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A specialty brush – with
multiple furry ‘fingers’ that
fit between the slats
(see below) – makes
dusting Venetians
a less tedious task
Tiles
Like carpets, tiles and especially
grouting need a thorough clean,
particularly for removing mould,
explains Karcher’s Candice Cooke.
“Mould produces allergens, irritants
and even toxins,” she says. “Simply
inhaling or touching mould spores
may cause allergic reactions, and
in some cases asthma attacks.”
Before you pull out the scrubbing
brush, steamer or grout cleaners,
understand what to use on your
floor (check the manufacturer’s
instructions). For example, steam
cleaners are great for ceramic and
porcelain tiles, but not for stone.
“Over time, carpets
and fabrics can
begin to smell due
to bacteria build-up.
Giving them a deep
clean with a steamer
kills this bacteria and
helps remove odours”
Candice Cooke, Karcher
The slats of Venetian blinds are
a dust trap. Some blinds, if they’re
beyond the job of a feather duster,
slat brush or vacuum cleaner, can
be taken off their fittings and
cleaned in the bath. Place towels
underneath to avoid scratching
and use a light detergent in warm
water to help rub off grime.
However, this method isn’t
suitable for blinds made of timber
or materials that swell. Timber
blinds can be cleaned with a wood
cleaner or furniture polish.
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Windows
It’s a time-consuming task, but
cleaning windows is a must to give
your home a spring-fresh feel.
“Deposits of dirt created by winter
conditions, exhaust fumes, pollen,
fallen leaves or residues from
insects not only impact visibility
but also shorten the life span of
window seals,” says Candice.
Window vacuums can lessen the
burden of interior cleaning – you
simply spray on the cleaning
agent, wipe with the microfibre
cloth to soften and loosen the dirt,
then vacuum it away. Products
that include a hose spray for
touch-free cleaning can help
reach higher windows.
SHOP
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Keep in
mind…
Follow product
packaging instructions
for accurate dilution of
strong cleaning
solutions. Wear a mask
and gloves for serious
cleaning tasks.
n Before cleaning any
appliance, always
check the manual and
follow the instructions,
and only use the
recommended
products.
Venetian blinds
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1 For hire: Rug Doctor carpet cleaner, $59.98/24 hours, I/N: 0302400‡. � Sabco ‘2-in-1 Bath & Tile’ scrub brush, $8.98,
I/N: 0369195. 3 Karcher ‘SC 1 EasyFix’ steam cleaner, $185, I/N: 0056902. 4 Selleys ‘White For Life’ tile and grout cleaner,
$20.52/750ml, I/N: 6650373. 5 Windoware Venetian blind slat cleaner, $5.73, I/N: 0112421. 6 Glitz lemon cream cleanser,
$7.49/750ml, I/N: 4462963. 7 30 Seconds ‘Window Wonder’ outdoor glass cleaner, $24.90/2L, I/N: 0288491. 8 Barelli
‘Modena’ stainless steel toilet brush and holder, $32, I/N: 0279139. Some products are not available at all Bunnings
stores, but may be ordered.
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