A Clean House Makes for a Happy Host
The holiday season is in full swing, which means there are parties to plan, gifts to buy and lights to hang. Unfortunately, it also means you are going to have to find the time to get the house clean and in order before the guests arrive. When you are hosting holiday celebrations, simply wiping down […]
Everything You Need to Know About Restoring Natural Stone or Marble Floors
If you have natural stone or marble floors in your home, you know how beautiful they can be. They never fail to give homes a classic, elegant look. However, without proper care and maintenance, they will not stay looking that way forever. Read on for what you need to know to keep your natural stone or […]
3 Steps to Prep Your Boat for Winter
It’s been a long, beautiful summer but it’s quickly fading into fall, which means before you know it, it will be time to stow your boat away for the winter. Winterizing your boat involves more than just a deep cleaning and a weatherproof cover. You want to take the proper steps to ensure your boat […]
Easy Ways to Remove Cobwebs from Your Home
A spider web’s silvery strands can be truly beautiful, but not when they’re collecting dust in the corners of your home. Cobwebs are basically unoccupied spiderwebs that a spider has passed on. They attract dust and allergens like a magnet, cluttering hard-to-reach corners and appearing seemingly out of nowhere. The good news? Giving cobwebs the […]
The Nitty Gritty of Cleaning Grout
Few things are more attractive than a beautifully tiled mudroom, entryway, kitchen or bath. Tile is available in a wide array of styles, colors and finishes to complement virtually any decor. Tile is also relatively easy to keep clean, which is why it’s so widely used in areas of the home that see a lot […]
Carpet Cleaning Tips and Tricks from the Pros
Most carpets have been treated by the manufacturer to reduce staining, however, no carpet is completely stain proof. Over time the fibers in your carpet trap bacteria, dirt and oils, which cause odors, stains and discoloration of the material. Even carpets that look clean may have collected dirt, dust and germs below the surface.
These Cleaning Tips Can Help Reduce Allergies
Those with allergies also know that allergies don’t just flare up when they are outside. Indoor allergens, such as dust, dander and mold can be just as intense as outdoor allergy triggers like pollen. Regular housecleaning in all seasons can get rid of allergy triggers and help relieve your symptoms. The following cleaning tips will […]
Tips for Choosing Your Home Cleaning Products
Read any label or watch a television commercial about a cleaning product and you’ll soon be convinced that said product is a miracle in a bottle. Yet, not all cleaning products work as advertised and many aren’t even safe to have in your home. Here are some tips for choosing your household cleaning products for […]
The Do’s and Don’ts of Leather Furniture Cleaning
Leather furniture is a great investment in any home. While often a higher price point than fabric, leather furniture tends to be more durable, age more gracefully, cleans easier and is hypoallergenic. It also can add a more expensive and sophisticated feel to any room and matches most décor. However, if you just shelled out […]
Can You Have a Clean Home If You Have a Pet?
If you have pets, you already know that pet fur and dander cling to both your furniture and your carpet. But fur and dander aren’t the only problems. Pets also track dirt and grime back inside every time they go out to play or for a potty break. While it does create a little more […]
How to Keep Your Carpets Clean This Summer
Carpeting is a wonderful flooring material because it improves the look of your home, is soft and comfortable under your feet and helps control the noise level in your home. Unfortunately, it is also a large filter that collects massive amounts of bacteria, dirt, dust and debris. Carpet also is susceptible to stains if spills […]
General House Cleaning vs. Deep Cleaning
How long has it been since you deep cleaned your home? For that matter, what does deep cleaning even mean? We all do our best to keep the house picked up, wiped down and vacuumed on a regular basis. But sometimes you have to go the extra mile and vacuum out under your fridge, or […]
Summer Cleaning Tips to Keep Your House Nice and Neat
The summer months have arrived. bringing with them heat, vacations and a heightened wave of activity around the home. While spring cleaning is all about reorganizing and opening up the home from the winter darkness, summertime tasks might be a bit more involved. Do you suddenly have children who are at home all day instead […]
Back to Basics: How to Keep Your Carpet Clean
Carpets trap dust mites, dirt, soil, bacteria and other types of substances that can cause allergy attacks. Keeping your carpet clean and healthy will go a long way in reducing the irritating symptoms of allergies. It will also make your carpets look better and last longer. Here’s what you need to do. Vacuum Your Carpets […]
Spring Cleaning Done Right
Nearly all cultures practice some sort of spring cleaning in the home. In the Chinese culture, this spring ritual symbolizes ridding the home of the bad luck and misfortune that has accumulated in the previous year. Cleaning makes room for good luck to enter the home. For Americans, spring cleaning has more practical implications. It […]
Stay Cool Summer Cleaning Tips
Summer’s here, hot, high and sweaty. Vacations beckon. The garden takes on a life of its own. Busy families don’t have much time for home chores these months. School’s out, travel’s in and it’s easy to let life slide on the home front. Still, summer will run more smoothly if you keep tabs on these […]
8 Worst Things You Can Do to Your Area Rug
Whether your area rug is a new addition to your home or a precious family heirloom, treating it with a little TLC will go a long way in preserving your cherished rug. Below we have listed the top 8 mistakes people make that will cause your area rug to dull and deteriorate prematurely. Not Using […]
How to Clean a Bagless Vacuum
When you see all the dirt being sucked up into your bagless vacuum cleaner, it’s kind of unsettling to see that all that dirt was in your carpet. To keep your vacuum working in tip top shape, it’s best to make sure it gets thoroughly cleaned every couple of months – maybe even more often […]