A clean sweep

Sort out all your deep-cleaning needs with Britex

With many of us spending more time at home, heavy-use areas of the house are likely to be copping a beating. While a regular once-over with a vacuum and mop is necessary, so is a deep clean to really take care of tracked-in dirt, stains and grime. Don’t call in expensive professionals to tackle the job – Britex has a range of cost-effective and easy-to-use deep-cleaning solutions to help, along with products to take care of small but mighty spills and stains.

Hidden Grime

Sometimes stains and ground-in dirt need a bit more muscle. Portable, affordable, light and super easy to use, the Britex Carpet, Grout and Tile Deep Cleaner is a wonderful all-rounder and is available for hire for 24 or 48 hours ‡. It comes with the Britex Carpet Wand and, for an extra charge, the Britex Grout & Tile Wand, which uses the power of hot-water extraction with cleaning solutions to draw out all the dirt and grime that’s found a home in your tiles and carpets.

Nasty Stains

The Britex Carpet & Upholstery Wipes have a special formulation to quickly and easily remove stains and spills on carpet, rugs and upholstery. They’re a convenient solution for food and drink stains, dirt and grease marks. If your furry friend has had an indoor accident on the new rug, the Britex Urine Remover draws moisture and urine stains up and away. Little hands left spaghetti marks on the sofa? A quick spray with Britex Spot ’n’ Stain Remover will take care of the job.

Britex Deep Cleaning Carpet Cleaner is the heavy-hitting product that you can trust to clean and revitalise the carpets. It also features a Spot Guard® stain repellent to protect your carpets even after they’ve been cleaned! Use the deep cleaner to refresh and revitalise your upholstery, too. Simply attach the Britex DIY deep cleaner and upholstery wand and use the Britex Low-Foaming Upholstery Cleaner to make light work of cleaning lounge suites, dining chairs, car seats and even caravan interiors.

Blue Belle

This lass likes nothing better than a day at the beach followed by a nap

1 I live in… Western Australia.

2 I have a habit of… Bringing my favourite log inside and getting bark all over the floor.

3 My best trick is… Getting away with everything.

4 I sleep better when… I’m taking up my parents’ whole bed.

5 My favourite day involves… A trip to my favourite cafe for a snack and a walk on the beach.

6 My favourite celebrity is… Bluey, of course!

7 I run in circles when… I get to play with my ball.

8 My favourite activity is… Frolicking in the ocean and digging for buried treasure.

9 My best friends are… My pawrents, Ashlee and Shaun.

10 I show love by… Snuggling on the couch and giving kisses.

Social charmer

The Indian ring-necked parakeet is a talkative bird and can quickly become a beloved companion and family member with the right attention, handling and love. If you’re up for challenging your own intelligence and have the time for training and play, a ring-necked parakeet could be your perfect pairing. Plus, they’re extra charming!

Something Fishy

Watching fish swim relaxes the mind, so if you’d like to add aquatic good vibes to your home, follow these tips. Daryl Maddock of the Aquarium Society of Victoria says for any set-up you need a tank, gravel for the substrate, an aerating pump and food. If you are going to keep tropical fish, you’ll also need a heater.

“Be careful not to place the tank in front of a window or in too light an area, as this will lead to greening of the water with algae,” says Daryl.

He adds that fish don’t like to swim in a bare tank. “The addition of rocks or driftwood, carefully selected so as not to affect the chemistry of the water, will be of benefit.

“My advice for anyone starting out is to research first. Also be aware that fish are not set-andforget. They need regular feeding with a variety of foods, tank cleaning and water changing. However, they reward you with an ever-changing vista of movement and colour,” he says. 

FUN FACT

Guinea pigs can breakdance. Sort of! When they get excited, guinea pigs often jump straight up and down, sometimes turning 90 degrees in midair – a great dance move known as popcorning.

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