Top 10 Tips for Cleaning Up After An Xmas Party

* Assured. Cleaning Services TOP 10 TIPS FOR CLEANING UP AFTER A XMAS PARTY A Christmas party at the office can leave quite a messy environment the day afterwards. Here are just a few helpful, handy tips for cleaning up after a festive party. working 1 TAKING DECORATIONS DOWN To prevent your lights getting tangled up you are taking them down, be sure to wrap them around a piece of cardboard. when Wrapping baubles and other delicate decorations in layers of newspaper will avoid them getting damaged in storage. 2 2 BAGS ARE BETTER THAN 1 Lining a bin with 2 or more liners will ensure an efficient clean up. When your bin fills up, there will| automatically be an empły bin liner for the next disposal. Double lining a bin also makes sure any leakages don't spill out on to the floor when moved. 3 REMOVE BROKEN GLASS Broken glass is dangerous to clean up so make sure you wear suitable gloves. After picking up the larger shards of glass and vacuuming the floor, use a slice of bread and press against the Floor to pick up the smaller parts. 4 REMOVE WAX If unwanted wax is spilled from Christmas candles, there are 2 solutions to tackle this: • Use a warm hairdryer to remelt the wax and wipe away. • Lift the rest of the wax away with 1 part water and 1 part vinegar. 5 REMOVE MAKE-UP STAINS Cloth napkins can remain marked by lipstick stains. Use drops of mineral spirits and work in. Wash the cloth with rubbing alcohol and keep repeating the process to see a difference. 6 REMOVE RING STAINS Mix a teaspoon of salt with a couple of drops of olive oil. This will create a gentle abrasive which can remove white water rings left by drinks. 7 7 GUM REMOVAL You can remove gum from surfaces by freezing it. Apply ice to the gum until it hardens enough to lift off the surface. 8 RED WINE STAINS Don't rub white wine on to the red wine stain. Blot with a towel, as rubbing may set the stain. Leave for a while and remove the rest of the stain with soda water. 9 HOOVER UP 6. A big hoover up will pick up any dust, debris or crumbs caused by your Christmas party. A good vacuuming of furniture, as well as the floor ensures no party poppers or other miscellaneous party objects have accidentally misplaced themselves. 10 FRESHEN THE AIR Cutting lemons into wedges and placing them around the room is a simple and effective way to treat after party odours from the night before. If your clean up job is a bit more extensive and you are looking for a professional cleaning service that operates on a commercial scale, call Assured Cleaning Services on 01772 728244. Our specialists provide a comprehensive, quality cleaning service for all our clients in Blackburn and throughout the North West of England. www.assuredcleaning.co.uk Assured Cleaning Services Telephone: 01772 728244 Fax: 01772 734679 Assured. Email: [email protected] Unit A4, Anchorage Business Park, Chain Caul Way, Cleaning Services Preston PR2 2YL