WASHING MACHINE

Regularly maintaining your washing machine seal is necessary to ensure its longevity and prevent mould and mildew buildup. By following these tips, you can easily keep your front load washing machine rubber door seal clean and in top condition:

1. Wipe the seal after each use: After each laundry cycle, take a moment to wipe the rubber door seal with a clean, damp cloth. This will help remove any moisture, detergent residue, or lint that may have accumulated.
2. Keep the door open: Leaving the washing machine door slightly ajar when it’s not in use allows air to circulate and helps prevent the growth of mould and mildew. This simple routine significantly reduces the chances of mould developing on the rubber seal.
3. Perform regular deep cleaning: Besides routine wiping, perform monthly deep cleanings of your washing machine seal.

CLEANING TOILETS & LIMESCALE

Pour half a bottle of vinegar essence into the toilet bowl in the evening and leave it to work overnight. The next morning, you will be able to easily clean off any urine scale, thanks to the acetic acid it contains. You can also use this method to remove urine stains in toilet bowls and pipes. Vinegar is more environmentally friendly than other cleaning products, but should also be used with caution.

KITCHEN TEA TOWELS

1. Tea towels are in the bottom shelf under the microwave.
2. Please leave out x 2 for guests.

BED SHEETS

1. Linen for all beds will be delivered by the washing service and left in the TV room.
2. There is extra clean linen in the trunk table in the TV room.
3. Towels will be delivered by the washing service and left in the TV room, or they will be washed by the guests and left on the washing line (if the weather is good).
4. Baby cot blankets are in the right top drawer in the dining room chest.

GENERAL CLEANING

1. Hoover all rooms – especially in the corners and around the bin area and under the shelves in the kitchen.
2. Mop all floors
3. Clean, dust all surfaces
4. Dust cobwebs in the corners of all rooms
5. Clean inside the oven
6. Clean the oven trays
7. Clean the microwave
8. Clean inside the fridge and all fridge trays

BINS & RUBBISH

• BINS – We take the plastic recycling out of the green wheely bin and leave it at the front of the house on a Wed or Thursday (pick up is Friday) – if you clean before these days, then leave recycling in green bin

1. DINING ROOM

• Wipe & polish the kitchen table
• Wipe & polish chest of drawers
• Hoover floor
• Mop floor
• Check for cobwebs

2. DOWNSTAIRS TOILET

• Clean basin
• Clean and shine mirror
• Clean toilet inside
• Clean toilet outside
• Clean floor and clean under the toilet basin
• Empty bin and replace with bin liner
• Dust surfaces

3. KITCHEN

• Clean the hob & wipe extractor hood
• Clean the tiles surrounding the cooker and all around
• Clean the sink
• Check that the cutlery and plates are clean (as guests often complain about this).
• Please dry wipe all cutlery and glasses

OVEN & APPLIANCES

• Clean the oven surface & wipe inside oven door
• Clean the microwave inside and underneath
• Clean the tiles around kitchen work surface
• Clean the outside and inside of the bins
• Leave a clear plastic recycling bag in the large bin

TV LIVING ROOM

• Dust the TV screen & surfaces
• Dust all areas
• Check for cobwebs around the room
• Clean the shutters (with a dry cloth) and leave closed with shutters down
• Clean the mirror
• Clean ceiling glass light shade
• Hoover the room, and check under the sofa
• Arrange cushions and make good sofa and chairs
• Check the 2 remote controls are left above fireplace

BEDROOMS

• Dust surfaces & mirrors
• Hoover
• Dust glass ceiling lampshade
• Make beds + leave towels for each guest on bed
• Empty bin and replace with bin liner
• Leave blind down when finished

HALLWAYS

• Dust surfaces, light shades & mirrors
• Hoover

BATHROOM

• Clean floor (with a cloth is quicker)
• Clean toilet (deep clean all surfaces, and leave bleach in water if needed)
• Clean under toilet and back of toilet
• Empty bin and replace with bin liner
• Clean mirror & dust light above mirror
• Clean surfaces + bath + check plughole (ergh)
• Clean shower glass
• Clean sink and taps

NOTES

• Take photos of any damage etc and send to Sian
• WhatsApp with question to 07958 385 929
• Take photos of all the rooms when you have finished (we need them as a record for guests)

CHECK LIST

• Please leave a clean sponge on the kitchen sink
• Check there is loo roll in the bathrooms (with 2 x spare)
• Check the doors & windows are locked when you leave
• Check the cellar door is locked
• Check the oven + fridge has been cleaned
• Leave any dirty bed linen, towels etc, in a bag under the stairs (sian will share where the key is kept)

RUBBISH CALENDAR