# Cleaning Tips Blog | How to Clean Guides from Dublin

URL: https://dublincleaners.ie/blog/

> How to clean everyday things properly, plus cleaning news for Dublin homes and landlords, from the Dublin Cleaners team. Call 01 230 8646.

# Cleaning Tips and News from Dublin

Step-by-step cleaning how-tos and updates that matter to Dublin homes and landlords.

Written by [Lana](/author/lana/), founder of Dublin Cleaners. For prices and rules, see the [cleaning guides](/guide/).

-   Seasonal
    
    [Condensation on Windows in Winter: Stopping Mould in Dublin Homes](/blog/winter-condensation-mould-dublin-homes/)
    
    Condensation on windows from November to March: why it happens in Dublin homes, how to ventilate, dry clothes indoors safely and stop mould.
    
-   News
    
    [Contract Cleaning ERO 2026: €14.80 Now, Minimum Wage €14.94 From January 2027](/blog/contract-cleaning-pay-rates-2026/)
    
    Contract Cleaning ERO: €14.80 an hour from 1 January 2026, minimum wage €14.94 from January 2027, and what it means for prices.
    
-   Guide
    
    [End of Tenancy Clean, Start to Finish: An Illustrative 2-Bed Dublin Apartment](/blog/end-of-tenancy-clean-start-to-finish/)
    
    An illustrative end of tenancy clean of a 2-bed Dublin apartment, room by room: order of work, timings and what tenants prepare.
    
-   How to
    
    [How to Clean a Burnt Saucepan or Burnt Pot: Stainless, Non-Stick and Cast Iron](/blog/how-to-clean-a-burnt-saucepan/)
    
    How to clean a burnt saucepan or pot by material: stainless steel, non-stick, enamel and cast iron, using the bicarbonate simmer.
    
-   How to
    
    [How to Clean a Fridge: Step-by-Step Guide (With Food Safety Temperatures)](/blog/how-to-clean-fridge/)
    
    How to clean a fridge in about an hour: empty it, wash the shelves, wipe with bicarbonate of soda, clear the drain and keep it at 0-5°C.
    
-   How to
    
    [How to Clean a Keyboard: Quick and Easy Steps (Desktop, Laptop and MacBook)](/blog/how-to-clean-keyboard-quick-and-easy-steps/)
    
    How to clean a keyboard safely: unplug it, shake out crumbs, use compressed air and wipe the keys with 70% isopropyl alcohol. Laptops too.
    
-   How to
    
    [How to Clean a Leather Jacket at Home (Without Ruining It)](/blog/how-to-clean-a-leather-jacket/)
    
    How to clean a leather jacket at home with a soft brush, neutral soap and conditioner, why vinegar harms leather and when to get help.
    
-   How to
    
    [How to Clean a Mattress: Baking Soda, Urine and Stains](/blog/how-to-clean-a-mattress/)
    
    How to clean a mattress at home: vacuum, spot clean stains, lift urine, freshen with baking soda and dry it fully before bedtime.
    
-   How to
    
    [How to Clean Brass: Lacquered and Unlacquered Handles, Knobs and Ornaments](/blog/how-to-clean-brass/)
    
    How to clean brass without stripping it: check for lacquer, test first, then use soapy water or a thin film of polish on handles.
    
-   How to
    
    [How to Clean Driveway Stains: Oil, Rust and Moss on Tarmac and Block Paving](/blog/how-to-clean-driveway-stains/)
    
    How to clean driveway stains from oil, rust and moss on tarmac and block paving, pressure wash safely and keep run-off out of drains.
    
-   How to
    
    [How to Clean George Foreman Grill Plates, Drip Trays and Panini Presses](/blog/how-to-clean-george-foreman-grill/)
    
    How to clean George Foreman grill plates safely: unplug, cool, wash the plates and drip tray, and avoid abrasives. Panini tips too.
    
-   How to
    
    [How to Clean Grout in Shower Tiles, Floors and Glass Doors](/blog/how-to-clean-grout-in-shower/)
    
    How to clean grout in shower tiles and floors without damaging it: a pH-neutral method, a bleach method for white grout, and glass door care.
    
-   How to
    
    [How to Clean Motor Oil Spill in Car Carpets and Seats](/blog/how-to-clean-motor-oil-spill-in-car/)
    
    How to clean a motor oil spill in a car: absorb, degrease the carpet or fabric seat, then take oily rags to a civic amenity site.
    
-   How to
    
    [How to Clean Mould off Walls (and Stop It Coming Back)](/blog/how-to-clean-mold-from-walls/)
    
    How to clean mould off walls safely, why it comes back, how to cut condensation in an Irish home and when black mould means a damp problem.
    
-   How to
    
    [How to Clean Silver: Tarnished Cutlery, Jewellery and Chains](/blog/how-to-clean-silver/)
    
    How to clean silver cutlery, jewellery and chains with hot soapy water, silver polish or the foil method, and what to avoid on plated pieces.
    
-   How to
    
    [How to Clean Tea Stains from Cups and Mugs (5 Methods That Work)](/blog/how-to-clean-tea-stains-from-cups/)
    
    How to clean tea stains from cups and mugs with bicarbonate of soda, a soak or a salt scrub, plus what to avoid on bone china and gold rims.
    
-   How to
    
    [How to Clean Washing Machine Drums, Drawers, Seals and Filters](/blog/how-to-clean-washing-machine/)
    
    How to clean a washing machine: drum, drawer, door seal and pump filter, how much bleach to use, and why bleach never goes near vinegar.
    
-   News
    
    [Short Term Letting Register: Where Ireland's Fáilte Ireland Register Stands (November 2026)](/blog/short-term-letting-register-dublin/)
    
    Short term letting register update for Dublin hosts: the Bill's progress, the 1 December opening, the 31 December deadline.