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Why DIY Oven Cleaning Hacks Often Fail (and What to Do Instead for a Sparkling Oven)

We’ve all been there. You reach for that casserole dish at the back of the oven, only to notice a wall of grease and grime buildup. You resign yourself to spending the next afternoon scrubbing away with baking soda, vinegar, and a lot of elbow grease. But let’s face it: DIY oven cleaning hacks can be a real chore, and often, the results are less than stellar. As professionals with years of experience in oven cleaning in London, we’ve seen it all—burnt-on spills, stubborn caked-on grease, and ovens that haven’t been properly cleaned in years. While we appreciate the desire [...]

How to Clean Bloodstains from Upholstery

There is nothing worse than getting blood on clothes, upholstered furniture, or even the carpet. Why? Because blood is one of the most stubborn stains to tackle. This is because there are so many myths on how to deal with stains. If armed with the correct knowledge and methodology, dealing with bloodstains can be a walk in the park. That is why our team of stain removal specialists have decided to help us put together this guide on how to clean bloodstains from upholstery. Upholstery Types Before we get to the method, it is important to take a look at [...]

March 1st, 2021|Blog|

How to Maintain your Mattress Odour-Free

One of the important things in life is sleep. We, as a race, spend an average of one-third of our lives in our beds. Considering that large fraction, we don’t spend that much time investing in the maintenance of our bed palaces. While we are in our beds, our bodies produce more bodily odours, such as sweat, drool, and other bodily fluids are constantly seeping into your bedding. It is of the utmost importance to know how to maintain your mattress odour-free. This is because poor hygiene in your bed can cause problems while sleeping, leaving you unhappy, tired, and [...]

February 7th, 2021|Blog|

How to Care for Wool Carpets and Rugs

Wool floor coverings are a great addition to one’s living space. They add a bit of cosiness and luxury to your home interior. One of the positive aspects of wool rugs is that they are made from a natural material. For some reason, that makes them all the more soft and pleasant to feel underfoot. If looked after properly, they can also have a very long life span. That is why it is crucial to know how to care for wool carpets and rugs to get the maximum potential out of them. How to Care for Wool Carpets and Rugs [...]

November 16th, 2020|Blog, Rug cleaning|

How to Remove Limescale From Your Toilet

Ah, the humble lavatory. The place where we go to relieve ourselves, not only from the usual bodily needs, but from the stress of a long day. Our trusty friend and companion, the loo, is a wonderful refuge from our day-to-day life. That’s why we need to take care of it. Limescale is a devilish little thing that lurks in the water. It loves to grip onto our lovely white toilet bowl, which in time, leads to an unseemly discolouration of the porcelain. That’s why we’ve decided to put together a guide of the do’s and dont’s on how to [...]

How to Keep Upholstery Stain and Odour-Free

After a long day, you just want to kick back and rest. The worst thing ever is when you get to that point of the day, and there’s an unpleasant odour coming from your comfy couch. Sometimes keeping on top of odours can be a tough and constant job. That’s why we’re here to give you the know-how to suppress the bad smells that love to lurk in the fibres of upholstered furniture. Read also: Precautions and Prevention of Contracting and Spreading COVID-19 (coronavirus). The Best Shelf Products for Keeping Upholstery Stain and Odour-Free: Scotchgard Fabric Upholstery Cleaner - £10 [...]

4 Easy Eco-Friendly Recipes for Homemade Rug Cleaners

Although there is a great variety of eco-friendly rug cleaning products nowadays, most of the commercially sold ones are still absurdly expensive. This is why now we want to share with you how to prepare 4 non-toxic and efficient detergents for carpet and rugs with everyday household products that won't cost you a fortune. If you wish to green-up your home cleaning routine, you can check more methods for eco-friendly cleaning on our blog. Steam kills various fungi and bacteria lurking between the rug's fibres. Solution for Steam Cleaner Using a steam cleaner to refresh your rugs is [...]

15+ Lifehacks from Professional Cleaners That Will Blow Your Mind Part 2

Our expert cleaners are always eager to find out alternative cleaning methods and love to experiment to see the results. In our previous post, we have shared the first 6 cleaning hacks that allow you to clean almost anything with limited supplies. Today we continue with 5 more amazing cleaning tricks. Use paper tape to deal with pet hair on furniture and clothes fast and easy. Tape Out The Annoying Pet Hair Only pet owners know how frustrating is to remove all the fur from the furniture and clothes, especially when you are in a hurry. Fortunately, there [...]

October 7th, 2018|Blog|

15+ Lifehacks from Professional Cleaners That Will Blow Your Mind Part 1

These cleaning and organisation tricks will make your jaw drop. Our professional cleaners are always interested in learning more cleaning methods and experimenting to see the results. Searching for surprising tricks and recipes has become a hobby for some of our technicians, and we can often hear them discussing their strangest findings. We have asked our cleaning team to pick the most efficient and handy tricks they know for our readers, and the result is the list below. Check also: 5 Upholstery Cleaning Tricks to Help You Keep Your Sofa as New How to Clean Anything, Anywhere, Anytime [...]

September 13th, 2018|Blog|

5 Unusual Oven Cleaning Tricks You Wish You Knew Sooner

Scrubbing scorched food and old grease stains make the oven cleaning one of the most dreaded chores at home. However, we have good news – if you hate spending hours rubbing and polishing the appliance, then this article will give you a few ideas on how to efficiently tackle the task. These 5 cleaning hacks will help you get your oven sparkling in no time at all. And the best part is, all you need are just a few simple products you might already have at home. From removing oil, stains, and burnt food to getting rid of the foul [...]

July 25th, 2018|Blog|