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 a dishwasher: filter, spray arms and residue

Clean the dishwasher filter and check spray arms and seals. Match food residue, smells and deposits to the right checks before calling for repair.

Cleaning tips

Clean shower glass: limescale, coatings and profiles

Squeegee shower glass after use and dry the edges. Before removing limescale, check the coating and treat glass, profiles and seals appropriately.

Cleaning tips

Clean kitchen fronts: high gloss, foil and wood

Clean kitchen fronts with a suitable soft cloth, little moisture and dry edges. Choose the right method for grease, fingerprints and each finish.

Cleaning tips

Remove sofa stains: follow the fabric care label

Blot fresh sofa spills with a dry cloth first. Check the care label, cover and material before using water; stop if the permitted method is unclear.

Cleaning tips

Clean a mattress: airing, vacuuming and small spills

Air your mattress, care for its protector and vacuum only as the manufacturer permits. Use little moisture on small stains; get deep dampness assessed.

Cleaning tips

Remove pet hair: floors, rugs, sofas and clothes

Start with pet bedding, then clean the floors. Match the vacuum head, lint roller or rubber tool to the carpet, upholstery or clothing.

Cleaning tips

Clean bathroom grout: silicone, cement and damage

Identify cement grout or silicone seals, clean gently and dry. Recurring dark marks, cracks or loose joints need an assessment.

Cleaning tips

Clean a shower drain: strainer, smells and when to stop

Remove hair and residue from the shower strainer. Distinguish visible dirt, a dry trap and a possible blockage before taking further action.

Cleaning tips

Clean taps: chrome, stainless steel and black finishes

Clean and dry taps with a soft cloth approved for the finish. Choose limescale products by material; microfibre is not suitable for every tap.

Cleaning tips

Clean light switches, handles and remotes safely

Clean handles for their finish, keep switch covers dry and follow remote-control instructions. Never spray liquid directly onto electrical parts.

Cleaning tips

Clean radiators: remove dust from fins and recesses

Let the radiator cool, dry-dust accessible fins and vacuum the recess. Damp-wipe only where permitted, without working on valves or fittings.

Cleaning tips

Clean blinds and shutters: material and safe access

Clean blinds only from a safe position. Indoor blinds, exterior slats and shutters need different care; leave mechanisms and unreachable areas alone.