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Bird Bath Cleaning Tips
06/11/2012 09:32

A bird bath adds beauty to your backyard. And the chirps of birds in the morning will give you a more nature-like feel to your home. But if they are not maintained well, they are an ugly sight.
Let us first talk about why you should clean the bird bath. Some of the birds will drink any kind of water, but it is better to provide them with safe to drink water so they don’t acquire any kind of disease and in turn not stop by anymore at your backyard. Dirty water also houses mosquitos and other bacteria that are harmful to humans, especially kids.
How to prevent a dirty bird bath?
• If there is less water in your bird bath, do just add water. Instead, get rid of the remaining water and replace it with clean water.
• Place it under a shade so the water does not run out quickly by evaporating. This also prevents development of algae
• Keep it away from falling leaves and other debris that will clog it
To start cleaning your bird bath, first prepare the following: water, scrub brush, gloves, face mask, and bleach mixture (you can make your own mixture).
*Always wear protective gears to inhaling or avoid getting contaminated from harmful organisms that might be present on the bird bath.
Cleaning Steps
• Get rid of the old stock of water
• Remove deposits of seeds, feces, or other contaminants present on the bird bath
• Create a mixture of the bleach solution and water. Pour it on the bird bath and scrub it. Let water overflow until all the contaminants are washed away. You can also apply high pressure cleaning.
• Let it dry and then put clean water into it.
Maintenance tips
• Clean regularly to keep it safe and clean always. At least once or twice a week will do.
• Apply high pressure cleaning with a power washer in between cleaning schedules. Just fire away to keep any harmful organisms from forming and developing.
• Consider addition of safe enzymes that are consumable. Visit your pet store if you wish to get some assistance or gain some knowledge regarding this method.
• Always keep the bird bath full of water. This is to avoid formation of strong pollutants in smaller water.
Acquiring the services of high pressure cleaning business is not a bad idea too. They use power washers apt for outdoor cleaning and they make use of chemicals that is eco-friendly.
Spring Cleaning Tips
06/06/2012 08:54
What better season to clean your home than during the spring season.
1. Declutter prior to the actual cleaning –do this to every room in your house. Make sure you have prepared boxes to place your things. Have one separate box for trash, recyclable objects, those for giving away and of course that you can still sell. If there are quite a number of things that have no use to you anymore, consider initiating a garage sell.
2. Start from the top then work your way down – start clearing the ceiling of cobwebs and dust. Clean the walls using a mixture of home-made cleanser made of ammonia, vinegar, baking soda, and water. You can keep your windows looking shiny by spraying vinegar on it and wipe it with newspaper.
3. Clear out bathroom cabinet – take everything out and get rid of empty containers and other things that cannot be used anymore. Clean the inside of the cabinet first before returning the items. Make use of mixtures of lemon oil and dishwashers to eliminate abrasion. Wipe alcohol onto faucets to make them look shiny again.
4. Mix your own cleansers – cleansers are expensive but you can still work without them. Create your own cleansers at home depending on which part of the house or what materials you are going to clean.
5. Ask the assistance of professionals – high pressure cleaning Sydney can help you out with some cleaning techniques that are both effective and efficient. Although high pressure cleaning is not necessary when cleaning inside your home, they also have the knowledge in dealing home cleaning projects.
6. Rearrange your closet – keep together the clothes that you wear on specific seasons. That way you can easily find what to wear. This is also your chance to spot those that you have not used for a while and will not use anymore so that you can free up more space in your closet.
7. Clean the exterior of your house – this includes the front door, the driveway, the exterior walls, the roof, the garden, front and backyard, and others. This is where you can make the most of the services of high pressure cleaning Sydney. Their pressure washers can aide you in restoring the beauty of your entire house without damaging any of them.
8. Remove stains as soon as you spot them – the longer stains are left unattended, the thicker they become as they accumulate more and more unwanted particles that ruin your home. Whether they are on clothes, on windows, on driveways, or on any surface regardless of the material, get rid of them immediately.
Driveway Cleaning Agents
06/05/2012 08:21
To keep maintain the beauty of your house or to increase its market value, keeping it clean is one way to do so. A dirty house is not a pleasant sight.
House cleaning does not meaning cleaning only the interior of your house but includes the exterior as well and that means you have to clean your driveway too. Driveway cleaning Sydney is a good place to seek assistance when it comes to this matter. Here are a few productshome owners can make use of to effectively clean driveways.
1. Who says sodas are just for drinking? They serve a purpose in cleaning your driveway too. Poor soda on stained areas or on the entire driveway, distribute it evenly throughout your driveway and let it dry for a couple hours. After it dries, soak it with a detergent solution then scrub it gently until the stains are removed. Rinse it with water using a garden hose.
2. Baking soda can be used too. Wet the floor surface first, and then apply a paste of baking soda on stained areas. Gently scrub so that you don’t wear out the surface and then rinse with water.
3. Dishwashers are not just for plate. Their properties also can help in removing stains. Apply them onto stained areas and follow up with a hard brushing and then rinse.
4. Use degreasers. Try Benzine. They are available in the market and they are made specifically to remove greases and grease is common in driveways. Make sure that you read the packet and look for instructions at the back. They should provide specific instructions on how to prepare and use the product. And they also should include what not to do with the product.
5. TSP or Trisodium Phosphate. If this is your cleaning agent of choice, make sure to wear protective gears. They can cause damage to the skin so beware that you don’t come into contact with it directly.
Whichever agent you choose to use, acquiring knowledge about the advantages and disadvantages of such will prove to be valuable to how effectively you can clean your driveway. Contact driveway cleaning Sydney for more information on how to restore the beauty of your driveway, its maintenance, and how to keep it from being damaged over time. Improper way of cleaning any part of your household will ruin the materials and it will be evident on how they will appear.