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Summer Cleaning Hacks for Parents

by: Go-2-Girls | June 10, 2022

With summer in full swing that means all parents have a revolving door of kids! Popsicle wrappers all over the place, muddy flip flops, and plenty of wet bathing suits are surrounding your home right now. We know it can be hard to maintain a clean home when you are as busy as ever, so parents this one’s for you! In between your Go 2 Girls cleaning there are a few things you can do to make your life a little bit easier. Better yet, have the kids help you with the house cleaning! After all, it can be good for them to earn their screen time first.

Step 1: Clean out the fridge. It’s time to toss out those leftovers no one will touch. There could be hidden molds affecting your family’s health and an added bonus is now you know what you still need from the grocery store for dinner!

Step 2: Dust everywhere. Dusting is particularly important during summertime because the AC is likely running nonstop. As a result, dust gets pushed everywhere. Pay close attention to blinds and ceiling fans. You can even have your fans rotate the opposite direction to help. Use a simple mixture of water and vinegar for your product.

Step 3: Flip and clean your mattress. Mattresses should be flipped at least two times a year so it might be time to rotate yours. Mattresses are known to harbor dirt, dead skin, dust mites and tons of other allergens. If you are known to snack in bed you should be cleaning yours more often! Keep in mind that not all mattresses can be flipped so it’s a good idea to check with your mattress manufacturer before doing so.

Step 4: Prepare your outdoor space. If you’re hosting graduation parties, birthday parties, barbecues, or any other gathering, it is a good idea to give your outdoor area a good deep clean. Refresh your furniture with a garden house (a great chore for kids to help with), and use a mild cleaning product to disinfect the surfaces. As much as possible, try to avoid bleach because it can damage plants. Wipe down grills, planters, and other surfaces that may have accumulated pollen and dirt over the last few months.

The bottom line is that cleaning your home can feel never ending. Always remember that you can’t do it alone. Have your family step in and help, or better yet call your Go 2 Girl who will step in and take over. We would love to help you with your summer cleaning checklist!

Tips for cleaning your bedroom

by: Go-2-Girls | May 26, 2022

In our previous post, we talked about decorating the bedroom. In such a private and generally separated space- lighting, furniture and decor reflect the occupant in a way that other rooms don’t. A space this personal also needs to be cleaned differently than others. Beds, and the surrounding areas as well as surfaces like dressers and nightstands offer a unique cleaning arena in your home.

The Ceiling

In most rooms, we’ll recommend starting with the highest reachable surface. This because anything that falls will land on whatever surface you may have otherwise stared with. In a room like the bedroom where fans run more than most other spaces- the fan can accumulate dust and pet fur faster than anything else in the house. Start by dusting the ceiling, light fixtures and fan blades.

Wipe every surface clean

In your bedroom are a lot of surfaces: tabletops, cabinets, drawers, a chair, your make-up kit, a display cabinet: you name it. And that too can be a source of accumulated dirt from the outside and even internally. To start wiping off the surface of these objects, you need to be prepared with two types of rags: one that is dry and one that is damp. For objects that can be wiped wet and have accumulated dirt, use the damp one to collect the dust away from those objects. Then, for objects that might need a light brush-off, you can use the dry rag to clean the objects.
Please take note that there are other wiping techniques you can employ, including using isopropyl alcohol for surfaces you use the most, including the table top or your study desk in
accordance with sanitary standards.

Sweep and Mop the floors

Most of the time, when we clean the floor it’s just all about just sweeping the floor, but really it’s also about cleaning it to discourage unwanted creature visitors. Aside from the dust accumulated, some of the things that you might have missed and are considered foreign materials include crumbs from the food you ate, spilled drinks you haven’t noticed, textile fragments from clothes and your bedsheets, scraps of paper and plastic from office or grocery: among other things.

The simplest way to start your bedroom cleaning is through sweeping the floor with a broom. Start off first with the corners and then make your way out to the door where you have a dust scooper to collect the swept dust. If the sweeping isn’t enough, you can opt out for a hand-held vacuum cleaner to collect from nooks and crannies of your bedroom. And we haven’t settled yet, preparing for the mopping process, with choosing the perfect soap- water solution that not just smells nice but also allows us to properly clean the floor. To mop the floor, start with the farthest part to the part near your door. That way, there’s an even clean of the floor.

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There you have it: our very own take of taking care of the cleaning duties for your bedroom. And while we’re at it, why not check out our cleaning service Go2Girls? We offer a variety of cleaning options for your common house, guaranteed to be serviced from top to bottom!

4 Cleaning Tips For A Safer House With Kids

by: Go-2-Girls | January 11, 2022

As parents, we know that it is so important for a family to have a place to call their own. With a house being a safe haven for kids, it is important for parents to remember to clean up as always to make it safer to live in. Here are our top four cleaning tips to note for a better and safer house with kids.

Emphasize Open Spaces

Kids love to play around, and that means we can assume that their playfulness means a larger space needed for them to chase around and tease along. Hence, a wider space is an essential cleaning tip for parents to consider. To do this, always create a public space where kids can enjoy walking around, aside from their proper play-corner. With kids being more active these days, it’s better to have wider spaces that kids can play around during free time as well.

Some of the actions that can be done include re-arranging furniture so that a common space is established, as well as opting out for lesser accessories in the house to save space.

Maximize Common Areas

Once you have made that space available, the next step is to consider which things should go and which should stay. Take for instance your furniture. Ask yourself: do I really need a large cushion set that has too much extra for the family to use? Or that one cabinet you have that has not even been used aside from being a display?

While it remains a debate, minimalism has become a resurging theme in fuller households. Prioritizing the essentials doesn’t have to mean donating or selling half of your possessions. The idea is to contribute to a less cluttered homestead while also increasing the level of safety around the house.

Don’t Forget the Floors

Kids play far closer to the ground than we do, so it’s more likely that they get exposed to a lot of foreign elements in the house. As a parent, always take note of the various cleaning tools you will need for the common floor of the house. For smooth surfaces, use a broom first to collect the dust that might have accumulated, while opting out for mopping the floor if it gets sticky due to spilled liquid or food on the floor.

In addition, a vacuum cleaner must come in handy to sweep in large parts of the floor, especially those that are carpeted on. Since they absorb more dirt and other foreign materials than just the bare floor, vacuuming the floor will help the kids be safer by preventing any common illness that may arise.

Minimize danger

Some items that might be completely benign to older people might present a danger to children. These include fragile items such as glassware, cleaning and chemical supplies, tools, and even food items. Remember to store cleaning supplies out of reach or safely away. Aside from organizing them in proper storage, one could also put child-proof kits in the storage areas such as having safety locks and hinges.

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There you have it: our own take on keeping your cleaning stint more kid-friendly. If you are a parent still struggling to keep up with the cleaning chores, Go2Girls has your back! We have general cleaning services fit for the family, helping keep your home safer for your kids!

Kid’s Bedroom Cleaning Hacks

by: Go-2-Girls | November 11, 2021

If you have toddlers and kids at home, you can relate to how messy the room can be. Toys here and there, doodle stuff, cluttered clothes, messy bed, and all that’s in between. Cleaning a child’s bedroom is not that dreadful if you let your kids help clean their own rooms. Let them do light tasks that are fun and not like a chore to them.

Here are some tricks to make your kids clean their own room.

BEDROOM SLIPPERS

First and foremost, get your child another pair of slippers for the bedroom and another for the living area. Children play a lot indoors or outdoors. When they use the same slippers or shoes to the bedroom, the risk of bringing dirt and bacteria that may cause health issues.

MAKE YOUR BED

Teach your little ones to tidy up their blankets and pillows after waking up. They don’t need to have it super neat but the lesson of keeping their space clean is a thing you will thank yourself in the future.

CLOTHES IN HAMPER

Show your kids where to put the dirty clothes after changing to a fresh new one. This will ease off some of your house chores because dirty clothes are already in the hamper and ready to pick up for laundry.

PICK UP TOYS

Kids make a mess with their toys. Train them to pick up the toys after playing and put them back where they belong to. You can make this a fun thing by letting them count the toys and adding up how many they have put back in the box and giving them some treat after a good job.

GET RID OF MARKS ON WALLS AND FLOORS

Kids can or may not be able to do this job of getting rid of color marks on the wall, carpets, or floor. For pen marks on the wall, use a sponge and lightly scrub off with a mixture of water and baking soda. Gently scrape away crayon marks then dab with denatured alcohol.

DUST OFF AND WIPE DOWN SURFACES

Wipe, dust, and polish wooden furniture and organize everything. Don’t forget to wipe off the mirrors and windows.

EMPTY TRASH CAN

Again, teach your little ones to throw their trash in the wastebasket. This will certainly save you time when cleaning the room. Empty the trash every day so that it won’t litter in your child’s bedroom in case they play with it.

SWEEP AND VACUUM

Sweep the floor and regularly vacuum the carpet. Don’t forget to get all the corners, under the furniture, and under the bed.

If you don’t have time to clean your kid’s bedroom, your Go 2 Girls are here to help you have a spotless room for your children. We are just a dial away. Call us now for a free quote!

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