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05.08.2016

Natural Ways to Keep Bugs Out of Your House

Monsoon is a beautiful season with rains, fog and clouds filled sky. It is the season of love, an inspiration for poets and authors, a season meant for exploring green spreads across the country. But monsoon is also the season of viral infection, cough and cold and bugs! Insects in all sizes become a constant irritation and can also be the cause of many diseases.
So in this article we are going to talk about simple home remedies that you can practically employ in your home for a clean, insect-less home. These remedies are easy to use and you may combine them for superior results.

Peppermint: It is the best deterrent for bugs. Believe it or not, insects (spiders in particular) don’t like the smell of peppermint. Fill a bottle with peppermint essential oil and water which will not only make the spiders go away but will also make your home smell great!

Citrus Peels: Citrus fruits like lemon and oranges have a repellent smell. They have the same effect as peppermint. So if you don’t like the smell of one, you can choose either of lemon, orange or peppermint or use them alternatively too.

Vinegar: Vinegar is a versatile winner in the sense that it has thousands of uses. It can also be used as a spider repellent by combining it with water and spraying it around. Take care to add the exact proportion of water or it may become diluted (hence, giving no effect) or come off as too strong a smell which may not be liked by everyone.

Chestnuts: Chestnuts may become your best friends when fighting a war against bugs. You can just place them along the window on the ledge or the window sill to keep bugs away. Chestnuts do not get rotten easily thus, they can serve the purpose for a longer duration than other remedies suggested here.

Essential Oils: These come in variety of options- lavender, tea tree oil, eucalyptus, neem oil etc. You have to combine this oil in lukewarm water and spray the solution around the house.

There a variety of other options available- like buying a pet which eats away the bugs, using tobacco, keeping your surrounding clean etc. These remedies may not prove 100% effective but you will see a significant drop in the bugs found in your home.

Make sure to not spray non-toxic sprays in the places that have easy access when you have small kids. Let us know if you tried anything and if they were effective in the comments below.

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02.08.2016

Fight Malaria and Dengue

Delhi, West Bengal, Orissa, Maharashtra, and Karnataka were among the worst-hit states from Dengue, in 2015. A total of 99913 cases were reported all over India and 220 were found dead because of Vector Borne Diseases. If the records of this year are seen, until June 2016, 8307 cases have already been reported and 10 fatalities have occurred. The problem is so severe that even the Central and state governments have taken notice of it and have devised special ambulances or plans to curb it.

While Malaria usually breeds in rainwater pools and puddles, borrow pits, river bed pools etc, Dengue breeds in any type of manmade containers or storage containers having even a small quantity of water. As understood from the sentences above, these diseases have more chance of occurrence in the rainy season. Most of the times these diseases can be cured by ingestion of expensive medicines but in some cases, they may result in fatalities.

Common places in our homes where there is a probability of finding Dengue and malaria vectors are Desert coolers,Drums, Jars, Pots, Buckets, Flower vases, Plant saucers, Tanks, Cisterns, Bottles, Tins, Tires, Roof gutters, Refrigerator drip pans, Cement blocks, Bamboo stumps, Coconut shells, Tree holes and many more places where rainwater collects easily.

We, at Klean Homz, understand the severity of the problem and have trained our staff to check for such minimal containers at your homes and in washrooms. Our cleaners have been instructed to specially

clean places or jars where is a possibility of rainwater getting collected so that you and your family is protected from the hazards of such Vector Borne Diseases.

We ensure to take care of you and your home not just to make the house look beautiful but to keep you safe and healthy as well. Be safe, Be healthy!

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04.07.2016

SANITARY TOILETS A MYTH?

A shocking 53 percent of Indian homes are deficient in toilets and from that 53% about 70 percent of the houses are found in the villages. Basic needs like washroom are not accessible to poor and that’s outrageous! According to UNICEF, Poor sanitation and contaminated water cause 80 percent of the diseases afflicting rural India, and diarrhea is a leading killer of children younger than 5.

Such reports along with the appalling statistics impelled our PM, Narendra Modi, to announce the “Clean India” movement to provide healthy toilet facilities to more than 60 million homes by 2019. His government, along with active citizens and NGOs of India, has been rigorously working to achieve that target. But is that enough? The outcries of the people of village clearly indicate a big NO. Although 5.8 million toilets were built it has been reported that most of them have gone unused or are being used as storage spaces and open defecation is still widely accepted as it provides “pleasure, comfort and convenience.” The picture is equally disgraceful when we talk about cities. Even in big cities, only 30 percent of sewage is treated and disposed of.

We, at Klean Homz, cannot help clean up the sewage systems of a city but we can surely help you make your toilets a better, hygienic and germ-free area. A customized cleaning package has been designed especially for washrooms which are the breeding grounds of diseases and bacteria. We ensure to remove dust from all places and especially concentrate on removing hard water stains on floors as well as shower cabins, tubs or Jacuzzi. We also sanitize your toilet and disinfect it killing germs and reducing the danger of diseases like diarrhea, vomiting, fever etc.

Let us take the small steps of keeping our washrooms clean to help fight the bigger cause of making a “Swachh Bharat” someday.

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02.07.2016

Build Toilets, Get FREE Movie Tickets

Yes, you read it right! That’s what has been announced by Puducherry government. A survey conducted by rural development agency stated that only 325 houses had toilets in their homes in the Sellipet village out of 772 homes. Such shocking numbers made the government take alluring steps to curb the problem of fewer washrooms found in villages. The Collector of one of the districts suggested offering free tickets for Rajinikanth’s movie “Kabali” which made people talk about this innovative idea and the seriousness of this issue.

An appalling 58 percent of the residents of the village defecate out in the open which is a shame for our country. The Puducherry government has laid out Rs. 120 crore plan to build toilets under Modi’s Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. An estimated 55,000 households will get the opportunity to sit in close toilets and defecate which is a huge step.

But building toilets in rural areas is not enough. We should take care that even while living in cities, our bathrooms are hygienic and fresh always. Bathroom Cleaning Services are available for those of you who have time crunch or do not wish to make their hands dirty. Ask for professional cleaners and they will help you shine your bathroom, make it healthy and germ-free as well as leave it scented after every use. All of this comes at a reasonable price and is handled by professionals who are well aware of their work. This gives you the liberty to invest your time in more productive work.

Let’s take a step to control the problem of open defecation or unclean toilets. Call us now to know more information.

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Cleaning Guide
20.02.2016
CleanIndia, Cleaning Services, ThinkClean

How to Get Started

Working for Cleaner Homes and Offices:
There is a common misconception that a clean street will automatically translate into a better environment for us because we are so used to the clutter and dust in our own homes and offices. But that is not the case.Remember that our health is impacted upon by several environmental factors. In recent years, respiratory diseases in our country have been on a rise, and a major cause of that, aside from pollution is the dirt and dust within our homes and offices. Within your home, the kitchen can be a hotbed of bacterial activity, so make sure to carry out kitchen cleaning including degreasing to ensure that your food is prepared in healthy and clean conditions.

What We Can Do:
They say charity begins at home, and this saying carries over to all other walks of life. Not only is cleanliness the right step in improving our environment, but also our health is largely affected by our surroundings. Any unclean and untidy areas can be the breeding ground for bacteria and viruses that can cause harmful illnesses, which may even prove fatal in some cases. Here are a few steps we can take in order to play our individual role in Swachh Bharat movement:

Learn to Walk Before You Run:
Often times, people feel they have done their part in the national cleanliness campaign by cleaning out one room or one apartment. They do not consider the cleanliness of the entire community their own responsibility; or if they did once, they are tired of repeating their efforts. Therefore, the solution first is to educate people on their duties and responsibilities. Here is a simple idea: gather your friends and family members, talk to your classmates, or arrange an office deep cleaning. This will help break the ice and encourage others to work for promoting cleanliness and tidiness in their surroundings.
Get Others Invigorated:
Due to many factors, including highly responsive technology, we now expect results when we first start an effort. The truth is a national scale campaign takes time to catch on, particularly in the areas which are less developed. It is true that these areas are the most in need of adopting cleanliness, yet they are often the last ones to accept and implement such measures. By involving others in this activity, you can help people understand that changes of a major scale do not take place overnight; rather they need to be adopted over time. Consistently being involved in cleaning up your environment will instill the practice in others and encourage them to do the same.

Start From Your School, College, or Office:
Organizing a cleaning campaign on the street or your society won’t be that simple or easy. There are many factors in leadership and teamwork that you may not have yet experienced, so start out small. Starting a minor level campaign at a place where you interact with people; say your school, college, or office will give you the exposure required to effectively manage cleaning activities on a larger scale. You will also gather the respect of your seniors and colleagues along the way.

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Working for a Cleaner India: Practical Advice

Swachha Bharat Abhiyan Campaign:
In India too, the focus on cleaning the environment has been set as a major goal for the future. The Swachha Bharat Abhiyan movement, translated to “Clean India Mission” has been introduced by the national government in an effort to help improve standards of sanitation and hygiene across major parts of the country. Starting from Rajghat in New Delhi, the campaign has spread around more than 4000 cities, in an effort to clean up India by the year 2019. The SBA movement as it is also known, has become India’s largest organized cleanliness drive with around 3 million people from all walks of life participating in it. This includes school and college students, government employees, and citizens who wish to tidy up their environment.

Another important part of this movement is the focus on sanitation, including the provision of toilets for people around the country. Reports from multiple health organizations have already established the dangers of open toilets, and we cannot look the other way on this issue any more. Millions of people are caught up in diseases, sometimes deadly, because of this issue. It is imperative to focus on improving sanitation standards, and if we start playing our individual roles in helping clean up society – like taking care of where our trash ends up, or constructing proper drainage systems – we can take long strides towards a healthier future for all our fellow citizens.

The Swachha Bharat Abhiyan movement has also helped with the creation of a Cleanliness Index, the first of its kind in India. The Ministry of Urban Development created this index in an effort to raise public awareness about major cities having a population of over 100,000 individuals. The criteria for measurement take into account the solid waste management system as well as the efforts for putting an end to open air toilets and educating the public about factors affecting sanitation. Furthermore, everyone from politicians to stock brokers to stars from the music and film industries have taken personal interest in the movement, and encouraged others to join Swachha Bharat Abhiyan as well. As one of the most highly mobilized cleanliness drives on the planet, Swachha Bharat Abhiyan promises to transform the environment in India.

Carrying on the Mission:
Besides cleaning up our community, we can get involved in the campaigns for home and office deep cleaning. When it comes to our homes, the kitchen is the most visited and highly used room in most Indian households. All of our daily meals are prepared here, and food is also stored in the vicinity. Furthermore, the kitchen is also visited by all family members before and after school or work; as well as any domestic help we may hire. This creates a high risk for bacterial infections. Therefore, it is important to tackle kitchen cleaning issues as well. In addition to disinfecting work surfaces, properly storing the food items, and regularly disposing of any trash, degreasing the stove and surrounding area also help promote cleanliness and tidiness.

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Challenges of Evolving Environment : Home Cleaning Services

In today’s fast paced world, our environment is constantly evolving. While all of us are busy with our heads buried deep between work, education, and other commitments, it becomes quite easy to miss the changes around us. From higher temperatures during both summer and winter, to dust pollution, and smoke pollution all around, it is becoming increasingly hard to maintain a clean environment at home. It is understandable to be time-crunched, but that does not mean the environment in your home has to suffer. The secret to a long and healthy life comes from a clean, dust free environment where cleanliness is the top priority.

Home Cleaning Services:
If you are crunched for time, you should consider hiring home cleaning services. Professional home cleaners will do all of the work for you, and leave your home sparkling, neat, and clean. Depending on your own schedule, a home cleaning service may cater to your requirements outside of normal working hours including during the evening or on the weekends.

Maintaining a clean bathroom is essential for your health. In fact, a number of communicable diseases can be transferred to other persons from the bathroom. In order to maintain a hygienic environment, you can also hire bathroom cleaning services for your home.

Hiring the Right Home Cleaning Service:
Once you have decided to hire a home cleaning service, it is time to delegate chores and sit back and relax. Before you make a commitment with a home cleaning service, however, it is important to consider the following things:

Training and Qualifications:
While it may sound strange, this is an important thing to ask. House cleaning is a serious responsibility, especially since the person or persons you hire will be working with concentrated cleaning agents in your home. Therefore, it is crucial these persons must be trained and aware of how to function in multiple areas within your home.
Security Considerations:
A person responsible for cleaning your home and providing other similar services should be vetted for security and safety. This person has access to your family members, kitchen, bedroom, and valuable property. Additionally, they are also aware of your work routine.
Cost of Services:
Home cleaning services charge different rates depending on the amount of work and expected duties. Additionally, persons who are highly trained may charge slightly more, but you can be confident in the knowledge that their work will be up to the mark.

I feel going for the cheapest cleaning services is not always the best idea. Sticking to a reputable service provider is better for you and your family’s satisfaction and health. If you want to keep your family healthy and happy, make sure to consider a home cleaning service. You will be able to get all the advantages of a clean and tidy home without having to go through too much hassle. We will be sharing some unique cleaning tips and ideas here every week, so stay tuned for more!

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