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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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5 Ways to Help the Environment and Keep Your Home Clean

5 Ways to Help the Environment and Keep Your Home Clean

We live in times when our planet needs our collective efforts to sustain it and ensure its future. One of the biggest polluters of the environment is the cleaning industry. However, nowadays there are many solutions that are completely eco-friendly and equally effective as their chemical variants. In today’s blog we want to show you 5 ways to help the environment and keep your home clean at the same time.

Recycling

The obvious first step towards making a positive change to our environment is learning to recycle correctly and adopting this as our lifestyle. Minimise the use of plastics where possible. For example, cling film could be swapped for wax melted reusable sheets/napkins. They keep your food fresh and protected and last for up to a year.

For the items you can’t find an organic alternative, make sure you have designated bins, where you collect them separately. Colour-coding system is a great idea for recycling beginners and can get the kids excited about it too.

Recycling will help your home look better and neater. Ultimately, you will have less “stuff” lying around and get into the habit of keeping things organised.

Green Cleaning Products

Most of the cleaning products sold in shops are full of chemicals, which destroy our planet. Professional cleaners, however, have access to green cleaning solutions that work just as well as those strong and dangerous products. When you book a cleaner, you can ask for their eco-friendly options and choose your home to be treated with green solutions. At Bredon Hill Cleaning Services we have been proudly offering our clients natural and green products for several years now.

Steam Cleaning

Have you ever had your home or an area of it steam cleaned? If not, you are missing out on so much! Steam cleaning is 100% natural and completely environmentally friendly. What’s more, it is one of the best ways to disinfect a variety of surfaces. It is great for eliminating most common allergens and improves significantly the quality of the air you breathe.

Depending on the equipment used, steam cleaning can be performed without leaving any dampness and no waiting time is required after the treatment. Even on carpets!

Ironing Your Clothes

Just like cleaning products the majority of laundry detergents include strong chemicals that have a negative impact on the environment. Quite frankly, they are not good for your health either. Stubborn stains can be treated with green alternatives. As for eliminating germs and bacteria from fabrics, the best and most environmentally friendly way remains ironing. Just like steam cleaning, extremely high temperature kills a variety of allergens and harmful microorganisms. As an added bonus you look and feel extra crisp and classy.

Give Away What You Don’t Need

Decluttering is a big part of keeping your home clean and organised. Giving your old (but still good looking) clothes and furniture is a great way to make more space at your place and at the same time help the environment. Recycling of clothes and large pieces of furniture is a big issue environmentalists have warned us about. And there’s always the saying, one man’s trash is another man’s treasure. So, by giving away your items you kill three birds with one stone. You do good to yourself, to people in your community and to our common home - the Earth.

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Easy-to-build Habits to Minimise Cleaning

Easy-to-build Habits to Minimise Cleaning

Easy-to-build Habits to Minimise Cleaning

 

 

Leaving all the cleaning until the end of the week is not always the best strategy. It actually creates more work and can surely be exhausting. That said, building some basic daily habits can by far minimise the amount of cleaning needed at once.

 

 

1.  Tidy up before bed

 

No one likes waking up in a messy house. It can spoil your mood for the entire day. Make it a habit to tidy for 5-10 minutes every evening before bed. Pick up toys and other items from the floor, clear the sofa and other furniture or things that do not belong there. If you have children, you can get them involved. It’s always best to build those habits from an early age.

 

2.  No messy clothes lying around

 

This is probably a common scene in the average teenager’s room - clothes, both clean and dirty, lying all over the place. Well, some adults are guilty of this too. Make sure all clean clothes are always folded and put away in the closet. Get laundry baskets for the dirty ones to always keep them organised.

 

3.  Vacuum daily

 

Dust and microorganisms build up in your home every single day. Make sure you run the vacuum daily for just 15-20 minutes. It will help you maintain your space fresh and also extend the life of your carpet.

 

4.  Wipe off spills and spots immediately

 

Stains become much harder to remove when they’ve been left to set for a long time. As soon as you spill something, or you see a stain treat it. It will save you the effort of rigorous scrubbing and sometimes it could be the only way to prevent permanent damage to the surface.

 

5.  Don’t let the dishes pile up

 

Who feels like washing the dishes immediately after dinner, right? Pretty much no one. But it is important to never let the plates and cooking utensils pile up. Whether you choose to do a quick wash before bed or early in the morning, just make sure it is done. If you have a dishwasher, it is even easier.

 

6.  Speed-scrub the bath/shower cabin after a shower

 

It may sound like something that would take time and effort, but actually it won’t. As soon as you take your morning shower, gently scrub any stains you see in the bath or shower cabin. It will prevent them from setting and when it’s time for a thorough bathroom cleaning you will have less to do.

 

7.  Don’t wear shoes in the house

 

Wearing shoes in the house can significantly shorten the life and worsen the condition of your carpeting. Also, from a health point of view, it is best to leave the shoes you went out with at the doormat. That way you won’t bring in any germs you picked on the streets. It’s nice to have a shoe cupboard, so you can keep things organised.

 

8.  Introduce an organised system

 

Speaking of organising, introducing systems in your home could be a total game changer. You can use cupboards, labels, colours and a ton more to keep everything neat and tidy. Not only it looks a lot more appealing, but it also minimises the need for cleaning and the time you spend trying to find something.

 

9.  Do laundry daily

 

Dirty clothes can pile up pretty quickly, especially in large families or those with young children. Make every day a laundry day to save yourself the struggle of doing 5-6 rounds over the weekend, which sometimes may not even be enough to clear that huge pile!

 

10.              Never miss a spring clean

 

Spring cleaning is very important, and it should be done at least twice a year. If you want to minimise your regular cleaning tasks, then don’t miss a deep clean. It’s a perfect opportunity to declutter and get rid of dirt built up in hard-to-reach areas.

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Change Your Home Without Moving Houses

Change Your Home Without Moving Houses

 

Last year was the longest time most of us ever spent at home. The majority of people are bound to feel bored with looking at the same space every single day. That’s probably the reason why many families decided to spend some time abroad in their holiday homes or simply moved to a different place. But what happens if you can’t afford buying or renting a new property and staying outside of the country? Don’t worry!  We know the perfect way to change your home without having to move houses.

 

Start by Decluttering

 

The first step of changing your interior is getting rid of all the things you don’t need and want. Spring is the perfect time to open up your space and let it breathe, but just so you know, there’s never a bad moment to declutter and deep clean. Start with the smaller things such as old toys, books you won’t read again, souvenirs that have lost their sentimental value, clothes and shoes. All these can be donated to charity shops or other organisations. If they are not in such a good condition, you can always book a slot for the local recycling plant and dump them there.

 

Then, you can move on to bigger and chunkier pieces that are using up space. Maybe an old chest of drawers or an worn out armchair. Bean bags and pouffes are very comfy, quite contemporary and take a lot less space. Then you can rearrange the position of the furniture that’s staying and voila! You already have a different-looking home!

 

Home Organisation and Colour Coding

 

Decluttering and moving stuff around is a great start, but you can take it further. Book a professional home organisation service and see your home completely transformed. Not only it would look entirely new to you, but will also be a lot more functional. Introducing organisation systems in your residence is a fantastic idea that has changed so many people’s lives for the better. It could be especially beneficial for people with OCD and those who find delight in order and perfectionism. Everything can be organised - the closet, the pantry, the bathroom, the home library, the documents, you name it really. It is very visually pleasing and as an added bonus the introduced systems make the maintenance of that appearance and order much easier. Next time you have to clean, it will take you a lot less time.

 

One of the best ways to organise and systemise your home is by using colours and of course, labels. The use of colours could be combined with feng shui techniques and energy healing. If you are a spiritual person or are open to spirituality, introducing specific colours in different areas of your home can help your inner energy flow better, lift up your mood and even improve some physical conditions.

 

Never heard of a professional home organising service before? That’s ok. It’s still new in the UK. Bredon Hill Cleaning Services is one of the local pioneers, who have been helping clients transform their living environment with the introduction of organised systems. Want to know more? Do give us a call or send us an email. We are always happy to chat and answer client’s questions.

 

 

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How to Make Your Home COVID Safe

We are still expected to spend a lot more time than we usually do at home. And that makes a clean, safe and pleasant indoor environment extremely important. For millions of British families a COVID-safe home is a must, especially those who are essential workers or extremely vulnerable. If that’s you or someone from your family, keep reading how to make your home COVID-safe.

 

Regular Cleaning

 

You cannot disinfect an area before it has been thoroughly clean. It just won’t work. Regular cleaning of the most used home areas is vital. It reduces the spread of harmful bacteria and viruses and some recent studies show that a clean environment boosts your mental health, which also has a positive impact on your immunity. Obviously, after cleaning, you must disinfect the kitchen and bathroom, as well as the floors in all rooms.

 

Decluttering

 

Removing big, unnecessary and not often used objects from your living and sleeping space is part of making your home a safer space. It will improve the air quality, which is important for battling respiratory diseases and conditions. In addition, clutter provides lots of good hiding space for germs, bacteria, viruses and pests. You certainly don’t want any of those in your home during a pandemic.

 

Organised Systems

 

One of the best ways to make your home COVID-safe is by introducing organised home systems. Start by arranging what happens at the hallway. For example, everyone takes their shoes off when they come from outside and put them in a designated cupboard. The coats and bags go in the same area. They can later be disinfected before being used again in less than 48 hours. Your home slippers will be left in a separate area. Always remember to wash your hands thoroughly every time you come back from outside. If possible change your clothes and put them to wash immediately. Tumble drying and ironing your clothes is also a very effective way to kill any remaining droplets of the coronavirus.

 

Effective Disinfectants

 

The truth is the cleaning products you find in the supermarket are not effective in killing coronavirus on most surfaces. Professional cleaning products are the only ones that can guarantee quality disinfection but you can’t get hold of them. They are available to professional cleaners exclusively because the use is not as straightforward. That’s the reason why keeping your domestic cleaning visits is the best way to make your home COVID-safe.

 

Are you worried about calling your cleaning lady in?

 

It is a common concern for a lot of people who feel visits from the cleaning lady is taking an unnecessary risk. Let us reassure you that reputable cleaning companies will never send a cleaner who is ill or does not wear the appropriate PPE to your property. At Bredon Hill Cleaning Services we follow specific procedures to ensure that our work does not compromise the safety of the client or the staff at any point. We are fully committed to playing our part in the fight against COVID-19 in the best way possible.

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How to Keep Your Home Clean During the Holidays

Christmas is 2 months away, yes, we know. But it will eventually get here and with it comes big family celebrations. We know how much effort you put into making your home look clean, welcoming and cosy, so we wouldn’t want that to go to waste after the holidays.  So, we put together some good tips on how to keep your home clean during the holidays.

Clean as you Decorate

Decorating your home for Christmas is the perfect opportunity to get rid of old stuff you don’t need. You can move the furniture, wipe all surfaces, remove all dust and cobwebs on the ceiling. Many people use fake snow spray on their windows. That’s very pretty but don’t forget to wash your windows before that. Now you have a clean and lovely house, ready to be transformed into a magical Winter Wonderland space. You practically performed deep cleaning, which means between the holidays your cleaning workload is minimised and you may only need to vacuum a couple of times.

Focus on the Living Room and Common spaces

Your cleaning priority will be the living room, kitchen and bathrooms. Those will be the most used areas in your home during the holidays and your guests will have access to all of them. Maintain them always in good condition. Your own bedroom can wait until after the holiday madness.

Use Sofa Covers

You love your sofa, right? Cover it with disposable sofa covers. You can even choose festive patterns and add to the Christmas spirit in your home. Best part is, none of the festive menu items will leave a mark on your favourite and precious family sofa!

Use the Advent Calendar Trick

If you have children, you have a great advantage! Use the Advent Calendar to make them help you with some domestic cleaning chores. Tell them they can have the prize for each day only if they complete a certain task, for example, dust the furniture, clean up their rooms or vacuum the living room. If they do that for 24 days, it could easily become a habit and they would continue doing it even after Santa’s brought the gifts.

Keep the Cleaning Products Close

With all the festive family dinners and parties on the calendar, frequent messes are inevitable. Keep your home clean at that period is having your essential cleaning products within safe reach. Wine on the sofa? Quickly spray it and clean up the stain. Sorted! The minced pie got smashed on the floor? Fix that fast too.

Use the Dishwasher More Often

Christmas = a lot of food, a lot of food = a lot of dirty dishes. Load the dishwasher every night before bed so you have clean plates and cutleries every morning. That way you can peacefully enjoy your morning coffee, watching TV, instead of standing in front of the sink.

Do you have other ideas on how to keep your home clean over the holidays? Please share them with us, we are genuinely interested to learn how you do it.

Ah! One last thing… if you just want to relax for that one most peaceful (and lazy) week of the year, we can take the cleaning off your plate. Make sure you book an appointment quickly before our capacity is full!

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What is Professional Home Organisation

Have you ever heard of professional home organisers? Well, it’s a relatively new profession in the UK, but very popular in the USA now. The most famous home organiser is perhaps Marie Kondo, who also has her own Netflix show now. In simple English words, home organisation is decluttering and tidying up your space to look neat, inviting and liberating. It is a hot new service some professional cleaning companies have started to offer across the UK and of course, we are one of them.

But this article is not about our service. We aim to give you valuable information and help you decide whether you would need professional help in revamping your home without making major refurbishment changes.

What does Home Organisation Include

That’s probably the most frequently asked question. And rightly so. There is a lot of confusion on what to expect when you book a professional home organisation service.

First and foremost, it involves minimal cleaning. You definitely shouldn’t be expecting a deep clean of your home, unless you have booked this separately. A home organiser is there to bring order, create systems and create space in your property.

The expert will go through all of the rooms in your home, including the pantry, laundry room and the closet. The clutter will be taken out and the items in each space will be organised using colour, label or other system. The goal is to be able to find anything you need effortlessly and quickly.

The home organiser will go over your vision for your home environment if you have one and suggest the best ways for this to be achieved. If you are clueless how to create more space and arrange your rooms in an intuitive manner, the professional will be able to give various options. Some people don’t even need those conversations at all. They just hire the organisers to come and work their magic. No questions asked. In the end, it’s all up to you how you want to approach a project like that.

When can you Book a Home Organisation Service

The short answer is anytime. Most people, however, book this service when they are moving into a new home. Moving houses, especially for big families can be extremely stressful and time consuming. Hiring a professional organiser to unpack and arrange all items in your new home is definitely a smart decision. If you are booking this service with a cleaning company you can combine it with an end of tenancy cleaning for your previous property and a move-in clean for the new one. Afterall, a fresh start deserves to be truly fresh!

How is Home Organisation Service Charged

In most cases home organisers will charge you by the hour. The rate is higher than regular cleaning service. Some professionals and companies, however, may have different packages with fixed prices and features.

Home organisation is not just a trend. It is actually an essential service for a person’s wellbeing. Science has proven that a tidy, free of clutter environment benefits mental health and increases productivity. A smart move for everyone who wants to be successful!

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