April 2025 Cleaning Tips Archive

Welcome to the April round‑up from Fortis Cleaning Solutions. In just one month we covered everything from streak‑free windows to how to charge for pressure washing. If you’re hunting for quick fixes, DIY recipes, or price breakdowns, you’re in the right place. Below is a quick tour of the most useful posts that landed on our blog in April 2025.

Window & Glass Care

We started the month with a no‑wipe outdoor window cleaner guide that lets you skip ladders and use kitchen staples for a spotless shine. The recipe uses vinegar, a dash of rubbing alcohol and a few drops of dish soap – all mixed in a spray bottle for a streak‑free finish. If you’re wondering why professional cleaners avoid soap, we explained that soap can leave a film, so most pros rely on surfactants that evaporate quickly.

Pricing questions? Our “How Much Is Window Cleaning?” post breaks down the factors that drive costs – house size, number of stories, and extra services like screen cleaning. We gave rough price ranges for UK homes and tips on negotiating without compromising quality. The guide also compares DIY effort versus hiring a pro, so you can decide if the extra sweat is worth the savings.

Home & Upholstery Hacks

Got a dusty mattress? Our mattress‑cleaning DIY walks you through spot‑treating stains, neutralising odours, and beating dust mites using baking soda, hydrogen peroxide and a vacuum. The steps are simple, safe, and cost‑effective – no need to replace the whole bed.

Upholstery lovers, we didn’t forget you. Two posts compared detergents and household soaps for couch cleaning. The “Best Detergent to Clean Upholstery” article lists enzyme‑based cleaners that tackle protein stains without fading fabric, while the “Can I Use Dawn Dish Soap?” piece warns about excess suds and shows how a diluted mix can work on stubborn food spots.

Pressure washing also got a shout‑out. Before you fire up the machine, our prep guide tells you what to move, cover, and protect inside the house to avoid water damage. Later in the month we shared a practical guide on how to price pressure‑washing jobs, covering job‑size estimates, material costs and transparent billing for both freelancers and small businesses.

Finally, we tackled everyday time‑savvy topics. “How Long Should It Take One Person to Clean a House?” breaks down typical cleaning times for each room and offers tricks to shave minutes off your routine. And for end‑of‑tenancy renters in London, the cost guide outlines what influences price and gives tips on getting your deposit back without breaking the bank.

All told, April was packed with actionable advice you can try right now. Whether you’re polishing windows, freshening a mattress, or pricing a pressure‑wash job, the posts aim to make the job easier and cheaper. Bookmark the articles that matter most and keep Fortis Cleaning Solutions on your radar for future cleaning tips.