Marie Kondo has established herself as a cleaning consultant with a revolutionary idea of organising category-by-category instead of room-by-room. With a best-selling book (The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up) and a popular Netflix show (Tidying Up with Marie Kondo), she’s become a household name. Let’s take a closer look at the KonMari Method… There are […]
With a pandemic sweeping the globe, it’s more important than ever to stay on top of cleanliness, especially in your home. But how do you properly clean your home after someone is sick? Take a look at our guide below. Take measures to help prevent the spread of disease: Whether someone in the house has […]
Cleaning the kitchen is a big job. Not only have you got to make sure all surfaces are sparkling clean and germ free, but you have a multitude of kitchen gadgets to care for too. Here’s our quick how-to guide for cleaning those tricky kitchen appliances. How to clean the microwave Grab a mug and […]
January can be a miserable time of the year with everyone on the Christmas-come-down and freezing cold temperatures outside. But January can also be the perfect ‘downtime’ to get your home cleaning in order. Check out our ultimate January cleaning checklist for 2020 below… Checklist step 1: Throw out the old First and foremost; declutter. […]
Whether it’s a spilt glass of wine, sticky finger marks or water rings on the coffee table, all stains around the house are a pain, and knowing the best method to remove them can be confusing. Take a look at our help guide below. Cleaning painted walls The first port of call is always a […]
The cooker is something you use almost every day in the kitchen, and this regular use causes a build up of grease, fat and germs on the cooker hood above. Antibacterial wipes or good old soap and water will only go so far, and every so often the cooker hood requires a much deeper clean […]
Many of us spend so much timing preserving the life of our carpets and floors yet so many of us forget to extend the life of our vacuum cleaners. By following these simple tips you can save your cleaner from reaching the vacuum graveyard too soon. Tip 1 – Change If your vacuum cleaner […]
It’s all well and good keeping your home spick and span when there are only adults around, but bring little kids into the mix and the rulebook goes out the window. You need to adapt and try to prevent mess as much as possible. Take a look at our top tips in our guide on […]
Goodbye winter blues and hello spring. As well as brighter days and greener trees, this time of year also means…spring cleaning! Nothing beats a completely clean and tidy home, and when’s better to tackle it than a brand new season? Plan of action First and foremost, get a plan in place. Don’t leave the difficult […]
A brand new year is a great time for a deep clean and the bathroom is one area of the house that always requires some extra special attention. So, we’ve put together this helpful guide to walk you through how to deep clean your bathroom like a pro. Dust-free surfaces Firstly, a top tip is […]
Just to let you know we are open for business as usual and you can continue to have your cleaner clean your house.
The government has made it clear that cleaners are still permitted to work inside peoples' homes as long as Government Guidelines on social distancing and staying safe are followed (see below). In summary:
You can be outside of your home for work purposes where your place of work remains open and where you cannot work from home, including if your job involves working in other people's homes.
The full text can be found here New National Restrictions from 5 January (in England; there are similar texts available for Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland). Specifically relating to cleaners, the guidance continues: 'This guidance applies to those working in, visiting or delivering to home environments. These include, but are not limited to, people working in the following areas:
Note this guidance is for people who are fit and well, and is dependent on the following social distancing guidelines being followed:
The good news with regard to cleaning is that the cleaners can social distance from their clients very easily, and we would advise that, if you are at home when they are there, that you remain in a separate room to your cleaner.
If you are happy to adhere to the government guidelines - and if your cleaner has not been in touch already - then please just call the office and we will ensure that your cleaning continues.
Best regards
The Cleanhome Team
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