10 Places Not To Be Neglected While Cleaning Your House

10 Places Not To Be Neglected While Cleaning Your House Even the most organised and methodical of us might be forgetting cleaning of these places on a regular basis. Take a look and check yourself!

1. Drawers. We of course clean them outside, but do you remember to attend to the inside of them on a regular basis? The way to do it is to empty them completely (good start to declutter by the way!), wipe them with vinegar solution and then dry them with a cloth or paper towel.
2. Pet litter boxes. I know it doesn’t sound like an exciting thing to do, nevertheless they have to be emptied completely on a regular basis and disinfected. The same applies to pet food and water bowls.
3. Rubbish bin. Needs to be cleaned and disinfected too at least twice a month.
4. Air conditioner filters. Yes, them too. At least once a year. It’s actually not that difficult, but it’s better to read instruction.
5. Cutting boards. We would normally clean them with soap and water, for better results – put then into a dishwasher on a weekly basis. Lemon and salt are great too to clean, disinfect and get rid of a smell.
6. Rubber sealing in fridge, freezer and washing machine. They are in constant contact with water and quite often mould would be attracted to them, therefore don’t forget to wipe them with wet cloth before drying them with paper towel or dry cloth on a weekly basis.
7. Ventilation racks. As they are above the eye level, they are missed very often and accumulate dust. Attending to them on a fortnightly basis is normally sufficient.
8. Artificial plants. They are great at accumulating dust too. Depending on what type you have, they could be wiped with damp cloth or even rinsed under the running water. Not the silk once though, they will be ruined.
9. Sink and bathtub stocks. They are normally covered with plugs and we cannot see how much dirt, hair, etc. they accumulate until the stock gets blocked and we have to remediate the problem asap. It’s very important to pull out all the plugs and thoroughly clean and disinfect the stocks on a weekly basis.
10. Telephone handsets, TV remote controls, computer keyboards. Needless to elaborate. We spend a lot of time with them and rarely clean them. Verdict – to be cleaned and disinfected weekly!

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10 Places Not To Be Neglected While Cleaning Your House

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A Current Dilemma: Reusable vs. Disposable

It goes without saying – many of us adore morning coffee, be it latte, espresso, flat white or cappuccino. Some have it in a reusable cup at home while the vast majority of others will opt for a disposable option of their morning coffee as a handy way before work. But how many of us have asked ourselves a question “Are paper cups recyclable?” They are not. The most common type used for takeaway drinks cannot be recycled due to its plastic lining that prevents the paper cup from becoming saturated and falling apart. In fact, it will take about 30 years for the plastic lining to break up into fragments and around 100 years to break down entirely, but that’s only if the plastic has the perfect environmental conditions to do so. Unfortunately, right now only about 1% of disposable cups are recycled. The thing is, this plastic lining must be separated from the paper in the recycling process which makes recycling them difficult and costly. Most recycling centers are not even equipped to process them.

Let’s be honest, nobody is going to give up their coffee anytime soon, but what we have to do is to change the way we consume coffee. Having a reusable coffee cup in our bag or at the office is a great alternative to using a single-use cup. It’s now becoming more and more common for big coffee retailers to provide some incentives for customers to bring in their own reusable mug rather than using a disposable one.

But there’s another question that pops up – “Is investing in a reusable cup going to reduce our environmental footprint? Using a reusable cup indeed lowers the waste-management environmental impacts. But there’re some aspects of cup’s life cycle we quite often overlook, such as the materials/energy used to make that “solidly-built” cup as well as the soap and hot water necessary to wash it, etc. Generally speaking, manufacturing one disposable cup has a lower environmental impact than producing one reusable cup, which means it’s more eco-friendly. This is due to the fact that paper cups require much less energy than their reusable alternatives – glass or ceramic. Moreover, disposable cups are smaller, lighter, and easier to make as opposed to reusable ones, that’s no surprise. But have you thought about what happens when you use over 400 disposables in a year, doesn’t that makes a bigger impact than using only one reusable cup?
Another aspect of the environmental impact is washing. Clearly, there’re different ways to wash cups and some are considered to be more environmentally friendly than others, like washing by hand in comparison to using a dishwasher, or washing with cold water rather than with hot water. And with disposable ones there’s no energy input needed while glass or ceramic cups require washing in order to be used again which in its turn contributes to its overall environmental footprint. But again, what is also important is the number of times reusable cup is used.

Last but not least is the cost of disposal, and we mentioned about non-recyclable plastic lining of the single-use cups above. With regard to reusables, ceramic as well as glass cups can last to thousand of uses if cared for and have little to no environmental impact in landfills.

The bottom line here is that reusable cups possess a longer lifespan therefore their overall environmental effect is much lower than those of single-use cups. Most reusable cups could be recycled. Ceramic and glass cups do not pose a danger to the nature as they do not contain synthetic chemicals and they will break down over time in contradiction to the plastic lining of paper cups which do not biodegrade. In contrast, disposal of single-use cups poses a massive problem such as the cost of waste collection and the accumulation of these products in our oceans, when they are not taken to the landfill.

“So what should we do then?” you would ask. By reusing your cup for several years, the reusable option looks like the way to go. But remember – disposable coffee cups are only part of the problem. Straws, stirrers, sugar packets… it’s another issue altogether and another topic of our blog. Responsibility starts with each of us and it’s up to us to make that switch or not but the environment doesn’t have to pay.

At Greenleaf Cleaning, we’re very conscious of our environmental footprint and all our cleaners are taught how to recycle properly. If you’re looking for a London-based household/office cleaning provider, we’re more than happy to assist.
Call us today at 0800 032 6248, or drop us an email with any queries you may have – info@greenleaf-cleaning.co.uk.

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AirBnB and Serviced Apartments Cleaning

AirBnB and Serviced Apartments Cleaning


Would like to give off a great first impression and set the standard for the rest of your property?
Relax and let the housekeepers do the work for you!

For any Serviced Apartment company or AirBnB host, cleanliness totally results in guest’s comfort and satisfaction as nobody wants to be on holiday and see dust on the surfaces or stains on the carpet. Therefore, cleaning of the apartment is one of the things one must never overlook or save on. It is no question that washing the floors, scrubbing bathroom tiles, changing the bedding and doing other cleaning duties between each booking could be exhausting both physically and mentally, not to mention other organizational tasks. Fortunately, there’re professional cleaning companies which can step in and do the work for you. This will definitely take some weight off your shoulders.

Guests do expect the same high cleaning standards as in the hotels, and meeting those standards may appear to be difficult if you choose a non-specialist or someone who has no experience working in a similar environment. So how does one make sure that the cleaning team they select is trained to clean and tidy up their rental property to the required standard? And what to look for?

Your cleaning provider should attend to a number of services, including:


• washing and putting away the dishes,
• changing the bedding,
• cleaning toilets and bathrooms,
• kitchen cleaning,
• wiping door handles, light switches and cupboard handles,
• hoovering and mopping,
• moving the furniture to clean,
• taking out the rubbish,
• checking and reporting damages,
• reporting low inventory, etc.

While cleaning between guest check-outs helps your property look fresh and sparkling, it is crucial to schedule periodic deep cleans. They don’t need to happen frequently, but at least several times per year. This type of cleaning will involve the basics of regular cleaning as well as it will go to an extent such as shampooing the carpets, cleaning the inside of the cabinets, oven cleaning and other specialized cleaning of the kitchen/bathroom and appliances. The best option would be to have the same company doing the regular and spring cleanings for you, as they will be already familiar with your apartment and any specific requirements you may have. Therefore, it is paramount you enquire about their ability to manage deep cleans apart from basic regular cleaning.

It is also worth choosing the provider who will make an effort to spend time on doing an inspection of the property and its supplies. Agree, it’s never enjoyable to deal with damages, but even the bigger problem is completely overlooking it. It’s also very easy to lose track of inventory by simply forgetting to replenish the stock like paper towels or basic toiletries which will clearly get noticed by your guest. So, if you would like to ensure client’s satisfaction and receiving a positive review, you might want to discuss these points with your cleaning service. In fact, some companies will be happy to take photos of the damages for you as well as notify you of anything that needs to be restocked before the next guest checks in.

Here at Greenleaf cleaning, we have a dedicated team of professional cleaners who specialize in AirBnB as well as Serviced Apartments cleaning. As part of our service we will:

• adapt the cleaning schedule specifically to each of your properties,
• provide eco-friendly cleaning products with no harm to the environment,
• change the bed linen,
• resupply the toiletries,
• guarantee the key safety, and
• ensure every cleaning session is completed to the highest standard.

Our cleaning operatives operate 7 days a week and we will be able to arrange on-demand property cleaning be it a one-off, weekly, fortnightly or monthly clean. Moreover, you can reschedule any booking for free providing at least 24 hours’ notice.

If you’re under time pressure, our team of experienced cleaners will be able to assist you in making your apartment spic-and-span for each and every visitor.

If you’re in London, check out our website – Greenleaf Cleaning or call via free phone number: 0800 032 6248


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