Rejoice! The UK’s annual Spring Clean is upon us, with many of the country’s more fastidious residents rolling up their sleeves, snapping on their marigolds, and getting to work to ensure their homes are spotless for the coming season.
And whilst a good majority of the job can be completed in a DIY style, some less-experienced cleaners are finding out the hard way about the stains that just won’t shift, the smells that simply can’t be vanquished, and the streaks that remain stubbornly in position.
While there are all sorts of cleaning jobs that you can take care of yourself, there are also some that are simply better carried out by professionals, with all the correct tools and know-how they’ve accrued over the years. And there’s no shame in admitting that…
With that in mind, here are 4 domestic cleaning jobs best left to the professionals.
Carpet Cleaning
We’ve all been there; an erroneously poured cup of coffee here, a glass of Bordeaux spilt there, and suddenly, that brand new carpet is looking decidedly distressed, regardless of how much OxiClean you throw over it.
Sure, there are a whole host of different home remedies for stains that you could probably use. Not only this, but you may also find that you can buy plenty of different products that all promise to do the job effectively.
However, even after hours of scrubbing, you may well find that the job hasn’t quite matched your expectations. As the guys at Carpet Care, who operate carpet cleaning services from Bakewell, tell us, professionals will adopt a comprehensive six-part process.
Firstly, a full inspection and fibre testing is carried out before a pre-spray is added and agitation occurs. This is followed by an all-encompassing rinsing and extracting process, and a post-clean treatment. Finally, industrial air movers are used to thoroughly dry the carpet.
We think it’s fair to say that you wouldn’t have the tools, experience or patience to complete such a thorough task.
Removing Mould
Mould is one of those substances that you don’t simply want to leave to fester and worsen. This is largely down to the fact that if you do, it can cause a situation that’s not only unsightly, but also presents a risk to your health, which is obviously the last thing you’re looking for.
Sure, you can use some mould remover spray to remove any cosmetic impact, but this won’t usually eliminate the root cause of the problem. With this in mind, removing mould is one of those jobs that the pros may be able to better manage than yourself. This is especially the case if the problem has gotten particularly bad, as they may well need to use some high-strength cleaning products and an industrial standard piece of equipment. You may well struggle to do the job yourself with anything that you find over the counter.
Cleaning Out Your Gutters
If you have gutters that are all clogged up with leaves and gunk, this can easily lead to a situation in which they are simply not doing their job in the way that you would otherwise expect of them. Essentially, they won’t be letting water escape as they should, causing a potential flood risk to your property. What’s more, rodents and insects can be drawn to stagnant water that’s pooling in gutters, which no one wants.
Whilst, of course, you can sling up a ladder yourself and get your hands dirty, most people opt to call in the professionals when their gutters need cleaning. Experts recommend you do this twice a year.
Cleaning Your Windows
One word – streaks. There is a reason why professional window cleaning is still such a highly desired and sought-after service. Essentially, unless you’re only dealing with ground floor windows, it is highly difficult to clean all of your property’s windows yourself. The job involves the potential danger of having to get outside your house, perch on a ladder, and scrub down the exterior of the windows with enthusiasm; a tricky balancing act for those without the necessary tools or experience.
And after all that effort? The domestic cleaner often finds those stubborn streaks remain. Now, where’s that number for a professional window cleaner? We’re sure we saw it lying around here somewhere…