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7 House Chores to Assign to Dad

7 House Chores to Assign to Dad

Father’s Day is just a week away and we love celebrating dads, especially those who take active participation in family life. Including house chores. For centuries housework has been attached to women, but in recent decades this is progressively changing. As more women join the workforce, more men step in to cover part of the household duties. It’s brilliant teamwork, isn’t it? And while mom will always be mom, here are some of the most preferred or suitable house chores to assign to dad.

 

1.  Taking the Rubbish Out

 

The most common task dads get is taking the rubbish out. It could involve some heavy lifting but it’s generally fairly easy and it takes just a couple of minutes. The chore should also include wiping the bin and replacing the bin liner for both the general waste and the recycling.

 

2.  Mowing the Lawn

 

Another household errand normally associated with men is maintaining the lawn in a nice and neat condition. Sometimes that’s just mowing, but in other cases will also include tidying up and disposing of garden waste. Some gentlemen are keen gardeners and have developed impressive vegetable or flower patches. That’s also a great activity to take up with the children for quality bonding time.

 

3.  Cleaning the Exterior

 

Your home exterior and driveway don’t need regular cleaning, yet should be paid attention to every once in a while. Most people will hire professional external cleaners to do the job, but if you insist on keeping it within the household, that task is probably more suited to go on dad’s list.

 

4.  Take care of the Pets

 

This chore is normally shared by half between moms and dads, but there’s no reason why a man can’t take full ownership of walking, washing, taking to vet appointments and cleaning after the pet. A lot of single men take fantastic care of their furry companions. And in the case of dads, it is a brilliant opportunity to show children a caring and inspiring attitude towards animals.

 

5.  Cleaning the Appliances

 

The dishwasher, microwave, oven, washing machine and dryer all need to be cleaned every other month. It extends their life and increases efficiency. Those tasks are often included in professional deep cleaning, but if your family does all the cleaning on your own, this is a good chore to assign to dad.

 

6.  Vacuuming

 

In a recent survey, only 30% of men in opposite-sex families indicated that they take care of the vacuuming. We believe that percentage can and should increase. It is a relatively light task and perhaps for that reason has been tied to women since the vacuum cleaner was invented. As ladies take tougher roles inside and outside of family life, gentlemen could also adapt and vacuum more often.

 

7.  Organising the Garage, Shed or Storage Space

 

They say women are better at organising, but that’s just a gender-biased misconception. In fact, men can do a great job at organising a variety of spaces. Some of the best interior designers are men! We mentioned the garage, shed and storage only because that’s where they keep most of the tools, items and hobby equipment they enjoy. It makes perfect sense that dad would be the best man to organise those areas, safely storing his precious possessions.

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cleaning mistakes to avoid

Cleaning Mistakes People Make

Cleaning is a job as old as time. For centuries it was considered one of the most natural women’s duties around the house. So, it should be almost instinctive isn’t it? Wrong! You will be surprised how many cleaning mistakes people make all the time. Here’s a short list of them.

 

Starting from the Bottom

 

Never start cleaning the floors first! Always work your way from the top to the bottom. Ceilings and top corners go first, then the walls and wall cupboards, then working tops and tables or other furniture and at the end you reach the floors. Many people even start by vacuuming the floor, which is a massive mistake. By the time you are finished cleaning everything else, your floor will need another clean.

 

Mixing Cleaning Products

 

Not only this is an extremely common error, but it could be very dangerous. Cleaning products are usually strong chemical substances. Unless you know how they react with other substances do not ever attempt to mix them. It could end tragically. If you happen to be in possession of professional cleaning products and you are not a professional cleaner, don’t use them at all. Those products require specific knowledge and training to use.

 

Cleaning Windows on a Sunny Day

 

It may sound the logical thing to do, but cleaning your windows on a sunny day is actually a big mistake. Doing the work under direct sunlight may lead to streaks on the windows later.

 

Cleaning Carpet Stains on Your Own

 

There are so many carpet cleaning tips on the internet that claim to be the ultimate solution for almost every kind of spill or damage to your carpet. Following those tips is a huge mistake. Professional carpet cleaners always advise to simply do nothing when you stain your carpet. Call the experts and let them do their job. In reality, it is much harder to remove a stain that has already been treated by an unprofessional with mainstream products.

 

Not Cleaning Appliances and Machines

 

You would be surprised how many people don’t realise that their vacuum cleaner, dishwasher and washing machine also need cleaning! To extend the life of your important household appliances you need to give them a good clean from time to time. Make sure you read the instructions, though!

 

Spraying Directly

 

Another major cleaning mistake is spraying directly on a surface. That could cause permanent damage to some materials or simply leave unwanted spots after the clean. The right way to do it by spraying the cleaner on a cloth and then applying gently on the surface that needs to be cleaned.

 

Leaving it for Another Day

 

By far the biggest cleaning mistakes anyone could make is not cleaning regularly. The more cleaning days you skip, the more work piles up for the day you eventually find time or feel in the mood to clean. Dirt that has been left to accumulate for long is also much harder to remove. So, make sure you have a cleaning schedule and do everything possible to always follow it.

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oven cleaning tips and tricks

8 Oven Cleaning Hacks You Wish You Knew Earlier

Oven cleaning is often found to be more difficult than cleaning other kitchen or home appliances for the particularly stubborn grease and food stains uniquely found in an oven.

However, oven cleaning doesn’t have to be such a stress; it’s all about learning combinations that can tackle those stubborn stains. That is exactly what we would like to teach you in this article.

1. Before you start the actual cleaning hack

First and foremost, before using any chemicals or home solutions to clean your oven, you should use a paper towel or old cloth to wipe away already loose and solid bits of dirt. You can use a dustpan to collect the bits and then toss them into the bin. This way you allow the cleaning product to have its full effect on stubborn stains you cannot scrub off.

2. Home made solution hack

The most often mentioned oven cleaning hack is to combine vinegar and baking soda until they form a paste. Rub that on greasy oven stains and scrub. This solution should involve much less scrubbing in comparison to using some supermarket cleaning products.

3. Dishwasher tablets hack

Whilst associated with dish washing and not oven cleaning, dishwasher tablets can dissolve burnt-on grease and smaller pieces of food from your oven. Soak half a dishwasher tablet of any brand in warm water and rub it on the stuck-on food or grease. Leave for at least a minute before wiping away with a clean wet towel the paste. With any luck, burnt-on grease and smaller pieces of food.

4. Oven rack cleaning hack

Similarly to the above oven cleaning hack, you can separate and soak your oven racks in a hot bath with added washing powder. This makes it easier to wipe away dirt afterwards. You could try putting them inside your dishwasher for further ease and to take up less vital space.

5. Ammonia cleaning hack

A particularly low-effort oven cleaning hack is to fill a bowl with half a cup of ammonia,

leave it in your (turned-off) oven overnight and wipe away the loosened grime the morning

after.

6. Common household goods hack

Another great and practically effortless cleaning hack that uses common household ingredients is filling a bowl with water and adding two lemons cut in half. Leave that in your turned-on oven set to about 200 degrees for an hour. Similarly, you should be able to wipe away loosened grime while your oven is still warm (although cool enough to touch) with the added bonus of a pleasant lemony scent.

7. Illogical cleaning hack

This may sound counterproductive, but it is actually an oven cleaning hack that surprisingly works! Put some vegetable oil on a paper towel to wipe down greasy stove tops spattered with oil. Weird... but it does the job!

8. Universal cleaning hack

A cleaning hack, not exclusively applicable to oven cleaning, is using a toothbrush dipped in cleaning product to scrub stains instead of using a different scrubbing tool. The toothbrush has softer bristles, which are much less likely to create scratches or damage to your oven (or other home appliances) when used. Toothbrushes are inherently small and long-handled so, also effective in getting to those hard-to-reach spots.

Learnt something new today? Why don't you follow us on social media for more clever tips and tricks for your home cleaning and organisation. Need a helping hand?  We are always here for you.

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Cleaning Can Be Fun

As someone who has been doing this job for close to 20 years, I can honestly say, I wouldn't be able to if I didn't love it. Many people see cleaning as an annoying chore and a task they would rather have someone else to do. It works well for my business, but for me this is much more than just a business. So, today I wanted to show you that cleaning can be fun. Really!

Get the family involved

Probably not applicable to all families, but in most cases cleaning becomes fun if you get everybody involved. You don't need to give orders, but try and play it out like a game. It is especially beneficial to children. They get to spend some quality family time, while on a "quest" and build important life skills and habits. It can be used also as a bonding time for couples. If you share your life together, why can't you share the cleaning too?

Use the time to think and relax mentally

Again, maybe this is not for everyone, but I have heard many women (and men!) say that cleaning soothes them. If they do it all by themselves, they use that time to really hear their thoughts and even plan for the future. I can testify to that personally. I love cleaning all by myself, immersing in my inner thoughts.

Make a plan

Cleaning can be fun when you make a plan and split the load. Surely, no one will be excited if they have to spend the whole day scrubbing a huge house. But it doesn't have to get to that. Do little every day and you will see how after a few weeks you will get used to it and look forward for the next task at hand.

Get your favourite music on

Oh, this is a really good one! Cleaning while listening to your favourite music is nothing but fun! You can throw a few dance moves in with the vacuum cleaner, just like Mrs. Doubtfire.

It's all about your attitude

In the end, it always comes to how you really feel about cleaning. Perhaps you genuinely dislike it and no matter what you try you still won't find it fun. But maybe all you need is just a little change of perspective. For all the years I've done this job and built a successful business on it, I never stopped feeling this great satisfaction, whenever I leave a home spotless and refreshed. It is a sense of achievement that comes from the fact I made someone's home a more cosy and pleasant place to come to. It makes me even happier when I do it for my own family, because I know all the benefits of a clean and safe home.

What are your thoughts on cleaning? Do you hate it or do you think you might give it a go and with a little change in perspective like it? Either way, you know Bredon Hill Cleaning Services will always be happy to lend you a helping hand when you need it.

Yours truly,

Hristina

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