February 20, 2014 8:06 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
It’s true, five minutes isn’t a lot of time, but in the space of a Super Bowl commercial break, you could tackle a task that you’ve been putting off. Need some ideas?
August 1, 2017 11:44 am•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
Make a pet toy. Take an old sock, fill it with rice and catnip, and seal the open end with a knot, hair tie, or a quick stitch. Your cat will get some exercise and you’ll get some entertainment. Win-win. Clean small-necked bottles and vases. They may defeat the
February 5, 2014 3:53 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
No matter the age or style of a home, every kitchen inside has its own quirks and personality. If you find yourself fighting with your kitchen’s layout, or cupboard
January 29, 2014 11:15 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
I will start this blog with a confession: I can’t remember the last time a bird lost its life trying to fly into one of my windows. Don’t get me wrong. I don’t feel bad
January 22, 2014 2:56 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
Ever wonder what it’s like to have a photographic memory? It turns out you actually do, and it’s in your pocket. We’ve gathered 15 clever ways your smartphone camera will make your errands more efficient, your desk less cluttered, and your to-do list less
January 15, 2014 9:55 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
Our clients are always looking for ways to help their homes stay clean for as long as possible. We combed Pinterest, our favorite blogs, and the minds of the organized
October 19, 2020 6:18 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools, Cleaning with Kids
As a cleaning service, we know that getting a house to sparkle is one thing, but keeping it clean after we leave is another. And if that house contains any number of children, the length of time between shiny and disaster shrinks considerably. The good news is that
December 23, 2013 4:33 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
Arguably the best part of the holiday season is seeing family, whether the moments come in person or with each trip to the mailbox. If you find yourself blessed with more holiday photos and greetings than your decorating skills know what to do with, we’ve got you
December 18, 2013 5:39 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
This year’s late Thanksgiving holiday is throwing shoppers, party planners, and decorators into a highly caffeinated frenzy. No one feels the pinch more than the holiday card sender, who will give up sleep and meals to mail a picture perfect holiday greeting before
December 11, 2013 4:34 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
If your house is like mine, holiday decorating takes on a life (and a storage unit) of its own. This year I was struck with the number of storage bins dedicated to the
October 20, 2020 6:26 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
Imagine what your life would be like if your home was clean for most of it. Impromptu play dates? Bring them on. Want to invite friends over for coffee? Have a seat on your comfy, crumb-free couch. Neighborhood brunch? One more reason to show off your microwave’s
November 27, 2013 8:31 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
While we believe in celebrating thankfulness all year round, this time of year pulls being grateful into sharp focus. Here are a few ways to incorporate gratitude into your life. “Thankful” collections: Take a moment each day to write down what you are thankful for on
October 19, 2020 6:49 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
We’re not sure about your house, but in ours, lost shoes have taken years off our lives. Nothing ratchets up the stress of leaving for school, holiday parties, or soccer games more than that last-minute scramble for a shoe that has plunged into the abyss of the
November 13, 2013 4:43 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
The holidays approacheth, and if you’re like most people, not only are you scurrying for fresh new recipes, gifts, and trying to keep the house moderately presentable, you are also preparing for overnight guests and their luggage (notice we didn’t say baggage.) You
November 6, 2013 4:16 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
This time of year it’s hard to avoid the embrace of cinnamon, the lure of nutmeg, or the refreshing zing of peppermint in holiday cooking, baking, and drinking. What you may not realize is that these same holiday spices and herbs can also help you around your home.
July 25, 2019 4:19 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
Sometimes cleaning is serious business. And sometimes it’s deliriously funny. Here are a few gems that will either get you in the mood to clean or laugh about not doing it at all. You
October 23, 2013 4:36 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
You clean your house. All. The. Time. In the midst of your tried-and-true routine, chances are you’re missing out on some pretty gross areas that are in desperate need of some attention. Here are the worst offenders and how you can bring them up to snuff in five
October 16, 2013 4:38 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
While the easiest way to avoid doing dishes is to buy disposable plates and silverware, it’s not good for the planet or your wallet. Washing dishes does many things—it builds character, promotes good hygiene, and provides additional surfaces on which to eat.
October 9, 2013 6:35 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
For coffee lovers there’s one thing that completely makes the fall season one of our ultimate favorites and that’s the spicy goodness of a perfectly brewed, hot pumpkin spice latte. The only thing that makes this cup of heaven taste sweeter is making it
October 2, 2013 1:56 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
We’re always looking for ways to help our clients maintain a lasting clean in their kitchens. Here are a few gadgets that keep the heart of your home running smoothly: Dishwasher /
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