Cities like Dubai are notable for their social life : school mums' lunches, coffee dates, apartment pool parties, Christmas dos, theme birthday parties, playdates, happening celebrations and what have you. Having household help is an accepted part of life here, and many women count it as a blessing.
However, when it comes to opinions on how the house must be run, it is, often, no holds banned Cleaning Services in Dubai. You may have an affiliate marketer of maids, or you may do it all yourself, but someone is sure to tell you how you can do it better. Oscar Wilde once wisecracked, "The only good thing to do with advice is pass it on; it is never of any use to your self. inches
Of course, no one can not allow how valuable advice sometimes can be. Infant, health and housekeeping are sensitive topics, and you will find that everyone has a different opinion on how to do it best. Having advice are frequently of great benefit.
However, what if the advice is less than useful, or even wrong? Here's a look at some of the worst advice we've had to deal with on cleaning.
Clutter is not filth: You may comfort yourself by saying the two are very different, but clutter does attract more dust and grime. It's harder to keep multiple surfaces clean, and cluttered areas provide plenty of dark and unsanitary corners for infestations to hide and flourish in. Make sure you always stay on top of clutter and prevent hoarding.
The laundry can wait: It's tempting to store dirty dishes below the sink, and it's okay to do it once in a while, but it is advisable not to produce a habit today. Wash dishes as and when you use them, while cooking or after eating so that infestations and bacterias don't settle in. The job also seems less daunting when you have less to deal with. If you use a dishwasher, run it on a regular schedule.
The AC keeps out dust: A large part of our life in Dubai is spent on the floor coverings, with windows firmly sealed and the AC on in full crank. We tend to think that this keeps out the dust too. Sadly, dust and dust mites accumulate and within the home, and products you can indoor air deteriorates. If there are carpets, the problem is compounded. Do read this account by the wonderful Dubai based tumblr, Mrs. Dubai, on cleaning AC ducts.
Organize your laundry washing once a week: The day starts at 5 AM here for most mother doing the school run, and sometimes it's hard to find the time to fit in every single chore. However, it's far better to spend a few minutes every day to put things back in their place. The house will be less cluttered, you'll find what you need in a jiffy (like your kids uniform tie! ) and you'll have free space where you usually dump your unsorted laundry washing!
Use lots of product: Less is certainly more when it comes to cleaning products. Investigate instructions carefully if ever the product needs to be diluted and how much is recommended. If you use too much product, it can be hard to scrub away the residue. Similarly using multiple products for multiple things could expose you to greater toxicity.
Aerosol room freshener to get rid of scents: An odour is a sign of something not right. With the windows firmly closed for most of the year in Dubai, it's not as easy as just throwing open a window to allow the smell out. You'll have to be a lot more practical to see the foundation of the smell and treat it. Air freshener cannot fully mask smells and moreover are known to contain ingredients connected to allergies, respiration issues and cancer.
The exhaust fan is not necessary: The exhaust fan is there for a reason. It prevents your house from getting sooty, and from your AC vent from getting clogged by kitchen smoke, which is vital in places like Dubai where the AC is practically always on. It is also the best way to prevent mould from growing in bathrooms which are kept closed at all times.