It’s easy to forget certain parts of the home when you’re cleaning. We always remember the big things- vacuum, mop the floor, clean the bathroom, and wipe down any surfaces. Yet there are other places people tend to overlook because it isn’t staring us in the face. Here are three tasks to remember when you clean your home. Read more
An often overlooked part of home cleaning is making sure the household windows shine clear and bright. For the exterior windows, it’s probably best to hire a window washing company, but what about interior? Keeping your blinds dust free is just as important. Here are three tips for a spotless window pane and clean shades. Read more
While commercial cleaning companies are paid to clean office buildings from top to bottom, there are some areas they don’t touch unless requested. This leaves the job up to you and it’s important these items be cleaned at least once a week. Here are the top three things you should clean before the cleaning service comes. Read more
There are two types of cleaning companies in the janitorial services field: home cleaning and commercial cleaning. What makes one different than the other? Why do some companies specialize in just one category, while others cover both? If you don’t own a business, these are a few differences you may not be aware of.
For business owners, finding a cleaning company is a necessity rather than a privilege. To ensure a happy workplace, it needs to be clean and well maintained. Everything is different in commercial buildings, down to the carpet the employees walk on. Carpets in office buildings tend to be dense and made to withstand a lot of traffic. This means more dust and stains accumulate, which makes cleaning it a harder job. Read more
Every parent knows how hard it is to get kids to clean their rooms. You assign them the chore and, when you finally check on them, their room doesn’t look much better than when they started. Here’s something you may not realize: cleaning a dirty room can be overwhelming for anyone. That’s when the ‘Clean it like you Mean it’ list comes in handy. The ‘Clean it like you Mean it’ list is an effective way to compartmentalize your cleaning so it makes the process more manageable and less stressful.
I recently heard a story of a woman who hid a $100 in her son’s room and left a note telling him that he would have to clean his room to find it. Now, while that’s a very inventive way to get your child to clean the bedroom, there is no need to go to these measures. Here are a few tips to help your child tackle the hard job of cleaning their room. Read more
Picture this: You come home from a day at work only to find your porch light isn’t working, your faucet has an annoying drip that won’t stop no matter what you do, and your cabinet door is loose. It’s time to call a handyman but where do you start your search? Choosing the right handyman for you can be a daunting task, especially for single women since some men will try to rip you off. With just a few simple tips, you can show you’re informed and know what you’re looking for. Read more
If you own a pet, you know how much harder it is to keep your home clean. The more pets you have, the more you have to clean. This means that many pet owners have to vacuum at least five times a week. Aside from dealing with the standard mess animals can make, pet owners must also pay attention to what they us to clean their home as chemicals from cleaning solutions can be damaging to pets. Here are a few tips for pet owners on how to keep your pets safe and your home clean.
In the past few years, there has been more and more talk of going green and using more natural ingredients in products. That includes home cleaning products yet, even if you buy one with a label that says it’s organic, can you ever really know if it’s better than the older methods? This thought gave me the idea to compare old methods of cleaning versus the newer ways. The three different products and appliances I’ve picked are:
Broom vs Vacuum
This round definitely goes to the vacuum cleaner. Remember that old broom that was bent to the side after being used so many times? You may still have it tucked away somewhere just in case, but brooms are rarely used anymore. Especially in America where there are deals every day on affordable vacuums for your home so you can get some top vacuum for laminate floors for very good money. It makes you wonder, how did we clean our carpets before James Spangler, a janitor from Canton, Ohio invented the first vacuum cleaner in 1907? Read more
Finding a home cleaning company can be a process of trial and error. It’s not enough to just go through the phone book and hope for the best. You don’t want to hand over the keys to the kingdom to just anybody. Knowledge is power and there are three important steps you should take before hiring a maid service.
1. Check the website for your local chamber of commerce
Type in home cleaning services on Google and you will get dozens of results in your area. Who has the time to go through them all? A better choice is to look at the member directory on your local chamber of commerce website. By registering their business with the chamber of commerce, they are ensuring their credibility in the community and their professional field. Read more
White Vinegar has been used for centuries in everything from soothing sunburns to pickling cucumbers. According to Wikipedia, Vinegar consists mainly of acetic acid and water. The acetic acid is produced through fermentation of ethanol by acetic acid bacteria. White vinegar is produced through a fast fermentation process that adds ‘mother of vinegar’, otherwise known as bacterial culture, to the base liquid before air is added. Vinegar is added to many things, including cleaning products. Put down that five dollar bottle of cleaning spray that claims to cut through grease while smelling like potpourri. Why not stick to the original cleaner that will cost you a fraction of the price and doesn’t have any added chemicals? Read more