How to Clean and Polish Timber Floors
Timber floors looking dull? How to clean, polish and buff polyurethane and oiled timber safely: what to use, what to never use, and how often.
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Floors & Surfaces
Practical floors & surfaces cleaning guides from Simply Maid.
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How to Clean Blinds — Every Type, Without Wrecking Them
Venetian, roller, roman, vertical or honeycomb — each type of blind needs a different method. Here's how to clean yours safely, and which ones must never get wet.
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How to Get Rid of Dust — and Stop It Coming Straight Back
Two thirds of household dust blows in from outside. Learn where it really comes from, the right order to dust a room, and what actually keeps it from returning.
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How to Vacuum Properly (and Get More From Your Machine)
Most people vacuum too fast and skip the filter. The technique, pass pattern and maintenance that actually get carpet and hard floors clean.
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Timber Flooring Pros and Cons: Is It Worth It?
What timber floors are genuinely good at, where they struggle in Australian conditions, and the maintenance cost people underestimate.
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