Houseproud Blog
What to do if your Sydney home is flooded.
Monday, March 01, 2010
We have been inundated with calls from Sydney home owners in the last week or so wanting to use Houseproud’s carpet cleaning service after the recent Sydney floods. We hope Sydney has had its share of flooding for a while. However we did think we should put together some practical advice for you in the event of any future flooding
We recommend you take the below steps:
Find and stop the water intrusion source.
Identify the extent of the water damage. We recommend you trace the pathways of the water to find where the damage has spread.
Plan and start the clean up by collecting everything from the floor and moving furniture.
Find a spare room where some of your household items may need to be stored temporarily while the restoration is in progress. It is important that you protect your personal belongings from any water damage
Please do not do any of the below steps: Read More...
What is an Anti-Allergen Carpet Cleaning Treatment?
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
The word allergy, derived from the Greek word "allos" meaning "other" and "ergon" which means "work", is defined in medical dictionaries as "a hypersensitive state". If a person has an allergic reaction to something, what they are really experiencing is a changed or exaggerated reaction. Read More...
Houseproud’s Home Carpet Cleaning Tip
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
We would recommend using a professional carpet cleaner is a much safer bet than trying to clean it yourself. That being said, some smaller areas can be done on your own and here is a home carpet cleaning tip for your Sydney home. Read More...
Simple steps to finding the perfect Sydney Cleaner
Tuesday, February 09, 2010
One of our Houseproud customers Anna shares her steps to finding the right Sydney cleaner. Anna had been fed up with all the hustle and bustle of modern life, work, her kids, and keeping her Sydney home presentable and clean. A few months ago she was just about at the end of the road feeling totally exhausted, stressed and dreaming of an escape to a haven of simplicity, peace and calmness. Anna was not in a good space until a friend recommended that she make some changes in her life, admit that she was not coping and needed some help. Read More...
How to get your bond back
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Your tenancy is drawing to its end, it’s been good living in the unit but it is time to move on. A nagging voice in your head reminds you to hurry up and get organized to move so you will get your bond back. Your anxiety rises as you look around your Sydney home and look at all the work ahead of you. Read More...
Beware of Sydney's Carpet Cleaning Cowboys!
Sunday, January 24, 2010
The carpet cleaning industry in Australia is unregulated, which means that anyone can start up their own business as a self-professed carpet cleaning professional. While these people promote themselves to be carpet cleaning experts, their lack of formal qualifications limit them from understanding correct carpet cleaning practices. Their incorrect cleaning methods can potentially do your carpet more harm than good in the long run. Read More...
Houseproud's Back to School Hints
Friday, January 22, 2010
It's school time again! You're probably feeling excited and maybe a little sad that summer is over. The holiday season has just finished, and now that we are all relaxed, we are being inundated with 'back to school' ads everywhere we turn! Read More...
Houseproud’s tips for keeping kids safe around home swimming pools
Saturday, January 16, 2010
Summer is the time when we can really enjoy our Sydney home swimming pool. Read More...
How to reduce stress when selling your Sydney home
Friday, January 08, 2010
It is that time of year, Houseproud have been very busy with moving cleans! Selling your home and moving house are two things guaranteed to escalate stress levels. Here are Houseproud's hints and tips to help you reduce the stress associated with trying to sell your home and having to keep it spotless for potential buyers. Read More...
Preparing your home for overnight guests over the holidays
Sunday, January 03, 2010
Holiday visits with family and friends make the festive season so much brighter. With many people still doing it tough financially you can help by opening your Sydney home to overnight guests. Instead of directing them to the nearest motel, you can follow Houseproud’s simple steps to prepare and clean your Sydney home and help your guests feel welcome. Read More...
