Removing Those Christmas Party Stains

December 19, 2007 Posted by Administrator in : Cleaning Advice, News , add a comment

It’s Christmas party season, the time for office parties and soirees with the neighbours.  But it’s also time for post-party mess and those dreaded food stains on the furniture… Here is some advice to get rid of them easily and effectively.

Essential items that you should have at the ready during and after the party:

These items will ensure you are ready for any stain that may come your way.

Those nasty food stains:  Fristly don’t panic, sprinkle table salt on to the stain, this will prevent the stain from setting.  Remove all debris from the surface but do not rub it in, instead blot with a wash cloth or white paper towel.  When you have finished, layer the stain with sheets of paper towel topped with a heavy object and leave over night.  This will soak up the stain properly.

Remember to always be prepared, but most of all enjoy yourself it’s only a stain.

Merry Christmas!

Tips For Cleaning Your Work Desk!

December 13, 2007 Posted by Administrator in : Cleaning Advice, News , add a comment

So the chances are you are reading this whilst sitting at your wooden work desk… Now have a look, is it looking a bit dusty and a tad dirty, if so these tips are for you!

Wooden desks and other furniture require some special treatment. Take these tips on board to ensure cleaning, doesn’t ruin a good finish. 

To keep your desk dust free it is best to use lambs wool dusters or classic feather dusters.  However if you are unable to get hold of this type of duster then a dry, clean soft towel will be fine.  It is important to clean your wood from dust because it can cause scratches and abrasions. For sticky spots use soap and water, do not use cleaning sprays.

Furniture polish is a very good tool for cleaning wood, it make the surface slippery and less likely to catch dirt and dust. 

However if you choose to wax the surface, there are a lot of good waxes on the market.  Or alternatively a good homemade recipe for giving your wooden desk a deep clean, consists of equal parts olive oil, denatured alcohol, gum turpentine, and strained lemon juice. You should apply this with a soft cloth and gently buff.

Remember a clean desk environment maintains professionalism and makes yourselve and/or your company even more inviting.  So get the elbow grease going!

Key to MRSA is Targeted Cleaning?

December 5, 2007 Posted by Administrator in : Cleaning Advice, News , add a comment

An expert has said that targeted cleaning is the key to reducing hospital infections.  MRSA could be reduced if focus in on objects which people frequently touch rather than on “catch-all blitzes”.

Microbiologist Dr Stephanie Dancer found bed linen, gowns and tables were a common cause for the superbug, appose to floors. 

The MRSA rate has fallen in recent years with just 6,000 new cases in the last 12 months.  However hospital infections have not fallen fast enough for the government’s target to half MRSA rates by next year, according to 2004 figures.

Dr Stephanie Dancer emphasises the need to clean handled objects included Door handles, bed-rails, furniture and taps.  As these are all common causes.

She also claimed that the cleaning did not even need to be done with state-of-the-art cleaning agents, hot soapy water would do.

There we are then, hospitals have absolutely no excuses!