When dealing with your home, there are some cleaning jobs that can easily go ignored. Cleaning under the oven, cleaning above the cabinets, and cleanining the duct and vents can receive less attention than all of the other chores. If you ignore any of these jobs for too long, you will be able to tell the difference in how your systems run. Here are three issues that alert you to the fact that your ducts need to be cleaned out as soon as possible.…
Tile flooring is beautiful, and it lasts a long time. However, if you don’t have it cleaned regularly, it begins to look dull and dingy. Grout is a porous material that soaks up dirt and stains. Trying to clean it with chemicals and a toothbrush can make it look worse if you don’t rinse the cleaning solution thoroughly. Cleaning products can also leave residue on the tiles and make them look hazy rather than clean and shiny.…
Vacuuming on a regular basis is extremely important for the cleanliness of your carpets. If not for regular vacuuming, the dirt and other loose debris in the carpet will become embedded and cause stains in the carpet. However, in order to be sure that you are vacuuming properly every time, you need to have a properly working vacuum. Here are four tips to help you extend the life of your vacuum and prevent problems that can make vacuuming less effective:…
Tiles are an ideal building material for floors, countertops, walls, patios, and a wide variety of other projects. However, like all building materials, tiles can become marred and dirty over time due to exposure to general wear and tear. The grout between tiles can be particularly hard to clean, as it sits on a different level and is made out of different materials than the tiles themselves. Knowing how to properly clean tile grout can make it much easier for you to restore the appearance of your tiled surface in just a few minutes.…
If you’re new to owning property and leasing it out to tenants, you may be struggling to handle all of the responsibilities that come with the job. Renting out property can be a great business opportunity, but it takes a lot of work, too. If you’re looking to get assistance with everyday tasks, it can be beneficial to bring on a residential property management team to help do the job right.…
As a general rule, your office is your second home. By the end of the day, and most definitely by the end of the week, you are probably searching through mounds of paper, trash, and simply junk to locate your car keys, cell phone and a variety of other things. The last thing that you need is a dirty office. A clean office not only looks great, but it allows you to be more productive and healthier.…
When your basement floods to any degree, you might decide to address the problem on your own. While it’s possible to get rid of the water with some hard work and the right gear, you may not be able to do so in a timely manner. The longer your basement stays wet, the more damage will occur — and this will lead to a costly basement renovation and perhaps even diminished air quality in your home because of the mold that will soon be growing.…
Every now and then you probably realize that it’s time to do a thorough job of cleaning your house. Maybe it looks well organized and pretty, but you’ve notice that there are things like cobwebs under the bed and sticky spots under your kitchen cabinets. If that’s the case, here are some ideas that will help you to have the cleanest house you’ve ever had.
Make It A Family Affair - No matter how young your children are, unless they’re babies, you can put them to work.…
Carpet cleaning is something that can take up a few hours or even longer if you have a large home. It is helpful to get this service because it will make up for what vacuuming is unable to accomplish. While you can schedule an appointment and not put much preparation into the process, this could lead to a nonideal situation when you have professionals at your front door and a home full of children and pets.…
The day you have been waiting for has finally arrived. You have noticed that your little one has finally started to scoot. Now, you are in a rush trying to get everything perfect before your baby begins to stretch their wings. As you start baby proofing, make sure to get down to your baby’s level and look for these three commonly overlooked things that need to be cleaned and made safe for your little mover.…