Month: January 2021

How to Remove Carpet Stains Yourself

When there was just you and your partner living in your home, there were always enough carpet stains to keep you busy on a weekend. But now that you have three children running around, the number of carpet stains has dramatically increased.

Now as well as the red wine stains all over the carpets, you also have ink from when they are doing their homework, chewing gum and tomato ketchup.

Different stains require different carpet cleaning methods with which to remove them. For example, for those wine stains, you would need to blot the excess liquid, apply some white wine, blot this and repeat before rinsing it and drying the carpet quickly.

For chewing gum, one technique is to heat the gum with a hairdryer until it is soft and then use a plastic bag to lift the gum away. It should just stick to the bag.

For a coffee stain, you could use white vinegar after you have heated the stain with a hot wet cloth. Dab the stain with vinegar, rinse it and extract, then repeat until the stain is out.

Of course, there are plenty of carpet stain removal methods out there but if you want thorough and professional carpet cleaning services, then it’s best to hire professional carpet cleaners. These carpet cleaning companies will use professional techniques and specialised products to achieve the best results.

Once they have worked their magic, you can be sure that there will be no carpet stains left; until your children’s friends come to visit again.

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When a position opens up at your company, you may worry that you will not be able to find a new employee who is both able to do the job and also meshes well with the mood of your workplace. Although there will be some work involved, this process may not be as difficult as you fear. Consider a few tips that will help you find the right staff member as soon as possible.

Choose a Search Strategy

There are many different ways you can go about the hiring process. Some employers choose to post job listings at their shop or on online, for instance. While this gives you complete control over narrowing down the list of applicants, it can also be quite time-consuming. For this reason, some businesses outsource the task of finding a new employee to other companies, such as Boston staffing agencies. Such companies can screen lists of candidates with your specific needs in mind.

Be Clear About What You Are Looking For

One of the most important steps in your search for a new staff member is to pinpoint which qualities or skills this employee must have. Think about both hard and soft skills and make an exhaustive list of each. Be sure to separate the attributes that are absolutely required from those that are only preferred. This may encourage more people to apply, thereby casting a broader net to find just the right person.

Mix Up Your Interview Process

A final tip to consider when considering candidates for a position is to change your approach to interviews to some degree. Try asking a thought-provoking, non-traditional question, for instance. Alternatively, you could ask applicants to perform some sort of task so that you can make sure they have the necessary skills.

A team’s productivity rests on every single team member. For this reason, it is important to invest the time and funds needed to find the optimal new addition to your staff.…

Make the Switch From Toxic to Green Cleaning

Your home is a haven to dirt, germs and mould. While there are commercial chemical products that can alleviate them, these are not always the best option where both your health and budget is concerned. Whether your goal is to save money or to switch to more natural products, there are eco cleaners that can do the job as well if not better than commercial, toxic cleaners.

The advantage of using eco cleaners or home remedies is that they usually involve materials that are already found in the home. Homeowners need not buy any additional products to help clean, resulting in large savings each year. Also, it provides a great alternative for those who are concerned about the environment and their health. In recent years, many studies have shown that the use of commercial cleaners contributes to pollution and can be poor for your general health. If you are particularly sensitive, some of the chemicals can have particularly harmful effects.

Marks from crayons and markers on the wall are almost unavoidable for a house with children (I have avid artists in the home). Before you try anything on your walls, try the simple formula of using a hairdryer to melt crayon stains on surfaces and wipe with a wet rag. You can also use water and some elbow grease. If the marks do not come off, use a damp sponge to moisten the affected area and sprinkle some baking soda to clean the marks off. Another option is to use toothpaste to get rid of markers on the walls. Put a little toothpaste on the sponge and apply directly to the spots. Rinse the wall well with warm water after getting rid of the markers. For stains made by permanent markers, use rubbing alcohol.

Gum can sometimes stick to clothing and furniture. They can be very difficult to remove without the proper techniques. There are many stories that indicate that putting peanut butter can help. However, the best method is to use rubbing alcohol. Scrape off as much of the gum as possible and then use the alcohol to help get the rest off.

For the best overall sustainable cleaning product in the home, I use vinegar or lemon. Dilute them with some water and apply as you would any other cleaning product. Aside from their natural disinfecting properties, vinegar and lemon also get rid of unwanted odors such as the lingering smell of fried food.

Baking Soda is another must have. You can use it to unclog your drains. Combined with vinegar it provides an effective way to clear up organic matter trapped in the drain. I also put a small bowl of baking soda in the fridge to keep odors at bay -it keeps it smelling clean and fresh.

For a good all round eco cleaner, mix 1 cup of very hot water, 1 tbsp vinegar and 1 tbsp of borax – throw in a few drops of essential oils such as eucalyptus or lavender. This mixture is great for spraying the kitchen and bathroom before wiping with a cloth.

When it comes to using home remedies, it is important to do a test patch on the small, inconspicuous part of the walls or furniture to make sure that the material or fabric does not react adversely to it. Some of the warning signs that should be watched out for are changes in color or fading.…