You don’t have to fork out for new tools when yours start to rust. Use these handy tips to get them back to their sparkling best.

Toothpaste has all sorts of uses around the home you might not have expected. Here are a few of our favourites.

From Marie Kondo to IKEA adverts, the practice of decluttering has long been touted as a great way to improve your life. But how can it really help you and improve your life – and how can you get it done? What is clutter? Most people think that clutter is just having ‘too much stuff’, […]

Updated: 10th May 2021 Top 10 Clean Up Songs For Kids Is clean-up time causing endless headaches? This is your secret weapon for turning a mess into a work of clean room full of organised(ness). When clean up time comes around, it’s great to get the little hands involved as much as possible. A fantastic […]

Updated: 10th April 2021 5 Things You Can Clean With Lemons 1. Clean the microwave https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8X3xIKXYeY Want it in video version? Check out this fantastic YouTube video showing you how to clean a microwave with a lemon Lemons will work wonders in cleaning your microwave, getting rid of last weeks curry explosion and last nights […]

Updated: 23rd March 2021 Spring Cleaning Checklist 2021 It’s finally here, after a long lockdown winter – Spring is here! It’s time to refresh your home and bring back that sparkle. We’ve created the only Spring Cleaning Checklist you need this year to deep clean your house. Broken down room by room, we’ve even included […]

It can be really hard to find the motivation to clean, especially when most of us have been stuck at home for multiple lockdowns over the past year. Many of us are feeling a little low and are struggling to find the energy to clean or do other menial tasks these days.   There are […]

In the third blog in our “How often should I clean this?” series we will be covering the things that should be cleaned monthly.    Clean washing machine   One cleaning “hack” that has gone viral recently is using dishwasher tablets in your washing machine to clean it. This is something that should NEVER be […]

Weekly/weekend cleaning is a routine many of us including myself follow. But what really needs cleaning once a week? I’ve put together a list of things that should be cleaned once a week as part of my “How often should i clean this?” series.    Clean the floors  Vacuuming carpets and rugs should be a […]

In the new world of everyone being at home all the time keeping on top of cleaning can be difficult. With added mess of the kids being home and the all around extra use of the house it can become difficult to manage. I for one, have been rushing around cleaning things I never knew […]

As I write the title for this blog, it really strikes me: the strangeness of the world we suddenly live in. The New Normal Distancing ourselves from friends and family. Queuing in long nightclub-style lines (but quieter and spaced out), one-out-one-in, for the supermarket.  A few weeks ago, the idea of all this would have […]

With almost all news stories recently being dominated by the Chinese Virus called Coronavirus, we thought it would be a good time to talk through the top areas to clean as soon as anyone in your house, especially a child, gets ill. These tips should help to keep illness away and stop it from spreading […]

Many of us have heard of the “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” scheme and try to live by it within our households. There are many products and items around your house that you may not know can actually be sent to different companies and be reused or recycled.    Crayons  Crayons may not be a common item […]

When doing simple DIY cleaning around the house many people make these common mistakes which result in more dirt and dust buildup.    Overloading your dishwasher  Stacking too many dishes and utensils in your dishwasher will actually leave your dishes unclean. Not only will food particles be unable to escape between the dishes but the […]

Christmas dinner is often the highlight of the day for many people. The downside to this however, is the clearing up. The process of cooking your Christmas dinner can be made much more efficient and easier to clean up with these great tips. Plan. The key to cooking a good Christmas meal is to plan […]

Wooden floors are a beautiful addition to almost any house. Whether it is laminate or hardwood, the finish they give is great and the added cleanliness of wood over carpet is great. Many people however think they are extremely difficult to clean and that they require a lot of care to maintain. This however, is […]

This month we at Cleanhome are having a Kids Projects Month. This means our blogs this month will be focussed around simple projects you can do with the kids using household objects. Our project for the month is Balloon and Dart Paintings.   Things you will need: Poster Paints A canvas/Paper Balloons  Darts or something […]

The oven is one of the most well used pieces of equipment we have in our homes, so it’s prone to dangerous build ups of dirt and grime. In this article, Mike Hardman from kitchen and catering industry suppliers Alliance Online shares his tips for looking after your oven. Not only is a dirty oven […]

When living in a hard water area, dealing with the buildups it causes becomes a very regular struggle. Hard water build ups are caused by minerals in the water such as calcium and magnesium. These stains tend to appear on glass, porcelain, tiles and metal surfaces. Meaning things such as taps or tiles in bathrooms […]

Bamboo kitchen tools are a brilliant addition to any kitchen. They are versatile and look smart in any kitchen. Did you know bamboo tools are not actually wooden as bamboo is classed as a type of grass. Cleaning bamboo tools is something that requires some care. Do not wash your new tools in the dishwasher […]

LEDs or Light Emitting Diodes were first produced in 1968. They are a very small and energy efficient lights often used as an indicator in small devices. These lights are now being used frequently to add light in small areas or to decorate places around the house. Read on for tips on where to put […]

After reading a fellow cleanhome blog about how to keep your desk clean and tidy we thought we would throw some more tips your way. Having a tidy desk can very often lead to a much better working performance. When you have phone calls and emails and people coming into the desk all on top […]

Keeping children entertained through the long weekends can be tricky to most of us. With summer holidays just around the corner stock up on these handy little crafts to do with the kids.   Craft stick Airplanes – These simple and easy Airplanes have very little requirements but have potential for hours of fun. You […]

Why is it important to have clean windows and what is the best method for cleaning windows? Windows in a home are more than just a visual sight. Windows not only help keep our homes cool in warm weather providing much-needed ventilation, while also protect us from cold weather when it snowing outside, or those […]

The Cleaning Industry Health and Safety is a vast topic as professional cleaners can be exposed to chemicals and other harmful situations which are hazardous to health. They can be exposed to various hazardous environments, two examples are working in confined spaces or at height. Here we are going to take a quick look at […]

When hiring a professional house cleaning service, it is advised that the owner tidies up before the house cleaner arrives. Some would argue that cleaning the house yourself defeats the purpose of hiring a domestic cleaning service. Tidying up before the house cleaner’s arrival does not mean taking out the mop and cleaning the floors […]

Often people struggle to find domestic cleaners in York that meet their requirements for cleaning their homes and they wonder why. The main reason is that there is such high demand for cleaners in York, so what options do you have?

An office is a busy place. Employees need a clean working space, which can lead to a more productive workforce. It also creates a good impression which clients will appreciate whenever they visit the office. Besides this, here are a few reasons why all office owners should hire professional cleaning services…

Cleanliness is a virtue. We think that is something everybody can agree with, right? However, if you are someone that is living a very busy life, juggling responsibilities with your work, your family and your friends, the task of thoroughly cleaning your home can become a bit too stressful for you. Overexerting yourself can be […]

It often happens that you have guests over and after having a good long conversation with them and spending some great time catching up, you notice something – their backside is completely covered with your pet’s fur. The amount of mess that your pets can leave in their wake can honestly become quite embarrassing. At […]

Ah yes. Spring. The winter decides to fade away and brings the onset of the wonderful colours and the warm kiss of sunshine. Everything outside seems to look very nice, doesn’t it? Well of course it does. The situation inside the house might still be riddled with that gloomy hangover from the cold weather of […]

If you just found out that you’ve been cleaning your home all wrong then you have come to the right place, as we’ve got some great cleaning tips which we want to share with you. Domestic cleaning services have quite a few tricks up their sleeves when it comes to leaving your home sparkling…

The realisation that you could do with some extra help around the house can come about for a number of different reasons. A hectic working life may be getting in the way of completing those time consuming domestic chores or perhaps you simply want to enjoy your retirement and leave these often mundane tasks to […]