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Why Working Moms Need to Hire a House Cleaner

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Working moms are always on the go and have less time keeping the house clean and tidy. They do not even have the time to have the “me time” because of so many things to do at home during the weekend or their day-offs.

Not everyone is skillful at house cleaning, especially a working mom. Utilizing the help of a house cleaner who can deep clean and can make your house spotless way cleaner than what you can do with just a little time that you have can do wonders for your overwhelming schedule

Here are some reasons why you should hire a house cleaner.

  1. Stressless and time for your body to have a break. – As you are a working mom, you juggle your time between work and home. If you hire a house cleaner, your body will thank you for the time you are giving yourself a break.

  1. More family and Me time. – You don’t have to worry about getting up late and giving yourself more time in bed because somebody else is doing that house chores for you. Instead of doing the laundry, mopping floors, and cleaning the bathroom, you are giving more family time and that much-needed ME time.

  1. Keep off dust and allergens. – If you are prone to allergies, hiring the help of a house cleaner can lessen your exposure to dust and allergens because someone else is doing that for you.

  1. The house will always look neat. – You don’t have to worry about keeping your place looking great because your cleaner comes on schedule to organize your house and keep it neat as possible.

 

  1. No more last-ditch cleaning – Last minute guests? No worries about last-minute clean-up because your home is simply maintained and well kept. All you must do is just a little bit of arranging things and dusting off – no major clean-up to do.

You will thank yourself for having hired one to help you clean your dwelling place.

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How to Make Your House Smell Fresh

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One of our six senses is the smell. It is a gift that we should appreciate every day. How lovely it is to smell the flowers in the garden, the sea breeze, and the crisp spring smell in the morning,

The minute you walk into a clean, fresh-smelling home will give you the feel of a cozy atmosphere. And we are pretty sure that is what you want for you, your family, and your guests – to feel an ambiance of a comfortable, cozy home.

Sometimes we get so comfortable with the smell of our house and we get nose blind to smell that have mounted up for some time.

Get rid of that awful house odor from molds, smoke stench, funky smells from trash bins, dog beds, and other stuff. Make your house smell fresh all day long with these simple tricks.

  1. Moisture – one of the causes of house bad odors is moisture. Moisture is caused by a humid environment. You may want to try putting a humidifier in your house for added moisture.

  1. Vacuum the carpets – Carpets can accumulate dust that may cause that unpleasant smell in your house. Vacuum and shampoo carpets and let them dry fully.

  1. Wash your fur friend’s bed and blanket. – Yes, regularly wash your fur baby’s bed and blanket. Use pet odor removal products to keep your sofa, fur baby’s bed, blanket, carpet, and rug odor-free.

  1. Clean and open the fridge. – Regularly clean your fridge and toss away old, expired, moldy condiments and food sitting in your fridge – for ages. Remove shelves, soak them in hot water with dish soap. Scrub the interior with food-safe cleaners. Use baking soda as this neutralizes the odor inside the refrigerator.

  1. Open the windows – Open windows as much as possible to bring in the fresh air and get a cross breeze.

  1. Activated charcoal filter – you may want to hang activated charcoal filters in small bags in places that stink. Activated charcoal absorbs unpleasant smells in the area where it is hanged.

  1. Air freshener – Spray air freshener or light a scented candle to make your house smelling crisp and fresh but do away with strong scents. Not because you are using a strongly scented air freshener means your home will now smell fabulous. Not all people can tolerate strong fragrances. You may also want to use essential oils in a diffuser.

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Bathroom Cleaning Tips

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One of the most used rooms and the dirtiest in the house is the bathroom. It’s also one of the hardest to keep tidy and clean.

Getting rid of soap scums on the bathtub, cleaning the showerhead, scrubbing the toilet, sink, and the floor.

Here’s how to clean deep clean your bathroom.

Toilet 

  • Pour some toilet cleaner into the bowl and let it soak for few minutes. Use a brush and quickly swish cleaner around the bowl.
  • Spray the outer walls of the toilet with disinfectant.
  • Use a scrub sponge to clean the outer surface of the toilet.
  • Use a toilet brush to brush the bowl especially the water ring.
  • Don’t forget to clean the water tank by pouring a cup of vinegar and let it soak for at least an hour. Run the water to rinse.
  • Wipe down the toilet seat with disinfectant.
  • Don’t forget to wear your rubber gloves.

 Sink

  • Scrub the bathroom sink with a bathroom cleaner. Try to get as much hair, dirt, and grime as possible.
  • Rinse the sink. Turn on the faucet and run hot water into the sink for few minutes. Hot water will slacken off dirt, grime, and soap scum.
  • If the bathroom sink is still dirty, sprinkle baking soda all over the sink. Cover as much surface as possible to remove hard and tough stains.
  • Again, rinse the sink thoroughly.
  • Generously spray disinfectant all over the bathroom sink and wipe with a sponge or cloth.

Bathtub

  • Open windows, door, and open bathroom fan for fewer fumes and to bring in fresh air while cleaning the bathroom.
  • Run hot water into the tub.
  • Generously spray the tub and shower with a bath cleaner.
  • Scrub the tub.
  • Rinse thoroughly.
  • For an extra dirty and stained tub, liberally sprinkle baking soda directly onto the tub or the sponge and scrub thoroughly.
  • Again, rinse completely.
  • Finally, wipe the tub faucet, the handles, drain with a clean sponge or dry cloth.
  • If mold or mildew is present, spray bleach all over the tub and let it soak for few minutes then rinse.

Bathroom Floor

  • Sweep the floor.
  • Spray the floor with a bathroom cleaner.
  • Meticulously scrub the floor.
  • Fill the bucket half full of hot water. Add ¼ cup of vinegar and 1 tablespoon of dish soap and mix.
  • Dip the mop into the mixture, wring excess water, and mop the floor.
  • Rinse the mop every after use.
  • Dry the floor with a dry towel or dry mop.

Tile Grout

  • Wear rubber gloves when cleaning/scrubbing tile grout.
  • Spray the tiles with an equal part of hot water and vinegar.
  • Let it soak for five to ten minutes.
  • For grimy and tougher grout stains, sparingly spray bleach grout cleaner onto the grout.
  • Let it sit for about 10 to fifteen minutes.
  • Scrub the grout.
  • Rinse thoroughly.
  • Wipe and dry the tiles.
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Spring Cleaning Checklist

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Winter out, spring in. Yes, spring is just around the corner and it’s time to deep clean the house and refresh our home.

This can be a fun way to bond and involve family members to clean one room each.

Let’s clean the house room by room:

Entry / Hallway

  • Sweep the floors
  • Mop the floors
  • Vacuum the floors
  • Wipe/dust the walls
  • Wipe doors, door panels, and door handles
  • Wash doormats
  • Clean shoe racks

Living Room

  • Clean windows
  • Dust blinds
  • Wash /vacuum curtains
  • Wash windows
  • Dust windows
  • Sweep floors
  • Vacuum floors
  • Wipe/dust curtain rods
  • Dust/polish furniture
  • Wash slipcovers
  • Wash throw pillows
  • Clean ceiling fans
  • Dust and clean lamp shades
  • Dust and wipe decors
  • Clean and sanitize remote control
  • Shampoo carpets and rugs
  • Dust and wipe electronics such as Television, stereo set, Siri, etc.
  • Clean fireplace

Dining Room

  • Dust and polish dining table, chairs, and cushions
  • Wash and wipe windows
  • Wipe window rods
  • Clean window sills
  • Wash or vacuum curtains
  • Dust blinds
  • Wipe baseboards
  • Clean China cabinet
  • Dust china in the cabinet
  • Clean chandelier and light fixture
  • Mop and vacuum floor
  • Shampoo carpets and rugs
  • Wipe and polish silverware
  • Clean china cabinet
  • Polish and clean china wares

Kitchen

  • Clean stove and stovetop
  • Clean microwave
  • Clean dishwasher
  • Clean Coffee maker
  • Clean toaster
  • Clean refrigerator
  • Defrost refrigerator.
  • Wipe drawers and shelves in the refrigerator
  • Clean oven
  • Degrease backsplash
  • Degrease cabinets and drawer.
  • Remove all times inside the cabinet and clean the inside
  • Throw old and expired food in the pantry, refrigerator, and cabinet
  • Clean countertops
  • Dust the top of the refrigerator, range hood, cabinets, and high surfaces
  • Degrease the kitchen drain
  • Deodorize kitchen drain
  • Wash off floor mats
  • Wipe and clean walls
  • Wipe and clean windows
  • Wash or vacuum curtains
  • Clean or dust window blinds
  • Swipe the floors
  • Mop the floors
  • Clean lighting fixtures

Bedroom

  • Sweep floors
  • Vacuum carpet and rugs
  • Shampoo rugs
  • Wash and windows
  • Wipe and dust blinds
  • Dust curtain rods
  • Wash or vacuum curtains
  • Wash beddings (pillows, sheets, duvets, and bed skirts)
  • Wipe baseboards
  • Organize closets
  • Clean and dust closet and cabinets
  • Flip mattress
  • Dust and polish furniture
  • Discard old and unused clothing
  • Discard old and unused shoes and sneakers
  • Clean lighting fixtures

Bathroom

  • Clean toilet
  • Clean toilet hardware
  • Mop and vacuum floors
  • Scrub tile gout
  • Clean and scrub bathtub
  • Clean shower and showerhead
  • Replace shower curtain liner
  • Wipe walls
  • Clean vanity
  • Clean and wipe mirrors
  • Clean cabinet
  • Discard old and expired medicines
  • Discard old makeup, brushes, and personal care products
  • Clean makeup brushes
  • Clean vanity
  • Clean lighting fixtures

Laundry room

  • Clean washing machine
  • Clean dryer lint
  • Clean dryer vent
  • Sweep and mop floors
  • Clean and wipe walls
  • Clean cabinets
  • Discard old cleaning materials
  • Wipe baseboards
  • Clean lighting fixture

Garage

  • Open garage door to air out the room
  • Clean garage doors
  • Sweep and mop floors
  • Wipe walls
  • Clean garage door frames
  • Clean windows
  • Declutter tools and equipment
  • Discard old and unused items, sporting goods, toys, etc.

Kid’s Playroom

  • Wash stuffed and clothed toys
  • Mop or vacuum floors
  • Clean and wipe windows
  • Clean window rods
  • Wipe window blinds
  • Vacuum, shampoo rugs, and carpets
  • Clean toy cabinets
  • Organize toys in the cabinet.
  • Wash plastic toys with soap and water
  • Sanitize toys.

Office

  • Clean and wipe windows
  • Clean and wipe window blinds
  • Wash curtains
  • Wipe curtain rods
  • Clean, dust, and polish furniture
  • Dust bookshelf
  • Dust and wipe electronics
  • Wipe and sanitize keyboards and mouse
  • Discard old and unused paperwork.
  • Clean lighting fixture

 

Print this list out and hang it on the fridge for easy access! Better yet, involve the family and make it a fun challenge to see who can get done first. Happy spring cleaning!

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What’s Feng Shui And How It Can Benefit Your Home

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Since at home is where people likely spend most of their day, who wouldn’t want a fresh and decluttered place? After all, your home influences how you feel and think. Luckily, Feng Shui can help you achieve harmony and peace in your place! Here are some benefits of Feng Shui that can help your home!

What is Feng Shui?

Words “Feng” and “Shui” translate into “wind” and “water,” respectively. Feng Shui comes from an ancient Chinese tradition, but it has spread as a set of home interior design guidelines in the last few decades. Feng Shui can be hard to understand, so bear with me and let’s start by getting acquainted with the basic principles.

Bagua

Bagua translates to “eight areas.” As its name suggests, the Bagua comprises eight different aspects of our lives (wealth, fame, partnership, family, children, knowledge, career, and helpful people.) This concept is applied to home design by dividing your home’s floor into the Bagua areas, corresponding to the room’s typical activities.

The five elements

In Feng Shui, the five elements are wood, earth, metal, water, and fire. Each element is associated with certain kinds of energy, emotions, and aspects of life (for example, the wood element is linked to growth and creativity.) Your home furnishings and colors represent these elements. 

Yin-yang

Yin-yang is an essential element in many Chinese disciplines, including Feng Shui. A rough understanding of this concept is duality (negative-positive, passive-bold, relaxation-productivity). According to Feng Shui, a home equilibrates these opposing forces. Some rooms should have more yin presence (bedroom and bathroom), and others should be more balanced to yang (living room, kitchen, and study.)

Practical Benefits Of Feng Shui That Can Help Your Home

 

1. Clutter-free home

Clutter diminishes productivity and creates stress. Decluttering is the first thing you have to do to initiate Feng Shui’s magic. Feng Shui aims for a proper energy flow and balance; it is no surprise that clutter needs to go to achieve it. 

2. Balance your colors

Elements are present in the color of your home’s interiors. Your home color pallet affects how light is perceived and impresses a mood in the room. Feng Shui can work as a comprehensive guide for choosing the right hues for your home!

3. Better illumination

Feng Shui uses light as part of your home interiors. Both natural or artificial light works. According to Feng Shui, a well-illuminated room balances energy toward yang. Consider lighting as a vital part of your living room, kitchen, and study.

4. Bring nature in

As mentioned earlier, Feng Shui uses elements to create an energy flow in your home. Wood element emphasizes growth and creativity, and a simple way to add this element to your home is with potted plants. The perfect places for adding plants are where you need more vitality and freshness, like a living room or study.

5. Cozier bedroom

Feng Shui works great in turning your bedroom into a cozy and relaxing oasis. By balancing where you sleep towards yin (passive, soothing energy), you will improve your sleep in the process.

These are only five ways to apply Feng Shui to your home, but you can dive deeper into this ancient way of thinking. Still, a clean home is better than a messy one! Let us take care of your cleaning chores. Reach us on our website to get your quote.

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