cleaning
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How can I get rid of the drain smell from my kitchen sink?
Read more: How can I get rid of the drain smell from my kitchen sink?Below is a list of the different methods you can use to get rid of nasty kitchen sink drain odours. For rotting food smells, try one of the DIY or chemical cleaning methods. For sewer gas smells follow the instructions for checking your U-bend. DIY drain cleaning methods The following methods are useful for getting rid of rotting food smells. Boiling water Boil a pan or kettle full of water Slowly pour it down the plughole, a splash at a time Wait 5 minutes Run the cold tap to force any remaining grease to congeal and flush through White vinegar…
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How can I clean limescale from a toilet bowl?
Read more: How can I clean limescale from a toilet bowl?While you can buy a variety of specially designed toilet cleaners to remove the unsightly limescale stains, you can achieve the same result with a bottle or two of white vinegar and some elbow grease. The acidic nature of vinegar is perfect for softening and lifting limescale and it is nowhere near as expensive as a commercial toilet cleaner. To clean your toilet with vinegar follow these steps: Pour one litre of undiluted white vinegar directly into the toilet bowl, being sure to pour it around the sides of the bowl. Let it sit for three-four hours. Scrub the toilet…
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Do I need to clean the property before the start of the tenancy?
Read more: Do I need to clean the property before the start of the tenancy?At the commencement of the tenancy the property should be in a thoroughly clean condition. We strongly recommend that the property (including all its fixtures and fittings and contents (if any), carpets, curtains (including net curtains), blankets, bedding, upholstery) is cleaned by a professional cleaning company before the start of the tenancy. The reasons for this include: o Presents the property at it’s very best o Sets the standard for cleanliness – if the property is cleaned to a high standard from the start, the tenant is more likely to maintain that standard o Reduces the risk of disputes about…
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Do I need to get the property professionally cleaned at the end of my tenancy?
Read more: Do I need to get the property professionally cleaned at the end of my tenancy?Tenants are expected to return the property in as good and clean a condition as it was when they received it, fair wear and tear excepted. If evidence (receipts or settled invoices) was provided by the landlord or agent showing the property was professionally cleaned immediately prior to the start of the tenancy, it is reasonable you should provide similar evidence at the end of the tenancy. Standards of cleaning can vary, even amongst professional cleaners, so for the avoidance of doubt, where possible use the same company to clean the property at the end of the tenancy that cleaned…