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Tips On Using A Carpet Cleaning Machine

Using a new carpet cleaning machine for the first time can be tough, especially if you’ve never used one before. Fortunately, manufacturers have made the operation of these machines easy. In fact, if you can operate a vacuum cleaner then there’s a good chance that you can operate this with no problem. To assist you further, here are some tips on how to operate carpet cleaners. For a step-by-step guide on using carpet cleaning machines Read the Manual First things first – read the manual. Find out how to operate the product and which settings will work for your recent needs. Some owners tend to skip this part. This is a bad idea since there are lots of simple insights highlighted in the manual that will allow you to get the best out of your carpet cleaner. You can also preempt any operations that could lead to voiding the warranty. By reading the instructions, you’ll be sure to follow everything to the letter, and still get the item fixed for free in the unfortunate ev...

Rebuilding lives: How to clean up your home after Kerala flood

The southern Indian state of Kerala is currently battling its worst flood in almost a 100 years, with the death toll rising to more than 350. As rescue operations continue in the flood-ravaged state, it is extremely important to think about the health hazards of flood and prevention of water-borne illnesses. The problem is that once the floodwaters start to recede, the environment will become conducive to epidemic diseases. Hence, communities are often left to deal with various problems, ranging from damaged home and possessions to famine and diseases.  But, you can take steps to prevent various health risks and stay safe during the clean-up process. Meanwhile, the Health Ministry has set up some 3,757 medical camps in flood-battered Kerala to help prevent epidemic diseases. While no outbreak of any communicable disease has been reported so far, a statement from the Health Ministry stated that the state has been asked for daily surveillance to detect early warning signs of ...

How do Restaurants Clean their Floors - Restaurant Cleaning Checklist

Cleaning your restaurant floor is incredibly important as it helps prevent contaminations and bacteria build-up while keeping patrons safe. However, with a lot of things to clean, it can often be difficult to remember all of the cleaning tasks you should take care of and how often should you do the cleaning. To make things easier, I’ve prepared a restaurant cleaning checklist for you. Cleaning Schedule If possible, clean your kitchen floor after every shift. In most restaurants, they clean their kitchen floor the next morning before opening their premises. The problem is that this tends to build up soil, and the longer oil and grease stay on the floor, the harder it is to remove them. By cleaning the floor right after every shift, removing any oil, gunk, and grease becomes a lot easier. Cleaning Plan An excellent floor cleaning plan should specify the cleaning tools to use, the order of the cleaning tasks, what cleaning solutions , and more. In most cases, it is requ...

Tips for Choosing Cleaning Products and Tools

Cleaning is the removal of unwanted matter, including dirt, germs and toxic substances. So when selecting a cleaning product , we want to know if it removes unwanted matter both what we can see and what we can't. We also want to know if a product is actually doing the opposite by adding toxic substances, or if it is simply moving the unwanted matter rather than removing it.  Effectiveness It will be obvious if a product is not removing visible dirt. However, many cleaning products leave chemical or other residues behind, which can attract dirt and bacteria right back to the spot you cleaned. Therefore, when selecting a product, choose a product that doesn't leave much residue. How can you tell? Try it out on a clear pane of glass. If it leaves a haze when following manufacturer's directions, it's leaving a residue. Does the product kill germs? One simple way to know is to examine the labelling on a product. In the U.S. for instance, for a product to us...

House Cleaning Tips for Laundry

One Basket Per Person: Too many laundry baskets can give family members an excuse to not put their clean clothes away. If each person only has one laundry basket for dirty items only they'll be forced to do their laundry promptly and put it all away when it's clean. Reduce Static: Lots of people don't like fabric softener or dryer sheets, but they're not the only way to get rid of static. Toss two new tennis balls in your dryer to get rid of static electricity and soften fabrics. Or add 1/4 cup of white vinegar in during the rinse cycle. Salvage Sweaters: To remove pills from your worn sweaters, take the textured side of a sponge and lightly rub it across the piece of clothing to get rid of the extra fuzz. Cold is Okay: Use cold water for almost everything you wash for three reasons: it's cheaper, better for stains, and helps the environment. Use hot water for bedding items, towels and undergarments. Make Sneakers Shine: Take an old toothb...