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Update it
Revive your home
Finishing touches
For a renovation-free makeover, try these tips to
get tired surfaces looking sparkling and bright
efore embarking on
a remodel of walls,
Faultless floors
Vileda 'Flip Flat'
microfibre mop.
$27, /N: 0065910
floors, benchtops and
other surfaces, it might
pay to first gather your cleaning
gear and muster up some elbow
grease. By following our tips
to tackling your finishes, you
just might get them looking
Particles of dirt can cause premature wear to floors.
But be careful about how you clean them and always
refer to the manufacturer's cleaning guidelines. Run
a vacuum over floors at least once a week, and for
laminate and wood, use a damp (not wet) microfibre
mop - don't use abrasives. Deep clean carpets and
Karcher T 7/1 Classic' dry
vacuum cleaner, $273,
/N: 0027295*
rugs every six to 12 months, at least.
as good as new.
Upholstery love
Leather upholstery is at its best
when supple and moisturised, says
Sara Attanasio of Gilly's Australia.
"Using a conditioning product
about every two to three months
helps to prevent cracking and
splitting, which can occur over
time," says Sara. "lt also keeps a
check on mould in humid regions."
Soft fibres in non leather sofas
Pristine paint
Leather Care
Pruht
Stains and scuff marks on walls
and skirtings can really make
a space look tired. Try wiping
the marks off with a damp cloth
and an appropriate cleaner
- sugar soap works well - but
don't scrub at it unless you've
SELLEYS
Gilly's 'Leather Care'
beeswax conditioner,
SUGAR
SOAP
Mr Clean eraser
pad block, $2.99/
large, I/N: 0066425
$25.99/200ml,
I/N: 0149310*
Selleys Sugar Soap' super
concentrate wall surface
cleaner, $5.75/1L,
used a washable paint that
allows this treatment.
I/N: 1230181
and armchairs trap dirt, allergens
and bacteria. Vacuum these
regularly. An annual deep clean
will help ensure longevity - use
the upholstery attachment with
a Britex carpet cleaner, available
to rent through the Hire Shop*.
For hire:
Britex carpet cleaner,
$47/48 hours,
I/N: 5450006*
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