We all know that in order to stay fit and healthy we need to exercise more, eat our five-a-day and drink plenty of water, but how many of us think about the quality of the air we breathe day in, day out?

Around 30% of the population is affected by hay fever every year and with some 10 million people in the UK being asthmatic; it really pays to think about the quality of air in your home. And with the hay fever season well and truly upon us, there is no time to waste.

Home cleaning expert Oreck has come up with the perfect clean air solution:

The Oreck®Air 600 air purifier is a discreet and effective way to purify air in the home, as it removes pollutants such as airborne dust particles and pollen, both of which contribute to allergies.

The Oreck®Air 600 uses a six-stage filtration system to remove 95% of particles from the air; firstly drawing in dirty air then removing dust, allergens, and bacteria before distributing fresh, clean air back into the room.
Other great features of the Oreck®Air 600 include:

• Slimline profile measuring just 15 x 42 x 29cm for easy storage.

• Economical, costing the same to run as a 100W light bulb.

• Removes unpleasant odours.

• Silence Technology™ means that is can be used in the bedroom.
• Two year full parts and labour warranty.

• Optional ioniser for mountain-air freshness.
Priced at £239+p&p.

Why not choose an Oreck XL upright vacuum cleaner to work alongside the Oreck®Air 600, for complete peace of mind?

The popular XL3 model is ideal for those looking for a light-weight and super-efficient vacuum cleaner.
The XL3 has many great features:

• Dust lock bags which stop dust mites and other allergens from circulating around the home.

• Hypo-allergenic filtration which removes 99.98 of bacteria to give your home a really healthy clean.

• Superior brush roll, which lifts and traps dirt and allergy-causing pet hairs.

The XL3 model is sold with a handy portable Multi-Vac, which is perfect for cleaning hard-to-reach and often forgotten areas of the home.
Priced at £305+p&p.

For stockist information and to view the complete Oreck collection, visit the Oreck website.

Tel: (0800) 684 684

Got a few extra pounds to shed after Christmas? Don’t join a gym – grab your vacuum cleaner instead!

Vacuuming is one of the best household chores for working off calories and is twice as effective as walking in the park.*

Just twenty-five minutes of vacuuming burns off the same calories as a glass of wine, so you could even sit back and relax in your fresh, clean home with a guilt-free glass.

Powerful suction and improved ergonomics mean that using one of the new Power uprights from Vax won’t be a chore.

The entire Power range has been improved for 2010, introducing new features to provide enhanced comfort and performance, along with an extended 2-year guarantee:

• The new extra-length 10-metre power cord means no stopping to move the plug.

• The comfortable grip on the handle supports your hand, so cleaning is less effort.

• For faster, more effective hard floor cleaning, a new rumble strip prevents dust from scattering back during vacuuming.

• And the tools have been re-designed to improve suction and ease of use.

With prices starting from just £79.99, the new Power range offers great value for money.

It includes Pet models with an anti-bacterial filter and a TurboTool, which makes picking up pet hair, cleaning stairs, upholstery and car seats a breeze.

For easier stair cleaning, the Power 6 Complete, also has an extra long stretch hose for cleaning right to the top of your staircase.

* Vax housework calorie counter: http://www.vax.co.uk/calorie-counter.php

For further information on Vax vacuum cleaners or for stockist details, visit the Vax website.

Tel:  Vax Customer Careline: (0844) 412 8455.

Established in 1977, Vax is a leading UK floor-care brand.
The company’s product portfolio offers a comprehensive range of carpet washers, vacuum cleaners, steam cleaners and hard-floor cleaners.

1001, the magic number for carpet and upholstery cleaning, has joined forces with Katherine Dewhurst, ex-Buckingham Palace housekeeper, to provide top tips on how to keep your carpets and soft furnishings fit for a Queen.

Follow Katherine’s hints and tips below, to make sure your home remains your castle, regardless of whether it’s a baronial pile or a suburban semi:

A technique employed in some of the most regal of residences is to use a stiff, clean outdoor brush and sweep the carpet in the opposite direction of the grain so the pile stands up straight, making it look as good as new and ready to welcome the grandest of guests.

Never rub or brush spot stains as this can push the stain deeper into the fabric and make it harder to remove; soak the stain with a remover, such as 1001 Troubleshooter Ultra then, using a paper towel or cloth blot the remover, working from the outside of the stained area into the centre.

Don’t despair if the mark or stain is an old one, you can still tackle it using a stain remover; it may not totally disappear, but it’s often possible to shift the worst of it.

Hot drinks are amongst the most common stains and can be hard to remove; the key is to act quickly as coffee is a natural dye and may stain permanently; tackle it by first removing any excess liquid with a paper towel and then apply 1001 Troubleshooter Ultra over the area and gently wipe the stain, from the outside to the centre without rubbing hard.

On finding an unknown stain, use a stain remover that contains a low amount of water, such as 1001 Mousse; unless you know what you are dealing with, it’s best not to add excess liquid, which might make it soak deeper into the fabric making it harder to shift.

When entertaining, it is crucial to make sure all your sofas and soft furnishings remain clean, fresh and fit to welcome your VIPs; prepare for their arrival by revitalising your upholstery with 1001 Shampoo - a wide area carpet and upholstery cleaner.

By working its magic deep into the fibres, 1001 Shampoo will not only leave treated areas clean, fresh and revitalised, its unique Fibreshield Polymer ingredient, will also defend against future stains, leaving you free to relax and enjoy yourself.

For more dedicated advice, tips and solutions for carpet care visit:

Web: http://www.1001carpetcare.co.uk.

Ovenclean is a market leader in professional domestic oven cleaning in the UK and provides an eco-friendly and affordable solution for today’s busy households.

As the festive season approaches, so does the Christmas cooking marathon, preparing food for family and friends.

To ensure you are ready in time, it’s a good idea to make sure your oven is in tip-top shape.

A clean oven is not only more hygienic, but also more efficient; however, many of us delay tackling this most-dreaded of domestic chores for as long a possible.

Why? Because it’s the most time-consuming kitchen appliance to clean and can be a nightmare job, involving spreading nasty toxic smells throughout the home.

So why not let the professionals from Ovenclean do the hard work and ensure your oven is ready to manage the Christmas turkey and all the trimmings?

Operating nationwide, its teams of highly trained, fully-insured technicians can make your oven shine like new, while you make the most of your precious free time.

Ovenclean can also transform your Agas and ranges hob, extractor, microwave or even your barbecue, into immaculate condition.

In just two hours, all traces of grease, fat and burnt-on carbon deposits will be removed from your oven, restoring it to that showroom finish.

The company uses its own-brand, totally safe, non-caustic cleaning products and specialist equipment to ensure sparkling results every time.

You can depend on Ovenclean to put the sparkle back in your kitchen in good time for this Christmas.

Web: http://www.ovenclean.com

Tel: (0845) 871 8000

The TSA is the Trade Association for the laundry and dry cleaning industry in the UK, covering 2,500 high street dry cleaners.

It is the consumers’ one stop shop for finding a good quality dry cleaner and should they have an issue with an item serviced by a member, the TSA is there to advise and inform them on possible action.

With the trend for hunting in vintage and junk shops so popular at the moment, finding a wonderful but slightly grubby antique throw, or rug can be very exciting, however people are often put off making that final purchase, when they consider the difficulty of restoring the item to its former glory.

This is where the TSA can provide the solution, by offering advice and recommending, which of their members can provide the best service for that particular piece.

The cleaning and repair services TSA members can offer include:

Soft furnishings Asbestos de-contamination Beaded Gowns
Bridal Gowns Carpets/Rugs Church Robes
Curtains Dyeing Express Service
Hat Horse Blankets Pillows/Duvets Repairs/Alteration Re Waxing Silk Suede/Leather

Web: http://www.tsa-uk.org
Tel: (020) 8863 7755

With over 530 branches, Johnsons is the largest and leading dry cleaners and launderers in Britain; from small beginnings in Liverpool back in 1817, the company now services most towns and cities across the UK, offering a high quality service and expertise.

The Company’s Services include:
Drycleaning
Alterations & Repairs
Duvet & Curtain Cleaning
Suedes & Leather
Laundry & Ironing
Wedding and Evening Dresses
Rugs and Carpet Cleaning
Fabric Restoration etc

Johnson Cleaners also offer the Rug Doctor service - a very simple machine, which you can take home to clean your rugs and carpets.

With this wealth of knowledge and skill, Johnson Cleaners is the first port of call for information, quotes, tips and advice on any cleaning related subject.

Special offer - Print off a voucher from their website and claim 20% off all curtain, rug, duvets and bedding care, until 9th August.  There are over 530 stores in the UK (excluding Northern Ireland),so there is always one nearby!

Web: whttp://www.johnsoncleaners.com
Tel:   08456 023 134.

Myhome, the leading UK cleaning company, understands that there’s very little spare time available these days to successfully juggle home, work and leisure demands.

Statistics have shown that the average person spent more than two hours a day¹ on domestic chores last year, which is precious time that could have been enjoyed with friends and family.
 
Myhome offers the perfect solution for today’s time-strapped individuals; the company has teams of highly-trained, fully-insured, professional cleaners on call throughout the UK, to help get your home sparkling clean

Their cleaning service is tailored to meet individual needs, so they will visit you at your property, assess your requirements, discuss any special requests and give you a personalised quotation.

With the dreaded annual spring clean looming and a mountain of tasks to tackle, it’s a great time to let the professionals take over to provide you with premium residential cleaning, at affordable rates.

Your ‘Spring Clean’ will cover all areas of the home - from ceilings to skirting boards and just about everything else in between, even the oven; the staff work in pairs to enable them to lift furniture and achieve a truly thorough clean.
 
The company uses its own equipment and the latest tried and tested cleaning products to ensure sparkling results every time.

Web: http://www.myhomeplc.com
Tel:  (08450) 66 88 66

¹ Source: Time Use Survey 2005, Office for National Statistics.

Transform your carpets with a deep-down clean using the Rug Doctor from Johnson Cleaners (a member of the TSA).

Johnson’s foam and high-powered spray-extraction machine is the professional carpet cleaning system you can simply use yourself, at a fraction of the cost of employing a specialist cleaning company.

The carpet foam is sprayed under pressure deep into the bottom of the carpet where it releases buried dirt, dust and grime in seconds.

The solution is then immediately sucked up by the powerful vacuum of the machine, thus preventing the carpet-backing from becoming too wet.

The Results:

-The carpet is dry in 2 hours.
-The carpet is hygienically clean.
-Allergens produced by household mites are reduced.
-The pile is beautifully restored, the colours brighter
-An invisible film covering helps prevent resoiling.

The product can be hired for the day from any of Johnson’s 530 stores, from £19.99 for 24 hours.

Web: http://www.johnsoncleaners.co.uk

Tel: (08456) 023 134.

Mundane, time consuming cleaning duties can eat into your precious free time – especially coming up to Christmas!

Why not let Myhome take the strain, as they just love to do the housework that you hate and are dedicated to providing clients with premium residential cleaning services, tailored to their needs at sensible prices.

The company’s teams of highly trained, fully insured, professional cleaners operate across the UK throughout the festive season to spruce up client’s homes.

Whether you simply want the house blitzed before the in-laws arrive, tidied up for your Christmas party, or given the once over after a New Year’s bash – Myhome could take the hassle out of your housework!

Myhome’s professional cleaning service is flexible, so they are happy to accommodate customers who require ‘one-off’s’ as well as regular cleans. They deliver a very thorough clean from ceilings to skirting boards and just about everything in between – even including your oven.

All Myhome’s employees undergo a comprehensive training programme and strict vetting procedures, including police checks for your complete peace of mind. Clients can therefore be assured of the highest levels of workmanship and reliability.

For your nearest office and a personalised quote call:

Tel: (08450) 66 88 66