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Month: September 2011

3 Reasons to Contract with a Professional Cleaning Service
Cleaning and restoration tips

3 Reasons to Contract with a Professional Cleaning Service

The thorn in the side of most hosts and hostesses for a large party is deep cleaning their home in advance and afterwards. A high traffic area, such as the kitchen, can take hours alone. When you are preparing your home for sale, you are inviting potential buyers in for open houses every weekend, which is very similar to having a party. You want your home to appear perfect and clean, as this will be the first impression one has about the space. Do you have time on Fridays to clean your home extensively… every week until your home is sold? If not, it may be time to contact a professional. Week 4 – 3 Reasons to Contract with a Professional Cleaning Service Can you budget for a professional cleaning service? Here are three reasons why it may make sense for you: 1. A professional clean...
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Preparing Your Home for Sale: How to Remove Smoke Damage
Fire Damage Restoration, Smoke Damage Cleanup

Preparing Your Home for Sale: How to Remove Smoke Damage

Did your last attempt at culinary greatness get out of hand? Did you get distracted while leaving a dish on the stove? Did an errant candle burn too brightly (and right through your curtains)? Even a small fire can produce a lot of smoke, leaving soot and odors that penetrate carpet, upholstery, clothing and other porous materials. If you are planning on selling your home, it is really important to remove any past evidence of smoke damage. Week 3 – The Dos and Don’ts of Removing Smoke Damage Cleaning smoke damage is not an easy task, but it can be completed successfully if you keep the following tips (courtesy of ServiceMaster) in mind: DO: •    Cover carpeted traffic areas with towels or old linens to prevent additional soiling. •    Discard open food packages. The food could be co...
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Breathe and Relax: 4 Reasons Why You Should Keep Your Air Ducts Clean
Air Duct HVAC Cleaning

Breathe and Relax: 4 Reasons Why You Should Keep Your Air Ducts Clean

After a long day at work, what is the first thing you do when you arrive at home? Some may change into comfortable clothes and relax in your favorite chair. Others may pour a glass of wine to enjoy with dinner. Many are ready for a relaxing bath and some quiet time to reflect on their hectic day. No matter your favorite downtime activity, everyone will take a deep breath not long after entering the home. But is this deep breath filled with harmful contaminants, dust and other allergens? This is a question for the experts… Week 2 – 4 Reasons Why You Should Keep Your Air Ducts Clear Our air ducts are invisible pipes in our home, traveling below the floor or in the ceiling above us, and they accumulate dirt and dust and other substances that fall out of the air. For this reason, it is very ...
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Preparing Your Home for Sale: Removing Mold From Your Home
Mold cleaning, Mold mildew remediation

Preparing Your Home for Sale: Removing Mold From Your Home

Even though the economy is unsteady, people are still going through various changes in their lives. Whether a family expands with the birth of a new child or the last child leaves the home and the parents become “empty nesters”, the need for space (or the desire for less space) remains prevalent today. While it is not easy to sell a home today as it was five years ago, there are some measures you can take today to make your home as appealing as possible to a potential buyer. Week 1 – Removing Mold From Your Home Money Saved by Using a Professional Mold Removal Service: $8,750 - $57,000+ Replacing roof shingles (without a warranty): $6,000 - $50,000 (depending on roof) Replace drywall and shower tile: $100 - $200 per wall Doctor visits to the allergist and medicine: $100+ Replacing an...
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