{"id":3495,"date":"2018-07-24T15:42:04","date_gmt":"2018-07-24T21:42:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kiwiservices.com\/angela-says\/?p=3495"},"modified":"2024-07-08T11:29:34","modified_gmt":"2024-07-08T17:29:34","slug":"proper-cleaning-tools-for-the-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kiwiservices.com\/angela-says\/proper-cleaning-tools-for-the-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Proper Cleaning Tools for the Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>The Proper Cleaning Tools for Your Home<\/h2>\n<p><img class=\"wp-image-4395 size-medium alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/kiwiservices.com\/angela-says\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/house-cleaners-1024x661-1-300x194.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"194\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kiwiservices.com\/angela-says\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/house-cleaners-1024x661-1-300x194.webp 300w, https:\/\/kiwiservices.com\/angela-says\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/house-cleaners-1024x661-1-768x496.webp 768w, https:\/\/kiwiservices.com\/angela-says\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/house-cleaners-1024x661-1-850x550.webp 850w, https:\/\/kiwiservices.com\/angela-says\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/house-cleaners-1024x661-1.webp 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The floors in our homes are one of the most important contributors to a bright, clean, and healthy domestic atmosphere. Keeping them in excellent condition is a matter of having the right tools for the job and access to support from qualified professional floor cleaning companies. Here are a few simple tips to follow for your floor cleaning needs.<\/p>\n<h2>#1. Find the Right Vacuum Cleaner<\/h2>\n<p>Not all vacuum cleaners are created equal, and some are specialized for different tasks. A vacuum or attachment with rotating brushes and high suction power is designed to get into the dense fibers of a thick carpet and get at ground-in dirt particles. A brush head with short, stiff bristles is made to pick up dirt from <a href=\"https:\/\/kiwiservices.com\/floors\/\">hardwood floors<\/a> without scratching. It&#8217;s important to know what kinds of attachments any purchased vacuum comes with and what they do.&nbsp;An online comprehensive guide to vacuum attachments&nbsp;is a good place to start.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s also important to know what size, weight, and style of vacuum is best-suited to your needs and cleaning schedule. A heavy-duty upright vacuum is best for frequent and extensive cleaning jobs, while a lightweight canister vacuum can provide more mobility, greater portability, and ease of use for those who need to clean smaller, more spatially-restricted areas. Consider the nature of your space and ask your dealer which type is best suited to your needs.<\/p>\n<h2>#2. Make Use of DIY Floor Cleaners in a Pinch&#8230; If You Can Find the Right One<\/h2>\n<p>Ideally, DIY floor cleaning solutions are best avoided as being too unpredictable in their cleaning results and their effects on your floor. Sometimes, however, life happens.<\/p>\n<p>When you absolutely need to mop your non-carpeted floor surfaces and there are no <a href=\"https:\/\/kiwiservices.com\/carpet-cleaning\/green-carpet-cleaning\/\">specialized floor cleaners<\/a> in the closet, DIY floor cleaner solutions can present an attractive option. This, however, comes with two very important caveats:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Make sure to spot test any DIY solution before cleaning your floor with it. <\/strong>Not all DIY solutions are made with all surfaces in mind, even if they claim to be &#8220;multi-surface.&#8221; Also, some DIY &#8220;recipes&#8221; seem alarmingly based on hearsay, and the unwary can wind up with a gelatinous mass on their floors instead of a &#8220;cleaner.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Don&#8217;t<\/strong><\/em><strong>&nbsp;over-rely on DIY cleaning solutions.&nbsp;<\/strong>As an occasional&nbsp;<em>emergency&nbsp;<\/em>stop-gap, DIY solutions can be agreeable, but for any long-term cleaning it&#8217;s best to have a professional&#8217;s assessment of which solutions will preserve the quality and luster of your floor service.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>With all of that said, some DIY solutions can be effective for short-term use.<\/p>\n<h2>#3. When to Use DIY Carpet Cleaning<\/h2>\n<p>Renting a <a href=\"https:\/\/kiwiservices.com\/carpet-cleaning\/\">carpet cleaner<\/a> for occasional do-it-yourself carpet cleaning can be a good option for extending the life of your carpets in certain circumstances. There are a few important things to keep in mind:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>This option is most viable for very light cleaning<strong>.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>If you&#8217;re doing a quick pass over for your carpets at intervals of a few months, and the carpets aren&#8217;t showing traffic patterns and ground-in dirt, a rented carpet cleaner should meet your needs. If, on the other hand, it&#8217;s been a year or more since your carpet was cleaned, or if your carpet sees considerable traffic, a rental unit is likely to be of limited usefulness. Also keep in mind&#8230;<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>It&#8217;s important to be careful about the details, and there are lots of details to keep track of.<\/h3>\n<p>Using too much solution, making too few vacuum passes, or using the wrong solution for your carpet type can all spell disaster for your carpet. If you don&#8217;t feel you have command of these details &#8212; and if your rental outlet can&#8217;t provide guidance that makes you feel confident &#8212; then it&#8217;s probably best to book professional carpet cleaning services. It simply isn&#8217;t worth risking the long-term viability of your carpets to &#8220;save&#8221; a few dollars. In the long run, specialist care is a money-saver, as well as being more convenient.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For serious cleaning jobs, you should contact <a href=\"https:\/\/kiwiservices.com\/carpet-cleaning\/\">qualified carpet cleaning<\/a> specialists to make sure the job gets done right and that your floors are properly cared for. Kiwi Services is a trusted and IICRC certified company with friendly, knowledgeable staff and a reputation for excellence. We provide both residential and commercial service, working to a 100% Clean Standard, and provide a year of $7 per room warranty cleanings with every carpet cleaning of $120 or more. Visit our website and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/kiwiservices.com\/feedback\/\">contact us today<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Proper Cleaning Tools for Your Home The floors in our homes are one of the most important contributors to a bright, clean, and healthy<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3496,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[12],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v20.2.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Proper Cleaning Tools for the Home | Angela Says<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Cleaning your home can be difficult, but it doesn\u2019t have to be! 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