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Why our houses could be dirtier? I thought that my home is where I and my family can feel completely safe, but unfortunately our home could be a big threat to our health.

Where bacteria hides?

A study in the US showed the number of bacteria per square inch on household surfaces was as follows:

Toilet bowl-3.2million,  Kitchen drain-567,000, Dish cloth-134,000,  Bath – 119,000, Kitchen sink-17,000,  Kitchen tap 13,000, Bathroom tap-6,000, Bathroom sink-2,700, Kitchen floor-830, Toilet floor-764,  Rubbish bin-411,  Microwave -214, TV remote – 70.

Don’t you think that statistic is horrible?

The bugs are one of the most harmful infectors. They are all over the house so I’ll suggest you some ways to beat them.

IN BED: Mattresses can contain hundreds bugs and well over 10,000 dust mites. They feed on your blood and dead skin as you sleep. And 20 per cent of the weight of old pillows may be dead skin. That means even more dust mites, which are a known trigger for asthma and allergies.

Beat the bugs: If you have an infestation, get an exterminator in or shell out for a new mattress. With your pillows, bin ones that are more than a year old or put them in the freezer for 24 hours to kill bugs.

KITCHEN SURFACES:  The kitchen is the household hotspot when it comes to food poisoning. Cross contamination – where bugs from uncooked meat end up on raw fruit or vegetable-is one of the biggest problems. Raw chicken, for example, can carry a nasty bug which causes sickness.

Beat the bugs: Use separate chopping boards for meat and vegetables rather than those with antibacterial coating. They can take several hours to kill bugs.

CARPETS: have been blamed for a surge in UK asthma cases in the past 40 years. They are the perfect breeding ground for dust mites. Bugs are so small that they are barely visible, but whose droppings are thought to irritate the lining of the airways.

Beat the bugs: Fit a wooden floor. Experts claim doing so can slash the amount of allergens circulating in the air. If you must have carpet, make a short pile so it is harder for mites to hide.

DOOR HANDLES: Bacteria and viruses can creep into some surfaces for hours. Door handles are one of the most dangerous sites because they come into contact with skin all the time. One US study showed 26 per cent of door knobs at home and work carry traces of harmful bacteria.

Beat the bugs: Apply disinfectant to the surface using a paper towel to remove residual dirt. Do it again with another fresh towel to get rid of bugs.

TOILET: The obvious culprit when looking for hidden hazards in the home. Flushing gets rid of most organisms but some can survive for weeks in a dirty bowl.

Beat the bugs:  Degasify the toilet bowl at least twice a week and scrub regularly to get rid of limescale and scum that might harbour bugs.

COMPUTER: A study of 33 computer keyboards showed that one was five times dirtier than a toilet seat. Two others had “warning” levels bacteria, a bug usually spread by hands not being washed after going to the loo.

Beat the bugs: Don’t eat at the computer, food can spread bugs. And always wash your hands before sitting down to work or play at the screen.

DISH CLOTH: Probably one of the most contaminated items in your home. If cloths are not decontaminated and dried after use, or are left damp for several hours, bacteria grows on the surface. Bugs get attached to the cloth fibres and even detergent will not decontaminate them.

Beat the bugs: Disinfect cloths after use, soak in boiling water or put in washing machine at 60°C.

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More and more people are realising the damaging effects that synthetic chemicals are having on the environment and our health. Using eco-friendly cleaning products that work by absorbing and lifting the dirt from the surface, rather than stripping the dirt and the finish like synthetic cleaners is much more in a satisfactory way. I use fresh fruits, plants, malt solutions, minerals and essential oils, which used correctly, are harmless to me, my family and the environment.

I currently make a range of different eco-friendly cleaning products.

Anti-bacterial Cleaner

Great for in the kitchen or any where life makes a mess. With powerful antibacterial properties it will kill germs and bacteria, leave your surfaces clean and your house smelling beautiful. Just spray where needed or on to a cloth and clean. It is made from natural ingredients, minerals, fruits, plants and essential oils.

Anti-bacterial Bathroom Cleaner

A great all purpose bathroom cleaner for grime, lime scale and germs, a strong antibacterial solution to tackle every bathroom’s needs. I am using spray where needed or onto a cloth and clean. Made again from natural ingredients.

Surface Cleaner for Wood and Granite

I am using cleaner created with wooden and granite work tops in mind, using a seed oil base to care for your surfaces, and with minerals, fruits, plants and essential oils to clean. This puts back in what naturally should be there and my wood never looks dull. Just use as a normal surface spray and spray where needed or onto a cloth and clean. It is made from a traditional recipe (you can’t beat a classic) this leaves your glass smear free and shiny. It is also suitable for use on windows, mirrors, stainless steel and chrome.

Glass Cleaner

That’s my favourite cleaning product.  A beautiful blend of seed oils to care for and protect the furniture so they never look dull whether they are sealed or open wood. For use on varnished, waxed or open surfaces. Like the other products, I’m just spraying onto surface or onto a cloth and wipe, you may find you need a bit more on open wood as it soaks in.

My advice to you guys is to use more environmentally ingredients and production. The natural ingredients are bio- degradable and better for the water supply systems. They are safer and less toxic, though they shouldn’t be used in high doses. They won’t irritate skin, to provoke allergic reactions and usually smell nice.

I will agree with some of you that they are normally more expensive than the standard products, but to my mind we and the environment deserve better life.

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As a domestic and commercial cleaning company in London, we have dealt with thousands of customers over the last 12 years. We would like to share some of our experiences with cleaning and how to clean as a professional cleaner.

Cleaning is a job that requires hard work, more hard work and technique, it also helps using the right professional products.

Over the next coming months we will write about:

• Cleaning Discounts

How to Cleaning guides:

• How to remove red wine stains from your carpet
• How to clean your oven
• How to clean your bathroom
• How to clean your carpets
• How to clean the windows
• How to make things shine
• How to do the dishes professionally
• How to clean your curtains
• How to clean your sofa

Cleaning Advice:

• Clean your house daily to keep mice away
• House Cleaning Party Help

Cleaning Fun and Trivia:

• Cleaning Games for Girls
• Can you use cleaning fluids be used in a bong to get high
• Cleaning Cartoons

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• Cheap Cleaning Products
• Eco Cleaning Products
• Professional Cleaning Products

Cleaning News:

• Obsessive compulsive cleaning disorder (OCCD) or (OCD)

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• Top 10 Eco Cleaning Products
• Top 10 most dirty areas of most houses
• Top 10 most dirty areas of offices
• Top 10 ways to get a shiny home
• Top 10 Ways to keep your house clean
• Top 10 Most effective cleaning products

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