself a long list of followers. In fact, the #HinchArmy,
Cleaning the oven has once again been named the UK’s most-hated household chore in a new survey.
It’s not the first time the task has been voted as the absolute worst part of the housework, highlighting just how despised it really is.
But seeing as oven cleaning keeps cropping up at the top of these surveys, is there a way to banish the dreaded task from your life for good?
Which other chores do Brits despise?
Overall, 62
