Unleash the power of tamarind

Tamarind can be a very useful cleaning agent for home cleaning.

1. If you mix small amount of edible salt with tamarinds then its cleaning strength increases.
2. Copper, steel or brass utensils can be cleaned easily and it will regain its shine.
3. Kitchen sink turns sticky after cleaning utensils. To remove its stickiness, prepare a paste of tamarind and edible salt and clean the sink using the prepared paste.
4. Silver utensils that have turned black because of moisture can be cleaned using tamarind. Tamarind will save your bucks to get it polished again.
5. Tamarind sponge is useful to clean old clocks and door bolts.
6. Metals affected with rust can be cleaned by Tamarind.
7. Kitchen chimney can be cleaned using tamarind water.

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Vinegar can be more than useful

Whether it is kitchen, bathroom, outdoor or any goods which requires cleaning, vinegar can be used for every cleaning purpose mainly because of its acidic nature. There are various kinds of vinegar for example apple cider and white vinegar can be used easily. Let’s know how vinegar can be used for the purpose of home cleaning

1. If your kitchen drain has been blocked then take half cup vinegar, baking soda, edible salt and prepare a solution. Clean the sink using this solution, whole blockage will be cleared.

2. If you find foul smell in kitchen then to overcome from smell, take water in a pot, mix vinegar and boil it. This way you can get rid of foul smell from your kitchen.

3. To remove stains from bathtub and wash basin, dip a paper tissue in vinegar and put it on basin without folding the tissue paper. Again put vinegar in the basin and scrub it by sponge.

4. For blocked shower in the bathroom, just open the shower and put it in half cup water and vinegar solution. Blockage will be removed.

5. To keep WC sparkling clean, spread vinegar and baking powder on it. Then scrub it with a brush and flush it.

6. Ceramic tiles will shine like mirror if wiped by a solution prepared with half bucket water and small amount of vinegar.

7. Take water in a small bucket and mix one cup vinegar. Now dip newspaper in the solution and wipe windows. After this, wipe windows through a dry newspaper, so that stain formed by dust soil and other will be cleaned.

8. If you find grass in the courtyard of old house then spread vinegar over it. It will not only stop it to reappear but will also stop ants and insects.

Stains small or big, get rid of them easily.

• Take one spoon oil and two spoon citrus solution. Mix it in hot water. Now you can clean wood using solution prepared by this method.
• Take equal amount of lemon juice and oil and remove stains on furniture using it.
• A mixture of mustard oil and kerosene will bring shine on wooden goods if used to clean.
• To remove burnt stains on furniture, dip cotton in a paraffin solution and rub it on stains.
• Take a bottle, prepare a soap solution with water and mix one spoon terpene oil. Apply the solution on floor and furniture. After floor and furniture gets dry rub it with clean cloth.
• Remove soil stains using potassium permanent solution.
• Scratch stains of boot polish then apply little sufficient amount of lube. Wash it by hot water and clean the stained part using soap solution.
• To remove stains of juice, wine or sausage first clean it by warm water. Dip it in warm water for one minute then clean it using paper towel. Clean it using detergent powder and wipe it.
• For stains on carpet. If the stain is fresh, wash it immediately by fresh water. Pour some water at the spot of stain and wipe it using white paper towel. Don’t rub the stained spot. If the stain has dried then first scratch it using spoon and remove it. Pour some water on stain, let it remain to wet. Now wipe it using white paper towel.
• Detergent and dishwashing agent are useful to remove stains from carpet. Stains of eatables can be removed easily.

House cleaning made simpler

Often small stains bother you, but you don’t know how to get rid of them. Here are some quick tips for you

– For a spotless bathroom use half cup warm water mixed with borax powder to clean.

– To remove iron rust stain clean with vinegar or lemon juice and rinse with warm water.

– To remove stains from WC leave two denture cleaning tablets for overnight. Then clean it with brush and flush.

– To remove stains from washing tub or shower make a paste of baking soda mixed with water and apply it on the stain. Use an old toothbrush to clean it and rinse with water.

– Wipe with paper towel dipped in vinegar to remove stains around taps, leave it for an hour and then wipe the tap with a dry cotton cloth.

– To clean plastic shower head soak it in a mixture of vinegar and water for an hour and clean with toothbrush.

– Use air freshener to clean the glass. After cleaning, the glass will also have pleasant smell of air freshener.

Wooden floorings, easy to maintain!

Wooden flooring is in these days. People do not have much time for home maintenance whereas wooden flooring is very easy to-maintain. Wooden flooring because of its insulating ability lasts for a long time. More importantly it can be fitted in 3-4 hours only. Here are some useful and easy tips to maintain wooden flooring:

1. Do not wet wipe wooden floors unless there is dirt which cannot be dry mopped.
2. Use vacuum cleaner to clean wooden floors, they should be wet mopped not more than twice in a month.
3. Do not wet nor sweep wooden flooring, just use clean damp cloth and wipe it with dry cloth immediately.
4. Use vacuum cleaner often so that dust may not settle on the floor.
5. Do not use vacuum cleaners with rotator brushes as they may leave scratches on the floor.
6. If your wooden floor has wax finish or its finishing has gone dull then use steam cleaner. Keep the intensity of steam at the lowest and do leave cleaner on any part of the floor for too long.
7. Use protector pads on all the legs of the furniture placed on wooden flooring.
8. Ensure carpet or rugs are not wet, dry them properly in case they get wet.
9. Never use wax or ammonia product to clean wooden flooring.
10. Never place anything with sharp edges on wooden flooring.
11. Pet’s paws, high-heeled shoes also damage the floor. So keep your pet’s nails trimmed and avoid using high heel shoes with pointed or edged shoe soles.

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Keep spiders out of home naturally

We love Spiderman but certainly do not want spiders crawling on our wall making webs. Here are some simple techniques to get rid of Spiders from your house.

1. A great way to keep spiders out of your home is to never let them in in the first place! Make sure the exterior of your home is free from leaves, grass clippings, wood piles, or any other notorious spider hangout
2. Carefully clean all spider webs starting from outside of the house. Corner of walls are most suited place for spiders to live.
3. It is important to ensure that your house does not have broken walls or cracks on the wall. Spiders thrive in such places.
4. An easy way to keep spiders from invading your space is to fill a spray bottle with peppermint essential oil and water, and then spray it around your home
5. Vinegar is a substance that kills insects, but it does not have any adverse impact on human health. You can put vinegar on a cloth dipped in places where spiders are more likely.
6. Baking soda can be more than useful in getting rid of spiders. Spiders do not like it’s smell so they tend to stay away from places which have baking soda.
7. Citrus oil can be used for removing spiders from home.
8. Spiders hate tobacco just about as much as they hate lemons and chestnuts! You can sprinkle small pieces of tobacco where spiders are troublesome, or you can soak tobacco in water and then spray the mixture all around. However, tobacco is pretty

Protect your house from dampness

You leave no stone unturned while deciding for your home decoration and furnishings choosing high quality paint to expensive interiors. A trace of moisture on your walls can undo all your efforts. Especially in the rainy season when there is high vulnerability with walls to get dampness.

• What causes dampness?

Cracks on wall give birth to dampness. Walls with constant exposure to water have propensity of getting dampness. Another reason for incoming moisture in the walls of houses is usage of poor quality paint. To save some money people opt for inferior quality paint and in turn  get dampness on walls of their home  This dampness lead to stains on the wall which eventually lead to chipping off the paint from the walls

• Make your house damp safe

Before applying paint on walls remember to get a layer of waterproof cement done on it. Then go for a good quality paint available in the market

• Inspect your walls before getting it painted

People usually do not investigate the health of walls before they get it painted. If you are a victim of such a habit then think again. With time walls get weaker, which is not visible externally. By investigation of walls, one can identify any symptom of dampness which at the early stage are not visible externally. Early detection of dampness can save you from spending huge money in its restoration.

• Why Ventilation is important?

Houses with good ventilation of air tend to have lesser problem of damp walls in their house as they give way to moisture in the air to move out.

Do you find this article useful? Do leave your comments and suggestions. Leave a query if you have any issue related to house cleaning or maintenance.

Home cleaning made simpler

Lemon, vinegar, baking soda or even salt can be more than useful when it comes to home cleaning; here are some simple tips for a hygienically cleaner home.

1. Floors can be cleaned with a solution of 1 cup vinegar per gallon of water for a shinier surface.
2. The use of cold drinks with soda can be used as an alternative of toilet cleaner; it is also cheaper and just as effective.
3. Imagine a situation when dishwashing soap is just finished, surprisingly salt can be very useful in such a situation.
4. To remove soap buildup from faucets, clean with a mixture of 1 part salt to four parts vinegar.
5. Vinegar, baking soda and lime slurry is highly effective remedy to remove tough stains on clothes and rust on iron fittings.
6. Apply Vinegar for cleaning walls of your bathroom in a solution of baking soda.
7. To remove stale smells from food containers, rinse out with hot water and baking soda. If the smell persists, let the container soak overnight in the baking soda and water mixture.
8. To avoid clogged drains, pour 1/4 cup baking soda down weekly. Rinse through with hot water
9. Stubborn rings resulting from wet glasses being placed on wood furniture may be removed by rubbing with a mixture of equal parts of white distilled vinegar and olive oil. Rub with the grain and polish for the best results.
10. Pour a cup of white distilled vinegar down the drain once a week. Let stand 30 minutes and then flush with cold water.

10 point Weekly house cleaning plan

Earlier I talked about the need for a house cleaning plan, now here are few tips to plan your weekly house cleaning.

1. Keep aside 2-3 hours for Weekly house cleaning. This may vary depending upon the size of your house.
2. Start your house cleaning with kitchen, remove containers and wipe the shelves. Wipe all the containers from outside. Wipe tiles with soap water and then wipe them with dry clothes.
3. Clean your refrigerator by removing all stored material.
4. For your house to remain dirt free for a longer period always remember to remove dirt instead of blowing it away.
5. Wipe off dirt from show pieces, flower vase, lamps, tube lights and fans.
6. Use a vacuum cleaner to clean curtains, carpet and sofas.
7. Remove sofas, side table or any moveable furniture to clear dust behind and beneath them.
8. Use vinegar and lemon to clean water stains from taps and other bathroom fittings.
9. Use paper to wipe window glass, mirrors after applying soap water.
10. Add baking soda, vinegar and lemon juice in water and scrub with a sponge to get cleaner floor tiles.

Do you have a house cleaning plan?

Like we have plans for our diet, exercise, savings, it is important to have a plan for maintaining cleanliness at our house. Some places need cleanliness daily, some require weekly attention while some need to be done monthly. Whether you do your house cleaning yourself or hire professional services, make sure that it covers each and every part of your house and at regular intervals.

It is commonly seen that we do deep cleaning of our house only around major festivals such as Diwali, Eid or Christmas. In this situation we give plenty of opportunity to various germs and bacteria to develop in and around our house, which further lead to numerous hygiene threats. Long accumulated water or dust leaves behind stains which are tough to clear. Such spots are also a major source from where multiple allergies arise. Older homes require more attention.

There are certain areas which should be cleaned daily such as cooking area in kitchen and wash rooms. Floor should be mopped daily with disinfectant, while dusting all furniture and places easily approachable.  Beds should be re arranged every day dusting off before laying bed sheets again. Then there are places which should be cleaned weekly such as wash room tiles, areas behind and around kitchen sink and cooking area. Similarly there are places which should be cleaned once in a month thoroughly such as fans, electrical fixtures, false ceiling, balconies, taps in kitchen and wash rooms and widow glasses.

Deep cleaning of your house by professionals can be a smart solution as they clean areas which are not approachable to you or your maids and are generally left ignored. They also ensure proper cleaning of wash room flooring and wall tiles which generally get stained due to continuous exposure to water. Water taps and other plumbing fixtures also get water stains which are tough to clean can also be maintained through them. Vacuum cleaning of carpets and curtains is very important and is often ignored.

Following simple routine and taking service of expert keeps your house clean and hygienically safe preventing you and your family from multiple diseases and allergies.