Tips and guides for cleaning

Practical methods for cleaning your home, office or a flat before moving out. Each article lists its sources (manufacturers' instructions, authorities, regulations) and the date of the last review.

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Home cleaningHome cleaning schedule: what to do daily, weekly, monthly and seasonallyA practical cleaning schedule for every day, week, month and season, with a printable table and advice on dividing the work fairly between members of the household. · 5 min readHome cleaningHow often to clean a flat: a guide by room and applianceWhen to clean the worktop, bathroom, fridge, cooker hood filter or washing machine drum, and why. A room-by-room guide with a table and tips on when to clean more often. · 5 min readHome cleaningCleaning for dust mite allergy: what really helps and what doesn'tCovers, washing at 60 °C, a HEPA vacuum cleaner and lower humidity. An overview of measures that reduce dust mite allergens and those that help little. · 5 min readHome cleaningThe difference between cleaning and disinfecting: when soap and water is enough at homeCleaning removes dirt and most germs; disinfecting kills those that remain. When washing-up liquid is enough, when to disinfect and how to do it safely. · 5 min readHome cleaningWhich cleaning products should never be mixed, and what to do if it happensChlorine mixed with vinegar, descaler or ammonia releases irritant gases. Learn which combinations are dangerous, how to recognise them on the label and what to do after inhaling fumes. · 5 min readHome cleaningHow to choose a cleaning company: 10 questions to ask before you bookTen questions worth asking before you book a cleaning: from verifying the company in ARES, through scope and price, to damage, cancellation, receipts and complaints. · 5 min read

Home cleaning

Home cleaningHome cleaning schedule: what to do daily, weekly, monthly and seasonallyA practical cleaning schedule for every day, week, month and season, with a printable table and advice on dividing the work fairly between members of the household. · 5 min readHome cleaningHow often to clean a flat: a guide by room and applianceWhen to clean the worktop, bathroom, fridge, cooker hood filter or washing machine drum, and why. A room-by-room guide with a table and tips on when to clean more often. · 5 min readHome cleaningCleaning for dust mite allergy: what really helps and what doesn'tCovers, washing at 60 °C, a HEPA vacuum cleaner and lower humidity. An overview of measures that reduce dust mite allergens and those that help little. · 5 min readHome cleaningThe difference between cleaning and disinfecting: when soap and water is enough at homeCleaning removes dirt and most germs; disinfecting kills those that remain. When washing-up liquid is enough, when to disinfect and how to do it safely. · 5 min readHome cleaningWhich cleaning products should never be mixed, and what to do if it happensChlorine mixed with vinegar, descaler or ammonia releases irritant gases. Learn which combinations are dangerous, how to recognise them on the label and what to do after inhaling fumes. · 5 min readHome cleaningHow to choose a cleaning company: 10 questions to ask before you bookTen questions worth asking before you book a cleaning: from verifying the company in ARES, through scope and price, to damage, cancellation, receipts and complaints. · 5 min read

Deep and seasonal cleaning

Deep and seasonal cleaningDeep cleaning a flat: a complete room-by-room checklistHow to approach deep cleaning a flat so that nothing is missed and nothing is done twice: the order of work, equipment and a checklist for every room. · 6 min readDeep and seasonal cleaningSpring cleaning: a plan for a weekend or a whole weekTwo ready-made spring cleaning plans, one for a weekend and one for a week, plus practical advice on airing out after winter, storing winter items and waste disposal in Prague. · 5 min readDeep and seasonal cleaningHow to clean windows without streaks: step-by-step method and toolsA window-cleaning method that leaves no streaks: the right timing, tools, squeegee technique, frames and seals, and guidelines for roof windows. · 5 min readDeep and seasonal cleaningHow to clean a mattress at home: stains, odours and mitesHow to clean a mattress without using too much water: vacuuming, gentle stain removal, baking soda for odours, washing the cover as per the label and thorough drying. · 5 min readDeep and seasonal cleaningStress-free pre-Christmas cleaning: a plan for the four weeks of AdventA week-by-week Advent cleaning plan so that only a quick tidy is left for Christmas Eve: from decluttering and the oven before baking to the tree after the holidays. · 5 min read

Stains and materials

Stains and materialsHow to clean a sofa at home by fabric typeBefore you reach for water or a cleaner, check the cleaning code. We explain codes W, S, W/S and X and the right method for fabric, microfibre and leather. · 5 min readStains and materialsRed wine stains: what to do straight away and what to do nextBlot, don't rub, use cold water: how to treat a red wine stain on clothes, wool, carpets, upholstery and wood, based on manufacturers' and professional organisations' guidance. · 5 min readStains and materialsHow to clean wood, laminate and vinyl floors without damaging themLacquered and oiled wood, laminate and vinyl each need slightly different care. A method with minimal water, the right cleaner and steam mop rules based on manufacturers' guidance. · 5 min readStains and materialsHow to clean a carpet at home and when it is time for shampooingRegular vacuuming, blotting stains quickly, using little water and rinsing thoroughly. A practical guide to cleaning a carpet at home and the signs that it is time for shampooing. · 5 min readStains and materialsMould on walls: how to remove it safely and why it returnsWall mould only disappears for good if you remove it and also deal with the damp. A safe method for smaller areas, protective equipment and prevention, based on SZÚ and EPA guidance. · 5 min read

Kitchen and bathroom

Kitchen and bathroomHow to clean an oven: pyrolytic, catalytic and manual cleaningPyrolytic, catalytic and enamel ovens are each cleaned differently. A procedure based on manufacturers' instructions, what must not touch catalytic walls and how to handle lye safely. · 5 min readKitchen and bathroomHow to remove limescale from taps, showers, toilets and kettlesAcid dissolves limescale, but chrome, marble and grout do not tolerate it equally well. How to clean taps, showers, glass, toilets and kettles, based on manufacturers and the TIS. · 5 min readKitchen and bathroomHow to clean a washing machine: drum, seal, drawer and pump filterFour parts of the washing machine worth cleaning, a safe procedure for the pump filter and habits that stop the machine from smelling. · 5 min readKitchen and bathroomHow to clean a dishwasher step by stepFilters, spray arms, door seal and the cleaning programme – what to clean in your dishwasher and how often, and how to set the salt according to water hardness. · 5 min readKitchen and bathroomHow to clean a cooker hood filter and when to replace itA grease filter can be washed by hand or in the dishwasher; a carbon filter is replaced. Method, safety, and what not to use on aluminium filters. · 5 min readKitchen and bathroomHow to clean a shower enclosure and keep the glass clearA top-to-bottom method for removing limescale from glass, cleaning the shower tray and dealing with mould on silicone. Plus a one-minute daily routine. · 5 min readKitchen and bathroomHow to clean grout between bathroom tilesA gentle cleaning method, why acidic descalers damage cement grout, how to deal with mould, and when sealing or regrouting helps. · 5 min read

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