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There are many ways that you can use home cleaning products that you can find right in your home to clean up. Often times the store bought products are more effective but sometimes you can get away with using a homemade concoction.
But in order to try this out you need to know what you are doing and which products might be effective. So we will try to provide a few tips for using products that you have at home to clean.
Keep in mind that you may have to go and get the real goods but it generally can’t hurt to at least try an alternative method. If you do then you might find that you can get away with using the stuff you already have available to you.
White vinegar is a great product that can be used in many different manners to clean a number of different surfaces. So try to always have some available and use it to clean floors and surfaces like cabinets and desks and countertops.
Baking soda is also really helpful and not just to leave in the refrigerator or freezer for fresher foods but also to use for unclogging drains. If you put some down the drain and let it sit for a half an hour, when you let the water go down the drain it usually helps to unclog it very well.
Hydrogen peroxide is another great one that you can use on any number of surfaces. The only thing about this one is that you will want to limit usage to white surfaces like the bathtub or the sink or similar white surfaces.
When it comes to the kitchen countertops you can definitely get away with using some dish washing detergents. This is an easy way to get a good clean for your kitchen countertops without spending a lot of money.
Lemon juice is great for stains almost anywhere and you can apply it directly to the surface that you want to clean. Leave it on the product and then rinse it off with water after half an hour and you will end up with nice and clean surfaces and products just the way that you want them.
With these tips you should be able to get a clean home without spending a lot of money. So enjoy the effectiveness of these products without the costs that usually come along with cleaning products.

With so many home cleaning businesses to select from, how can you decide on a cleaning firm that offers honest, reliable, affordable cleaners and ironers? Are they insured? Do not just ask that question, but enquire exactly what the insurance covers. Does it encompass potential theft, key and lock replacement, damage to your property and personal injury to the cleaning lady? Many do not have theft insurance and you may wish to reconsider retaining a professional house cleaning service that does not provide this. These incidents are rare (and in the case of theft, extremely rare), but why expose yourself to the risk if you are hiring a cleaning company that is supposed to take the hassle and problems away from you in comparison to you finding a private cleaner or ironer yourself?
In relation to the price, some people are fixated on the absolute cheapest which is not really a good idea! Do they drive a Lada?! Unlikely! So, why should a domestic cleaner be the cheapest of the cheapest? In reality, if you pay peanuts, you will get monkeys, as the saying goes, so avoiding the absolute cheapest is a good idea. A cleaner paid the minimum wage by her novice employer who only wants to compete on the basis of (the lowest) price because he does not have any other skills is not a good idea. The cleaning lady will just be using this as a temporary option en route to a job paying a bit more, so the staff turnover will be horrendous. I would imagine you would prefer a stable, reliable cleaner, not a different person every month. On the other hand, some home help services could be considered really expensive, such as Molly Maid, often providing leased cars for their staff which you have to pay for! A price in the middle is probably the best option. Rates will also differ from area to area, depending on local labour costs, so for example Crawley, Croydon and Brighton are cheaper than Reigate, Redhill, Haywards Heath, Horsham and Burgess Hill.
Vetting a domestic worker is essential. She needs to have her proof of identification, address and right to work in the U.K. checked. It is best to have the same person every cleaning session, as some companies substitute different cleaners which would necessitate you explaining repeatedly what you require and also is a potential security risk having so many people in your house. Meeting the lady first is preferable, so that you can ensure you are comfortable with her. Beware of hidden extras in the price, such as vat.