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Perfection Cleaning BC doesn't just offer great house cleaning Langley. We also offer residential and commercial cleaning services for Surrey, White Rock, Abbotsford, Coquitlam, Port Moody and more! Below we have put together this blog to offer a host of tips and tricks that we have found, researched and even used ourselves in our every day housecleaning. Be sure to bookmark this blog page and check back as we are posting new articles monthly.

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  • 0 KEEPING CLEAN WHILE CAMPING

    • Bc
    • by Administrator
    • 09-06-2020

    This is a cool video from Coalcracker Bushcraft outlining personal hygiene and keeping YOURSELF clean while camping, especially during these COVID-19 times.   * Perfection Cleaning does not guarantee or warranty any suggested cleaning methods or tips. Use at your own risk.   

  • 0 CLEANING THAT HOME OFFICE

    We'd like to share a cool little video from Belinda Selene that outlines her method for straightening up that messy home office.    * Perfection Cleaning does not guarantee or warranty any suggested cleaning methods or tips. Use at your own risk. 

  • 0 PREVENTING A MESS IN THE FIRST PLACE

    For this post, we have grabbed this great little down to earth video by Brittany Vasseur that basically highlights how to declutter and prevent mess from building up in the first place. Some of the info seams like common sense, but oh, how it's easier said than done, lol    * Perfection Cleaning does not guarantee or warranty any suggested cleaning methods or tips. Use at your own risk. 

  • 0 Ideas For Perfect Garage Organization

      Sometimes cleaning is not just about scrubbing, wiping and disinfecting. Sometimes it's about organization to help prevent some of the mess in the first place. And there is no more place this holds true than in the garage! We found a great little video by Abby Organizes that shows some great ideas for perfect garage organization. Which ones are you going to use?     * Perfection Cleaning does not guarantee or warranty any suggested cleaning methods or tips. Use at your own risk. 

  • 0 15 Genius Bathroom Cleaning Hacks

    Hey everyone! We have quite an entertaining treat for you here. In our exhaustive searching an curating content full of tips n' tricks, life hacks, etc, we came across this cool little video outlining "15 Genius Bathroom Cleaning Hacks". While we haven't used all of these, they are quite interesting and creative. If you have used any of these, let us know your experience with them in the comments.   * Perfection Cleaning does not guarantee or warranty any suggested cleaning methods or tips. Use at your own risk. 

  • 0 5 Laundry Hacks to Make Life Easier

    • Laundry
    • by Administrator
    • 20-01-2020

    Here's a great little video we found of some laundry hacks you may or may not know of to help make like a little bit easier and keep that laundry monster under control!!   * Perfection Cleaning does not guarantee or warranty any suggested cleaning methods or tips. Use at your own risk.     

  • 0 ORGANIZE | Tips and Ideas for Small Bathroom Organization

    We found a super cool video with 5 easy tips to organize your bathroom!! ;)   * Perfection Cleaning does not guarantee or warranty any suggested cleaning methods or tips. Use at your own risk.   

  • 0 How To Clean Your Computer

    How To Clean Your Computer To keep your computer’s hardware in good shape, there are key tasks you should add to your list of chores — after turning off and unplugging your computer. Wipe down your computerDust off the outside of your computer with a soft, dry cloth at least once a week. Remove any fingerprints on the screen. If you want to use a cleaning fluid, visit a computer store to find one that’s specifically designed for your monitor type. Regular household cleaners may damage a monitor screen, wearing away coatings.Instead, gently wipe your screen with a soft cloth. A microfiber cloth is great for this purpose. You can dampen your cloth with distilled or filtered water to wipe away tougher smudges. Plain water usually works, too, but filtered or distilled water will help you avoid streaks. If heavier cleaning is needed, moisten a cloth with a 50-50 mix of distilled water and distilled white vinegar and gently rub your screen clean. To clean the front and back of your laptop case, use a clean sponge that’s been dipped in mild dish soap and water and wrung out. Rub gently. Make sure your computer is dry before turning it back on.   Clean Your keyboardPick up your keyboard, turn it over, and gently pat it on the back to dislodge crumbs, stray hairs, and other tiny bits of dirt. If you’re having trouble removing sticky dirt, try using a cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol, or the cleaning mixtures mentioned above. Gently wiping around the keys can help keep the keys from sticking or failing. If your keyboard is acting up, you may need to open it in order to “deep clean.” Check your computer or keyboard manual for instructions on how to open and clean this component safely. Blow dust buildup out of computer vents, fans and accessoriesEvery three to six months, consider using a screwdriver to open your computer’s exterior case. With a can of compressed air (available at any computer store), clean the dust buildup out of the fan and the case. Put the case back together and use cotton swabs to pick up any lingering dirt on the fan vents or other small crevices on the outside of the case.   Source: Norton.com   * Perfection Cleaning does not guarantee or warranty any suggested cleaning methods or tips. Use at your own risk. 

  • 0 Reverse the Wearing Shoes In The House Damage

    If you caught our blog post last month about the reasons NOT to wear your shoes in the house, this is the follow up. If you’ve been wearing shoes inside your house, don't panic. Your floors might be teeming cesspools of dirt, germs, feces, bacteria and more, but not all hope is lost.    REVERSE THE DAMAGE OF WEARING SHOES IN THE HOUSE   The first thing you should do is to start removing your shoes at the entrance of your house. It’s a tough habit to get into, so design experts suggest creating a friendly entry space either right outside your door or just inside your front door if you’re pressed on space. Set up a bench where you can easily sit to put on and remove your shoes, and include some shoe storage shelves where you can place your footwear for safekeeping and to keep them out of the way. You’ll also want to encourage guests to remove their shoes. One way to help enforce the rule is to hang a “Please remove your shoes” sign near your entryway. You may also want to consider deep cleaning your wood, tile and carpet floors with a disinfecting steam cleaner. This will give you a clean slate and keep your floors safe, provided you stick to removing your shoes before entering your house each and every time.   Credit: Original article on FootFiles.   * Perfection Cleaning does not guarantee or warranty any suggested cleaning methods or tips. Use at your own risk.   

  • 0 Remove Your Shoes Before Going Inside

    Are you removing your shoes before going inside your house? No? Well, you may want to start. What we have to tell you here may shock you!!   REASONS TO REMOVE YOUR SHOES BEFORE ENTERING YOUR HOME   1. Bacteria Lives On Shoes Longer Than Almost Everywhere After thorough researching, the University of Arizona found that bacteria live a very long time on shoes — longer than in most other places. They speculate the reason is because there is a continuous build up of new bacteria that feeds the growth of the existing bacteria.    2. Shoe Soles Are Dirtier Than Toilet Seats It might sound unbelievable, but the bottom of your shoes contain more bacteria than an average toilet seat. According to Jonathan Sexton, a research assistant at the University of Arizona’s College of Public Health, toilet seats generally have about 1,000 bacteria or less, while the soles of shoes typically play hosts to millions. And speaking of bathrooms, public restroom floors have been found to contain over 2 million bacteria per square inch, and you can bet a lot of that ends up on your shoes every time you go “powder your nose.”   3. Feces Are Present On Almost 100% Of Shoes Walking around your house in shoes could just as well be the same as wiping poop all over your floors. The reason? A University of Houston study found that coliforms, which are universally present in feces, are found on 96% of shoe soles. What’s more, 39% contain C.diff, an antibiotic-resistant bacteria that causes diarrhea, and 27% contain E. coli.   4. Wearing Your Shoes Inside Could Increase Your Risk For Cancer A Baylor University study found that people who live near asphalt roads sealed with coal tar have an increased risk of cancer from toxins, as the substance is found on sidewalks and other walkways due to rainwater transfer. Meanwhile, another study done by the Battelle Memorial Institute found that lawn care chemicals can also be transferred to walkways via rain, meaning your shoes can pick up dangerous lawn care toxins regardless of whether or not you walk directly on the grass or other chemically treated areas. And another chemical that gets transferred to sidewalks via rain water and other various ways that then ends up on the bottom of your shoes: automobile gasoline.    5. There’s A 90% Chance Whatever Is On Your Shoes Will Transfer To The Floor Of Your House Numerous tests have shown that bacteria, fungus and viruses present on the bottom of your shoes don’t wear off the more you walk. Those suckers cling to shoe soles for dear life and eventually end up on the tile, wood and carpet floors of your house. In fact, U of A scientists found that whatever is on the bottom of your shoes will end up on your floor 90% of the time. And if you have carpet, that number is actually 99%.   6. Despite What You Think About Building Up Your Immunity, You’re Wrong When It Comes To Shoe Bacteria Sure, exposure to some types of bacteria is actually a good thing as it builds up the body’s immunity and makes you stronger. However, most of the bacteria present on shoes is from fecal matter, and the truth is that most of it can be pretty harmful to your health. Therefore, medical experts advise that this be one place you skip purposeful exposure to help “boost your immunity.” So there, suckers!   Credit: Original article on FootFiles.   * Perfection Cleaning does not guarantee or warranty any suggested cleaning methods or tips. Use at your own risk. 




 

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