Parenting Pointers: Picking the Right Tools for Cleaning

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If you want to clean your home you'll need the perfect way of doing so without wasting too much effort going from one place to another and in that case having a good set of cleaning materials and tools is very important. We have decided to give you some hints on what you can do prepare ahead of time for when you need to clean:

 

1.     Mops

You can't clean without one obviously, however you need to keep two separate kinds if you want to do it right – a wet mop and a dry mop. Avoid string mops since they are too heavy to lift dirt off the floor and the best they can do is move it around, also they are nearly impossible to clean completely. The best wet mops are the swivel-heads with large heads and removable covers. They will offer excellent surface and they also pick up dirt when you lift them. As for dry mops the good ones you won't need to dispose of on a regular basis are the microfiber ones.

2.     Brooms

The brooms you'll find all over come in three distinct varieties: push brooms, synthetic string brooms and natural brooms. Push brooms are always synthetic and they work very well at moving rough debris and dust across the room. Make sure you buy ones that have their bristles tacked on instead of glued together. If you want to buy an angled synthetic broom you should keep in mind they are also perfect for using them outdoors – they are light, thin enough that you'll be able to reach into locations otherwise unreachable. Natural brooms are usually made of corn or other plants and their bristles can wear out in time so you may need to trim them so they can retain their strength.

3.     Vacuum cleaners

If the vacuum cleaner you have has proper filters you'll be able to enjoy cleaning without any of what you're vacuuming ending up back in the house again. If you want a good one you should choose the upright variety as they will be cheaper and also more convenient for carrying around. For smaller places and quick jobs you can always buy a cordless, rechargeable vacuum cleaner.

4.     Dust-busters

Dust is a truly horrifying combination of soil pieces, human skin flakes, lint, hair, pollen, mold, fungi and animal dander. And that is only regular dust, so keeping your home clean is a must if you want to be healthy. Dust-busters are a good way to knock some of that dust down so you can clean it up with a vacuum for example. For the most part we use dust cloths, either microfiber or ones made with regular cloth.

5.     Things to avoid

Avoid using paper towels to clean, first of all they are disposable and they also contain wood pulp which may scratch highly sensitive surfaces. Also avoid feather dusters since they don't really do much of a job at cleaning surfaces rather than just brushing of the dust you'll end up breathing again.

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Grace is an expert in the field of home improvement and organizing. Read more at http://www.londoncleaners.co.uk/domestic-cleaning/ .