Category Archives: Cleaning

How To Clean Your Air Conditioner

Posted on April 22, 2013 by handymanmatters.com

Air conditioners are like anything else – they need to be properly maintained and kept clean if they’re going to run at their maximum potential. The problem is many people forget to do this with their A/C units. Continue reading →

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Fool-Proof Tips for Cleaning Wood Surfaces

Posted on May 9, 2012 by handymanmatters.com

To keep the wood surfaces in your home clean and beautiful without damage, you need to consider the kind of wood and the treatment its receives. General Cleaning for Wood Furniture and Paneling One of the first rules of cleaning … Continue reading →

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Home Staging for a Fast Sale

Posted on April 16, 2012 by handymanmatters.com

Home Staging is the art of decorating a home to sell quickly and for top dollar. So, let’s transform your home in order to attract as many potential buyers as possible. Number One Rule: De-Clutter • Collect all those items … Continue reading →

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Cleaning Out Your Fridge

Posted on April 9, 2012 by handymanmatters.com

Some jobs can be left until the big “end of tenancy cleaning” or “moving house cleaning” (jobs such as dusting the tops of door frames and scrubbing the floor underneath the washing machine). Other jobs can’t be left semi-indefinitely, and … Continue reading →

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The Risk from Chemical Odors

Posted on March 20, 2012 by handymanmatters.com

Chemical odors in the home can be harmful to your health. According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology 50% of Illnesses are Caused or Aggravated by Pollutants. Chemical odors are given off from a wide variety of … Continue reading →

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Helpful Tips for Self-Cleaning Your Carpets

Posted on February 29, 2012 by handymanmatters.com

If a carpet is heavily soiled, it needs shampooing.  You can utilize a professional carpet cleaning service or, with a few of the tips mentioned below, you may be able to achieve the same thorough results by renting or purchasing … Continue reading →

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Air Duct Cleaning

Posted on February 24, 2012 by handymanmatters.com

Does your air cooling system need duct cleaning? Ducts have a tendency to collect waste, including mold and fungus, and can cause allergies. This can cause allergies. Clean your duct to remove harmful organisms. Health is the primary benefit of … Continue reading →

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Short Cuts for Cleaning

Posted on February 14, 2012 by handymanmatters.com

Occasionally, time is of the essence when it comes to cleaning.  Here are a few tips—some of them unconventional—for whipping your house into shape in quick order:  Got a large window that needs to be cleaned fast?  Pull the blinds … Continue reading →

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Boosting Your Home’s Resale Value

Posted on January 30, 2012 by handymanmatters.com

Here are a handful of straightforward things you can do to increase your home’s appeal to potential buyers: A green lawn is an enormous plus.  A weedy, crabgrass-filled lawn can be a quick turnoff.  It will take a few weeks, … Continue reading →

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Improving Walls and Ceilings

Posted on January 25, 2012 by handymanmatters.com

Improving walls and ceilings is an excellent way to bring back the life of your home and great for maintaining equity on one of the biggest investments in your life. Many of the wall upgrades can be handled by an … Continue reading →

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