How many times have you looked into your mirror and noticed a few streaks and fingerprints obstructing your vision? Spending time in front of the mirror is a common morning and night time ritual for so many of us, which … Continue reading How To Clean A Mirror – The Best Cleaning Methods
Winter is near and much like House Stark, there is preparation to be done. For those in drier regions, it’s a great time for building and maintenance but for those in rainier climates, the cold and wet means damp clothes, … Continue reading Get Your Home Winter Ready, Safely
KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng, Eastern Cape and other parts of South Africa have experienced heavy rainfall and flooding in the last few weeks. This has resulted in many home and business owners finding themselves dealing with damp buildings and furnishings, and structural … Continue reading Household Tips For The Rainy Season
We all think we know a thing or two about looking after our personal space. We know that shelves need to be dusted (the layer of grey on the surface is evidence enough) and that floors must be vacuumed. We … Continue reading 5 Home Cleaning Hacks You Can’t Live Without
Looking to do a small home renovation that adds value to your home? If you’re good at DIY, there are certain jobs you can do yourself – but with most renovation projects it pays to get the best expertise you … Continue reading Five Savvy Tips For Home Renovations
Cleaning and sanitising has taken on a whole new meaning in the last year. Find out what it means to SweepSouth this new year. Continue reading SweepSouth Safety, this new year
Nobody likes when a home appliance fails on them – it can be a costly inconvenience! Fortunately, our SweepStars have some tips to ensure that you get the most use out of your appliances for many years to come. Avoid inconveniences and save money by following these simple hacks to make your home appliances last longer … 1. Avoid overloading your washing machine When it comes time to do the laundry, it’s all too tempting to cram in as much washing as possible. After all, anything less than a full load is a waste of water and energy (sometimes even … Continue reading Get The Most Out Of Your Home Appliances
We all think we know a thing or two about looking after our personal space. We know that shelves need to be dusted (the layer of grey on the surface is evidence enough) and that floors must be vacuumed. We know to change our bed linen and towels regularly (hopefully), and we are pretty clear on the fact that the kitchen must remain a spick and span hygienic haven. But however much any of us knows, there is a lot to learn. Here are five cleaning hacks from one of our pros (aka our experienced SweepStars): Bed linens are such … Continue reading 5 Home Cleaning Hacks From One Of Our Pros
Make sure your furry friends are safe and happy during the fireworks! Continue reading 7 Tips For Making Your Home Pet-Friendly during Guy Fawkes.
Out with the old and in with the new, January means a clean slate and fresh start – a better you, a more organised life, a cleaner home, the list goes on! If you’re making resolutions to do things different, … Continue reading 5 Ways to Clean Up Your Act in 2017
Almost two thousand under- and unemployed cleaners from across South Africa have joined SweepSouth because of the earning potential, the flexibility, the opportunities and the safety factor. If you or someone you know might like to join our growing team … Continue reading Why Work For SweepSouth? SweepStar Thabisa Shares Her Reasons
The kitchen should be a place of pleasure, not frustration. But –and here’s the catch 22 – keeping the kitchen enjoyable means keeping it clean too. Here are our top 7 ways to spend less time cleaning, while still doing it properly… 1. Start with an empty sink. When you start with an empty sink you can rinse and load messy utensils and dishes immediately after using them instead of leaving them to sit piling up in the sink and becoming tougher to wash by the hour. 2. Clean as you go. Don’t let the dishes become one huge daunting task at … Continue reading 7 Tips To A Cleaner, Happier Kitchen
See how many of our top ten domestic sins you’re guilty of doing, and then try to make an effort to correct your habits going forward – or simply trust SweepSouth to get it right! Continue reading 10 Home Cleaning Mistakes You’re Making
Living in a small home, it’s easy to cross the line from cosy to claustrophobic. Creating a sense of space is all in the layout, the light and learning that sometimes less is more. 1) Go Big With Furniture Small … Continue reading 6 Simple Ways To Make Your Small Space Seem Big
Winter came late this year, but it looks like the cold is here to stay for quite some time. Fortify your home against the weather so it can provide you and your family with comfort and an escape from the … Continue reading Winter-proof your home
Time flies and although you might be pedantic about keeping the dishes clean and that dirty laundry basket empty, those chores are often driven by an immediate need – for clean clothing, for dishes to use, for the desire to … Continue reading How Often Should I Clean That?
Cleaning often feels like nothing more than a chore, but there’s loads of benefits that come with keeping your home tidy. 1. Minimise Allergies Regular cleaning is the best way to reduce dust and other irritating allergens in the home. Chores like sweeping, dusting, and vacuuming help free the house from allergens that cause cold and flu-like symptoms, helping people with allergies and asthma to breathe easier. 2. Healthier Family This might sound like an obvious one, but the more you clean and disinfect, the less germs, bacteria and dust you have in the home and the better chance you … Continue reading 9 Body and Mind Benefits of a Clean Home
Get your home ready for company in just 25 minutes… You’ve been clever and have booked a SweepSouth cleaning for the morning after your dinner party, but if you’re cooking you won’t have much time to worry about tidying up before your guests arrive. Here’s our top five cleaning quick fixes that will get your house in shape for company in just 25 minutes… 1. Leave the bedrooms Unless your bathroom is off your bedroom (or you’re having a housewarming and will be expected to give a tour of the house) guests usually don’t spend time in the bedrooms, so … Continue reading 5 Quick Cleaning Saves Until Your Next Cleaning Appointment
4 Stain Superfoods: Keep these in your cupboards for cooking or to remove the most stubborn stains. You might not have the latest cleaning chemicals at hand when you need them most, but you almost certainly have these ingredients in … Continue reading 4 Stain Superfoods
Keeping your house or apartment cool while the temperatures soar has been especially hard during this summer’s heatwave and with the electricity prices soaring just as high, those few of us who do have air conditioning are trying to resist … Continue reading 6 TIPS TO KEEPING YOUR HOME COOL WITHOUT AIRCON
