December

Christmas Planning                                                                 

It's official – Christmas is now in full swing. Have you considered what your cleaning needs are for this Festive Season? If not, time is running out. When are the visitors arriving? Do you wish for the cleaning fairy?

Pick up that phone and ask pristine.ie to help you through this busy time. We can take a load off your hands, save you many hours and leave you free for all those other items on the Christmas list.

If you just want an extra regular clean please call so we can book that extra time for you and avoid disappointment closer to Christmas. Looking forward to hearing from you.  1890 252309  or  info@pristine.ie

A Few Seasonal Tips                                                                                                

That feared Red Wine spill on your new carpet,   don’t panic - but do act fast. The sooner you can work on removing the stain, the easier it will come out, do not allow it to dry.  There are a few ways of treating the stain but take care.

Add a Little Salt   Shake a thick layer of salt over the red wine stain to prevent it from spreading and setting. Then, when you are ready to treat the stain, remove or vacuum the salt.   Beware the salt may 

remove colour from your carpet if it is left too long.

White Wine  When it comes to red wine stain removal, try white wine which counteracts the red wine and makes it easier to remove the original red wine stain. Simply pour a small amount of white wine over the red wine stain and blot with a clean, absorbent towel. Be sure never to rub or wipe at red wine stained fabric, as this will only set the stain deeper within the fabric. Once you have blotted as much of the stain as possible, treat any stain remnants in the 

manner below.

 

Water, Vinegar and Soap  The water, vinegar and soap method is best applied immediately after blotting the red wine stain with a clean, white cloth or paper towel. Next, combine one tablespoon of dish soap or detergent with one tablespoon white vinegar and two cups lukewarm water. Apply the water, vinegar and soap mixture to the stain using a clean towel. Blot the stain with a clean, dry towel as you go. Once the stain is gone, blot the area using a clean rag with cold water. Finally, blot the area once again with a clean, dry cloth.

Another Christmas spill is Candle Wax -  which has dripped from the candle stick holder over onto you carpet just when you weren’t watching.

You'll need: Ice cubes, paper towels, n iron, powdered starch, cornflour or talcum powder and dry cleaning fluid

Remove as much of the excess wax as possible. Make it easier for yourself by first chilling the area. Place ice-cubes in a plastic bag. Leave it on the spot with the candlewax for a few minutes. Scrape off the wax bits.

Place paper towels onto the wax residue. Heat your iron up to a moderately hot temperature. Iron over the paper towels. You might have to repeat this with mutiple paper towels.

Coloured candle drips leave a stain. Mix a paste of talcum powder, cornflour or powdered starch and dry cleaning fluid. Work this into the pile. A thick paste of borax and water has the same effect. Vacuum your carpet when it dries and it should be as good as new!

             


                                                              

I just want to wish all our friends and customers the very best at this time of year. I hope you all have a joyous and peaceful break this festive season.

May I thank you all for your business this past year, it has been much appreciated and I look forward to providing our reliable quality service for you next year.

If you would like an extra clean just after Christmas or the New Year Festivities please call us so we can book that space for you and clean up after those parties.

1890 252309  or info@pristine.ie

From all the staff and myself have a Very Happy Christmas

Talk to you again soon

Diana

Notes and Tips for Late Autumn & Winter

Winter is the time of year when you spend most time in your home. It’s colder and wet outside, so time is spent inside with friends and family. Winter cleaning is mostly cold weather or holiday specific, with a few extras to do while you’re preparing for the coming Christmas Holiday. However you need to ensure your garden, patio and the outside of the house is sorted for the change of season. Then attend to inside preparation and planning.

OUTSIDE

1.       Gather up all the fallen leaves, storm debris and put them in the compost

2.       Clean your gutters and down pipes. Make sure all drains are free of debris 

3.       Remove all cobwebs, dust and dirt from eaves, and sophists

4.       Clean all exterior windows , frames and window sills

INSIDE

5.   Clean out your kitchen presses, remove any out of date items left behind. dented or damaged  tins  and any unwanted items that are just taking up space.

6.   Vacuum your curtains and get rid of any cobwebs.

7.   You should clean all of the mattresses in the house to keep dust mites under control. Vacuum the top of the mattress, move the mattress and vacuum base, Turn mattresses, do you remember which way you turned them last time, and don’t forget to vacuum the other side too.

8.   Since you are using your computer that needs a clean too. Start by turning the keyboard upside down and shake out any dust or crumbs. Use compressed air to blow out any other bits, NOT a vacuum. Wipe keys and all other exterior surfaces with a damp cloth and then dry. No need to use special cleaner. If you dare to go inside again NO vacuum just blow out the dust particles that you cannot remove with your fingers or a soft brush.

9.   Those smelly cloths or sponges also need a thorough washing. To disinfect smelly sponges, wash sponge thoroughly, then microwave it while it is wet, for a short period. Make sure there are no metal bits in the cloth or sponge. When you see steam from the sponge, the bacteria in the sponge will be dead. Remove carefully, it will be hot! Wash the sponge thoroughly before use .  

 

Tip for the coming holiday

Completely clean off a large workspace to be used for wrapping presents, signing holiday cards, cake decoration, making mince pies, and other holiday activities that require a large work area.  Make it a family rule to keep this area completely cleaned off until the holidays are over. 

Pristine.ie would love to help you with all or any of the above jobs, outside or inside your home, and then ensure that your home is kept neat and tidy on a regular basis. Please call me on 1890252309 or info@pristine.ie  or visit our web site and avail of our many cleaning services to help you and leave you the time to prepare for Christmas.

Looking forward to hearing from you,

Diana