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Tips to Prepare for Storm Season

BrightAire sunshine coast storm season

Any Queenslander can tell you that severe storms can strike at any time.
This Storm Season, we thought we would compile a list of tips to help you protect your home.

Make sure that before you head to the beach, your home is protected against wild weather.

  • Before you leave home, make sure all windows and doors are locked.
  • Secure any loose items outside. (furniture, dog kennels, plant pots
  • Ensure your roof, gutters and down pipes are clean
  • Have a supply of plastic shopping bags on hand to use as sandbags for emergency storm water diversion.

Always be prepared for the unexpected.

  • Pack an emergency kit in case of blackouts or if you need to make a quick escape.
  • We suggest you pack the following:
  • List of emergency contacts.
  • Torch and radio with spare batteries.
  • Candles with waterproof matches or gas lantern.
  • Sturdy shoes and rubber gloves.
  • Bag of clothes.
  • Waterproof bag for valuables and certificates.
  • First aid kit with essential medications.
  • Fresh water and long life foods.
  • Car charger for your mobile.

For more information, go to Get Ready Queensland. 

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How to clean grout naturally

how to clean grout naturally
Using these simple steps you can turn your home into a display house.

Learn how to clean grout naturally, to avoid toxic fumes which harm yourself and your family.

As many of you know, grout is not the easiest to keep clean!
Luckily, we have a natural alternative using household pantry items, to help to attack your grout problem.
how to clean grout

Baking soda

Baking soda is a wonder product. It is non-toxic, cheap, and versatile. You can literally use it on almost anything in your house. Perfect for upholstery, smells, to sparkly pots and pans.

how to clean grout vinegar

Vinegar

comes in at a close second. Some people might be put off by the smell, but the good news is you can get odourless varieties. White vinegar is a great disinfectant and can be used is the dishwasher for sparkly glasses.

Ingredients

1/2 cup of baking soda,
7 cups of warm water,
1/4 cup white vinegar.
1/3 cup lemon juice

Method

1. Combine the ingredients in a spray bottle.
2. Spray solution onto grout.
3. Let it sit for 5 minutes
4. Scrub it off!

It’s that easy! For more useful cleaning tips and tricks visit our blog.

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Bring your house back to life with our cleaning services

In order to keep a home clean and maintained, there is a lot of work that needs to happen. However, even if you vacuum your floors, sweep, mop, and clean the furniture, there are still going to be spots you simply cannot remove. As our homes age, our floors become worn and will look older than they may actually be. If you want to get your home back to its best, then you should consider the cleaning services provided by Bright Aire Carpet Cleaning. [Read more…]

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The Complete Flood Damage Checklist

Flooding can happen at any time. Excessive rain, hurricanes, and other natural disasters may cause flooding. However, burst water mains and pipes under your home may cause your home to flood as well. When this occurs there are certain factors that need to be assessed in order to understand the damage that has been done and how to repair the damages as well as possible. Here is a complete checklist to go through if your home has been affected by flooding.

Call for Help: As soon as possible, contact a flood repair company for help. There are several companies that provide support around the clock, so call them and have a technician come to the home as quickly as possible. Make sure to ask them to bring official documentation to ensure you are dealing with somebody reputable.

Turn the electricity off: go to the fuse box and turn off all the electricity. This is the first safety precaution you should take.

Stop the water: place sandbags around the exterior of the home and try to stop any more water from coming in. If the damage is caused by a leaking pipe, shut off the water valve to stop it from continuing to pour into the home.

Move valuables to higher levels: try to move all the furniture and other valuables of the home up to the highest area possible. If you live in a one-story home without a basement, consider contacting a storage company to come and remove the furniture from the house until it has a chance to dry out. If the furniture has already sustained water damage, then it may not be able to be stored as it is at risk of mould and mildew.

Extract the water: The next step is to remove the water from the home. This process should be completed by a professional to ensure all the water is removed. Any area that has been impacted by the flooding will need to be dried, and these companies have the appropriate equipment to complete these tasks.

Removal: It is likely that there will be some items that cannot be salvaged. If this is the case, remove these items and have them disposed of appropriately. A professional flood repair company will be able to help you determine which items may be saved and which ones cannot.

Repair and clean your carpets: There is going to be a number of different areas that will need to be repaired and cleaned. Kitchen cabinets, floors, walls, and furniture will usually be affected by flooding and will need to be repaired appropriately. Your carpet and flooring is one important area. Companies like Bright Aire Carpet Cleaning can help with this.

Document: Make sure that you keep a running document of all the damage and repairs completed. Once you have documented the damage, leave the home and find somewhere else to stay.

Call your Insurance Company: If you have a flood insurance policy, call the company and ask for assistance in submitting a claim.

If you follow these steps, you will have done your best to assess the damage and the repairs that need to be completed after a flood. For more information on flood repairs on the Sunshine Coast, call Bright Aire Carpet Cleaners today!

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Our Top Tips to Make Your Carpet Last Longer

Replacing the carpet in your home can be expensive and for this reason, once you have a new carpet, it is important to keep it looking this way for as long as possible. For those on the Sunshine Coast, where carpet comes into contact with sand more frequently, maintenance can be even more necessary. Here are a few tips for keeping your carpet looking fresh for longer:

Vacuum Frequently

Invest in a quality vacuum and use it regularly.  Allowing dirt or sand to build-up in the carpet is the number-one reason that damage occurs. Dirt can get buried beneath the carpet and become stuck there. This will cause your carpet to look old and worn much faster. Sand and dirt can rub into the fibres of the carpet each time you take a step. Vacuuming once or twice a week will ensure that it lasts longer and looks cleaner. However, how much you need to vacuum will depend on how many people live in the home and whether or not there are kids and pets.

Use Entry Mats

An entry mat provides a place to rub the dirt and grime from your shoes off. This keeps the dirt from tracking on to the carpet and getting buried within the fibres. When speaking of entry mats, it is also a great idea to take your shoes off right at the door every time you come in. This will help keep the carpets clean and looking good for a long period of time.

Moving Furniture

If you truly value the integrity of your carpet it is recommended that you move your furniture at least once every year. This helps reduce the severity of the marks that furniture will leave in the carpet. Additionally, if there are areas of the carpet that show heavy wear, moving the furniture will help blend these areas in.

Professional Carpet Cleaning

Calling a professional carpet cleaning company, like Bright Aire Carpet Cleaners on the Sunshine Coast, to come in and clean your carpets at least once or twice a year can be extremely beneficial. Most people think that a carpet only needs to be cleaned professionally when it starts to look dirty. However, this is not the case. Your carpet is going to last for a longer time if you have it professionally cleaned regularly. Even when the carpet does not look dirty, having it cleaned in this way will remove all the dirt and sand that your vacuum simply refuses to remove. Professional cleaners will also be able to remove mud, drink, food, and other stains in the carpet that may have accumulated throughout the years.

It is important to take proper care of your carpet. For those on the Sunshine Coast, professional carpet cleaning is especially important. If you wait too long before professionally removing sand and dirt, your carpet is going to look old, dirty and worn very quickly. Taking these few simple steps will ensure that your carpet lasts as long as possible and, more importantly, that you do not have to keep forking out for professional cleaning jobs or a new carpet.

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Our Flood Repair Process for the Sunshine Coast

Flooding can occur in almost any area at just about any time. While Mother Nature may be one cause of flooding, other causes include pipes bursting or underground mains breaking. Flooding, no matter what type, can cause extensive damage that will need to be repaired. It is important to hire the right company to conduct these repairs to ensure they are done correctly.  Here, we will explore more about Bright Aire Carpet Cleaners and the services they offer on the Sunshine Coast.

Bright Aire Carpet Cleaners deliver full flood repair services, offering their services throughout the Sunshine Coast and Southern Hinterland area of Queensland. They are happy to come in and assess the damage that has been done and to determine what the best steps will be to begin the repair process.

Flood Restoration

Over the past few years the number of home owners who have required total flood restoration carried out has increased significantly. While it is important to prepare for natural disasters, at times this kind of vigilance is simply not enough or cannot be done. In the event that you experience flooding in your home, Bright Aire Carpet Cleaners will inspect the damage and begin the flood restoration process. Their team of flood experts are well trained in how to deal with flooding disasters.

The first step that they take is to remove all the water that may still be in the home. Specialty equipment ensures the removal of all the unnecessary moisture. Once all the excess water is removed, they will begin to dry the carpets and furniture. Removing this moisture will eliminate the possibility that bacteria can develop. The ultimate goal of the flood restoration team is to remove any stains and marks that the floods have left and dry out the flooring.

Dehumidification and Drying

One of the most important steps in the flood repair process is making sure that the entire home is dry. Wet carpets can become a big health risk as all types of bacteria may begin to grow in these conditions. Individuals who own homes that are close to the coast may find their carpets end up moist because of rain water seepage and the humidity. These wet carpets can lead to mould and other issues.

The only way that this can be prevented is to keep the carpets of the Sunshine Coast home dry and clean. Bright Aire Carpet Cleaners can provide a dehydration and drying process to ensure your carpets are completely free of mould, mildew, and other types of bacteria that may be residing in them. They do this with a professional yet cost effective service that is guaranteed to get the job done.

It is important to keep the carpets and flooring in your home as dry as possible at all times. If you live in the coastal area, it is a good idea to either clean or dehydrate your floors yourself regularly or to hire a professional to provide these services. Visit Sunshine Coast’s Bright Aire Carpet Cleaning online for more information.

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Revamp your Furniture with Upholstery Cleaning

After a few years, your furniture may start to seem faded. However, furniture costs a lot to replace and buying new pieces may not be financially viable. One of the best ways to get your furniture looking great is to have the upholstery of the furniture cleaned. Bright Aire Carpet Cleaning offer upholstery cleaning services all around the Southern Hinterland in south east Queensland. They can revamp any furniture you may own to get it looking fresh once more. [Read more…]

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