You want a clean house, but you don’t want to fill it with chemicals. There are a variety of reasons why many people are turning to natural, organic cleaning solutions, from disliking the unpleasant smell of harsh bleaches and pesticides, to fears about cross-contamination in your home, or environmental harm once they’re washed away. Whatever[…]
Cleaning up after your home has been flooded can seem like an impossible task. As well as the damage to your property and loss of belongings, the sheer devastation a flood leaves behind takes many homeowners by surprise. Floodwater is never just water—debris, mud, sewage, animal corpses and more all wash into your home, making[…]
When you’re looking for someone to help you stay on top of household chores, you want to be sure you’re getting the service you need. At Pro Housekeepers, we understand our clients each have their own unique requirements, budgets and circumstances. We want to make your life easier. That’s why all our services and prices[…]
As a hygiene issue, a clean home is more important to women than men. There also seems to be at tendency that, the higher education men have, the less time they spend on household cleaning. Those with a lower level of education put more value on cleaning and cleanliness in their homes but are generally[…]
Even the tidiest of houses needs an occasional deep clean. Once a year it’s worth taking the extra time to clean and sanitize all the forgotten parts of your home. Deep cleans are also a great time to check safety measures and switch out filters and clean vents so your home is as efficient as[…]
At some point we’ve all stained a favorite item of clothing, whether it’s spaghetti sauce dripped down a white shirt, a pen leaked in your pocket, or a kid came home covered in mud and grass stains. Stop playing roulette with your washing machine, wondering if it will remove the stain or set it for[…]
If you’ve been living with builders in your house, you know how destructive construction work can be. Even when everything goes according to plan and your tradesmen are as tidy as possible, dust and dirt are inevitable. With post-construction cleanup comes specialized cleaning requirements. Brick or drywall dust can damage your home if not cleaned[…]
Spring cleaning is more than a western tradition. Around the world, spring and new year are accompanied by extensive cleaning rituals in most cultures. Such spring cleans have both a scientific and symbolic history. While new years are commonly associated with fresh starts and looking toward the future—making them the perfect time to clear out[…]
Stepping into a fresh, clean home is a wonderful experience. Having a clean home doesn’t just feel good either, there are numerous health benefits, from reducing allergens and allergy symptoms to feeling less stressed. Cleaning itself is also good for you—you can burn hundreds of calories carrying out everyday cleaning activities. Despite all the positives,[…]
Vinegar, from the Latin “vinum acer” meaning “sour wine,” dates back at least 7,000 years. It has been found in Ancient Egyptian urns, was a lower-class drink in Roman times, was mentioned in the Old Testament, and was in large-scale production in China by 500BC. Vinegar can be made from any sugary substance but usually[…]
