{"id":4385,"date":"2018-05-12T01:52:14","date_gmt":"2018-05-11T14:52:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/blog\/?p=4385"},"modified":"2024-01-08T10:42:42","modified_gmt":"2024-01-07T23:42:42","slug":"new-parents-guide-to-cleaning-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/blog\/uk\/new-parents-guide-to-cleaning-2\/","title":{"rendered":"New parent&#8217;s guide to cleaning"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re coming into parenthood or have just recently become a parent, you&#8217;re already aware of what an incredible experience you&#8217;re in for. You\u2019ll settle into your new baby cleaning routine soon enough, but in the meantime, we\u2019ve got a guide to cover some essential \u2018new parent cleaning\u2019 tips. For an extra hand, you can find plenty of affordable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/uk\/services\/cleaning\/london\/\">cleaning services in London<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Deodoriser for nappy bins<\/h2>\n<p>As cute as babies are,\u00a0 they have a special way of making a stink. So how do you deal with the smell of spent nappies and wipes? Keep baby changing areas smelling nice and fresh by cleaning the nappy bucket with a homemade deodoriser. There are plenty of recipes for this that use everyday household products like baking soda.<\/p>\n<h2>How to sterilise a bottle<\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s widely recommended that you sterilise bottles before and after use, to ensure your baby is protected from unnecessary, harmful bacteria growth. One of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to sterilise items is to boil them.<\/p>\n<p>To do this:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Disassemble and clean the items as you usually would.<\/li>\n<li>Place them in a large saucepan with enough water to cover.<\/li>\n<li>Bring to a rapid boil for at least 5 minutes.<\/li>\n<li>Allow everything to cool, then carefully remove the bottle bits and drain. them dry on a sterile bottle drying rack or surface.<\/li>\n<li>Store them safely for their next use.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can use the same method for other items that\u2019ll end up in your little one\u2019s mouth, such as dummies.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.co.uk\/cleaning\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/G\/01\/aplusautomation\/vendorimages\/b9ea27ec-c97e-4264-b935-d05b59cc96eb.jpg._CB335364552_.jpg\" alt=\"cleaning baby bottles\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nSource: Lifefactory via\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/\">Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Cleaning cloth nappies<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019ve chosen to go down the cloth nappy path, there are things you can do to ensure your baby has the cleanest, comfiest nappies around.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>First, before putting anything in the washing machine, you should remove any solids (flush it or bin it).<\/li>\n<li>Choose your detergent \u2013 you can help prevent rashes by using a sensitive skin detergent or by making your own using non-toxic, eco-friendly ingredients.<\/li>\n<li>Most parents swear by a hot wash, or two if needed.<\/li>\n<li>Hang on the line to dry, or pop in the clothes dryer if you have one to ensure they\u2019re super sanitised and soft.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Stripping nappies<\/h2>\n<p>\u2018Stripping\u2019 is a common term used to describe a method to get persistent stains out (urine, poop and even minerals from water). It involves soaking the offending nappies in a seriously hot tub of water mixed with a detergent appropriate to the material of the nappies. You generally soak the nappies for up to 8 hours or overnight, before draining the liquid and running them on a hot wash cycle.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.co.uk\/cleaning\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/6\/66\/Stack_of_cloth_diapers.jpg\/705px-Stack_of_cloth_diapers.jpg\" alt=\"cleaning cloth nappies\" width=\"600\" height=\"511\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nSource: <a href=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/\">Wikimedia<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>The easiest way to clean a high chair<\/h2>\n<p>High chairs + baby + meal time = a complete mess! You will find yourself constantly having to clean the high chair, the area around it, and potentially the room it sits in. Having an effective cleaning approach is a necessity. Multi-tasking while cleaning is a parenting win!<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Once your little one is done eating, use a warm, damp cloth to wipe as much gunk off the tray, chair, and everywhere that you can.<\/li>\n<li>Spray the tray, handles, harness, straps and seat with a cleaning product of your choice (commercial or homemade).<\/li>\n<li>Leave the chair for a minute or two<\/li>\n<li>Once the mess has softened a little, use a damp cloth with a splash of white vinegar to wipe away the mess and any residual product. It should come off easily (if not, repeat).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.co.uk\/cleaning\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com\/564x\/10\/cb\/dd\/10cbdde3c7618197e31d3f5682423d0d.jpg\" alt=\"cleaning a highchair\" width=\"564\" height=\"844\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nSource: <a href=\"https:\/\/au.pinterest.com\/\">Pinterest<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><em>If you\u2019d like some help cleaning when your baby arrives, find an Airtasker\u00a0offering <a href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/uk\/services\/cleaning\/london\/\">cleaning services in London<\/a>.<\/em><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019ve got a guide to cover some essential \u2018new parent cleaning\u2019 tips! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":4531,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[396],"tags":[1029,1031],"language":["en-GB"],"class_list":["post-4385","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-other-gb","tag-cleaning-tips","tag-parents"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>A New Parent&#039;s Guide to Cleaning | Airtasker<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"New parents in London looking for help with cleaning services? 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