Joseph Joseph’s Wall-Mounted Rubber Broom
This wall-mounted broom features a slot with easy access rubber flats, and bristles are covered when not in use. The separate comb removes trapped hair and dust, and the telescopic aluminium handle easily reaches places. Sold with a Dustpan & Brush that clips away, when not in use.
For hard floors, read about Miniml nutty almond floor cleaner.
Simple Floor Cleaning Routines
The mini dustpan and brush is perfect for sweeping crumbs off the table. Store in a dry, ventilated spot. Avoid leaving the pan or brush sitting in water.
Tips for Keeping Carpets and Rugs Clean
- Have a ‘shoes off’ policy to avoid dirt/mud tracking inside. Sisal, jute, Sedna, and Econyl need regular vacuuming (avoid beater bars).
- Two good hoover brands are Numatic (made with recycled materials) and Miele (with HEPA filters and pet fur versions).
- For stains, dab with a cloth moistened in water and mild soap (don’t soak). Use curtains or blinds to protect from sunlight.
- Dri-Pak’s homemade carpet cleaning machine solution: mix 4 litres of hot water with half cup of white vinegar in the water tank (this also removes soapy residue from past cleanings). Test area first.
- To clean rugs, hang over a fence and beat with a tennis racket (or soak to remove dirt, then dry in the sun).
- To freshen carpets and upholstery, evenly sprinkle bicarbonate of soda, leave for 15 minutes (or ideally several hours), then vacuum.
Don’t Sweep Up Cute Spiders!
House spiders in England won’t do any harm, and eat up flies.
- To prevent spiders, use biodegradable non-scented cleaners and vacuum regularly.
- Most have never been outside, so leave them be or gently cover with a cup, slide a thin card underneath and place in an unused cupboard.
- Carefully move the egg sacs too. Use a spoon or small jar to carefully slide under the egg sac, gently guiding the mother.
- British Arachnological Society says spiders don’t come up through plugholes, so need help to escape. Place a towel on the bath edge so your spider friend can climb out (leave one over the edge at night, in case spiders fall in). Or move as above, to a cupboard.
