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5 Top Tips For Clearing Out Your Garage

We know how easily your garage can turn into a dumping ground! Anything you don’t want in the house, just throw it into the garage right? Seems like a good storage solution at first, but it can become a problem when you can’t find the things you need, or you’re double buying because you can’t remember what you own! If this sounds like a problem you can relate to, then it might be time you had a good old garage clear out. This can sound like a daunting task at first, but do not fear, with...

Things to Buy for a New House

There is always a lot to do when moving into a new home, whether you’re moving across town or across the country, including a long list of things to keep track of. Many are things you take for granted when you’re settled into a home. For example, no one wants to wake up that first morning in a new house only to realise taking a shower would create a serious mess because they don’t have a shower curtain.In an effort to prevent unfortunate situations like this one, we’ve put together a lis...

How to Clean your House for Pet Allergies

Sneezing, a stuffy nose and watery eyes are all common symptoms for people who have allergies. Although dealing with allergies can be a real bummer, dealing with allergies associated with your pet can be an even bigger downer. Our pets are like family. But for people who suffer from pet allergies, living with a furry little friend can create a real problem...ah-choo!If someone in your home, maybe even one of your kids, suffers from pet allergies you’ll want to continue reading. In this article...

3 Ways to Spend Less Time Vacuuming

Nothing makes a room feel more clean than vacuuming. The typical family of four will vacuum their living room an average of 104 times a year. While these tips won't cut down on the number of times you have to vacuum, they will make it more efficient....

SPRING CLEANING CHECKLIST

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CARING FOR AGING PARENTS BY KEEPING THE HOUSE CLEAN

As our parents age, more and more of them want to stay at home rather than move to an assisted living community where someone can easily keep a watchful eye on them. While the comfort of staying in their home is understandable, the desire to age in place has the children of aging parents worried about their safety.Here’s are some important ways a cleaning service like Concept Cleaning can make a big difference:...

CLEANING AND MENTAL HEALTH GO TOGETHER LIKE HAND-IN-RUBBER GLOVE

The thought of home should make us happy. While the cleanliness and tidiness of our home is a personal choice, there’s plenty of evidence that a clean and organised home has a positive impact on our mood and energy levels.  Whether the very act of cleaning makes you feel less anxious, or the results make you smile, there’s no doubt that a clean home makes every day brighter.  ...

HOW TO REMOVE MELTED CRAYON

There’s nothing quite like giving your child a new box of brightly coloured crayons. As a parent, it’s delightful to watch your kids bring their imagination to life on paper.But when those waxy sticks melt in the car or dryer, you end up with a rainbow-colored stain on your upholstery or clothing. That’s not quite so delightful. Fortunately, with a few tricks and tips, you can learn how to remove melted crayon from car seats, clothes, and the dryer drum....

How to organise your bathroom stuff (and keep it tidy)

Nothing gets as cluttered as a bathroom countertop. The morning rush wreaks havoc on the best of us, leaving a daily layer of debris piling up: toothbrushes, makeup, shaving cream, hair ties, countless lotions, soaps, balms, and hair dryers.  Get your bathroom organized to prevent clutter and make your morning routine less stressful.  ...

Few Questions to be Asked Before Hiring an End of Tenancy Cleaning Service

Is professional cleaning required at the end of tenancy?Cleanliness and hygiene are imperative when trying to rent out or leaving a rental property. If the property isn't in pristine condition, you may find it challenging to find a new tenant, or you may not convince the landlord to get back your bond. The professional ends of tenancy cleaning we provide in the Waikato ensure you surely convince your landlord before you move out. We cover all areas of your property to ensure that it is in pristi...

9 Things You Forget to Clean

Spring is on its way, and with it comes spring cleaning. We like to pride ourselves in going through the house and making sure everything is spotless. But there are probably some things even the most thorough of us aren’t cleaning — and we definitely should be. When you’re on your next cleaning binge, make sure you’re cleaning these. 1. Doorknobs and Locks We touch these every day, but when’s the last time you can remember wiping one down? Depending on the material of your fix...

BECAUSE WE CARE

About Blind Safety. is dedicated to enhanced child and pet safety to reduce potential risks, Identification of window coverings with cords as one of the top five hidden hazards in the home.Danger comes from inner cords such as those found in horizontal blinds and roman shades, operating cords used to raise and lower the blinds, continuous loop cords such as those found in vertical and roll up shades, or even from loops created by consumers after installation – when cords become knotted or tang...

Pre and Post Christmas

The Christmas holidays are a wonderful season full of family gatherings. If your home seems to be home base to many of these events, you may feel overwhelmed trying to prepare your home to receive guests. You are not alone. To help you with this seasonal task, we have prepared a list of quick tips to get your home cheerfully clean for the Christmas crowd!...

Your step-by-step guide to end of lease cleaning

The trick to a hassle-free exit from your lease is organising your cleaning regime within a proper time frame. Here are some of our best tips for making your next bond clean a success....

Carpet Beetle Infestation

Carpet beetles feed on a wide range of animal-based items, including silk, leather, fur, wool and animal hair. As a result, carpet beetles may infest carpets, upholstered furniture, blankets, coats, comforters, wool, pillows and clothing. While carpet beetles rarely attack synthetic fabrics, they may feed on these items when they are soiled by perspiration, oil and food. Infestations can spread quickly.Adult carpet beetles feed on pollen and nectar outdoors. The larvae may eat seeds, animal...

New Landlords v tenants: How to live in a house

Landlords have come in for a bashing following the publication of the People's Review of Renting by Renters United.The report contained extracts of tenants' bad experiences with landlords and damp, unhealthy houses.But seasoned landlords feel they are being demonised, and say tenants "who don't know how to live in a house" can turn an ordinary family home into a damp, mouldy mess in just a few months.Auckland landlord Peter Lewis gave the example of a friend who turned l...

Dampness in homes

Unfortunately, winter brings a lot of problems to under-heated properties. Under insulated properties (of which NZ has many) effect health and wellbeing of hundreds of people each winter. Damp and cold homes are also likely to suffer from structural damage. With new insulation standards for rentals coming into effect July next year, looking into ways to improve heating in your investment property makes financial sense. Insulation By 1 July 2019 all rental properties, including private rentals, m...