WHY DO YOU NEED TO CLEAN YOUR SOFA AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR?

WHY DO YOU NEED TO CLEAN YOUR SOFA AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR?

Your sofa weathers a lot more dirt/dust and contaminants than what most other furniture in your living area does. Food/drink spills, dirt/dust, perspiration, pet hair, pet stools/urine are just some examples of what can contaminate your sofa. An unclean sofa can cause odour, or even bacteria growth. Therefore it is recommended to deep clean your sofa at least once a year. You should also vacuum your sofa at least once a month to keep it clean from visible dirt/dust.

Sofa cleaning tips!

1) Check for the cleaning tag/recommendation on your sofa. If its washable and detachable, remove the fabric and throw it into the washing machine with laundry detergent.

2) Vacuum and clean non-detachable parts of your sofa like the armrest, back rest etc. Be sure to vacuum between the cushions and under pillows to pick up food particles. Use baking soda to on areas with odour and leave on for at least 1 hour before vacuuming up the baking soda.

3) As long as the cleaning tag does not states dry clean only you can do a wiping down of the sofa fabric with a soft clean sponge.

4) Click here for DIY Sofa cleaning tips link!

Author: Tiffany Goh, Art of Cleaning Pte Ltd

Art of Cleaning is one of the leaders in the Singapore carpet cleaning industry. We take pride in our work and strives to be the leading cleaning company in Singapore!

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8 TIPS ON CHOOSING THE RIGHT CLEANING COMPANY FOR YOUR SPRING CLEANING

5 TIPS ON CHOOSING THE RIGHT CLEANING COMPANY FOR YOUR SPRING CLEANING

1) The easiest and cheapest way is to start with Google Look out for reputable cleaning companies and not free lancers. Free lancers may be cheap, but there's no guarantee of quality of the spring cleaning service. The last thing you want for your spring cleaning is to have to do it more than once due to unprofessional free lancers. Read up reviews and ask for referrals from friends and family. Friends/relatives who are property agents usually have a few cleaning company contacts for their post tenancy cleaning. Do ask them for referrals and advice on which one is more suitable for you. Finally narrow down your search to 3-5 companies. 2) Ask for quotation from a few cleaning companies to get a feel of the market rate Do not go for the cheapest company immediately after receiving the quote. Do ask for their detailed job scope and find out the difference between their quotes (other than prices) 3) Conduct an analysis of your own spring cleaning needs Do you need cleaning equipment and supplies to be provided? Do you need specialized cleaning that require equipment like steam mopping, stubborn stain removal etc. Identify areas of concern and what you want the cleaners to focus on. These demand have to be communicated to the cleaning companies when requesting for quotes. However be realistic on the amount of work to be done over the period of time. Be prepared to add on hours (extra charges) if you request very detailed cleanings like interior of all your appliances (oven, microwave, fridge etc) 4) Breakdown your house/chores by area Request the cleaning companies to provide detailed job scope by area of cleaning (toilet, kitchen, balcony etc). This will let you visualize the cleaning job to be done and what else do you need to add on to the existing list. 5) Ask for explanation of any other additional fees/charges There may be hidden charges like transport, additional hours, weekend surcharges or even GST. Do check with the cleaning companies on this and have them to confirm their prices are nett. 6) Other cleaning services? There may be other type of cleaning that you may be interested in but did not know the cleaning companies provide. During the request for quote, you can ask the sales representative what other services do customers usually request during spring cleaning. A good example is mattress, sofa or carpet cleaning. It is recommended to clean your sofa, mattress and carpet once a year during you house cleaning. Some customers even opt for disinfection service after the spring cleaning to make sure their house is free from bacteria and viruses! 7) Act fast! Year end spring cleaning is the busiest period for cleaning companies. Corporate, residential and commercial customers all require spring cleaning at this period, so be sure to finalize a cleaning company that is reputable, able to fulfill your requirements and most imporatantly within your budget! 8) Enjoy the moment! Lastly enjoy the moment! During the spring cleaning, let the professional cleaners do their job while you take a breather. Do remember to check their work before paying to make sure everything is up to your expectation. Most cleaning companies are willing to do a touch up session before leaving your house if you still have areas of concern after inspection.

Author: Tiffany Goh, Art of Cleaning Pte Ltd

Art of Cleaning is one of the leaders in the Singapore carpet cleaning industry. We take pride in our work and strives to be the leading cleaning company in Singapore!

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TOP 5 TIPS FOR CHOOSING CARPET CLEANING COMPANY FOR YOUR YEAR END SPRING CLEANING!

TOP 5 TIPS FOR CHOOSING CARPET CLEANING COMPANY FOR YOUR YEAR END SPRING CLEANING!

Are you planning for your year end spring cleaning? Do not ignore the importance of getting your carpet cleaned by a professional company. Allergens, dust mites, soil, dust and dirt are absorbed by the carpets especially at high traffic area (where you and your colleagues walk past the most like pantry etc). Vacuuming alone will not be able to fully eliminate these pollutants and they will pollute your office environment. The best way to get rid of these pollutants is to have your carpet clean professionally. We will share with you 5 tips to choose the most suitable carpet cleaning company: 1) Understand the different type of cleaning method and choose which is most suitable for your carpet Carpet cleaning methods include shampooing, hot water extraction (steam cleaning), bonnet cleaning and encapsulation. Reputable carpet cleaning companies will offer various types of cleaning and additional services like upholstery cleaning, carpet cleaning, odor/stain treatment and other related services. 2) Environment-friendly cleaning methods Nowadays most carpet chemical are environmental friendly and therefore should not post a big problem. However if the future of Earth is the utmost important to you, you can request your carpet cleaning vendor to use only biodegradable chemicals. There is a risk of unwanted chemical residue if your carpet cleaning vendor uses toxic cleaning chemical for your carpet. An easy way is to check if the carpet detergent is child and pet safe. If it is safe for child and pet, its is safe for you. 3) Obligation free quotes Ask for a free quotation. Most carpet cleaning vendors provide free on site measurement and free quotations. 4) Insured Check if your carpet cleaning vendor is insured for Public Liability. This is important in cases of accident/mishap in your office during the cleaning. You do not want to be liable for any damages/accident that is caused by the cleaning session. 5) Reviews In order to know if your carpet cleaning vendor has the expertise or experience in cleaning your carpet, the best way is to look at their reviews. If you have friends or family who has used a reliable and proven carpet cleaning vendor, this is even better. If not, Facebook and Google reviews is a great way to see previous customers' experience. Conclusion A clean carpet will not only improve the aesthetic appearance of your office, it also provides a clean and hygienic working environment which is a basic human right for employees.  We recommend that office carpet be cleaned at least once a year to maintain a basic clean working environment. Author: Tiffany Goh, Art of Cleaning Pte Ltd Art of Cleaning is one of the leaders in the Singapore carpet cleaning industry. We take pride in our work and strives to be the leading cleaning company in Singapore! Click here for our facebook reviews! Click here for our google reviews!

Top 10 Household Cleaning Tips!

Top 10 Household Cleaning Tips!

1) Smelly Shoes?

Deodourise your smelly shoes by sprinkling some baking soda inside your shoes. Remember to tap them out before you wear them the next time.

2) Erase permanent marker stains?

Wooden surfaces - use toothpaste, other surfaces try WD40!

3) Dusty soft toys?

Best solution is to bath them in washing machine. Use a lint roller to to roll over in between bath should solve the dust problem

4) Pet odour?

Try sprinkling a generous amount of baking soda onto upholstery surfaces (especially pet's bed). Vacuum them up after 30mins.

5) Slow drainage in your sink?

Pour a least half a cup of baking soda into the drainage and follow by the same amount of white vinegar. Remember to cover the drainage hole for maximum effect. Flush hot water after 10 minutes.

6) Clean chopping board?

Spinkle some coarse salt or baking soda over your chopping board and use a thick slice of lemon to rub against the board. This will reduce/remove the stains and stink from the cutting board.

7) Mould / Mildew on towel?

Dust away the spores in a well ventilated area and sun your towel for at least 2 hours. Pre soak in bleach solution before washing. Do remember to check if bleaching is suitable for your towel.

8) Dull silver kitchenware?

Rub/brush with toothpaste, rinse and dry. Be sure not to use too much toothpaste

9) A trick to shine your windows!

Dilute 1 tablespoon to half pail of water and spray onto window before wiping with a microfibre cloth.

10) Greasy kitchen cabinets?

Mama lemon and warm water are an effective degreaser. Dilute a few drops of mama lemon with warm water and use it to wipe down the kitchen cabinets.

Author: Tiffany Goh, Art of Cleaning Pte Ltd

Art of Cleaning is one of the leaders in the Singapore carpet cleaning industry. We take pride in our work and strives to be the leading cleaning company in Singapore!

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