We have just moved into our new home a few days ago.
Everywhere there is a film of dirt. This is almost sooty grey (no fire) in places (walls, windows, doors) elsewhere it's a bit more yellowy (walls) or scummy grey (bathrooms) or grey and yellow and greasy (kitchen surfaces everywhere floor to ceiling)
There is a stale food smell downstairs with a bit of a pet and cigarette whiff in it
Yet it is our dream forever home! It has cleaned us right out financially out to buy it, it's very dog-eared but we need to satisfy ourselves with getting it clean and then save up for new carpets and other updating.
The carpets have been cleaned professionally and very very well, last week. The rest is over to us.
How would you tackle this? What products would you use?
All the UPVC frames have a smudgey grey film. Plus algae and mould on the black seals actually on the glass part. This is challenging me a bit.
The other thing I'm not sure how to tackle is the walls as there is some 80s slightly spongy wallpaper with a crazed creases in the design which will be harbouring dirt so more than a wipe is needed.
I know this is long, if you are still reading any ideas are welcomed!
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Lelivre · 01/09/2014 10:45
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