Now The Festive Season Is Over Get Ready For The Post Christmas Clean Up

You wait all year for Christmas to come around so you can put your decorations up. Nothing fills you with the festive spirit like placing the tree by the window or hanging tinsel and streamers on the walls.

However, as much fun as it may be, you know that when the holiday is over, you are going to have to take them all down again. You may have enjoyed the madness and chaos of your Christmas, but how do you get your house back in order? What’s more, how do you clear the decorations away and clean your house again?

If you want to make everything spic and span after the festive season, your first job may be to strip the Christmas tree and putting it away. For many people, disassembling a tree can be just as troublesome as putting it together.

When putting your ornaments away, they must be carefully stored in a box, to keep them safe. You should wrap them individually, possibly in unused tissue and wrapping paper, left over from opening presents. Some recommend, for additional cushioning, taking the storage box and putting the skirt, or base of your Christmas tree on the bottom and placing the ornaments on top.

Another old tip for preventing Christmas lights from getting tangled is wrapping them in the tube the wrapping paper was rolled in, or you could use an empty toilet roll or paper towel tube. You can twist the wire around the roll and place the plug in the opening on top.

So, you have taken the decorations, lights and tinsel down and packed up the tree. But what are you going to do with your leftover Christmas dinner? You could cook up a storm, and can possibly make sandwiches, or even a curry, out of the turkey you didn’t use up.

If you have all finished preparing lunch, but can’t face cleaning out the oven and hob, then why not use our expert service where we will have your oven sparkling in no time at all.

If you have that Post Christmas clean up dread and want to start the year stress free with a clean home, then put your feet up, relax and let Ultra Sparkle give you the best start to the new year.

Source: Goodhousekeeping.com

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These Are The Most Hated Chores In The UK-But We Can Help You Through Them

There are certain jobs which must be done to keep your home clean and orderly, although it can sometimes feel like a pain. Although it must be done. They don’t call it a chore for nothing. But, according to a recent survey, it appears some tasks get on your goat more than others, topping the list of the most hated household chores in the country.

It may come as no surprise number one with a bullet is cleaning the oven, where around 33% calling it the task they liked doing the most.  It’s easy to see why some people may not like it. It can be hard work scrubbing those stubborn stains in hard to reach places. However, it is an essential job when it comes to preventing accidents. It is said 20% of fires in the home are caused by ovens or cooking appliances not being cleaned properly.

The second most hated household chore in the UK is said to be ironing. Just like cleaning an oven, it can be a gruelling, exhausting job, especially if the washing is piling up. You may feel as if you will never get it all done, which is why some people cannot stand it. But, on the other hand, some people enjoy doing the ironing, seeing it as almost a creative challenge, where they can be proud of themselves for getting it all done and why shouldn’t they?

If you are listing chores which are universally despised across the United Kingdom, you must include washing the dishes. It is not uncommon for people to leave the dishes in the sink with every intention of cleaning them, without getting around to it.  But the dirty dishes can’t linger there forever, so you must get it over with, whether you are in the mood or not.

However, if you find it hard to find the time, you could bring in a professional cleaning crew to assist you. Ultra Sparkle Cleaning Services has vast experience in giving residential properties a thorough cleanse in North Lanarkshire. Why not give Ultra a call? We can help you take the chore out of cleaning.

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North Lanarkshire Council Criticised For Cleaning Services

One of the most important decisions facing local government, and any council across the country, is how to disperse its budget. It can be a difficult, complicated undertaking and it can feel as if some services may not receive the same resources as others. However, as much as it may be a struggle sometimes, and may be considered a necessary evil, it can also understandably leave the council open to criticism.

North Lanarkshire has recently incurred something of a backlash from its residents, with the news its budget spent on street cleaning services has been slashed by around 13%.

This comes as the area has received the unwanted distinction of being considered amongst the worst councils for cleaning services in Scotland.

The audit and scrutiny panel received a report stating, out of 32 councils, North Lanarkshire’s per capita expenditure on street cleaning, dropped from 27th position to 30 in the past nine years.

This comes as the council spent around £19,400 for every 1000 people, where it had previously spent £22,000 per thousand, a decrease of more than 13%. Many are attributing the cause to a drop in the budget, where many local authorities across the country are in the same situation. A decline in street cleaning expenditure can result in a depleted workforce, just as the need for cleaning services increases, especially in the face of growing cases of fly-tipping and dropping litter, alongside similar issues.

North Lanarkshire council brought out a programme to deal with street cleaning late last year, setting out to make a budget saving of almost half a million pounds and provide a better service for customers.

North Lanarkshire also plans on bringing out other programmes, some utilising technological advancement, which could enhance its cleaning service, in the hope of improving its position in the expenditure league table.

However, some have called for the public to take steps to keep their area clean and reduce the need for cleaning services. From recycling to cutting down littering, throwing rubbish in the bin and not fly-tipping altogether. There is no denying cleaning services can often be a strain on the purse strings of the local council, so some say we should all play our part.

However, if you are living in and around North Lanarkshire, and require an in-depth cleaning then call in the leading firm in your area. Ultra Sparkle Cleaning Services can efficiently sanitise your property at a competitive rate. So, you have can your home or office cleaned without too much expense, if you call in Ultra Sparkle.

Source: https://www.scotsman.com/lifestyle/north-lanarkshire-street-cleaning-budget-drops-13-per-cent-1-5057049

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