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The most difficult part of cleaning your house is not how hard it is, nor how much you need to think, in fact it is the opposite of these things. The mindless tedium that comes with the chore is due to the fact that you do not have to concentrate, so making yourself carry on with it for so long as it needs to be done can be really difficult, due to how easily you can be distracted.

You will most likely be completely able to listen to thing while cleaning, just like while driving a car, or cooking. Essentially, you can listen to music, or whatever you want to, without it affecting your ability to get the job done, which means that at least part of you could be enjoying what you are doing!

Putting on a favorite album can be a great way to reduce the tedium that comes with household chores, as you would normally listen to such music when you were relaxing. Music stimulates the senses and lets you drift off into a different time in your life that you may associate with it. If you can do this when you’re cleaning, then you may allow a good hour to pass before the album ends and you realize that it all flew by rather quickly.

Basically what you are doing is using up the spare brain power that would otherwise be continually questioning why the clean is taking so long, and how you should be doing something much more interesting with your time! Distracting from such thoughts is pretty essential, as otherwise it will mean that your job is slower, as you drift in to thoughts of doing other things, or procrastinate in order to avoid doing the work!

If listening to music is not really your thing, and you would perhaps prefer to watch TV, then there are many things that you can do in order to reduce the monotony of the process whilst still using the power of listening. Unfortunately the work that you do means that it is hard to watch TV or do much else other than listen, given that your hands and eyes are taken up with the task at hand. You may find similar solace in the power of radio dramas however. Many radio stations have soaps that will weave a story much as a television program would, which will take your thoughts elsewhere and get you thinking about different things entirely to the cleaning job.

If you are not interested in radio soaps, then documentaries are found in the form of informative radio shows as well as podcasts that can be downloaded for the sake of learning about things, which is a very productive thing to do whilst on the task. On a similar note, audio books are the perfect way to up the productivity of your day, as they will lead to you being a lot better read without the time constraints of having to sit down and actually read the thing! You may well find that you even start to look forward to the cleaning, so that you can get on with the story at hand!
This article was written on behalf of: Cleaner House UK – House Cleaning Tips

To clean hardwood floor to keep them in pristine condition you need to do it correctly. Dirt can cause scratches and abrasions, while liquid spills left untouched have the potential to warp the wood. Here’s a primer to help you get started:

Do focus on preventative measures. Ask guests to take their shoes off in the winter. Place rugs at the exterior and interior of doors to prevent anyone from tracking in dirt. Runners work well for high traffic areas. Wipe up spills immediately
Do use a dry microfiber dusting pad or microfiber cloth to trap dirt and debris and dust the floor regularly. Once a week, use a vacuum cleaner with a floor brush attachment if necessary.
Do deep clean periodically with a mop fitted with a microfiber cleaning pad. Use a green floor cleaning product in a spray bottle, following the instructions on the package. The area you spray should be slightly damp, but not wet. Clean with the grain of the wood. If necessary, wipe over the cleaning product with a damp cloth when finished. Don’t leave any water and make sure the floor dries behind you as you go. In humid or damp weather, turn on a fan or air conditioner to speed the process along.
Do use a product specifically designed for your floor. Conduct a spot test before applying to the entire floor. You can even use plain water to clean.
Do find out what finish was used on your floor. If it’s a hard finish, such as urethane, wipe up stains with a soft cloth. Don’t use steel wool or harsh chemicals. However, if your floor has a soft, oiled finish, you may have to rub stubborn stains with No. 000 steel wool and floor wax. Depending on the severity of the stain it is often necessary to stain, wax, and buff the spot so it matches the rest of the floor.
Do use water-based polishes a few times per year to keep floors protected and restore luster.
Don’t use abrasive cleaners or chemicals, such as ammonia.
Don’t use wood sprays meant for furniture. This causes build-up.
Don’t use a vacuum with a beater bar attachment on it. This will lead to scratches.
Don’t use oil soap, such as Murphy’s Oil Soap, on polyurethane surface floors (the most common type).
Don’t use soap-based products such as vinegar, steam cleaners, or wax on your floors.
Don’t clean with a wet string mop as this will cover the floor with an excessive amount of water.

Following these tips will help you keep your hardwood floor spotless and free of allergens. Preserve the life of your hardwood with the appropriate cleaners. When in doubt, ask a cleaning professional to determine the finish of your flooring.

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