Category: Residential Cleaning
Hosting a party takes a lot of effort and can be very stressful. Prepping your house for a party can be a daunting task, but can reduce the amount of cleaning you do after the party. Preparing your house for a party not only involves cleaning, but strategic planning as well. Here are several tips and tricks to consider when preparing your home for a party.
Oriental rugs are a works of art that can add decorative value to your home, but unfortunately people are not the only ones who enjoy them. Moths love the silky carpet fibers that make up oriental rugs and use them for food and shelter. Before you even realize it your oriental rugs can become invested by moths. Moths enjoy oriental rugs because they are a source of food for the moths and a good environment to reproduce. Over time deposits of moisture, food particles and hair build up in the fibers. Moths will then eat through carpet fibers to find food. Once they get into your rugs the moths start to reproduce and you could end up with an infestation. The most common cause of moth infestations is the simple neglect to vacuum and clean your oriental rugs on a regular basis. Simple vacuuming can reduce your chances of a moth infestation, but it will not always guarantee a moth free rug which is why we suggest mothproofing.
Going green is way more than a trend; it is way to reduce waste and pollution while promoting a healthier global environment. When it comes to house cleaning, going green involves a mix of using natural products, improving air quality and recycling. Every year Americans use 13 billion pounds of paper towels creating a significant amount of paper waste. Even during house cleaning disinfectants, air fresheners and other cleaning products release toxins into your home. Luckily there are many green alternatives you apply to your everyday house cleaning that will reduce waste and pollution and create a healthier environment for you and your family.
When it comes to house cleaning homeowners generally do not look for the cleaning industries “best practices” for a solution. Instead people often try to remember what their parents taught them or do internet searches to find home remedies for their cleaning problems. Home remedies in some cases work great, but sometimes they can create more problems than they solve.
Spring cleaning is a yearly global tradition that people who live in colder climates practice. After being trapped in your home because of cold weather, the spring is the perfect time to open up the windows and get some cleaning done. During the winter people generally spend more time inside their homes which make their carpets, upholstery and other aspects of your home dirty. Dust builds up during the winter because there is less ventilation which is why in the spring you can open up your windows and clean your home from top to bottom. Many people also take this time to take care of outside maintenance tasks such as removing debris from their lawn and gutters. Considering the days are longer in the Spring, it is a perfect time to get your windows cleaned to let in the sunlight. Here are a few house cleaning chores to add to your Spring cleaning list. 
Vacuuming your home is a necessary task if you want to maintain and get the most out of your carpets, but choosing the right vacuum can be a task in itself. There are many different types of vacuums each with different features, hoses and attachments which can be overwhelming. But for residential you will most likely be using an upright or canister vacuum. Upright vacuums are the most commonly used vacuum. They stand upright and are pushed along your floors. They may also have hose attachments that help you clean tighter corners that the vacuum itself cannot reach. The most important feature of an upright vacuum is the beater bar. Beater bars rotate underneath the vacuum and come in many different designs. Their primary purpose is to vibrate the carpet to loosen particles so that they can be sucked up easier. The durability of your carpet determines which type of beater bar you will use because some roller bars are more aggressive than others. For example, some have rubber spikes while others have more gentle bristles like a toothbrush. Overall upright vacuums are workhorses and can clean larger areas with efficiency.
The spring rush is about to start, as the weather gets warmer more and more housing listings will be on the market. When selling a home cleanliness is key from the outside to the inside. You want a home to have curb appeal and be presentable through the staging and viewing process. When preparing a home for the market you want to focus on cleaning and organizing to increase a potential buyer’s likelihood to buy. Home buyers can be deterred easily, but keeping a home clean throughout the showing process can make a huge difference. Here are several ways in which cleaning can help sell your listings.Request a Quote
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