Before beginning your mopping duties, check that the floor surface is free of dust and debris and has been thoroughly swept or vacuumed. Start by spot checking the area and treating any difficult scuffs or sticky stains before mopping.
If you are using a mop with a water barrel attached, fill the barrel with warm water and add a few drops of your favourite essential oil or home-made floor cleaner. If using a conventional mop, fill your bucket with your chosen cleaning formula and hot water.
Never over-wet or soak your mop head, always ring the head out thoroughly and use it slightly damp. Remember that less is more when mopping hardwood, tiles or vinyl floors.
Begin mopping at the farthest point away from the door and work your way out of the room so that you are always standing on a dry area.
Ditching traditional wrapping paper and bags for eco-friendly gift wrapping is an easy way to cut down your environmental impact this year. Tea towels aren’t just useful for washing up, they also make great eco friendly wrapping options.
For sparkling glassware over the holidays and to remove stubborn stains, add a little salt to a damp microfibre cloth for extra abrasive power and rub gently in a circular motion. Although the salt is abrasive, it is gentle enough not to scratch the delicate glass. Rinse with warm water and dry to a high shine with a glass cloth. For spotless glasses whilst using the dishwasher, place 1 cup of white vinegar into the rinse aid well while running, this is also effective on stainless steel cutlery.
