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Keeping the outside of your windows clean not only enhances the appearance of them but also the overall look of your Home/Office/ or Shopfront. Regular cleaning can also improve your properties insulation thus reducing your cost of heating & cooling throughout the year. Window glass if left uncleaned for long periods can suffer damage from scratching & staining.

How often should we have our Windows Cleaned?

Many homeowners prefer to have their windows cleaned just once a year but is this enough?

How often you have your windows cleaned, depends on a number of factors such as.

Where you live  and considering the following;

Prevailing weather conditions, wind, rain & overly dry periods.

Nearby factories, construction sites, heavy traffic on thoroughfares, diesel fumes etc

Building density high rise unit development. Inner city v suburban living.

Exhaust fumes from Cafes/Restaurants & takeaways

Coastal areas sand & salt spray

Semi- Rural villages nearby agriculture activities

All these and more contribute to more airborne Dirt & Dust  increasing the need for more frequent cleaning.

In trying to determine the frequency for cleaning your windows take note of the amount of times you need to dust around the interior of your house, sweep any outdoor areas such as paths & patios if dirt and grime is building in those areas it’s also building up on the window glass both inside & out, unfortunately as this is a gradual build-up of film its sometimes not noticed until after you have your windows cleaned, that you realise just how much light was being blocked out.

Gains achieved by regular Outside Window cleaning.

If your Home/ Shopfront or Office windows are caked with dirt & grime, then the benefit of having those windows cleaned on a regular basis is very apparent. That dirt is unsightly from both sides & dirty windows detract from the overall street appeal ( if it’s a shopfront or business turning prospective customers/clients away) plus built up dirt etc. when left untouched can cause scratches in the glass & while these scratches are damaging enough they also allow more dust and debris to settle over time causing more damage.

What is in this dust that causes the damage? Whilst it is not apparent to the naked eye many elements that settle on window glass can be corrosive as in Acid rain, chemicals used in construction, and minerals in hard water weaken window glass affecting its insulation qualities.

All this Dust & Grime on the outside also acts as a natural filter for sunlight, so that when the windows are dirty, your home may feel draughty and colder in wintertime. Without sufficient sunlight some indoor houseplants may even start to wither and wilt.

Whilst having the outside of the windows cleaned on a regular basis ( at least twice a year) think about other external features such as cobwebs around the frames, awnings, window boxes , fly screens etc. to save another call out, speak to your professional cleaner to give the exterior of the house a total wash as well at the same time to bring back that sparkle.

What makes windows Dirty?

Yes!  I know that we just spoken all about that however by cleaning window glass using incorrect methods is a big problem. Especially homeowners who wash their windows using too much detergent, or wrong detergent and failing to rinse off properly. The residue left by some detergents is often sticky so that it then attracts and holds more dust and dirt.

It’s just a normal day in the garden with light breeze blowing and our proud homeowner is tending to their Rose bushes spraying for pests, spraying the fruit trees just before the blossom takes, in search of other nasties, or hosing off the deck and side paths with a pressure washer, any of these seemingly innocent activities is putting something in the air which can and will in some instances find their way onto the glass.

Failure to rinse off properly can lead to streaking leaving the windows visually more unattractive than before the cleaning started. Trying to clean the windows in the hottest part of the day in full sun if using the wrong method is fatal as the detergent dries before its completely rinsed off causing the homeowner to retry with more detergent thus compounding the problem.

Why use Professional Window Cleaners?

Cleaning the windows may seem like a relatively simple task, but it is more challenging than first thought. As already said using too much of or using the wrong detergent and not completely removing it from the glass can mean allowing more dust and grime to stick to windows over time, so the glass steadily gets dirtier than before.

Using the wrong detergents on exterior glass can leave that glass streaky and cloudy NEVER use dish washing detergent, hand soap, car or truck wash. Or other such cleansers as these don’t rinse away very easily. Many cleaners also contain oils that don’t rinse away at all!

Many homeowners are ill equipped by way of window cleaning tools and the expertise in using such. Often, they are trying to climb stepladders/ or extensions whilst juggling cleaning tools etc. leaving themselves at high risk of injury due to falling.

You also may not understand how easy it is to shatter/break thin window glass. A homeowner using a pressure washer and not accustomed to adjusting the  pressure, the possibility of shattering very thin window glass is very real,  unfortunately the TV ads make it look simple.

Professionals have a range of equipment to meet all situations. Including water fed poles and brushes especially designed to be used one operator with the ability to reach 2nd & 3rd storey windows whilst his or her feet are still firmly planted on the ground.

How often should you clean the exterior of your home

Since outside windows might need professional cleaning more often than you realise,  its also good to spray down the exterior surface especially under the eaves where unsightly dirt and grime accumulate and eventually provide a nesting area for insects etc.  we recommend that it should be done on an annual basis.

Wooden decks should be cleaned more often than most surfaces outside the home ,as wood holds moisture that can lead to mould, growing in tiny cracks and crevices (moss) and discolouration and degradation.

After booking your window cleaning with your professional window cleaner enquire about their other services for both outdoor and indoor.

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Cleanliness and Carpets

Why your carpets need to be cleaned after an illness (Virus)
As we all know the Australian Government Bureau of Statistics are constantly updating the number of deaths at this time due to the effects of Covid 19. But that is not the only virus in this world.

Have you (or recently had an unexpected visitor) or someone in your family suffering from a bad cold, stomach virus or the flu it is inherent of you to regularly disinfect all surfaces including the carpet throughout the home. One sneeze can spread germs over a large area and where do they land? well as we all know mostly on the floor.

The germs which caused such an illness are most likely to be alive & well not only in your carpet but also on your upholstery, in the bed linen & on other regularly used surfaces such as door knobs, light switches & hand railings etc.

Steam Cleaning Your Carpet

Regular vacuuming of your carpet while it helps with the aesthetics and general feel of the carpet it does not get to the deep down dirt & accumulated grit which is damaging the fibres, and providing a breeding area for germs, but most importantly it will not kill off those nasty germs.

Steam carpet cleaning does an excellent job of sterilising any carpet by the use of approved cleaning agents, forcing hot water under high pressure(steam) into the carpet dislodging the dirt, bacteria, dust mites and other lurking nasties, combined with a powerful vacuum at the same time extracting the grunge to be disposed of elsewhere thus ridding your carpet of germs and grime lowering the chance of re-infection, and as an added bonus gives your valuable carpet a new lease of life by ridding the pile of abrasive grit.

Upholstery, Bedding and Towels

Professional carpet cleaners can also use the same process on most upholstered items e.g., dining chairs & sofas.

If someone is ill stripping all bed linen, towels and giving them a good wash on high heat weekly is also advised.

High Usage Areas

Everyone in a household regularly touches doors, door handles, push pads, kitchen cupboard, light switches, TV remotes keyboards etc. the list goes on, the reason so many people get ill is through touching infected items, if someone has a contagious illness it is imperative that a daily cleaning regime is set up with constant cleaning using a disinfectant so as to minimise the risk of further infections within the household.

Most professional carpet cleaners are also able to offer hard surface steam cleaning for tile & grout within the home getting into any crack which you may miss.

Many outbreaks of illness on large cruise ships can be attributed to the fact that they have large numbers in confined spaces all touching the same area’s hand rails and walls & door handles. Regular hand washing with warm soapy water is essential.

Nasties

Let’s start with us!

That’s right we humans shed approx. 1 million skin cells per person per day, disgusting isn’t it, considering that the majority of household dust is made up of skin cells and there are four people in your home that’s a lot.
A regular vacuum will help to eradicate some of these cells but not all considering that dust mites feed on these skin cells if you don’t keep on top of them they are on a feeding frenzy and multiplying fast.

Next time you're playing on the floor with the children give it some thought. Regular Expert Professional Steam Cleaning of your carpet is essential to your households good health.

Allergy and Asthma sufferers will thank you for it.

Famed microbiologist and author Philip Tierno “The Secret Life of Germs” surmised after extensive research that an average carpet holds onto 200,000 bacteria per square inch! That is more than the average toilet. Yuk call the professional carpet cleaner now.

Carpet in high traffic areas accumulate some of the most harmful bacteria known e.g.; E Coli, Salmonella and Staphylococcus! These enter the home on the soles of shoes, or by pets in the form of faeces.

While all of this is a disgusting thought, bacteria will find its way in regardless, no matter how careful you are.

All you can do is minimise the risk to your household by setting up a regular cleaning schedule. Get your local professional steam carpet cleaner in Hobart into your home at least once a year, twice would be better or more often if you have pets. Take your shoes off at the door, restrict pets to certain rooms if able and wash those hands.

PS. Regular deep steam cleaning not only prolongs the life of your carpet but keeps it fresh as well.

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