Five Terrific Housekeeping Recommendations
One: Marble and granite floors consist of natural materials that are porous and sensitive even though they might seem solid and virtually indestructible. Marble, granite and similar should only be cleaned with water and, if necessary, a neutral cleaning fluid. The pH-value should be 7 or close to 7. Scratched and dull parts of the floor can be treated with marble restorer. If you fail to locate it in your grocery store, try a janitor supply store. Powdered cleaning products can cause severe damage to marble and granite floors. Also avoid steel wool, scrub pads, etc
Two: Toilet bowl rings are a nightmare so start combating them right away. If you clean the toilet bowl frequently, a toilet brush, a standard acidic cleaner and plenty of water is normally enough. In neglected toilet bowls where there is already a firm ring, you my be forced to scrub it away using a nylon backed scrub sponge. Never use to scrub on a dry surface since this can cause damage. Pumice stones can cause severe damage if used on the wrong surface. They are for vitreous china only. Enamel bowls, plastic bowls and colored china bowls will be destroyed by pumice stone cleaning.
There are many situations where a professional cleaner will come in handy. If you for instance is moving to a new home and is already exhausted from juggling work and family, a good house cleaning service can be worth their weight in gold. If you hare changing house abroad, a local cleaning service will make sure that you follow the local regulations for final cleaning. They will know if you are required to clean out the kitchen fan, move the stove, etc. Failure to comply with local regulations can be costly in many jurisdictions. Do an online search to find suitable local cleaning companies. You can use Yahoo Babelfish and similar translation services online for free to find a proper search string. If you for instance are renting a house or apartment in the Scandinavian university town of Uppsala, you should search for “flyttstädning uppsala” .
Four: Indoor smoking can leave a so called “smoke film” on exposed surfaces in your home. One way of removing it is to mix in some water-soluble deodorizer in your ordinary heavy-duty cleaning solution.If the film is on a window, blend one part isopropyl alcohol to five parts window cleaner. Porous surfaces, such as a coach or porous ceiling tile, is more difficult to clean. You may have to purchase a special ceiling cleanser to fix the tiles. Heavy buildup may require serious cleaning and a new coat of paint.
Five: Give yourself small rewards throughout the day, e.g. cup of your favorite type of coffee.

