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Things You’re Cleaning Too Often

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Most people don’t like cleaning, and they don’t realise that they’re cleaning some things way too often.

You could leave it to the professionals and give St Anne’s Cleaning a call on: 0203 397 7495 and in the meantime, save some time by following our simple cleaning tips:

 

1. Don’t wash your clothes too often

If you’ve only worn your outfit once and it’s not ‘dirty’, ask yourself ‘do I need to wash this?’ Washing your clothes too often can cause them to fade (among other things). It will also save you a lot of laundry detergent, water and energy.

 

 

 

2. Don’t clean your pantry on a weekly basis

Most of what is stored in your pantry is dry and will be good for a long time, so why would there still be the need to pull everything out every week? Cleaning your pantry out and checking up on expiration dates on a seasonal basis is enough to ensure that everything is clean and within date.

 

 

 

3. Don’t pre-wash your dishes before putting them into the dishwasher

Even though a lot of people think it’ helps, pre-washing bowls, plates or other dishes is a major waste of your time.  Many modern dishwashers have a sensor in them which takes note of how much mess there is left in the machine and how to respond in an effective way.

 

 

 

4. Don’t clean your carpets too often

Vacuuming your carpets is something you need to do on a regular basis and is also something that won’t leave a lot of damage to your carpets. But you need to be careful when you are planning on cleaning your carpets with professional products; these products can cause a lot of wear and tear to the fibres in the carpeting.

 

 

 

 

5. Don’t clean your mirrors so often

Spraying your mirror with glass cleaner, for example, can destroy the back of your mirror. Which we believe is far worse than a few smudges on your mirror!

 

 

Allow the professionals to take care of all your cleaning needs, call St Anne’s Cleaning now on: 0203 397 7495

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5 Tips That Will Make Cleaning Much Easier

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It’s no secret at all that it takes hard work to clean your entire house properly.  At St Anne’s Cleaning, we figured  you can make it a lot easier for yourself with the following 5 ultimate tips to a easier cleaning routine!

 

#1: Don’t have too much stuff in your house

The more stuff you have in your house, the longer it will take you to clean and organise everything. So don’t make it yourself too hard and get rid of stuff you don’t use in your house.

And we are talking about ‘stuff’ – not the things you use or the things you find valuable.

At St Anne’s Cleaning we believe in living in a clutter-free environment.

 

 

#2: Keep everything organised

It’s simple: when you are organised, you reduce the need to clean as it will be unlikely that you will have a mess! We all appreciate organised chaos! Being organised means less time spent cleaning!

 

 

 

#3: Clean together!

Clean together!  Make it a group activity! Let everyone take a responsible role in keeping the house clean.  Doing things together can be more fun, easier and most importantly less work! Socialise whilst you sanitise!

 

 

#4: Use your time wisely

Living a busy life, it can be hard to find the right amount of time to clean your whole house. So split the workload up across the week: clean the kitchen today, the living room tomorrow and the bathroom during your weekend, for example. Spread the load of your abode!

 

 

 

#5: Don’t be too hard on yourself

Don’t be too hard on yourself by setting up unrealistic goals. It will only lead to disappointment when you don’t achieve it. Setting up less strict goals will help you feel less stressed and actually add to the enjoyment of cleaning.  Many people find cleaning extremely therapeutic!

 

At St. Anne’s, we believe you should try alternative forms of relaxation therapy and leave the cleaning to the best professional cleaners in London.

Call St Anne’s Cleaning now on: 0203 397 7495

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How to Keep Your Carpet Clean

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With a busy lifestyle its hard to keep up with all the household chores. Especially when you have little ones or pets to keep you on your toes. Here are some tips on how to keep your carpet clean:

 Vacuum

To keep your carpet looking and being clean, its recommend that you vacuum at least once a week. This will help to remove dirt, hair and other particles from your carpet, and keep the surface of the carpet clean. Along with vacuuming, take your shoes off when you enter your home, and leave them at the door. That way, you won’t be tracking mud, dirt and other things that have collected on your shoes onto the carpet. It will make your vacuuming job much easier, and you won’t have to worry about rubbing dirt further into the carpet by walking all over in your trainers!

 

Dry carpet shampoo

Avoid using liquid shampoos to clean your carpet. Liquid shampoos, such as those used in home carpet cleaning machines, can collect in your carpet – and then they act as a collection spot for more dirt and grime. Instead, choose dry carpet shampoo, which is available in stores that sell vacuum cleaners. Also, remove any liquid shampoo residue that may already be impregnated in your carpet. Use a heavy duty steam cleaner, and mix ½ cup of vinegar to 2.5 gallons of water as your cleaning solution. This will pull out the shampoo residue as well as clean your carpet (although it may be a bit smelly).

 

Extra items

Another tip is to keep a few items on hand that are good for getting rid of stains in your carpet. for example Club soda, soaked on a rag and dabbed onto food and red wine stains, is very effective at removing stains and is cheap and easy to use. Hydrogen peroxide, diluted with water, can also get rid of stains, such as those caused by food dyes (check to make sure that your carpet is colorfast first). Finally, keep some baking soda around; a solution made with this can get rid of pet stains.

Call St Anne’s Cleaning now on: 0203 397 7495

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Cleaning Your Restaurant Kitchen

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When it comes to restaurants and their kitchens, we hope they are as clean as our own – if not cleaner!

No one wants to eat from a dirty kitchen and we are all familiar with Gordon Ramsay shutting down restaurant kitchens all over the world because of the filthy state he finds them in!

So to avoid being shut down by the Food Standards Agency, try some of these top tips to keep your kitchen looking spotless.

Cleaning Kitchen Equipment:

Equipment is something that must be cleaned daily to avoid a build-up of grease and grime and to keep your equipment in good working order.

Equipment such as mixers, grinders, slicers, and blenders all having multiple moving parts which come into contact with food products during use. This means that a simple wipe down with disinfectant spray is not enough to thoroughly sanitise the equipment, and this may leave food residue, which allows bacteria to breed in hard to reach places.

The equipment must be disassembled…

(That’s the equipment, not The Avengers!)

Once you have successfully disassembled your equipment (and had a short tea-break) here are some basic tips for how to thoroughly clean and sanitise the parts.

  • Thoroughly wash off each part in hot soapy water to remove larger pieces of food in the bin. You may need to use the high-pressure hose to remove dried or sticky foods.
  • Use a small hard-bristled brush to access hard to reach places such as the holes in your meat grinder plate.
  • Do not use highly abrasive materials or corrosive cleaning products. Heavy-duty antibacterial dish soap is strong enough to remove most food and grease, without leaving an abrasive chemical residue.
  • Rinse all parts with hot water. Or, if appropriate, run the parts through your Hobart dishwasher. The super-heated water will sterilise the parts.
  • Ensure all parts are thoroughly dry before reassembling the equipment.

 

Cleaning The Kitchen Grill:

Grill plates become dirty because they are in direct contact with the food they cook. So, it is important for food to be scraped and removed several times during the service – preferably between orders. Commercial grills are easier to clean when they are still warm, so here are some tips to help you safely sanitise your commercial grill:

  • Clean food residue from your grill with a wire brush or grill scraper.
  • Switch off the grill and allow to cool slightly.
  • Using heat resistant gloves, scrub the surface with a grill brick to remove finer food particles and grease. Note that this method is not suitable for grills with a chrome cooking surface.
  • For chrome grills, use a specialised grill cleaner and a wet, non-abrasive cloth to remove grease. Follow that with a clean, wet cloth to remove chemical residue.
  • Remove the waste drawer at the front of the unit. Empty the contents, and then soak in dish soap and hot water. Scrub and rinse thoroughly.

 

Cleaning Kitchen Extractor Hoods:

It is advisable to clean kitchen extractor hoods daily.  Grease can build up and drip back onto cooking surfaces, contaminating food and creating a fire hazard. Because they are difficult to access, they are often overlooked. For high volume kitchens, you may need to hire a professional exhaust cleaning service once a month. But, for most kitchens, these simple tips will make cleaning range hoods easy:

  • Remove grease traps or drip trays, and dispose of grease as suggested by your local Restaurant Safety authority. Soak trays, then scrub and rinse with clean hot water.
  • Spray the interior and exterior surfaces of the hood with heavy-duty de-greaser and wipe down with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive products, as these can damage the surface of the range hood.
  • Use a clean damp cloth to remove any chemical residue from the surfaces.
  • Allow all components to dry completely before reassembling.

 

Cleaning Restaurant Kitchen Floors:

Put simply, this is a no-no.  Yes, of course it is inevitable but having food on the restaurant kitchen floor is can be a health hazard:

  • Always sweep and clean up any mess throughout the day that has fallen on the floor. This will save time at the end of the day and keep your work space clean.
  • Sanitise your cleaning equipment. Soak your mop and broom in chlorine to kill bacteria, then rinse thoroughly and leave to dry.
  • If you have just mopped the floor make sure wet floor signs are put in place and communicated with colleagues to prevent trips or falls.

 

We hope that these tips have been helpful.  We hope that once you’ve tried these restaurant kitchen cleaning tips, you will think again and and call the professionals to do the job properly.

Call St Anne’s Cleaning now on: 0203 397 7495

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Cleaning Pet Hair – A Pet Hate!

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Pet hair can be a nightmare as it gets everywhere from your furniture to your carpets, clothes etc. but here are some excellent tips on cleaning pet hair with ease.

Cleaning Pet Hair from Furniture

A pair of dampened rubber gloves are your miracle workers here on upholstered furniture. Run your hand over the surface to attract cat or dog hair. As soon as it’s covered with hair, rinse off the glove and repeat until you are satisfied with the results. If you prefer not to wear rubber gloves, then a damp wet sponge could work as a handy alternative.

To remove pet hair from wooden furniture, use a soft cloth and furniture polish or anti-static furniture spray. The spray will eliminate the electric charge, making dusting easier and lessening the chances of smearing the hair into another place.

 

Cleaning Pet Hair from Floors

When dealing with carpets, there are plenty of good vacuum cleaners on the market – some even have specific cat/dog settings to deal with pet hair.

When vacuuming your carpet, go over areas twice and in alternate directions to loosen any stubborn hairs. 

If you are struggling with your carpets – particularly if they are think pile – another trick is to try gently scraping a pumice stone along the surface. The pet hair should collect in no time at all.

On hardwood, laminate or other bare floors is advisable to use an electrostatic or microfiber dry mop initially as vacuum cleaners have a tendency of blowing pet hair all over the place.

Cleaning Pet Hair from Clothes

Although this may seem rather obvious, it is more than practical to keep a lint roller beside your front or back door, for a quick hair removal session before you leave the house.

For larger quantities of hair, place your clothes in your dryer with a dryer sheet for about 10 minutes. Please be careful about the temperature you switch the dryer on at as some clothes will not tolerate even the lowest of heats. The pet hair should collect in the lint trays for easy removal.  try throwing your clothes in the dryer, along with a dryer sheet for 10 minutes.

 

Pets make wonderful friends and we hope these tips are helpful.  We also hope that you prefer to spend more time with your furry friends than with cleaning up after them, leaving that to the professionals.

Call St Anne’s Cleaning now on: 0203 397 7495

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