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How to Clean a Washing Machine and Stop It Smelling

A simple monthly routine to clean a washing machine and stop the smell: the hot service wash, the door seal, the drawer and filter, drying out, and the one cause that needs a repairer.

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How to Clean an Oven Yourself Without Harsh Chemicals

How to clean an oven yourself with a bicarbonate of soda paste or a shop-bought cleaner, how to look after racks and the glass door, the safety points that matter and when to call a professional.

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Is Professional Mattress Cleaning Worth Paying For?

What a professional mattress clean involves, what it costs by size, how long it takes to dry and when cleaning will not solve the problem.

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Move In Cleaning for a New Home and What It Costs

Why a clean before you move in is worth doing, what it should cover, what it costs, and what sellers and landlords should have left for you.

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Spring Cleaning Checklist and When to Bring in a Cleaner

A room by room spring cleaning checklist, the safety checks worth doing at the same time, and when it makes sense to book a cleaner for the heavy work.

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Carpet and Sofa Cleaning for Homes With Pets

How pet hair, accidents and odours change carpet and sofa cleaning, what the treatments cost, how to keep pets safe on the day and what helps between cleans.

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End of Tenancy Cleaning Explained for Tenants and Landlords

What end of tenancy cleaning involves, what tenants and landlords can and cannot insist on, and how to protect the deposit.

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What Does a House Deep Clean Include and Cost?

What a house deep clean includes, how it differs from a regular clean, how long it takes and what you can expect to pay.

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House Cleaning Schedule and Checklist for a Busy Home

A simple house cleaning schedule with a room by room checklist, plus how to turn it into a clear task list for a regular cleaner.

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