Kitchen Cleaning

 

Cleaning kitchen might be considered as one of the general duties we should apply on regular bases. However in order to keep the kitchen area clean and protected of bacteria just general cleaning is always not enough. There are some specific tips related to the exact appliances and these are often tasks we don’t know about. Here are some simple advices which may ensure the clean and tidy condition of your kitchen.

 

Clean the Kitchen Bin

 

Kitchen bin is a moist and dark place filled with nutrients which create a perfect environment for a number of bacteria and germs. It is very important to bye a pedal bin basket. This will ensure your clean hands and will reduce to a minimum its  touch numerous times per day. It is very important to remove the leftovers in your bins as often as possible. If you don’t have an availability to buy expensive detergents or just want to clean the bin without the usage of chemicals, just clean the rubbish bin applying some water and vinegar. Acidity of the vinegar has the power to eliminates bacteria and leaves perfect results.

 

Kitchen Sponges

 

It is important to pay enough attention to the different spots in kitchen used on frequently bases. Definitely   with a regular work in the kitchen all the appliances and surfaces get dirty. To keep your kitchen clean and tidy you should pay attention to the detail. Kitchen sponge is something we use daily. However they are a suitable environment for an extremely large number of bacteria – about 250 000 per 2.5 sq cm. When we use the sponges on different surfaces we just spread the germs. The sponge texture made of thousands pores become a comfortable home for the micro bacteria and become almost impossible for a complete removal.

The solution is to sterilize the sponges everyday. Just drop then in a boiling water for 3 minutes or put them in the microwave for the same period. You can also put them into the dishwasher.

 

Get rid of the smells

 

The microwave a is a perfect kitchen appliance in the context of the present environment. It makes warming food, preparation and defrosting nice and easy. However applying so many different meals daily would definitely bring a specific and unpleasant smell.

 

If you want to get rid of the smell just turn off the microwave from the switch and open the cover at the back. Use a vacuum cleaner and clean gently the fans and internal parts in side the oven. Be careful when you apply the procedure. The hover extension should be hold at least a few centimetres from the fan. If the microwave is in its guarantee period don’t open the cover, in a case of error the manufacturing company might refuse to apply the guarantee. After you finish with the cleaning close carefully  the oven. In a small cup mixture 50:50 water and white vinegar. Put this in the microwave and turn it on at the highest temperature for around 5 minutes. When the mixture boils it will remove stubborn and food particles in the inside walls.

When you finish the procedure just wipe inside with a sponge or paper. Definitely you’ll see the difference.

 

 

 

With the beginning of warm weather and spring mood, our wish to jump into the swimming pool becomes stronger and stronger. But after the winter break, first we should clean it carefully. Here, you can read some useful tips about pool maintenance.

Most pools remain full during the winter. So, the spring always comes with a dilemma: to filter water, which is into the pool or fill it with fresh. Since at least once a year you need to change the water in the pool, it is advisable to do so with the beginning of the season and combine it with a thoroughly cleaning of the pool.

The first thing you should do is to empty and clean the whole pool surface using a brush. The goal is to clean up scurf, micro-organisms and all contaminated areas.
For cleaning the pool, use special detergents that are designed for cleaning the scale and leave no trace of foam as regular detergents used in household.

You are able to use the relevant equipment, that can be supplied not only from the specialised stores, but also from the local supermarket. If you decide to opt for the usage of Paris white or similar equipment, you should be extremely careful and to follow the instructions, in order to avoid damaging your tiles.

Once the tails are cleaned a proper hovering must be applied and in this case you have the option to do it yourself or to use a professional pool vacuum cleaner. The automatic hover will do the vacuuming instead of you. But if you don’t have this useful tool, you should do in by yourself. In order to avoid any accidents you should deal carefully with the equipment and carefully to apply the vacuum head into the pool. Don’t forget to make sure that there are no orifices left open, apart from the vacuum. Vacuuming the pool is similar to vacuuming a carpet. You should carefully hover all the length and widht of the pool, no missing the hardly reachable edges.

When you finish with this, it is time to clean the pool’s sides and floor.  The grime must be swept in direction towards the drain with the usage of a brush. Then, check if everything with the filter is fine and start filling the pool. Remember that you should use water with low limestone content in your pool, because otherwise the life of your pump and water filters will be shrink and this will be further more related to high expenses.
 

Going green (as well as thinking green and acting green) has been gaining growing popularity lately. That’s not only a fancy expression to mark a fashionble way to save money, it’s a way of thinking that can lead to a healthier lifestyle for you and your family.

In a society of enormous consumption, green phylosophy reminds us that we are only guests on this planet, and it’s up to us what will be left of it for our children.

Here are a few tips on how we can start small in going green:

• Buy less. Every time you feel tempted to buy something on the spur of the moment, ask yourself this, ‘Don’t I already have this at home, do I really need this?’. You may be surprised how many things you don’t actually need. It is a way of both saving money and space at home (just think of all the stuff you once bought but never really used, that’s been gathering dust in the closet). Once you decide you really need something, invest in high quality products, they will serve you better and last longer.
• Borrow more, buy less. Borrow from friends and neighbors items that you will not need on a regular basis.
• Save energy by using a clothesline or drying rack for your laundry; set your air conditioning two degrees lower in winter and two degrees higher in summer; unplug all electric appliances you’re not using at the moment, preventing ‘phantom energy’ leaks.
• Turn the water tap off more often. When you brush your teeth, turn the water tap of. When you’re taking a shower, turn the flow lower.
• Clean with home-made supplies, such as natural acids like vinegar and lemon, and natural bases like baking soda, making domestic cleaning both efficient and eco-friendly.

Feng Shui principles could be applied to every sphere of life – love, career and even cleaning the house. So, in case the latter is not of your favorite activities, Feng Shui will help you break the routine and will turn household chores into real philosophy. In the East, spring cleaning is considered to make our house ready for the more active season  (or yang), and the autumn one – for the difficult winter (or in – endurance, survival). Bulgarian housewife also cleans the whole house during these two seasons. Feng shui teaches that during these two season cleanings, we should spare time for those parts of your home we rarely pay attention to. Sometimes cleaning the closet, ceiling, shelves or built-in wardrobe, helps us solve our problems. These are usually problems we haven’t managed to solve for a long time, despite the time and energy we have invested.

According to the philosophy, it is very important to take care of your windows, as they are believed to be the eyes of your home .No matter what season is, windows must be shining with cleanliness. In this way they allow daylight to penetrate to every corner of the room and as a result the flow of positive energy is increased . There’s more – washing windows helps you clear your mind, especially if you are struggling with a serious dilemma.

The kitchen is believed to be the heart of the home, which means that the presence of positive chi energy there is of prime importance. Always keep the refrigerator and cupboards clean and neatly arranged, throw jagged craft and polish utensils.

When the bedroom is full of too much things or inappropriate arranged, sleep becomes restless. The reason is that the positive chi energy mixes with the static and thus loses its power. To avoid this, you should place the furniture according to Feng Shui rules. Try to keep your wardrobe neat and tidy, floor and smooth surfaces – shiny and technology – away.

The clean home takes away  the emotional baggage, makes you more resistant to stress and helps you find solutions to serious problems.

The removal of stains, dirt, sand and allergens can be achieved by several methods, both traditional and modern. One of these methods is Hot Water Extraction. It is well known to be one of the most effective ways for resolving all kind of girt and grime. When it comes to cleaning carpets, steam cleaning is a very useful method because it helps to dislodge dirt that has accumulated into the fibres of the carpet. Of course, the process can be used not only for carpets, but can also be employed if you want to clean upholstery, jewellery, bathroom tile and brick.

One of the main advantages of steam cleaning is the efficiency of the method. It is thought about to be gentle with carpet material while simultaneously being destructive to all the mites and bacteria. Heat and sprayed under a high pressure hot water would remove even the toughest grime from the carpets. High temperature also removes the odours that it may contain. We should consider that the power of the hot water gives great results not only on cleaning, but also on sanitizing the fabrics and gives remarkable results on extending the life of your beloved carpets.

Another advantage is that steam cleaning is environmental friendly. It uses a few chemicals (if there are any at all). In addition, high temperature kills most microbes and other bacterial organisms that are often inhabiting the carpet. Steam cleaning is extremely helpful for people with allergies because harmful organisms are killed. The only thing that is used is hot water. So the method causes no harm to the environment.

There is one main disadvantage of the method. And this is the drying period. Due to the equipment used to extract the moisture form the fabrics, the time duration needed for the carpets to be complete;y dry may vary between couple of hours and a full day. If not properly dried the carpets may turn into a hosting environment for must and unpleasant odours.