Inspiration
Updated December 4th 2023
Christmas is well and truly over for another year, and now the clean-up operation is well underway. It’s time to get to get on with those jobs that have been put off until now. Although these tasks can be daunting, January provides your home with the perfect chance for a new look for the upcoming year. Below, we’ve got some ideas for you to give your home a fresh appearance, and at HSS we have the tools and equipment for any job you take on.
The festive period can leave your carpets in a messy state; there may be pine needles scattered on the floor from the Christmas tree, a mark left by a spilled glass of festive cheer, or perhaps the carpet is muddy from a family party you hosted. Whatever the circumstance HSS’s carpet cleaner is the best way to guarantee a spick and span carpet this new year.
Our carpet cleaner works by simultaneously applying cleaning solution and vacuuming up any heavily ingrained dirt. It’s practical compactness and easy manoeuvrability makes it ideal for deep cleaning your home’s carpets.
Doing the job yourself is easier than you think thanks to the unit being lightweight, and it will save you the cost of hiring professional servicepeople.
The carpet cleaner leaves minimal residual moisture meaning it dries quickly so you can get back to using your carpets again in no time. We also offer a turbo carpet dryer that will speed the drying process up further.
If you have the time and the vision why not give a new look to parts of your home? Whether its re-painting the bedroom, adding a feature wall with a printed wallpaper in the lounge, or reviving the wooden flooring in the dining room, we can help with the tools you need.
If your new year plans for your home are a little more drastic and you’re planning a change in style for your home’s floors, HSS have you covered with our easy to use floor sander.
Our heavy-duty floor sander is perfect for renovating old boards, traditional parquet and block wooden floors, removing imperfections, old finishes and most decorative stains to leave the surface ready for varnishing or polishing.
If you want a clean finish right up to the edge of your rooms, the 240V edging sander will help and can be hired on its own or in a hire pack together with the floor sander.
If you haven't used an electric floor sander before make sure to take a look at this handy guide to floor sanding, and watch the set up video to give you the basic understanding of what it involves.
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A steam powered wallpaper stripper is the ideal tool to ensure your walls are stripped back correctly for your rooms new look.
Wallpaper strippers are a fast and effective way to remove all types of wallpaper from your walls including vinyl, wood chip, and decorative wall coverings, to leave a clean surface ready for new year redecoration.
A wallpaper scorer is also a handy gadget that perforates the paper to help speed up the removal process. You can use it together with wallpaper stripper solution to manually remove old wallpaper by hand using a scraper.
Whether you are removing old wallpaper or adding new, we have all the wallpapering tools you will need for a perfect finish.
Let your creative juices flow with all the essential painting tools you will need to get a new bold colour or a muted tone applied to your walls and ceilings.
Its a relatively inexpensive way to dramatically change the look of a room, and although it takes some effort the rewards make it worth it.
You will need to take the time to do some prep work and follow some steps to paint like a pro to ensure of a quality finish. You'll need to think about access such as ladders and steps if you are painting high walls or ceilings, or even an access tower or platform for added safety.
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Chances are the garden and outside of your home have been neglected during the festive period. The action packed schedule of Christmas results in a lot of people prioritising shopping and hosting over their gardening responsibilities. Fortunately, HSS have you covered with excellent deals on garden appliances to make those new year jobs much less stressful.
After autumn, there is a strong chance your gutters will be full of unwanted leaves blocking your home’s drainage system, and if this is the case you'll need to think about how to access them to give them a clean.
One option is a MiTower, a scaffold system that can easily be erected by just one person and offers a safe working height of 6 metres so is ideal for those tricky to reach gutters.
Another choice is an extending roof ladder, a safe way to reach across sloping roofs for inspection and repairs. Simply wheel the lightweight alloy ladders up the roof and hook them over the roof ridge.
If you only have a small amount of guttering to check then a ladder may be the best option as it can be up in seconds.
If your patio area is in need of a new year rinse, a power washer is ideal for a range of cleaning jobs. Simple to set up, the small but powerful pressure washers can get your outside areas looking like new with minimal effort.
You'll be able to tackle pathways, patios, decking, planters, and furniture with one of these machines. They can deal with stubborn growth like moss and algae, and will easily remove mud and dirt.
A lot of pressure washer models allow you to take on vehicles too so you can that brand new look to your car or van, or help maintain your bike after a muddy ride.
Cat is a member of the E-commerce team and is passionate about all things product, from power tools and TVs to cushions and curtains. She enjoys tackling basic DIY tasks at home and has taken on jobs such as stripping wallpaper, painting rooms, and upcycling furniture.
One way to care for your soil is to try and take control of pesky weeds. Making sure you get them while they are still small will help to ensure they don’t overtake your flowers and borders and restrict the growth of other plants. Use a hoe or hand weeder tool
It may seem obvious, but you need to check if the fence you are planning to paint is yours. If it is your neighbour’s fence you may be wondering “can I paint my side of the fence
Using a sharp, clean pair of secateurs if you ensure to cut back and prune climbing and bush roses, they’ll stay healthy and bring strong growth in the summer. Trim winter damage from trees and shrubs, removing dead wood and shape plants to encourage healthy new growth. Cut back any remaining perennials to encourage new growth.
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