Guides
Straight answers about looking after windows, solar panels, chimneys and stoves in Malta and Gozo, and about clearing out a home or garage.
Window cleaning
How to clean aluminium sliding door tracks
How to clean gritty, stiff aluminium sliding door and window tracks in Malta, clear the drainage holes before winter, and deal with salt on seafront homes.
Read the guide →Guide · 5 min readHow to clean windows without streaks
A simple squeegee method for streak-free windows, why sun, soap and hard water cause streaks, and how to deal with salt and Saharan dust in Malta.
Read the guide →Guide · 5 min readCleaning up after building work
How to clean up after building or renovation work in Malta, or works next door, in the right order, including windows, solar panels and old fittings.
Read the guide →Guide · 5 min readA seasonal home maintenance calendar for Malta
A season-by-season home maintenance calendar for Malta and Gozo, covering windows, solar panels, chimneys and stoves, roofs and clear-outs through the year.
Read the guide →Guide · 3 min readHow high windows are cleaned in Malta
How window cleaners reach high windows on Maltese apartment blocks and townhouses, from water-fed poles to roof access and lift platforms, and why you never lean out.
Read the guide →Guide · 3 min readHow often should a shopfront be cleaned?
How often shopfront glass needs cleaning in Malta, by business type and location, plus when to book an extra clean after red rain, building work, feasts and busy seasons.
Read the guide →Guide · 6 min readHow often should you clean windows in Malta?
How often to clean windows in Malta and Gozo, from inland homes to seafront flats, plus how salt, Saharan dust and building work change the schedule.
Read the guide →Guide · 4 min readHow to clean glass balustrades
How to clean glass balustrades on balconies and terraces in Malta, removing salt, dust and fingerprints safely, and when to leave the outside face to a professional.
Read the guide →Guide · 4 min readHow to clean and care for persjani
How to clean Maltese persjani shutters, timber or aluminium, removing dust, salt and red rain without damaging the slats, paint or hinges, and when to call a pro.
Read the guide →Guide · 3 min readLiving by the sea, protecting your home from salt
How sea salt affects homes on the Maltese coast, what it does to glass, aluminium, stone and solar panels, and a simple rinsing and cleaning routine to keep it in check.
Read the guide →Guide · 4 min readHow to remove hard water stains from glass
How to remove white hard water spots from windows, balustrades and shower screens in Malta, how to tell them from salt or etching, and how to stop them returning.
Read the guide →Guide · 4 min readHow to remove paint, cement and silicone from new windows
How to get paint spots, cement splashes and silicone smears off new windows after building work in Malta, without scratching the glass or damaging the frames.
Read the guide →Guide · 4 min readHow to remove salt from sea-facing windows
Why seafront windows in Malta go cloudy so fast, how to rinse salt off without scratching the glass, and how to look after frames, tracks and seals.
Read the guide →Guide · 3 min readShort-let turnover checklist
A turnover checklist for short-let hosts in Malta covering glass, balconies, sliding doors, solar panels, stoves and clearing out what guests leave behind.
Read the guide →Guide · 3 min readWater-fed pole window cleaning explained
How water-fed pole window cleaning works, why purified water dries without spots in Malta's hard water areas, what it reaches, its limits and what to expect on the day.
Read the guide →Guide · 3 min readHow to clean Maltese balconies (gallariji) without damaging them
How to clean the glass and timber of a traditional Maltese balcony safely, what to avoid, and when to leave it to a specialist.
Read the guide →Guide · 3 min readRed rain and Saharan dust: what it does to your windows and solar panels
Why Malta gets red rain, what Saharan dust does to windows, balconies and solar panels, and how to clean it off without scratching the glass.
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The best time of year to clean solar panels in Malta
When to clean solar panels in Malta and Gozo, why September and spring work best, why you clean after red rain and not before, and the best time of day.
Read the guide →Guide · 4 min readBird droppings on solar panels: removal and prevention
Why bird droppings cost more output than dust, how to remove them without scratching the glass, and how to stop pigeons nesting under panels in Malta.
Read the guide →Guide · 3 min readCan you clean solar panels yourself?
Whether it is safe and sensible to clean your own solar panels in Malta, the right tools and water, the mistakes to avoid and when to call a professional.
Read the guide →Guide · 3 min readDoes cleaning solar panels void the warranty?
Whether cleaning solar panels affects the warranty, which methods to avoid, where to find your panels' cleaning instructions and why a simple cleaning record helps.
Read the guide →Guide · 4 min readDoes cleaning solar panels increase output?
When cleaning solar panels makes a real difference in Malta, what dirties them, and how to check the gain on your own system using your inverter app.
Read the guide →Guide · 4 min readDoes rain clean solar panels?
Why rain rarely cleans solar panels properly in Malta, how light rain and red rain can leave them dirtier, and when a manual clean is worth it.
Read the guide →Guide · 4 min readLooking after a flat roof in Malta
A year-round routine for flat roofs in Malta and Gozo: clearing drains before winter rain, solar panels, pigeons, washrooms and what to leave to a roofer.
Read the guide →Guide · 4 min readCleaning solar panels on flat roofs and raised frames
Why most solar panels in Malta sit on raised frames on flat roofs, what that means for dirt, access and safety, and how shared roofs with several systems are handled.
Read the guide →Guide · 3 min readSolar water heater care in Malta
How to look after a flat-plate or tube solar water heater on a Maltese roof, from cleaning the glass and checking fittings to when to call a plumber.
Read the guide →Guide · 4 min readWhy is my solar output low?
The five most common reasons solar panels in Malta produce less than expected, how to check each one safely, and who to call for which problem.
Read the guide →Guide · 4 min readHow often should you clean solar panels in Malta?
How often to clean solar panels in Malta and Gozo, how to tell when they need it, and how to clean them safely without damaging the glass.
Read the guide →Chimney & stove cleaning
Best firewood for a wood burner
What firewood to burn in a wood burner or open fire in Malta, the 20% moisture rule, hardwood versus softwood, what never to burn, and how to store logs.
Read the guide →Guide · 4 min readBird nests in chimneys, removal and prevention
How to tell if birds have nested in your chimney in Malta, why you must never light a fire to burn a nest out, how a sweep removes it and how to keep birds out.
Read the guide →Guide · 3 min readBuying an old townhouse or farmhouse, what to check
What to look at when buying an old townhouse or farmhouse in Malta or Gozo: chimney, timber windows, roof, tanks, solar panels and what the last owners left.
Read the guide →Guide · 3 min readCarbon monoxide alarms for homes with stoves and fireplaces
Why every home in Malta with a stove or fireplace needs a carbon monoxide alarm, how a blocked flue lets CO into the house, where to fit alarms and how to test them.
Read the guide →Guide · 4 min readSigns of a chimney fire and what to do
How to recognise a chimney fire, exactly what to do if you have one in Malta or Gozo, what never to do, and how to stop it happening again.
Read the guide →Guide · 3 min readChoosing and storing wood pellets
How to choose good wood pellets for a pellet stove in Malta, what ENplus A1 tells you, signs of poor pellets and how to keep bags dry in a humid Maltese winter.
Read the guide →Guide · 5 min readWhy is my fireplace smoking into the room?
The common reasons a fireplace or wood burner pushes smoke into the room in Maltese homes, what to try first, and when to stop and call a sweep.
Read the guide →Guide · 3 min readOpen fireplace, wood burner or pellet stove?
Open fireplace, wood-burning stove or pellet stove for a Maltese home? Heat, fuel, storage, cleaning and sweeping compared, so you can choose what suits you.
Read the guide →Guide · 5 min readHow often should a chimney be swept?
How often to sweep a chimney in Malta and Gozo for open fires, wood burners and pellet stoves, when to book, and the signs it is overdue.
Read the guide →Guide · 4 min readUsing an old farmhouse fireplace for the first time
What to do before lighting a fireplace in an old farmhouse in Gozo or Malta that has sat unused for years, from the sweep and smoke test to nests, cracks and liners.
Read the guide →Guide · 4 min readWhy won't my pellet stove light?
The common reasons a pellet stove will not light or keeps shutting down, what you can safely check yourself, and when it needs a service or a technician.
Read the guide →Guide · 4 min readWhat is creosote and is it dangerous?
What chimney creosote is, how it builds up in stages, why it causes chimney fires, and how to keep it down in a Maltese home with a fireplace or wood burner.
Read the guide →Guide · 4 min readChimney and stove safety before winter
A pre-winter checklist for fireplaces, wood burners and pellet stoves in Malta and Gozo, including sweeping, carbon monoxide alarms and what to burn.
Read the guide →Guide · 3 min readPellet stove cleaning: what you can do yourself and what needs a professional
A practical pellet stove cleaning routine, daily, weekly and yearly, and the jobs that should be left to a professional service.
Read the guide →House & garage clearance
Clearing a parent's home: a practical guide
A calm, practical guide to clearing a parent's or relative's home in Malta or Gozo, from agreeing as a family and finding documents to handing over the keys.
Read the guide →Guide · 3 min readDecluttering before moving house
How to declutter before a move in Malta, starting with the garage and roof washroom, working room by room, deciding what goes and clearing the rest in good time.
Read the guide →Guide · 4 min readHow to dispose of a mattress in Malta
How to get rid of an old mattress in Malta and Gozo, via council bulky refuse, a WasteServ site, the shop or a collection service, and how to get it downstairs.
Read the guide →Guide · 3 min readHow to dispose of old appliances in Malta
How to get rid of an old fridge, washing machine or cooker in Malta and Gozo: the shop selling the new one, WasteServ sites, council collections or a collection service.
Read the guide →Guide · 3 min readWhere to donate furniture in Malta
How to give away or donate usable furniture in Malta and Gozo, what is usually accepted, who to ask, how to prepare items and what to do if nobody takes them.
Read the guide →Guide · 3 min readGarage and roof washroom clear-out guide
How to plan a garage or roof washroom clear-out in Malta: what to keep, sell or give away, what needs separate handling and how to clean the empty space.
Read the guide →Guide · 5 min readHow to get rid of old furniture in Malta
Your options for getting rid of a sofa, wardrobe, bed or other old furniture in Malta and Gozo, from council bulky refuse collection to reuse and collection services.
Read the guide →Guide · 3 min readHazardous household waste in Malta
What counts as hazardous household waste, why it should not go in the bin or drain, how to store it safely and who to ask in Malta and Gozo about where it goes.
Read the guide →Guide · 4 min readHelping someone with a hoarded home
A respectful, practical approach to helping a relative or friend with a hoarded home in Malta or Gozo, covering consent, safety, small steps and discreet clearance.
Read the guide →Guide · 4 min readLandlord checklist between tenants in Malta
A practical checklist for landlords and agents turning a rental property around between tenants in Malta and Gozo, from move-out photos to ready to let.
Read the guide →Guide · 4 min readMoving home in Malta: a checklist
A practical moving checklist for Malta and Gozo, from decluttering and booking movers to narrow streets, stairs, meter readings, keys and getting the new home ready.
Read the guide →Guide · 5 min readPreparing a property for sale in Malta
How to get a home in Malta or Gozo ready for photos, viewings and handover, from decluttering and clean windows to the roof, washroom and final clearance.
Read the guide →Guide · 3 min readSkip hire or a clearance service?
Comparing skip hire and a clearance service in Malta and Gozo, covering street space, staircases, what each takes, timing and which suits your job.
Read the guide →Guide · 4 min readHouse clearance checklist: moving, renovating or clearing a family home
A step-by-step checklist for clearing a house, flat or garage in Malta and Gozo, from sorting what to keep to getting rid of bulky items responsibly.
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