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7 Habits That Can Attract Cockroaches & Other Pests
Cockroaches are among the most hated pests and finding them in your home or office can be enough to make you cringe. You may think you’re doing a good job of keeping these vile, disease-carrying creatures away, but you would be surprised at some of the habits that can...
The Surprising Health Benefits of Spring Cleaning
As September signals the start of the new season, filling the air with new life and the promise of warmer weather, so begins the age-old tradition of spring cleaning. Deep cleaning has always been seen as a great way to re-energise and refresh your space after a...
6 Unhealthy Things Lurking in Your Office Carpets
What’s hiding among the fibres of office carpets isn’t something we often think about. But if you consider the dirty feet, food and other contaminants that are stomped around the office floor on an often-daily basis, it should come as no surprise that vacuuming alone...
Winter Work: Things Holiday Home Owners Can Do in the Off Season
Every holiday accommodation has its seasonal slumps, especially during the winter months. With proper planning and preparation, however, holiday home owners can use this much needed down time to their advantage to rejuvenate their property for the upcoming spring peak...
A Guide to Protecting Your Carpets During Winter
While South African winters are not as extreme as in other parts of the world that have to contend with snow and ice – adverse conditions like frost, rain and windy weather can still take a heavy toll on high traffic carpets. Frequent precipitation, moisture retention...
Sick Building Syndrome: The Importance of Cleaning for Indoor Air Quality
If you’ve ever heard your employees or co-workers complaining about persistent headaches or a general feeling of being unwell at the office – you could be dealing with a case of Sick Building Syndrome. What is Sick Buildiing Syndrome (SBS)? Sick Building Syndrome...
7 Signs That a Restaurant Isn’t Clean
If you’ve ever walked into a restaurant and immediately wanted to walk out, you’ll know that restaurant cleanliness is important. A clean restaurant is not only a matter of appearances – it’s also a health issue. Customers need to trust that the food that they’re...
8 Tips to Get Your New Home Move-in Ready
Becoming a new homeowner is an exciting life event. You’ve signed on the dotted line and have already pictured how you’ll make every space your own. When it comes down to move time, however, many homeowners fail to realise that there’s a lot more to do than just...
World Water Day: How Can We Save Water While Cleaning?
World Water Day, on 22 March every year, is about focusing attention on the importance of water. The theme for World Water Day 2018 is ‘Nature for Water’ – exploring nature-based solutions to the water challenges we face in the 21st century. (worldwaterday.org) In...
The Food Industry Under The Spotlight Amidst Listeriosis Outbreak
A recent outbreak of listeriosis in South Africa has many consumers concerned about possible food contamination and wondering what they can do to protect themselves and their families from this deadly disease. With over 850 confirmed cases, it is believed to be the...