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SearchOne: Marble and granite floors consist of natural materials that are porous and sensitive even though they might seem solid and virtually indestructible. When cleaning marble or granite, use a neutral cleaning solution (pH-value as close to 7 as possible). A special marble restorer can be used to fix scratches and dull areas. Marble restorers are normally sold by janitor supply stores. Powdered cleaning products can cause severe damage to marble and granite floors. The same thing is true for metal scrapers, steel wool, scrub pads and similar.
Two: If you want to avoid getting one of those unsightly toilet bowl rings, attack the problem early on. If you clean the toilet bowl frequently, a toilet brush, a standard acidic cleaner and plenty of water is normally enough. In neglected toilet bowls where there is already a firm ring, you my be forced to scrub it away using a nylon backed scrub sponge. The sponge must always be really wet, because a dry sponge can damage the toilet surface. Pumice stones are risky and should only be used in vitreous chine toilet bowls. Enamel bowls and colored bowls are especially sensitive.
There are many situations where a professional cleaner will come in handy. They can keep you from a mental meltdown in stressful situations. Another situation when a professional house cleaning service can be a good idea is when you’re abroad, since different cultures and jurisdictions have difference ideas about what a final house cleaning should include. They will know if you are required to clean out the kitchen fan, move the stove, etc. If you fail to clean properly when leaving your home to a new owner or tenant, many jurisdictions will make you liable for the cost of professional cleaning anyway. Do an online search to find suitable local cleaning companies. You can use Yahoo Babelfish and similar translation services online for free to find a proper search string. If you for instance are renting a house or apartment in the Scandinavian university town of Uppsala, the most suitable search string is “flyttstädning uppsala“.
Four: Indoor smoking can leave a so called “smoke film” on exposed surfaces in your home. You can make your own ideal cleaning product by adding water-soluble deodorizer to a heavy-duty cleaner with degrease capacity. If the film is on a window, blend one part isopropyl alcohol to five parts window cleaner. Cleaning porous surfaces such as fabric or acoustic ceiling tiles is much harder. You may have to purchase a special ceiling cleanser to fix the tiles. In some situations where smoking has been going on for several years without a proper cleaning, the house will need to be repainted.
Five: Give yourself small rewards throughout the day, e.g. cup of your favorite type of coffee.