Home Maintenance | Wild Realtor

Q: How often should carpet cleaning be done? Is it better to wait as long as I can?

A: NO. Years ago, holding off on the carpet cleaning was a common theory. That was due to there being no way to clean a carpet without leaving a soapy residue. People used to say that their carpets tended to become dirtier after cleaning. That method of cleaning no longer exists and residue is no longer a problem.

It’s a proven fact that your health can be affected by dirty carpets. Don’t think of your carpet as being a great looking floor covering, or an effective way to muffle room echoes or as a fashion statement. Your carpet is the largest air filter in your home! Those fibres are hanging onto pollens, soils, allergens, bacteria and a heap of other contaminants that, if not in your carpet, would be floating around in the air.

Today, a professional cleaner, using a truck mounted steam cleaning procedure, will do a great job that will not need to be repeated for 12 – 16 months.

Home Maintenance Removalist

Some Quick Tips for Choosing a Removalist

January 18, 2014

Asking somebody else to look after your precious belongings can be hard. You hope that they will look after your things, treat them with care, and not throw them around. Fighting that inevitable anxiety can be a problem as you contemplate that move into a new home or office. You’re not expected to do everything but a good start in this process is to start looking for a removalist. If you have a checklist for this task, all the better. Here’s a couple of things that may be of help:

1.What’s the total Cost Going to be?

You should be able to get an upfront answer about how much the removal is going to cost. A reputable, quality moving company will be able to give you a straightforward quote. The pricing could be based on an hourly rate or a total costing. At least you will know before you move what it’s going to cost you. Some removalists charge by the hour or any part thereof. Experienced, reliable removalists can give you a depot to depot fee which means you won’t be paying any extra if they take their time. Shop around and find out the most competitive prices, and base your decision on what’s best for you.

Home Maintenance Electrician

Why You Need an Electrician

October 22, 2013

You don’t have electrical problems in your house every day but things happen on occasion that will cause you to call in a qualified electrician. Worn out wiring causing shorts, faulty switches and electrical cords are common enough problems that will require to be fixed. It’s important to have these issues dealt with as quickly as possible. Neglected electrical problems can result in dangerous situations. These are not DIY jobs either. It’s better you hire a licensed and reputable professional to do this work.

The Technicalities

All electrical work needs to follow safety guidelines and proper precautions should be taken to ensure protection against electric shocks. Wiring and installation jobs are best carried out by a licensed electrician. They know how to safely work with electricity, they should be familiar with the latest technology and more importantly, they have had the proper training and experience to do a professional job.