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Steve
Marvel Maids, Inc.
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Tuesday, April 15, 2014
So ... we're already into Spring. What should you do to clean your home for a "spring cleaning?" Or what should you have on your DO and DON'T DO list? Check out this great article from Woman's Day at:
http://www.womansday.com/home/5-spring-cleaning-dos-donts-65229
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http://www.womansday.com/home/5-spring-cleaning-dos-donts-65229
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5 Spring Cleaning Dos and Don’ts
These short and simple tips will have your home sparkling in no time.
These five tricks will make your spring cleaning process more efficient and your home cleaner—you can thank us later!
1. “When cleaning, start from the highest point in a room and move down, so any dust stirred up can be vacuumed at the end,” says Denise Baron, owner of CarleysCleaning.com. Vertical surfaces like walls can collect dust, too, especially if they’re textured. Every month or so, rubber band a microfiber cloth to the end of your mop or broom and sweep walls top to bottom before vacuuming.
2. Bathrooms and kitchens are where moisture meets dust, making cleanup that much harder. Vacuum first, Baron says: “It helps reduce the amount of dirt and dust your mop needs to collect.”
3. Don’t skimp on carpet cleaning. “About half the soil remains, even with the best vacuums,” Rathey says. Do hot-water extraction regularly.
4. Keep sticky, greasy kitchen residue at bay with regular surface wipe-downs and dust won’t adhere as easily, Handrick says.
5. Use clean tools so you don’t just move dust around. When your mop head or cloth gets soiled, it’s time to rinse it, clean it or change it, even if it’s after each swipe. “When it’s soiled, it doesn’t do you any good to keep using it,” says Handrick. Paper towels may seem easier, but they just release more dust into the air. To get more mileage out of a single cloth, Rathey recommends folding it in half, then in half again—that’s eight.
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Of course my best recommendation would be to visit http://www.marvelmaids.com/quote.html and we'll come take care of your Spring Cleaning for you. We do offer those one time cleans ... for example, if your mother in law is coming to town! We've had a lot of those calls this week with Easter approaching.
Steve
Marvel Maids, Inc.
415-546-8000
www.marvelmaids.com/quote.html
Trusted Green Cleaning Since 1979
1. “When cleaning, start from the highest point in a room and move down, so any dust stirred up can be vacuumed at the end,” says Denise Baron, owner of CarleysCleaning.com. Vertical surfaces like walls can collect dust, too, especially if they’re textured. Every month or so, rubber band a microfiber cloth to the end of your mop or broom and sweep walls top to bottom before vacuuming.
2. Bathrooms and kitchens are where moisture meets dust, making cleanup that much harder. Vacuum first, Baron says: “It helps reduce the amount of dirt and dust your mop needs to collect.”
3. Don’t skimp on carpet cleaning. “About half the soil remains, even with the best vacuums,” Rathey says. Do hot-water extraction regularly.
4. Keep sticky, greasy kitchen residue at bay with regular surface wipe-downs and dust won’t adhere as easily, Handrick says.
5. Use clean tools so you don’t just move dust around. When your mop head or cloth gets soiled, it’s time to rinse it, clean it or change it, even if it’s after each swipe. “When it’s soiled, it doesn’t do you any good to keep using it,” says Handrick. Paper towels may seem easier, but they just release more dust into the air. To get more mileage out of a single cloth, Rathey recommends folding it in half, then in half again—that’s eight.
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Of course my best recommendation would be to visit http://www.marvelmaids.com/quote.html and we'll come take care of your Spring Cleaning for you. We do offer those one time cleans ... for example, if your mother in law is coming to town! We've had a lot of those calls this week with Easter approaching.
Steve
Marvel Maids, Inc.
415-546-8000
www.marvelmaids.com/quote.html
Trusted Green Cleaning Since 1979
Wednesday, April 9, 2014
Fascinating blog post about the "Uberification of the US Service Economy."
http://schlaf.me/post/81679927670
So, then what?
What I've heard customers tell us ...
"I like dealing with a house cleaning company that I can trust."
"I like having the same people come out to clean my house, as I have built up a relationship with them and they know my house."
"I like the consistency of dealing with one company that has a standardized process but also is flexible enough to know my personal needs."
The list goes on ...
Steve
Marvel Maids, Inc.
415-546-8000
www.marvelmaids.com/quote.html
Trusted Green Cleaning Since 1979
http://schlaf.me/post/81679927670
So, then what?
What I've heard customers tell us ...
"I like dealing with a house cleaning company that I can trust."
"I like having the same people come out to clean my house, as I have built up a relationship with them and they know my house."
"I like the consistency of dealing with one company that has a standardized process but also is flexible enough to know my personal needs."
The list goes on ...
Steve
Marvel Maids, Inc.
415-546-8000
www.marvelmaids.com/quote.html
Trusted Green Cleaning Since 1979
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
Steve
Marvel Maids, Inc.
415-546-8000
www.marvelmaids.com/quote.html
Trusted Green Cleaning Since 1979
Tuesday, March 18, 2014
1. Always use a mat to minimize the transfer of dirt and debris to your marble floors.
2. Avoid using marble flooring in areas where you will be preparing or consuming food. I.e. It's not a good idea to have marble floors in a kitchen. If its too late, consider using rugs or matting under areas where food is eaten or prepared.
3. Pets can cause marble floors to get scratched, so keep them in another area of the home.
4. Consider taking your shoes off when walking on marble floors to minimize the transfer of dirt into the porous surface.
5. Use a gentle neutral or near neutral pH cleanser to clean the floors to avoid pitting the floors and dulling the marble.
6. When the floors are free of dirt and debris, have them professionally waxed to protect the marble from absorbing dirt and debris.
Of course, this is not all consuming and just some general thoughts about marble flooring. We always recommend using experts to take care of your flooring. We're experts at general cleaning not flooring.
Have a great week!
Steve
Marvel Maids, Inc.
415-546-8000
www.marvelmaids.com/quote.html
Trusted Green Cleaning Since 1979
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