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7 Surefire Ways to Get Your Kids to Clean Their Rooms

The last thing on any kid’s mind is the thought of doing chores or cleaning their room. All they want to do at a young age is play games, watch T.V., and laze around; basically, anything that is fun or keeps them from doing something they don’t like. Cleaning is nowhere in the picture until you, the parent, present it to them in a nice, shiny frame! In other words, the trick is to make them WANT to clean their room, but the question is HOW?

One of the reasons why chores are not appealing to kids is because they are considered boring activities. Moreover, to a kid, a dirty

The Easy-Peasy Fridge Cleaning Guide!

Have you ever wondered how many times your refrigerator is opened and closed in a single day? And not just by one person, but by pretty much every household member. Food items are pulled out and put in several times over the course of the day; and in all of this fridge activity, one thing is inevitable; food spills. Whether it’s a little juice, some gravy or cake crumbs; all kinds of food spills lead to a dirty, unhygienic fridge.

What’s worse is when these spills are allowed to sit, they harden over time and create rotting food gunk that’s sitting comfortably amongst your healthy, fresh foods. Yes, it’s gross …

Two Simple Methods to Remove Mould from Walls and Ceilings

Having mould growing on your walls and ceilings is not only unsightly, but unhealthy and unwelcoming! It only takes an inch of your wall for mould to make it its home and steadily grow before you find an entire top corner of your home blackened with fungus.

There could be one or more reasons behind the mould buildup in your home such as leakages, condensation or high humidity levels. These are the main causes of mould in the home which can be decreased by increasing the ventilation in your house. This means leaving your windows opened for longer periods and even keeping your front door or kitchen door open for …

Chores for Kids – A Little Fun Goes a Long Way in Cleaning!

When your little ones are finally at an appropriate age (4 years or older), it’s the perfect time to teach them how to clean up after themselves. This comes as a relief to many parents that have enough on their plate without the added work of cleaning and tidying up the little messes made by their young ones. Of course, there are different types of chores that are suitable for different age groups; for example, you can’t have a 4-year-old carrying a large trash bag out to the curb when their only responsibility (at that age) is to put their toys away. Chores like taking the trash out are suitable

A Washing Machine Cleaning Guide with Maintenance Tips!

What good is a washing machine that’s dirty? You’re right; it’s NO good! You need your laundry to be washed clean, rather than get thrown around and pick up all the mould and dirt that’s been hibernating in your washer for who knows how long. Apart from mould and dirt, rusting is also a major concern for washers; it will not only eat away at the machine and eventually destroy it, but also leave rust stains on your clean laundry.

For many, however, it’s hard to believe that a washing machine can become dirty in the first place as it gets a thorough washing each time you do a load …

How To Clean and Buff Polyurethane Hardwood Floors Yourself!

Hardwood floors take the beauty of your home interiors from 0 to 60 in an instant! Sure, marble floors and extravagant tiling work is great too, but nothing beats the rustic, yet modern, charm that hardwood floors possess. Wood (in virtually any form), is in a class of its own; hence, it is imperative to clean and maintain hardwood flooring because even the slightest damage or ugly stains can take them from 60 to 0 (in an instant)!

As beautiful as they are, hardwood floors can be a little tricky to clean and maintain. This is because they generally have a coating or finish that requires more specialised cleaning methods,

A Damage-Free Wall Cleaning Guide

In a literal sense, and from a stylistic point of view; walls hold your entire home together! The colours, patterns and cleanliness of your walls play a major role in converting your house into a beautiful home. That’s why cleaning and maintaining walls should be a priority for every homeowner.

Walls are prone to smudges, grease marks, dust, cobwebs and finger marks. If you have little ones running around the house with paint and play dough on their fingers, your walls may have bear a lot more. Any which way, it is inevitable to keep your walls spotlessly clean forever; but that doesn’t mean you should leave them dirty either. …

Step-by-step Guide to Cleaning Laptops and Notebook Computers

Caring for laptops and notebook computers properly is the key to keeping them in mint condition for the longest period possible. If you’re interested in learning how to clean a laptop or notebook in a safe and efficient manner, without harming any of its delicate components, you’ll benefit from our detailed and comprehensive guide created just for Simply Maid readers.

With technology become such prominent components of our every day lives, we thought it’d be imperative that we create this guide as a tool to further help our customers stay on top of their cleaning.

Without further ado, let’s talk about the best supplies for the job. Then, we’ll walk …

A Cleaning Guide to Sparkling Stainless Steel Appliances

It’s easy to believe that your brand new stainless steel toaster, kettle, pots, pans, gas stove, oven and refrigerator door, and even cutlery, will forever remain as is because they arrive looking so pristine and gleaming! But let’s be honest; stainless steel is not exactly stainless.

The joys of having shiny, spotless stainless steel appliances help motivate you to keep the rest of your kitchen at the same level of cleanliness. But what happens when the newness wears off and you find your stainless steel looking dull, stained or maybe even at the risk of rusting? That’s when you begin to research ways to bring back that lustre, get the …

House Cleaning Yourself vs Hiring a Professional Cleaner

Cleaning your place by yourself will probably eat up a lot of time. If you’re busy with work, social activities, parenting or anything else, you may want to consider hiring a professional cleaner to take care of the hard work for you.

Once you’ve discovered just how practical hiring a professional cleaner really is, you’ll probably consider this type of outsourcing to be a very wise investment. Many Aussies have done so, and we think you’ll soon realise this as well!

Hiring a Professional House Cleaner

Hiring a professional cleaner is a great way to take the pressure off the stress of daily life. Experienced house cleaners have in modern …