Cleaning and restoration tips

Do you have hardwood floors in your home? Hardwood flooring may give your home a touch of upscale elegance and showcase your stylish décor without clashing with the rest of your home. However, this is the time of year when hardwood flooring may begin to become a pain and could take a beating if you are not vigilant at keeping them clean. If you live in a temperate climate that receives a fair amount of precipitation in the winter months, you may be used to seeing the salt trucks that jam traffic during rush hour. When salt is tracked into your home, these industrial salt crystals can be ground into flooring. This will destroy the finish and luster of your investment, and is expensive to replace. Take note of these recommendations to protect your hardwood flooring by eHow.com: •    Pl...

Are you hosting Thanksgiving in your home this year? Do you have guests coming from out of town or children returning home from college for the holiday break? Are you about to change up your décor and furniture in your residence? This is an opportune time to consider deep cleaning your home. Deep cleaning is a comprehensive and thorough cleaning that can be maintained with light dusting, vacuuming and wiping down of surfaces. When you deep clean a home, everything is touched, from the ceiling, down to the baseboards and the floor. You can deep clean your home once a month, once a season or once a holiday season, depending on the amount of traffic your home receives. Deep cleaning a home can take hours, but here are some helpful hints to make this process go smoothly, courtesy of Mrs. Cl...

As we approach the holiday season, it will be time to start up the fireplace again. The warmth of the fire, the crackling of the flames and the bright amber flickering around the room is very comforting and relaxing when spending time with family and friends. What you may not expect is a pungent odor, billowing smoke or tenants in the form of birds. Fireplace is one of the most valued features in a home, however, many families will label their fireplace "non-working" and it sits unused, because the homeowner doesn't know what to do about a variety of issues or how to clean it properly. Here are some of the frequently asked questions about chimneys and the answers, courtesy of the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA). How often should I have my chimney cleaned? The National Fire ...

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...

Imagine yourself preparing for a job interview. When deciding what to wear in order to make a good impression, would you grab a wrinkled pair of khakis and a polo shirt out of the hamper, comb your hair, grab your padfolio and go - confident and ready to impress? We hope not. Instead, you probably would have carefully selected an ensemble ahead of time that's fresh and pressed with shoes to match. You'll no doubt clothe yourself in this up-to-date garb after you've showered, brushed your teeth and styled your hair. You've paid attention to all of the details in order to show a potential employer you care and that you have put effort into impressing them. The same thoughtful care and preparation that impresses a potential employer is the same attention to detail and care that potential b...

Restoring your belongings after a fire, flood, or other disaster can be difficult. The first step in content restoration is deciding what can be saved and what must be replaced. A good contents restoration service can help you make that determination when they inventory your belongings at the site of the disaster. Once your belongings are inventoried, they will be packed up and shipped to a central restoration facility. After cleaning and restoration, each item will be repacked and stored until your home is repaired or rebuilt. Factors Affecting Content Restoration Costs There are several factors that can affect the cost of contents restoration. The number and type of items, and the specific type of damage can all change the total cost of contents restoration. A content restoration t...

Outsourcing the office cleaning services can reduce your cleaning costs and make your office look better, and be safe and comfortable.  However one must ensure to find the right janitorial services company. Here are 7 tips to identify the right janitorial services company: •   Consider the level of cleaning expertise the potential vendor brings and decide whether they will fulfill your expectations. •   Check licenses and insurance coverage. •   Check two-three references. What other clients say is important. Ask whether they are satisfied and for how long they have been using these services. •   Ask if the janitorial services company can handle the operations in case of emergency or some unusual circumstances.  Examples include cases of any urgent services required or flexible ho...