5.Use natural cleaning products. House Cleaning is not just about cleanliness, it’s also about safety in home. Using natural cleaning products can protect you and your family from harmful elements of synthetic cleaning products.

6.Get clutter free. Hey, I'm sure you've got those stacks of old magazines somewhere in house. They're gathering dust because there is one article about child rearing that you need to read or a recipe that you have to clip. Or is your linen closet a mess because you refuse to throw out old sheets and cases.

7.When you are about to embark on a housecleaning task, do yourself a favor and turn down ringer on your phones. Phone conversation can cause you to forget task at hand.

8.Get housecleaning music. Don't choose those slow love songs. Get some lively music, stuff that gets you in cleaning mood (if such a mood exists).

9.Make a housecleaning maintenance plan for each room of house.

10.Hire a house cleaning service. At least once a year treat yourself. Hire professionals to do house cleaning for you. What do you think about making an appointment for a day in December, somewhere in teens of month?

Well you now have ten (10) house cleaning tips to get you started. Happy Housecleaning!

5. Shampoo Rugs

Shampoo rugs at least once a year. Consult your manufacturers specifications for what type of cleaning equipment and/or detergents are appropriate for your type of carpet.

6. Spill Awareness

Treat spills quickly for best chance of avoiding a stain. If you have kids, make sure they know that they need to tell you about spills immediately so they do not have time to set.

7. Snip Loose Threads

To remove a loose thread that sticks up above fibre use scissors to snip it instead of pulling on it which can pull out more than just thread.

8. Designate Eating Areas

Many spills can introduce oils into your carpet which attract dirt and help lead to a dingy looking carpet. The less you eat in carpeted areas better your chances are of avoiding these types of spills.

The cleaner you can keep your carpet longer it will last. Hopefully these tips help you get more life out of your carpet.

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