We at Pristine Home believe that keeping a clean home is very important for your day to day life. A thing that might seem so minor but yet can make such a difference in keeping your floors “pristine” clean is to place door mats inside and outside all of the doors that lead outside, yes door mats! Did you know…
How to have a germ-free flight It’s that time of year again when most of us (or at least a lucky few) are looking forward to travelling abroad for a well-needed holiday. Normally we are so focused on getting to the airport on time, going through security and just wanting to get to the destination with as little set-backs as…
Hand washing is something that most of us do without a second thought. According to experts if this simple practice was adopted by more people, It could save over 650,000 lives a year. Such hygienic hand care can reduce the spread as many large diseases and infections like SARS, AIDs, cholera and pandemic flu. Hand washing and using soap is the…
Hello everybody, Over the weekend I read a very interesting article about the build-up of dust, dirt and allergens in your home. Are you part of the 475,000 people who have asthma in Ireland? Well you might be surprised to know about the amount of asthma triggers you can find around your house. Ways to prevent these triggers from happening…
It’s summer, and your garden is thriving, green, blooming and bursting with harmonious eye appeal. Anyway, that’s the dream. Even if you’re not one of those endowed with a green thumb and having the energy and motivation to use it to full advantage, there is still hope. Don’t give up on your garden dreams. Maybe you own a business that…
Entertain your friends and family in style this summer. Give your garden a facelift with our professional power washing service. Our professional power washing service is the fastest and most effective way to clean years of dirt and grime from all you gardens hard surfaces. Mouldy corners, mildew stained decks, rust stained walls and peeling paint don’t stand a chance…
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Pristine Home would like to wish you all a Happy New Year! As you can see it has started well for us. Our latest addition – look out for Reg 161D7200. As the business is growing, we have a new addition to our fleet, a new fuel efficient van. Thank you all at Agnelli Motor Park! The new…
A Malaysian woman has turned her hand to making chemical-free cleaning products based on the fruit peel left over from her juicer. New product invention as described in a recent European Cleaning Journal Stay-at-home mother of three Jessica Tan Wee Loo hit upon the recipe for enzyme detergents through trial and error and is now marketing them commercially. Her products…
Traditionally, Christmas trees were not brought in and decorated till the 24th of December, then were taken down twelve days later, on the 5th of January. However, in recent years, people have started putting up their trees earlier and taking them down later. Some trees even go up as early as late November. Expecting your tree to last such a long period…
What mop will suit your needs. Hello everyone, we have nearly made it to the weekend again time to relax and maybe you have time to mop the floors? I bet you have not put much thought into using a cleaning MOP, or even what mop you should use. Wet Mops – Generally used for cleaning soiled hard floors, wooden, tiled,…
St. Patrick’s Day is Around the Corner Time to Get Out in your Garden Spring Clean your Garden for St. Patrick’s Day Spring is here and with it comes brighter, longer days and more sun!!! which will give you lots of extra energy. You are looking forward to using the patio and spending more time outdoors, maybe a barbecue. It…
Tips on how to get wax off your carpet or upholstery Candles give special warmth in a home. However there is a risk that hot wax is spilled on carpets or clothes? Stains are easier to remove when they are treated quickly, otherwise stains set in and are a lot more difficult to eliminate. Wax on a carpet Use ice…
The weekend is finally here, and what better way to kick it off than defrosting your freezer? If you own a manual defrost freezer it is essential that you defrost your freezer at least once a year, or when there is more than one fourth of an inch of ice in a large area. This is important as built up…
Winter is the coldest and wettest time of year. This leads to you spending most of your time inside the home with friends and family, cuddled up to a warm fire, with hot chocolate on your mind. But we can’t let a winter cleaning slip our mind. During a winter clean, your main focus tends to be around the festive…
Halloween, the one time of year brooms come out for reasons other than cleaning. But this isn’t an excuse to take the month off scrubbing. This spooktastic season rid your home of cobwebs, dust and all things creepy. You might find your home is already decorated for Halloween this October with the amount of cobwebs you have accidentally allowed build…
Clean the property. Remove all your belongings. Get rid of rubbish (if required). Ensure rent and all other charges and taxes are paid in full. Ensure there is no damage beyond normal wear and tear. Do a meter reading. Transfer utility bills back into the name of the landlord. Create a list of the contents and condition of all items…
A clean property make for a happy landlord. That’s probably why we here at Pristine Home are constantly getting calls from worried tenants who did not notice the grime build during the course of their residency. Not to fear though, if you have just started your residency, Diana has some top tips for you. When you first arrive, take pictures…
As a new landlord, you want make good impression when welcoming new tenants. In order to achieve this you must greet them to a well decorated, fresh clean home. This can be difficult at times when you have a constant stream of new visitors. However, there are steps you can take to make the maintenance of your property a little…
1. Love your pets, but don’t love the fur and hair they leave on your carpets? Save time and money by using a window squeegee to easily remove pet hair from your carpets! 2. Clean a bathroom mirror with shaving cream and wipe it away with a cloth. It will defog the mirror 3. To remove furniture dents in the…
Every Day Clean down the sink after doing the dishes or loading the dishwasher. Wipe down the cooker after each use Wipe down the counters after breakfast, lunch and dinner. Sweep or hoover the floors immediately when required Every 1-2 Weeks Mop the floor Wipe the presses and kitchen appliances Wipe all the surfaces Wash the inside of the bin…
The Pane To clean the outer pane turn the sash to a 180 degrees angle So both your hands are free to clean, slide the barrel bolt into the bushing at the bottom of the frame Clean the pane with a cloth, a nonabrasive sponge or a non-metal window squeegee Non-abrasive household cleaners can be used when cleaning the pane…
Shower curtains get dirty. You may think that your shower curtains would be the cleanest thing in your house, but soap scum and damp conditions builds up, making them a dirty disaster. Because showers are damp and warm, it’s the perfect environment for mould and mildew to grow. Although this does not necessarily mean a ‘dirty’ shower, they do not…
Often, as long as our surfaces aren’t visually dirty, we trust that they are clean. This unfortunately is a “false sense of security” and the germs and bacteria that exist are merely hidden and are undetectable to our senses. While both harmful germs and bacteria exist nearly everywhere, some areas of are particularly more vulnerable to the build-up of germs.…
Myth 1: “Bleach cleans everything” The smell of bleach in the home is normally associated with the thought that something is very clean, because bleach is the ultimate cleaner. MYTH!! Bleach is a disinfectant, not a cleaner. Although it successfully kills germs and removes tough stains, bleach does not clean dirt and residue from surfaces. As we outlined in our previous…
Have you ever wondered why your windows may experience “water spots” after you clean them with tap water? Tap water contains many types of minerals such as calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium etc. “Spotting” is caused by these minerals remaining when the “dirty” water evaporates, leaving your windows looking dirty no matter how well you might have cleaned them. Deionized water…
If you’re trying to minimizing your laundry load and are dreaming of cleaner windows, consider using newspaper to clean instead! Not only does this method cut down the amount of cloths you have to wash afterwards, but the newspapers pages and ink acts as a light abrasive to give you pristine clean windows. The only two products you need for…
Cleaning your windows is a task most people don’t look forward to and is often listed as being one of the “Most hated household jobs”. Many people avoid doing this job because of the dreaded mess and what feels like endless streaks that remain. However, cleaning your windows does not have to be tedious and it does not have to…
Kitchen cloths are exposed to foods, liquids and anything else we wipe off our hands as we pass through the busiest room in our home. All of these factors combined on one towel will cause your cloths to smell. There are several tips that we recommend to help you prevent and remove these “kitchen odours” from your cloths- How To…
Spring is right around the corner, and for most home owners it’s an exciting time to get your home ready. In the winter time, many portions of your home are neglected or aren’t used as often because of home owners staying inside their homes. From the interiors of your home to the exterior, getting your home ready for spring will…
Stainless steel is a great durable material to use on appliances surfaces or around your home in general. Many people think just because it is called ‘stainless’ steel it will keep that spotless shine with no effort. The fact of the matter however is although it is resistant to stains, corrosion and rust it is not completely safe from it…
Cleaning the family fireplace is often something forgotten about or rushed during the routine weekly clean. Coming up to this holiday season it may just be something that will make the room come together and allow it to become a lovely centrepiece to the room. There’s a few simple steps it will just take you 15-20 minutes to have a…
The costs of domestic cleaning products these days can reach astronomical prices. Full of highly toxic chemicals they have a very harsh effect on the environment as well as your wallet. So today we here at Pristine Home would like to help you out and show you some household products that can be used in your day to day cleaning…
Your outdoor space also needs some cleaning. Whether it is a Deck or your Patio then regular cleaning keeps that outdoor space sparkling and a joy for all who use it. They are somewhat different from a cleaning point of view but with care can be brought back as good as new. Decks and Patios may be cleaned in a…
We are very happy to announce that our team of the month is Julia and Anna. Their consistent hard work has not gone unnoticed here at Pristine Home. Over the course of the last month we have seen the hard work put in by this team in a consistent fashion. Something that Julia and Anna specialise in is our Spring…
Getting make-up stains out of a carpet can seem a near impossible task at times. Even though it may seem so difficult, have a look at our tips on how you can successfully remove these stains. 1. When you have noticed there is a make-up stain, it is wise to act quickly. Make sure to remove any excess make up…
We are excited to name Camilia and Laura our team of the month! This is a result of their consistent hard work and desire to maintain Pristine Home’s high standards. We would like to thank them for the effort they put in every day for our customers, and for being good-humoured employees who are a pleasure to work with. During…
It is hard to believe that we recently celebrated 10 years in business here at Pristine Home. It is a proud occasion for all of us here and is well worth celebrating! To mark the occasion, we hosted a party for our staff in the office in Deansgrange Business Park. We were delighted to see some of our previous staff…
The windows in your house play a significant role in giving a good impression. Keeping them clean is very important, and if done right can have many benefits! 1. Boost the appeal of your home. When your windows aren’t clean, your home can easily lose it’s appeal. Whether you are trying to sell your home, or show off your home…
A playroom is a part of the home, which is specifically designate to children’s play. The playroom is also a part of the house that can be extremely prone to mess. With such a huge gathering of children’s toys and play things in just one room, you are bound to encounter mess of all kinds. No matter how hard you…
Cleaning the bathroom is a task that nobody wants to do themselves. However, it is an essential part of the home which must be kept tidy and clean. Today’s blog will cover some of the key benefits of maintaining a clean bathroom in your home. Even if you don’t see or smell something bad, you have to realise that there…
Making sure that the kitchen is always clean is a good way to ensure that hygiene is maintained. The kitchen can become dirty very fast as compared to other areas in the house because there are food pieces that may rot and cause a bad scent. Just ask yourself how good you feel when you walk into your lovely clean…
Bathroom cleaning is considered a hefty task by most homeowners. It is difficult to keep the bathroom spotlessly clean throughout since it is used constantly. A dirty glass shower door only makes it seem even a much harder task. Visible spots and scum on the shower door make the bathroom look messy. Firstly, get rid of all the clutter in…
The conservatory is a part of the house which is prone to being left dormant over the winter period. With summer coming in, there is every reason to make sure you have a clean and comfortable conservatory which you can sit and relax in whenever you want. Start from the exterior. Make sure that you have cleared the roof of…
Seeing as the living room tends to be the most visited room in the house, we want to make sure that it is always in the best possible condition. From time to time it is possible that we let everyday living build up a cluttered mess that just isn’t acceptable anymore. Here we are going to give you some tips…
In every home, the bedroom should be somewhat of a sanctuary. It should be somewhere that is clutter and stress free. However, for many people, the bedroom can become a gathering area for clothes, shoes and a holding area for pretty much anything that enters the room! We’re here to help you turn an unorganized, messy room into a clean…
Dust and cobwebs just pile up in places that are not necessarily noticeable to the everyday eye. We have listed a few spots in the house where attention may be needed and how to tackle them. Radiators Radiators – not just the front but underneath and behind and in the heat vanes. The challenging part is the back of it…
How to Keep Dirt Outside the House on a Wet Day Picture this; it is a wet day, people coming in your house with wet, mucky shoes. Some of you have a dog, a cat and they will also want to come in to keep away from the rain. Because wet days are inevitable, it is better to be prepared.…
BENEFITS OF SPRING CLEAN Whenever spring comes, it feels like it’s a fresh start of the year. The grey, short Irish winter days start to disappear, and you feel a slightly new life and energy come over you. If you want to spring into the season, a good spring clean is a must. It helps kick off a fresh start…
Mother’s Day Celebration, an Old Tradition in Ireland Greece has the oldest tradition. Spring festivities were in honour of the Mother of the Gods, Rhea. Similarly, Rome’s Mother’s Day celebration began 250 BC and it was dedicated to the mother goddess, Cybele. As Christianity dispersed all over Europe, mother’s day celebrations were on the fourth Sunday in Lent and were…
The Merits of a Microfiber Cloth Microfiber cloths are designed to minimize effort and maximize efficiency. A microfiber cloth is made of extremely small polyester and polyamide strands. A good cloth is made of 80% polyester and 20% polyamide. Polyester does the cleaning, polishing and polyamide does the absorption. Efficient Microfiber cloths are super absorbent, as a cloth and a…
Tips on cleaning chocolate stains Have you ever indulged with chocolate and found traces of it on your carpet or sofa? No panic! We have some tips on how to clean chocolate stains. Most stains are easier to eliminate when treated fast. Chocolate Stain on Carpets Using a butter knife or a spoon, gently scrape off as much chocolate as…
Did you know the salad drawer can contain up to 750 times what is deemed to be a safe level of bacteria? That is why it is essential to regularly clean out your fridge. This daunting task can be made easy by breaking up the job into smaller tasks. Follow our checklist and you will have a sparkling fridge in…
Halloween can be one of the most exciting times of year for children. This sweet filled holiday will keep children on a sugar high for weeks. However it can also be quite a dangerous time of year with bomb fires, fireworks and strangers. This is why we here at Pristine Home have decided to put together a few safety tips…
If you’re inviting guests to your home, bear in mind that although they are not coming to do a white-glove inspection it is always a good idea to do a quick clean prior to their arrival. When preparing to entertain guests, time is of the essence! Instead of working tirelessly to make your house spotless, focus more on getting as…
When days get longer and each day feels warmer than the next, summer is officially on the horizon. It is Important to clean Outdoors as the weather warms up, your outdoor jobs list may grow and grow. While tackling projects, prepare for the job by making safety your top priority Windows shouldn’t be cleaned from outside unless some means are…