Cleaning Tips & Expert Advice
Discover professional cleaning tips, guides, and expert advice to keep your home spotless.
From everyday cleaning hacks to deep cleaning solutions, we’ve got you covered.
Cleaning Tips
Expert Advice from ProBright Cleaning Services
With years of hands-on experience in domestic cleaning, holiday let changeovers, and commercial cleaning, our team has developed proven methods to deliver consistent, high-quality results.
From simple cleaning hacks to professional techniques, we’ve put together our most effective cleaning tips to help you maintain a clean, organised, and hygienic environment.
Our tips are organised into easy categories — explore below to learn something new.
Organisation
- Get the whole household involved in cleaning tasks
- Use storage solutions like baskets and boxes
- Always tidy before cleaning
- Keep a complete cleaning kit
- Separate bathroom cleaning kit
- Store items neatly in trays
- Put items back after use
- Declutter regularly
- Follow top-to-bottom method
- Remove unnecessary items
Dusting
- Dust before vacuuming
- Use damp cloth
- Remove items before cleaning
- Work top to bottom
- Avoid hot bulb cleaning
- Use soft brushes
- Clean blinds properly
- Follow wood grain
Floor Cleaning
- Vacuum before mopping
- Start from corner
- Use correct tools
- Restore carpet edges
- Clear floors first
- Use correct attachments
- Use mats for dirt control
- Check under furniture
Kitchen
- Steam clean microwave
- Soak greasy parts
- Clean oven racks
- Sanitise sponges
Bathroom
- Use small brushes
- Control odours
- Prevent fog
- Use squeegee
- Remove limescale
- Clean regularly
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Organisation
- Encourage family members to help with simple cleaning tasks. This builds good habits and keeps your home organised and tidy.
- Use storage boxes, baskets, or toy chests to keep toys, books, and small items neatly arranged and easy to find.
- Always tidy up a room before starting the cleaning process. Remove clutter and place items back in their proper place.
- Keep a complete cleaning kit with essential supplies so you can easily move from room to room while cleaning.
- Create a separate bathroom cleaning kit to keep hygiene products and cleaning tools organised and ready to use.
- Use decorative trays or baskets to organise perfumes, cosmetics, and personal care items on your dressing table.
- Make a simple rule: if you take something out, always return it to its place after use.
- Donate or recycle items you no longer use to keep your home clutter-free and organised.
- Follow a professional cleaning method by cleaning from top to bottom and left to right for maximum efficiency.
- Regularly remove unnecessary items from your home to maintain a clean, fresh, and organised space.
Dusting
- Always dust surfaces before vacuuming so any dust or dirt that falls to the floor can be vacuumed up easily.
- The best dust cloth is a clean, slightly damp microfibre cloth. Lightly mist it with water so it picks up dust without leaving streaks.
- When dusting shelves or wall units, remove each item first, dust the shelf underneath and behind, and work from top to bottom.
- Never clean a warm or hot light bulb with a damp cloth, as the sudden temperature change may cause it to break.
- Use a slightly damp, soft paintbrush to remove dust from delicate areas like keyboard keys, telephones, carved furniture, and small corners.
- To clean Venetian blinds, close the slats in one direction and dust them, then close them the opposite way and dust again.
- Always wipe wooden surfaces in the direction of the wood grain to avoid streaks and maintain a polished finish.
Removing Pet Hair
- A damp cloth or a rubber glove can easily remove pet hair from upholstery and fabric surfaces.
Floor Cleaning
- Sweep or vacuum floors first to collect crumbs and dirt before damp mopping. Start washing the floor from the farthest corner of the room and work your way toward the door.
- Use a cloth attached to the end of a mop handle to easily reach narrow spaces between appliances and furniture.
- A plastic hairbrush can help straighten carpet fringes. Gently comb the fringe away from the centre of the carpet.
- Before washing the bathroom floor, vacuum or sweep it to remove loose hair, dust, and dirt. Also remove mats, bins, and other items from the floor.
- Always use the correct vacuum attachment based on the type of floor surface you are cleaning.
- To reduce the risk of slipping, place anti-slip backing underneath rugs and mats.
- Place doormats both inside and outside entrances to help reduce the dirt brought into your home on shoes.
- Protect your floors and furniture from damage by avoiding placing wet cloths, buckets, or damp mops on delicate surfaces.
- Check underneath furniture before vacuuming to avoid accidentally picking up small items like jewellery or coins.
Kitchen
- To soften splatters inside the microwave, place a cup of water inside and heat it on high for a few minutes. The steam will loosen baked-on food so it can be wiped away easily.
- Allow burner rings from the hob to soak in a sink filled with hot, soapy water. This helps loosen grease and dirt, making them easier to clean.
- For easier oven rack cleaning, spray them with a cleaning solution and place them inside a plastic bag to let the solution work on stubborn grease.
- Dishcloths and sponges can collect bacteria quickly. Wash dishcloths regularly in the washing machine and microwave damp sponges for a few minutes to help kill germs.
Spills
- To soften splatters inside the microwave, place a cup of water inside and heat it on high for a few minutes. The steam will loosen baked-on food so it can be wiped away easily.
- Allow burner rings from the hob to soak in a sink filled with hot, soapy water. This helps loosen grease and dirt, making them easier to clean.
- For easier oven rack cleaning, spray them with a cleaning solution and place them inside a plastic bag to let the solution work on stubborn grease.
- Dishcloths and sponges can collect bacteria quickly. Wash dishcloths regularly in the washing machine and microwave damp sponges for a few minutes to help kill germs.
Vacuuming
- Change the vacuum bag regularly as recommended by the manufacturer to maintain strong suction and effective cleaning performance.
- If your vacuum has poor suction, it may be caused by a blocked hose. Disconnect the hose and drop a coin through it—if it falls out easily, the hose is likely clear.
- A small hand-held vacuum with a beater bar is ideal for cleaning upholstery, sofas, and carpeted stairs.
- Always check underneath furniture before vacuuming to avoid picking up small items such as toys, jewellery, or coins.
Picture Frames
- To clean a picture frame properly, wipe the top of the frame first, then the sides, and finally across the bottom. Always spray glass cleaner onto your cloth instead of directly onto the glass to prevent liquid from seeping behind the frame and damaging the picture.
Chrome Cleaning
- A dry, clean microfibre cloth will polish chrome surfaces to a bright, eye-catching gleam.
- To remove fingerprints from stainless steel appliances, apply a small amount of baby oil to a soft, clean microfibre cloth and gently wipe the surface.
Bathroom
- Use a toothbrush to clean hard-to-reach areas around soap holders, taps, and drains for a thorough clean.
- Add a fabric softener sheet to bins to help prevent unpleasant odours.
- Foggy mirrors can be restored by rubbing a small amount of glycerin onto the surface.
- Use a small window squeegee on tiled walls after each shower to slow the formation of water spots.
- To remove lime scale from showerheads, detach the head and soak it in a mixture of boiling water and vinegar.
- Regularly cleaning the bathroom is much easier and saves time, as it prevents the build-up of mildew, soap scum, and grime.
Electronics
- Remove dust from the front of stereo speakers using the vacuum hose with a flat attachment for safe and effective cleaning.
- Always check the owner’s manual for instructions on the proper care and cleaning of your electronic equipment.
Cleaning Supplies
- Limit your cleaning products to essentials such as a quality window/glass cleaner, an all-purpose cleaner, a tile/grout cleaner, and a toilet bowl cleaner.
- For your personal safety, never mix two cleaning products together, as this can produce harmful fumes or reactions.
Cobwebs
- A clean, lightly dampened cloth tied around the working end of your dust mop or broom is an effective way to remove cobwebs from ceilings, corners, and high surfaces.
Windows
- When cleaning windows, wipe one side of the glass horizontally and the other side vertically. This makes it easier to identify and polish out any streaks.
Clean by a schedule
- Create a long-term cleaning schedule that includes tasks often missed in regular cleaning, such as ovens, light fixtures, and fridge interiors. Planning ahead helps ensure nothing is overlooked.
- While spring cleaning is important, also perform a thorough autumn clean. This removes dust, pollen, and dirt accumulated over the summer months and keeps your home fresh.
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