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MYTHS ABOUT PROFESSIONAL END OF TENANCY CLEANING

Posted on August 21, 2019 by Elsie Posted in Cleaning

Moving out from your apartment can be stressful and entertaining groundless claims about hiring professional cleaners to do the End of Tenancy Cleaning won’t help you relive those stress. We listed here four of the most common misconception about hiring professional cleaners for the end of tenancy cleaning to make the record straight and somehow help you decide whether to hire a professional cleaner or not.

MYTH #1: You have to clean your apartment prior to the End of Tenancy Cleaning

This is absolutely false. In the first place, you hire professional cleaners to remove the cleaning off your shoulder so you can focus on your moving process which is quite laborious already. However, it’ll be best for you and your apartment that you already empty the entire place before the end of tenancy cleaning actually start. That way, you can be sure that every corner of your old apartment will be cleaned accordingly.

MYTH #2: Professional End of Tenancy Cleaning is super expensive

This is not true, some company might be collecting higher fees compared to others but that’s not the general rule. If you can only take time to screen carefully the company profiles of these businesses offering end of tenancy cleaning service you can find highly competent service providers that offer their service at fair prices, like Perfect Clean. Because Perfect Clean always see to it that their clients get the best value of their money, so they only charge what is acceptable based on the fair trade prescribed by London laws.

MYTH #3: The landlords/tents have the sole rights to choose the cleaning company for the end of tenancy cleaning

Thinking that ONLY the landlord or the tenant has the sole right to choose the cleaning company to do the end of tenancy cleaning is plainly wrong. It is always the tenancy agreement prevails in making decisions like this. Therefore it is more accurate to say that whoever the tenancy contract prescribed has the authority to choose the cleaning company. And on the case that it is not clearly stated in the agreement then it is better to sit down and talk it over before doing any action to make sure that no party will get aggravated in the end.

MYTH #4: You has to be there while the cleaning company do the end of tenancy cleaning

There is no such rule that a tenant has to be present in the property as the cleaning company do their job. But it is recommended that you or your representative will at least drop by to the property at the end of the cleaning to oversee the end result of the cleaning. This will also protect your rights when you claim your deposit from your landlord.

We hope that busting these myths has helped you understand how the professional End of Tenancy Cleaning was designed to help and make the moving process more bearable for you. So if you need some help with your End of Tenancy Cleaning just click the button below to get a FREE quote from Perfect Clean today!

Kitchen Cleaning Tips Everyone Should Know

Posted on August 14, 2019 by Elsie Posted in Cleaning, Family

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The kitchen might not be the busiest area in our house but it is an area with a regular visitor as we prepare meals for ourselves or for our family. Therefore, maintaining the cleanliness of our kitchen is a must but that doesn’t mean we need to be hard on ourselves to keep everything in order.

Here are some of the kitchen cleaning tips everyone should know to keep the kitchen is hygienically clean and safe.

KNOW THE NECESSARY CLEANING AGENT YOU SHOULD USE

For non-wooden cupboards, it is safe to use heave-duty cleaners mixed with warm water. Leave the solution for a few minutes especially the greasiest parts. While for the wooden kitchen cabinets, make sure to use lighter cleaning detergents diluted with water. There are oil soap solutions designed for grease and stains on wooden surfaces. It is also helpful to use a microfiber cloth to wipe wooden cabinets to avoid damaging the wooden surface. You can also apply furniture polish to bring out the shine and rejuvenate the look of your wooden cupboards.

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DEAL WITH THE KITCHEN SINK WITH CONFIDENCE

Removing the limescale deposit in your sink can be intimidating or may seem impossible especially when discolouration starts to look too obvious. But believe it or not, some of the best cleaning solutions for our sink issues are inside our kitchen.

Lemon, for example, is one of the best cleaning gear against limescale deposits. Cut your lemon in half and rub it over the surface, leave it for few minutes and then rinse thoroughly with clean water.

Another option is distilled white vinegar. Soak a cloth or paper towel in the distilled white vinegar, wrap it around the taps and leave it for few hours or overnight, then rinse thoroughly with clean water.

APPLY CLEAN AND GO WHENEVER YOU USE YOUR STOVE, OVEN AND MICROWAVE

To wipe down your hob, oven or microwave after each use may sound pretty basic but not everyone does it. Doing so will help you keep your appliance hygienic and more efficient. Because grease and spillages can ruin not only the taste of your food but they are also considered as fire hazards. If you are too busy to wipe them after each use you can try to put a layer of tin foil below grills or at the bottom of your oven then replace it every few days.

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KEEP YOUR FRIDGE ON CHECK

Make it a habit to clean out your fridge before you go shopping. That way you will avoid hoarding food items that you don’t really consume. Plus it is better to store fresh foods in a clean fridge. Warm water and soap are best to use when you clean drawers and shelve. Avoid strong detergents especially ones with bleach as it can damage your fridge.

Keeping our kitchen clean is not hard we just need to be committed to doing these basic cleaning tips and we’re good. But we can’t blame you if you can’t fit this into your complex and busy schedule that is why Perfect Clean is here to make sure that your home is covered and will be taken care of like you always wanted. Come home to a spotlessly clean home after your long day, if you are looking for a reliable cleaning service in London, call us at 020 7099 8271 or click the button below to get a FREE quotation.

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Moving Hacks I Wished I Have Known Sooner

Posted on August 5, 2019 by Elsie Posted in Cleaning, Home & Garden, Uncategorized

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Having experienced moving from one place to another I have my share of failed attempts to make the moving process easier. And with these unsuccessful tries, I have gathered lessons which I believe will be beneficial to share with everyone who will or at some point plan to move out from their current residence.

Update your mailing address ahead of time.

Given that you are already decided about your decision to move out and you also finalized your tenancy contract then make sure to update your mailing address. I’m sure you don’t want to miss out important documents that might be sent out to your old apartment right?

Take extra precaution for your valuable belongings.

If you don’t hire a professional team to move your things which normally insured valuable items, make sure that you have enough bubble wrap and blankets to secure them. Better to be extra careful than to be sorry.

Several small boxes are better than a few huge boxes.

You may think that putting everything in one huge box is better as you save more time by doing it. But base on my experience here is the downside we overlook when we pack our belongings using a few huge boxes. First, a huge box filled with different home items requires more manpower to carry them out. Second, you have to consider the width of your door when want to use huge boxes. And lastly, you can expect that unpacking will be less organized compared to unpacking from small boxes which you assigned for specific items.

Label all the boxes.

Sure you have sorted all your things and segregate them in separate boxes. Now don’t forget to label them as this will help you unpack things in an organized manner. And you can take the necessary precaution in handling boxes that are filled with breakable items.

Figure out which items need to be thrown, give away, sell and keep as you pack.

You might be surprised with the unnecessary items that you accumulate over the period of time when you start to sort out which items need to be thrown, give away, sell and keep as you pack. Throw out the things that are no longer fit for use, give away items that can be useful to others but you don’t need now, sell the items that are not practical to bring into your new home and keep the things that you still NEED.

Sell out huge items that are not practical to bring with you.

Sometimes it’s hard to let go of our furniture as we attached sentimental values on them. But have an honest assessment if it’s still practical to bring them with you in your new place because if not there are several options you can do to dispose those items, you can try selling them there are different online communities that buy and sell pre-loved items, or you can also donate them to goodwill organizations.

Use your suitcases for heavy items.

Instead of filling your suitcases with clothes why not use them to pack your books. It is easier to pull your rolling suitcases filled with books than trying to carry a box loaded with books. Your back will thank you if you do this.

Deconstruct modular furniture ahead of time.

To avoid the hassle of moving huge furniture try to check if it’s possible to deconstruct them. Most of the modern designed furniture is modular therefore you can deconstruct them and reassemble when needed.

Make sure that all the necessities are running in your new place before you move.

Packing and organizing the move can be messy and at times it can be exhausting. And one thing that you should not let to happen is to move into a place where necessary utilities aren’t running. Therefore, make sure that everything is up and ready at least a week before you move into your new apartment.

Schedule an end of tenancy cleaning if it is required.

Schedule your end of tenancy cleaning at least a day after you emptied your apartment. And make sure that you defrost your fridge even before you move out so the cleaners can clean them out completely. And to make sure that you won’t get into any trouble with your estate agent or landlord make sure that you only hire the best team to do the End of Tenancy Cleaning for you.

If you are in London, Perfect Clean is just one call away! All they need is 24 hours to set up a team of reliable cleaners for you. Just call them at 020 7099 8271 or click the button below to get a FREE quotation.

There are phases in life that we cannot avoid and move from one place to another is one of them. And this phase can be stressful but it doesn’t mean you have to bear all the possible hassle if there are ways you can avoid them. This list we share might not be complete but again these are based on my own experience and doing them will definitely save you from a lot of headaches.