What’s the Cost of Not Hiring Professional Cleaning Company?

You might think that outsourcing your home cleaning to a professional cleaning company is luxurious and a total waste of money. You may have entertained the thought of having someone cleaning your home when you were flat out last weekend. It is, indeed, a luxury, for the fact that somebody will be doing all the household chores for you. Someone else will be taking care of the trash. Someone else will scrub down your bathroom or rearrange your living room for a change.

Most people feel guilty of having somebody else does the housework for them or even have a hard time considering the fees that come along.  But the truth is, it should not worry you a bit to have someone come to your home and do the heavy lifting for you.

Here’s what to Expecting When Opting to DO a DIY Home Cleaning

Expensive Shopping List

You may have experienced the daunting task of filling your shopping list with house cleaning supplies and upgraded your brush and mops at some point.  It was not fun, having to read on toxicity levels or irritants each cleaning agent carries. You may have even crossed off some products from your list because they were hazardous to first-time users.

Professional Cleaners bring with them all types, forms and kinds of cleaning products and tools. They have an entire box, sometimes an entire trailer of supplies. So, before you think of going DIY, consider the costs of buying all the tools and supplies in doing the cleaning.

Time Wasted is Money Wasted

If you do decide to do a DIY of your home, you take on the role of :

1. Listing own all necessary cleaning tools and supplies
2. Researching what are a child or home friendly options
3. Understanding how to properly use each.

There’s no problem having you work on your house cleaning, but there are times when you use the wrong cloth or cleaning agent, and you end up scarring your precious mirror or corroding your house paint. Which ultimately could be a concern for repair or future costs.

Imagine what you could have done in 1 - 2 days of freedom from thinking the above. That could have given you the much needed time or visit to your physician or that long overdue mani and pedi.

You Can Only Do So Much Cleaning

Unless you have an obsessive-compulsive behaviour that clearly defines the exact manner of doing something, then you can’t equal the cleaning efficiency of a professional cleaner.

A professional cleaner will come and complete the cleaning within the promised time. Depending on your services and packaged availed, you can expect your service provider will get it done in time. If you take on the cleaning yourself, you may have to schedule cleaning one room or one part on different days since you must take or do on other things. This ultimately will result in more time spent and you end up circling your home after moving from one room since you cannot get the job done in a fixed time frame.

Looking to hire a professional cleaner to spruce your home?  Home Cleaning Services Adelaide is ready to mop and scrub your homes anytime you feel like it.

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How to Clean 5 Dirtiest Spots in your Home?

We are referring to the dirtiest spots which are very stubborn to clean in your home which you might have missed or overlooked and on how to clean them:

1. Kitchen Sponges

According to a study, about 86% of kitchen sponges and cloths consist of yeast and mould. Therefore, kitchen sponges and clothes can work as a medium to transfer germs and bacteria from one place to another, instead of removing them, if they are not properly cleaned on a regular basis.

Cleaning Tips

1. Sanitise the sponges and cloths in a dishwasher with the hottest setting

2. Use the heated drying option after the first step

2. Switches and Doorknobs

Light switches, doorknobs, and handles are one of the dirtiest spots in your home and are usually caused by your hands. Everyone uses these spots areas so many times in a day and is often overlooked when cleaning.

About 14% of door handles from refrigerators were tested positive for staph, according to a report by NSF. Here are some cleaning tips to avoid any contamination:

Cleaning Tips

1. Wipe down all light switches, doorknobs, drawers, faucet handles and stove knobs by a disinfectant cleanser and leave for a few minutes until dried and then dab with a soft towel.

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3. Bathroom Items

Bathrooms are considered to be the dirtiest place in a house. Bathtubs, bathroom mats, knobs, and shower curtains are items that need special attention.

Standing water which often remains in the bathtub after a shower can breed mould, staph and fungi. It can also thrive on shower curtains.

Cleaning Tips

1. Avoid leaving your bathtub with water. Remember to dry it off before leaving the bathroom.

2. Clean and disinfect the bathtub regularly. Use a solution of 3% hydrogen peroxide and pour into a spray bottle. Spray the solution into the dry bathtub and leave to evaporate.

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4. Pet Untidiness

Pets are part of a family but keep in mind they carry bacteria, yeasts, and moulds with them including leaving particles on their bedding and cushions.

It has been found that 23% of pet toys contained dangerous staph bacteria when tested. Therefore, it’s imperative to keep your pets clean and the areas they use.

Cleaning Tips

1. Start with washing your hands after handling your pets to avoid spreading germs and bacteria.   

2. Clean their feeding dishes on a daily basis with soap and hot water then sanitise by using a solution comprising one gallon of water and one tablespoon of bleach.

3. Sprinkle baking soda throughout your seats and coverings for 30 minutes and then vacuum.

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5. Carpets

Carpets are another area for bacteria to thrive. About 200,000 different bacteria live in a square inch of your carpet. Common bacteria include e-coli, salmonella and many others.

Carpets are a trap for food particles, dust, skin cells and pet hairs to name a few.  Thorough and frequent vacuuming is essential.

Cleaning Tips

1. Vacuuming the carpet on a weekly basis.

2. Use an antibacterial spray to sanitise the surface of your carpet.

3. A professional deep steam carpet cleaning is recommended for your carpets at least twice a year.

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Must do Cleaning before Moving into a New House

Whether you are renting or buying a house, move-in cleaning is a big necessity. No matter how well-cleaned the house is seen from the outside, it is likely that there may be dirt, grime and dust that are left lying in particular areas of your new house. Before you really settle in, you will want to take care of these nuisances. Check out a list of tips or “must-dos” before moving into a new house.

Double Check the Place

The first thing to do before moving into a new house is to get to know your place inside out. Check each and every room for visible signs of damage, especially from water or fire. Make sure that there are no water leaks of any kind, and if you have a leaking problem, then you will need to localize and fix it.

Change the Locks on the Doors

When you get your new house keys, change the locks as soon as possible because you don’t know who else has keys to your home! Check all the windows and doors and make sure they are locked securely. Install smoke detectors in every room and provide at least one functional fire extinguisher per floor. Install a burglar alarm, especially if your home is situated in a neighbourhood with a relatively “suspicious” reputation.

Give your New House a Deep Clean

When the house is empty, every mark and flaw becomes extremely visible. Take into consideration the investment of high-quality cleaning products and turn your house into a fresh and welcoming home. Make your house dust-free, polished and shiny by vacuuming your carpets, mopping floors, washing windows and arranging the furniture perfectly and neatly. If you only have limited time to clean, consider hiring professional cleaners. They can save you time and money as cleaning products are already provided in the service at a higher productivity rate.  

Paint all the Walls and Ceilings

If you find that the walls and ceilings are damaged with visible cracks, holes and other defects, then this can be an extremely time-consuming task. You may need to hire professionals who know how to best handle these tasks. In doing so, you’re taking responsibility into reducing safety hazards, creating a risk-free home environment, and saving costs in case of repeating repairs. 

Update Home Tech

Before moving into your new home, you must make sure that you have easy access to every spot in your home. It would also be the best time to start planning various instalments to ensure that all the elements needed in your new place are installed. In addition to that, don’t forget to check all light fixtures, and install/update all relevant home technologies before moving in.

If you are in need of house cleaning service before moving into a new house, contact Home Service Professionals on 1300 308 408, which is one of the trusted brands within the cleaning industry. Or, request a quote here.