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How to Pro-Cleaning with Baking Soda

by Orange Cleaning Team
How to Pro-Cleaning with Baking Soda? Is Baking Soda a Good Choice for DIY Cleaning?

 

Absolutely! Baking soda is a fantastic and eco-friendly cleaning solution which helps clean stubborn surfaces. Bathrooms and kitchens harbour the odours, dirt, dust and grime from our lives but with a few simple tips, baking soda can be an accessible, effective and non-toxic alternative to clean and freshen. From spotless kitchen and bathroom areas to a fresher smelling home, people are constantly surprised by the numerous unknown uses baking soda can have.

Cleaning with Baking Soda

For an easy and homemade cleaner, simply sprinkle baking soda onto your desired area and trickle vinegar on top. Afterwards, merely scrub the area with a sponge for a cleaning method that restores shine while simultaneously eliminating odours. This method can be applied to a variety of surfaces such as bathroom and kitchen sinks as well as toilet bowls.

Cleaning Tough Stains with Baking Soda Paste

While the previous method can help do wonders for dirty areas, for tougher stains, making a baking soda paste proves to be more effective. Using paste helps get a deeper clean that is more effective at dealing with stubborn stains or hard to remove substances. Using a baking soda paste cleaning method can be easily done by following these steps:

Step 1 – First, mix baking soda and water until a paste-like substance is formed.
Step 2 – Second, apply the paste to the affected area
Step 3 – Third, allow the paste to completely dry
Step 4 – Scrub the area with a sponge or old toothbrush until fully clean & wipe clean with water

This paste can deal with tough grout stains in tiled kitchens and bathrooms as well as the insides of ovens to eliminate hard to remove food particles that have been baked into the oven.

Other Baking Soda Cleaning Usages

 

Clean Greasy Cookware: Sprinkle baking powder into dirty dishes and add hot vinegar. Leave to sit for 30 minutes and then wipe down with a sponge.

 

Unclog or Clean Sink Drains: Put a few tablespoons of baking powder into your sink drain and pour in heated vinegar. Afterward leaving to break down particles in the sink, wash away with boiling water. This can break down materials clogged in sinks or help to clean and neutralise odours.

 

Remove Unwanted Odours: Baking soda is great at absorbing odours which makes it perfect for removing unwanted smells. Deodorise carpet and upholstery by sprinkling baking soda over the surface. Let it sit for around a half an hour and then vacuum the baking soda off.

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The cleaning power of baking soda is practically endless and provides a great way to remove filth, stains and even odours from properties. While it’s not on par with the materials professional cleaners use, it’s sure to get the job done and your house looking spotless. Those too busy to clean can avoid the arm-scrubbing workout and hire a professional cleaning company to spotlessly clean for you.

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Ultimate Guide to DIY Grout Cleaning

by Orange Cleaning Team
Grout Cleaning Made Easy

Sparkling white grout will help breathe new life into any space of a property. However, grout cleaning can be a daunting task due to the amount of effort people think they need to take. Grout is a kind of liquid concrete that we often find in kitchen and bathroom tiling. These areas of the home frequently experience a lot of different dirt, grime and other materials that people see as intimidating to clean but that doesn’t have to be the case! With a few DIY preventative and cleaning tips, your property will give off the same fresh feeling as being greeted by a warm, shining smile.

Do-It-Yourself Grout Cleaning

Even with preventative measures, grout will become dirty at some point or another. However, a few DIY cleaning solutions will bring your home right back to its spotless condition. For mild grout stains, a simple baking soda and vinegar method is a simple way to effectively clean grout. This can be done by mixing a 50/50 solution of water and vinegar in a spray bottle.

Step 1: Spray it on all areas of the grout

Once the solution is made, simply spray it on all areas of the grout and leave for 5-10 minutes to help loosen any dirt, dust or grime.

Step 2: Wash with warm water

Once ample time has passed, wash the grout with warm water.

Step 3: Apply and scrub

Now, prepare a paste by mixing baking soda with some water and apply it to a toothbrush to scrub out any remaining stains.

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If that hasn’t worked, it’s time to use a stronger DIY grout cleaning method.

Apply chlorine bleach to a brush to scrub out any stubborn stains. However, be sure to take protective measures when working with chlorine bleach such as gloves, goggles and having a properly ventilated space. Also, never use products containing ammonia together with bleach. While this method will help remove really tough stains, it does run the risk of damaging the grout. If you’re concerned about damaging the grout or have a really pesky stain that you cannot remove, a good alternative would be to hire a professional cleaning company as their expertise and high-grade cleaning solutions is a risk-free way to restore sparkling white grout.

DIY Preventing Grout

Grout cleaning can require quite a bit of elbow grease so preventative measures can be an important step to save you a lot of effort in the future.

 

For tiled floors: Vacuuming or removing dust and dirt from the ground before mopping helps to avoid soaking contaminants into the grout. For other areas: Regular DIY cleaning with household supplies can go a long way in keeping your home sparkly clean.

Using a water-diluted vinegar spray, wipe down tiles once a week for long-last protection.To keep the best results, after a thorough grout cleaning, applying a grout sealer can be a cheap and great way to give optimal protection from stains.

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Top DIY Stain Removal Hacks

by Orange Cleaning Team
How can I remove any stains like a pro cleaner? Here are out stain removal hacks!

Stain Removal Hacks: Troublesome stains can ruin our favourite clothing, beloved carpets, rugs and upholstery and more. However, they don’t have to! Most stains can be treated with a few tips and tricks to help you eradicate those annoying stains.

The most important thing to remember is that time is of the essence. Whenever a spill or accident occurs, immediately take action to clean the affected area. Leaving the stain to settle will cause a stain that is much harder to remove and possibly even permanent. In situations where stains have settled over long periods of time and cannot be removed, it’s a good idea to hire a professional cleaner to eradicate the stain. Their expert knowledge, technique and equipment will help them tackle even the most stubborn stains. When DIY removing stains, be sure to carefully check affected areas material to avoid damaging it.

DIY Cleaning Different Stains

Coffee Stains

How to get rid of Coffee Stains?

Step 1: Soak the stain in cold water

Step 2: Dilute liquid detergent or vinegar with water and dab it on the stain

Step 3: For more stubborn coffee stains, allow the solution to soak on the stain and repeat the dabbing cycle every 3-5 minutes until the stain comes off

Blood Stains

How to get rid of Blood Stains?

Step 1: Rinse off as much blood as you can to start using cold water

Step 2: Soak the stain in cold water and detergent for around 10 minutes (avoid hot water as this will settle the stain!)

Step 3: Dab a bit of hydrogen peroxide to the affected area

Red Wine Stains

How to get rid of Red Wine Stains?

Step 1: Start off by blotting the stain with a paper towel (avoid rubbing motions as this will set the stain)

Step 2: Cover the affected area with table salt

Step 3: Rinse thoroughly

Grass Stains

How to get rid of Grass Stains?

Step 1: Make a solution of 1 parts vinegar and 2 parts water

Step 2: Use a toothbrush to lightly rub scrub the solution onto the stain

Step 3: Then, raise

Grease Stains

How to get rid of Grease Stains?

Step 1: Just as dish soap helps clean pesky grease from dishes, it has a similar effect for other grease stains

Step 2: Cover the stain with colourless liquid dish soap

Step 3: Soak for a few minutes in cold water

Step 4: Use a toothbrush to scrub the stain out

Step 5: If the stain still won’t come out, you can also apply some white vinegar to help finish the job

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Ink Stains

How to get rid of Ink Stains?

Step 1: Blot the ink with a paper towel

Step 2: From behind the where to stain occurred, dab rubbing alcohol or a solution of vinegar and dishwashing soap

Step 3: Scrub off with cold water

Sweat Stains

How to get rid of Sweat Stains?

Step 1: Wash the affected area with hot water and detergent

Step 2: Lightly scrub the stain out

Step 3: Bleach can be applied if nothing else has worked, but this is only for white fabrics

Fruit Juice Stains

How to get rid of Fruit Juice Stains?

Step 1: Avoid using liquid detergent as it will settle the stain

Step 2: Use white vinegar to blot the stain

Step 3: Rinse with cold water

When considering how to clean a stain, be sure to take into account the timing, material of the affected area and type of stain. While DIY stain removal is a great choice, remember to quickly but carefully clean since minor mistakes can cause permanent damage.

For those worried about leaving irreversible damage to their home, a professional cleaning company can be a good choice as their expertise and high-strength products can remove stubborn stains with ease.

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How to Get Rid of & Prevent a Mouldy Home

by Orange Cleaning Team
Getting Rid of Mould in the Home

Mould is a pesky and common household problem which can be a hazard to health and cause damp, musty odours in homes. Mould is the unavoidable product of a build-up of condensation but can be easily dealt with by use of expert knowledge, skills and technique. Since mould typically comes from condensation, places in the home with the highest exposure to moisture are the spots to look out for the most. This includes areas such as windows, bathrooms, kitchens, garages and air conditioning and heating vents.

How to Make Mould Cleaning Solution at Home

Luckily, a DIY cleaning solution can be easily made at home by combining water and dishwashing liquid in a bucket. Once this solution is prepared, it’s time to tackle the mould with two rags that you don’t mind disposing of afterwards.

 

  1. Dip one rag into the cleaning solution and wipe the mouldy area using hard pressure. Avoid soft pressure as it could cause spores to drift to other areas
  2. Use a dry rag to wipe down the cleaned area. Remember that mould loves moisture! So, be sure to give a thorough drying to affected areas
  3. After drying, put both rags into sealed plastic bags to throw away

 

If the mould is very heavy, a 50/50 mixture of apple vinegar and water can also be a stronger, green DIY solution to try. However, areas heavily affected by mould need to be carefully treated as it can be hard to permanently remove mould and the health risk is greater. In situations where mould is spread out over wide areas, is in hard-to-reach spaces or has heavy volume, a professional cleaning company can be a good idea as they will permanently eradicate the mould.

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How to Preventing Mould at Homes, Apartments, Offices, Rentals

Mould is certainly a troublesome problem that is hard to avoid but, by following a few simple steps, you can greatly reduce the risk of mould in your home. Here are a few tips to help prevent mould in your home:

  • Be aware of ventilation in your home. Mould is a greater problem in winter but when possible, open a door or window to let fresh air circulate through the house
  • Always use an exhaust fan while showering. If you don’t have one, be sure to open a window in the bathroom for the duration of the shower and about a half and hour after to ensure no leftover moisture remains
  • Use a range hood while cooking or alternatively, leave a kitchen window open to avoid a build up of moisture from cooking
  • Avoid leaving clothes to dry indoors. Dry them outside or use a properly ventilated drying machine.
  • Promptly wipe down windows when you notice moisture