Cleaning tips

Practical tips on cleaning, prices and moving in the city of Zürich.

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Bright kitchen with a cleaning cloth and spray bottles on the worktop

Cleaning tips

Clean your apartment fast: a 30-minute cleaning plan

A 30-minute plan with clear time blocks for preparation, kitchen, bathroom and living areas. Focus on visible surfaces and leave larger jobs for later.

Cleaning tips

Clean your bathroom: limescale care and mould prevention

A practical bathroom cleaning routine for taps, shower and toilet. Check surface compatibility, keep products separate and reduce lingering moisture.

Cleaning tips

Degrease your kitchen: hob, oven and extractor hood

Clean grease from your hob, oven and extractor hood with a surface-by-surface plan. Learn which filters can be cleaned and when to check the manual.

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Clean windows without streaks: steps and common mistakes

Clean frames, glass and edges in the right order. Avoid streaks with clean cloths, controlled squeegee strokes and care for coated glass.

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Cleaning with vinegar, baking soda and citric acid

Understand when vinegar, baking soda or citric acid may help, which surfaces need care, and why mixing products is not a shortcut to better cleaning.

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Clean floors correctly: parquet, laminate and tiles

Compare care for sealed or oiled wood, laminate, ceramic tiles and natural stone. Choose suitable tools and moisture levels before mopping.

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Cleaning schedules for families and flatshares

Use two practical cleaning rotas with tasks, responsibilities, frequency and example time budgets. Separate everyday tidying from weekly cleaning.

Cleaning tips

Cleaning with a dust mite allergy: reduce dust and allergens

Practical steps for damp dusting, suitable vacuum filters and bedding care, with Swiss health guidance and realistic limits to cleaning.

Cleaning tips

How to wash microfibre cloths: detergent and care

Wash microfibre cloths according to the label, without softener or lint-producing laundry. Find fixes for smells, lint and streaks.

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Cleaning sponges and brushes: washing, drying and replacing

Rinse cleaning sponges and brushes, separate uses and let them dry openly. Smells and damage are warning signs; a clean appearance is not proof of hygiene.

Cleaning tips

Clean your vacuum: filters, brushes and loss of suction

Switch off the vacuum, check its bag or container and remove hair from the brush. Wash filters only if permitted and let them dry completely.

Cleaning tips

Clean a washing machine: seal, drawer and odours

Clean the detergent drawer and door seal, then use the drum-care programme in the manual. Leaks or drainage faults need technical advice.