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A Clean Start: A Guide to Finding A Great Maid Service
Introduction We all know the feeling of coming home to a clean, organized space. It’s like a breath of fresh air. However, the realities of our busy lives often leave us with little time or energy to maintain our homes in tip-top shape. This is where professional house cleaning services come to the rescue, offering…
Daily House Cleaning Checklist
Maintaining a clean home is essential for keeping you and your family healthy. With a busy schedule, it can be challenging to find the time to dedicate to house cleaning. We’re here to help.
The Health Benefits of Keeping Your House Clean
Women who live in messy, dusty, cluttered environments have higher levels of cortisol than other women. Cortisol is the body’s stress hormone. Too much stress can lead to weight gain, irritability, acne, or other health concerns. Don’t let a little dust and clutter impact your health! Instead, consider these seven benefits of keeping your house…
6 Signs of a Dusty House That’s in Need of a Deep Cleaning
Dust, dirt, and grime can build up quickly in your home, which may lead to allergies and other respiratory ailments. Not only is a dusty house bad for your health, but it also makes your surroundings look dingy and unattractive. If you’re wondering when it’s time for deep cleaning, read on for a list of…
9 Tips to Remember When Cleaning a Bedroom
According to the Mayo Clinic, lack of sleep can lead to long-term health conditions like heart disease or even substance abuse. Lack of quality sleep can occur because of stress caused by an uncomfortable sleep environment. A messy bedroom can disrupt your sleep. Cleaning your room is one way to avoid some of these serious…
7 Reasons to Hire a Move-Out Cleaning Service
The average person moves home 11 times in their life. It’s a big life-changing event, so it should be an exciting event. But moving out can be stressful, with so many things to think about, from packing to cleaning. Hiring a move-out cleaning service can relieve some of this stress and allow you to focus…
7 Professional Bathroom Cleaning Tips to Keep Your Space Sparkling Clean
Even though just thinking about cleaning the bathroom might make you feel icky, regularly cleaning your bathroom will keep it in sparkling condition, and make you happy to use it. If you don’t know the first thing about bathroom cleaning, don’t worry. We’ve got you covered. Read below for 7 bathroom cleaning tips that will…
6 Signs You Need to Hire House Cleaning Services
Being overcommitted in life might cause you to stop caring for yourself, and it might lead to neglecting other duties in your life – such as cleaning your house. Do you feel like you’re too busy to clean? If so, your house probably shows it. Fortunately, you can hire house cleaning services to handle these…
7 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Maid Service
So, you’ve finally decided that it’s time to hire a maid service. Congratulations! With most of us feeling time poor—especially since we live in one of the most overworked countries in the world—maid services are a great way to get a satisfying clean home without whittling away your free time. But when the moment comes…
9 Important Kitchen Cleaning Tips to Remember
Spring is always the ideal time to clean house. The holiday season and all the chaos it brings has passed, and nothing is better than throwing open the windows to let the fresh spring air and sunlight into your clean house. But a lot of people seem to struggle with cleaning a kitchen. That’s because…
The Ultimate Guide to Keeping a House Clean and Organized
Keeping your house tidy might feel like an unconquerable task. Along with all your other responsibilities, cleaning and organizing tend to fall down to the bottom of the list of priorities. But waking up or coming home to a tidy house is so much more comforting and relaxing than living in a disorganized mess. What’s…
There is Light
Is…is that a light? Do you see it? At the end of the tunnel? After this year of craziness, we’re as glad to see it as everyone else. We are hopeful that the new year will bring the boiling pot down to a simmer and that we can begin anew. Pivoting Unfortunately, Covid isn’t going…
Get Through This Holiday Season
OMG, this year! Each and every one of us in this country, and most of the world too (we would guess) has endured some major hurdles. It’s a pretty big boat. So as we drag ourselves over the finish line, we want to offer some *advice* on how to get through this holiday season. …
Getting Ready for Cold Weather
Thanksgiving It’s here…! When did THAT happen? Like it or not, it usually signals that we must get busy. Yup, snow will be here soon. We can hit the figurative snooze button a couple more times, but…it’s time to begin getting ready for cold weather. Getting a Head Start on the Yard Do you have…
Welcoming a New Season
As Autumn begins to tip-toe into our lives with cooler temperatures, color, and the abundance of food, it’s also time to turn to thoughts of getting ready for winter. Welcoming a new season, at least this year, can be a welcome diversion from the world at large right now. What Can We Do? Maybe…
Small Cleaning Projects to Boost Your Spirits
Cleaning Your Ceiling Fans It has been said that “A rolling stone gathers no moss” but a moving ceiling fan can sure get gross! This proves how dirty our indoor air can be, especially if you have pets. You will need a bucket with hot soapy water, ladder or step stool, drop cloth, wet and…
Time to Live Your Best Life
How many of us set New Year’s resolutions aiming to spend more time doing the things we love, spend more time with the ones we love, and spend more time doing things that really matter. It all looks great as a goal on paper, but when it comes to actually trying to find ways to…
Your Clean Home Holiday Survival Guide
The busy holiday season is in full swing. There’s cooking, entertaining, shopping, wrapping, decorating, snowy days, and kids home on school break. With all the hustle and bustle and flurry of activity and extra people around your home, you may notice things can get a little chaotic and even messy this time of year. Here’s…
A Good Green Clean Should Be Part of Your Holiday Plan
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, and Christmas, Hanukkah and New Year’s celebrations hot on the heels thereafter, it’s time to be thinking about your shopping, cooking and entertaining plans for the weeks ahead. With all that goes into making the holidays special, it’s also a great time to be thinking about treating your home…
How Better Organization Habits Will Help Keep Your Home Clean
As professionals in the cleaning business, we at The Cleaning Advantage focus on eliminating dust, dirt, bacteria, and toxins from your home. Regular scrubbing, wiping, dusting, vacuuming, mopping and disinfecting keeps your home healthy and safe for the people and pets that live in it, while also creating a fresh smelling and clean feeling environment…
Life is Messy: Tips for Managing the Messiest Areas of Your Home
Do you constantly find yourself saying “This house is a mess?” Do you repeatedly find yourself trying to organize and reorganize and maintain the same areas in your home over and over again? Do you live with messy people who seem to leave a trail of their belongings from the time they enter the door…
Back to School Cleaning
Ahh summer, how we love thee. Fun, sun, camping, gardening, beach, cookouts, vacation! But as with any good thing, it must eventually come to an end. Around this time of year, the days gradually start to shorten, football kicks into gear and kids are anxious to get back in the groove of school. End of…
Keeping Your Pet-Friendly Home Clean
Pets, like cats and dogs, are wonderful four-pawed additions to our families who bring companionship, joy and emotional support into our lives, but they can also bring unwanted excess hair, dander, messes and odor into our home. In the summertime these messes may be especially noticeable while our pets tend to shed excess hair during…
The Five P’s for Choosing a Professional Cleaning Service
There are several reasons why people hire a professional cleaning service, however it seems the most popular reason has to do with the ways it can save you time and money. By outsourcing the cleaning of your home to a professional cleaning company, your time is freed up to spend with family or to do…
Tips for Cleaning Hard Floor Surfaces
The floors in your home are probably one of the largest areas that capture the most dirt, and therefore require the most attention when it comes to cleaning. Let’s face it, the dust and dirt in the air must eventually land somewhere. And we just can’t entirely avoid dirt and debris following us in on…
Tips and Tricks for Cleaning Kitchen Countertop Appliances
The convenience of having your small kitchen appliances right on our countertop makes cooking a breeze. However, food particles, grease and residue can build up causing them to not only not look so good on display for all who enter your kitchen, but also it can affect how efficiently they work and how long they…
Tips for a Cleaner Smelling Home
One of the best parts of having your home cleaned by a cleaning service is walking in to not only a visually clean space but also a clean and fresh smelling space. When dust and mildew and bacteria sources are removed from the home, the bad smells that go with them are removed as well….
Reduce Family Stress by Hiring a Cleaning Service
Many people love clean homes, but not as many people love TO clean their homes. Household chores and cleaning tasks are a significant source for disharmony and arguments amongst married couples and families. Having two income career families, busier schedules, and larger homes are all factors that lead to stress about keeping the home clean…
Spring into Fun: Ten Things to Do this Spring Instead of Cleaning
It seems Mother Nature knows the perfect remedy for our long winter blues and indoor doldrums? It’s Spring! Spring is that welcomed season where the days are longer, the temps are higher, and the great outdoors call us to come out from hibernation to enjoy Spring colors, buds, blossoms and sunshine. So leave the Spring…
First Time Cleaning Service Promotional Offers
New Clients Take 20% Off Your First Time Cleaning In March-April Try It. You’ll Like It. Thinking of hiring a cleaning service? As with any service provider decision, you will likely be looking to find a provider you can trust, one that has a reputation for quality and dependability and of course delivers a good…
Giving the Gift of Clean
Mother’s Day, Birthdays, Anniversaries, Valentines Day, Christmas, and a Baby Shower are all holiday occasions that bring to mind the giving and exchanging of gifts. How many times have you heard a loved one say when asked what they would like, “Oh, Surprise Me!” Or how about the new trend in gift-giving that steers away…
Not All Cleaning Services Are Created Equal
When requesting a quote for cleaning services, it is important to understand exactly which services will be covered in the quoted price. Not all cleaning service providers cover the same level of detail or will perform the same cleaning service tasks. For recurring service, some tasks may be included in every cleaning visit while some…
Why Hiring a Cleaning Company is a Great Idea
If you’ve ever wondered if you should hire a cleaning service, the answer seems simple. Of course you should. Who wouldn’t want to have someone come in and clean their house or apartment? But many worry about the cost. Do you eat out instead of cooking at home? Or hire a handyman instead of doing…
Getting Organized In The New Year
With the housework and the job, it’s easy to let clutter pile up as you tackle the tasks of your daily routine. The combination of dull weather and less social obligations help to make January a great time to get organized. With all of that Holiday Season shopping, hustle and bustle behind us, now we…
Cleaning Cancelation Fee Explained
Recurring Client Cancellation Fee. Cancelled Cleaning Explained Why is there a cancellation fee if I need to cancel or reschedule my cleaning? When you sign up with The Cleaning Advantage for regular bi-weekly cleaning service; you have a scheduled ongoing appointment in your desired cleaner’s schedule. This is your dedicated time slot every cleaning visit….
Do I Need To Provide A Key For You To Clean My Home?
Do you need a key to clean my home on cleaning day? While it is understood it is not easy or even comforting to give a cleaning company a key or garage code to your home; here are some reasons why we prefer a key to your home for cleaning day. If you are typically…
Difference Between Deep Cleaning VS Regular Cleaning
What is the difference between a deep clean and a regular cleaning? This is a question that I get asked a lot. The short answer is time. That’s right; deep cleanings take more time to complete. The longer answer- Everything that is done on a deep cleaning is done on a regular maintenance cleaning…
Do I need a Deep Cleaning?
Does my home need a deep clean or an initial cleaning? That’s a great question. Not every home will need an initial or deep cleaning to bring it up to maintenance levels, however most do. If you have never had a professional cleaning service that likely may be the case. Having a deeper clean on…
How to Create a Cleaning Schedule for Kids to be Smooth Sailing!
Kids and cleaning don’t exactly go hand in hand! It takes a whole lot of nagging on your part, and tons of kicking and screaming on theirs to get your kids to clean. Nevertheless, kids do have a responsibility of tidying up after themselves and helping out around the house. Of course, kids can only…
Home Inspections: Keeping the Order and Cleanliness of Your Home
You know that wonderful feeling of kicking back and relaxing after cleaning and tidying up? When all you do is sip on a cold one while you admire the cleanliness of your home? Well, it’s a great feeling indeed! What isn’t such a good feeling is seeing that spotless house transform into one that has…
4 Mopping Solutions for 6 Types of Flooring!
When you clean your floors there’s always the risk of causing damage with harsh cleaners and unsuitable tools. Appropriate cleaning and maintenance will help keep your floors looking new for years to come. We’re going to share four simple and safe mopping solutions for cleaning five different types of flooring – hardwood, porcelain, linoleum, ceramic…
Eco-Friendly Products for Your Home – Help the Environment!
Using Eco Friendly products for your home is not always convenient in your efforts to maintain cleanliness and order in your home. Here are some Eco Friendly product Ideas to implement. Conserve Water with Tap Aerators This is an obvious one, of course; conserving water is incredibly important to care for the environment, while…
Fun and Easy Tips To Clean Your House For the Year-End
The end of the year is approaching and another fresh start is beginning! Welcome it to giving your home a clean vibe! Here are some tips to prep your house clean for the year-end! Dusting. A general tip that can guide you is “don’t wipe any surfaces taller than your tallest friend.” Instead of the…
The Overall, Step-by-Step Guide to Kitchen Cleaning!
When it comes to your kitchen, it’s hard to know where to begin cleaning. There may be several areas or components that need a good scrubbing but you’re not sure how to go about it or what to do first. Well, with this easy and thorough step-by-step guide from maidtoscrub.com, an efficient kitchen cleanse will…
Get Yourself an Organized and Clean Home with These Life Hacks
Cleaning can be quite a chore, especially when you have to juggle between tasks throughout the day. From waking up early to fix breakfast for the kids, to dealing with the stress at work; there’s no doubt you need a break. People created life hacks so we could do things in a more relaxed and…
Quick Steps to Prepare your House for the Holidays
The holiday season is just around the corner. Spending it with friends and family is usually a high priority for a holiday. You need to prepare the house now for the festive dinner that you are planning to serve. Here are some tips to help you with those preparations. Easy Steps to Prepare your…
A Short Cleaning Checklist For the Upcoming Thanksgiving
Is it your turn to host the Thanksgiving this year? Yes, it is going to be a little difficult, but that is only if you do not know where to start. First off, you must make sure that the house is ready for the coming event. Nobody wants to spend Thanksgiving in a house that…
No-Bake, No-Cook Halloween Treats You Need To Try Out
Halloween is one of the annual occasions that people have the most fun, but it can also be a lot of work too. From finding the best costume wear, decorating your home, carving out pumpkins, to throwing an extra scary monster bash, it can be a real challenging ordeal. So, sometimes that results to the…
Mess-Free Halloween Food Tips For Your Party
Halloween is almost upon us. And the preparations for this ghouly fun occasion is in full swing. Preparing your home for your annual Halloween party is just tip of the iceberg. With setting the venue and party planning, we often forget to spend time creating a new menu for the party. Do not worry; Duty…
4 Root Causes of a Messy Closet (And How to Counter Them)
Do you have trouble finding things in your clothes closet because it is one, big mess? Do you have to rummage through a bunch of boxes to find that one pair of shoes, purse, or hat that you were looking for? Well then, something has to change! There is never a good enough reason or…
Advantages of Hiring a Professional Cleaning Company
A clean office and home is a necessity, not a luxury. Maintaining the house or office creates a very positive environment. A messy surrounding, on the other hand, emanates stress and tiredness. Increase your productivity and remove the stress by cleaning up. With the tasks on hand, would it be nicer if someone else…
What To Look For When Hiring A Cleaning Service
Hiring a cleaning service that you can depend on can be a daunting task. There are many available prospects. From big franchises, local mom-and-pops, to promising individuals. Not to mention their prices that range from $12 an hour to $45+ per hour. It is evident why some seem to get lost in the process. To…
Great Ways to Introduce Recycling to Kids
All parents desire and want to leave this world a better and brighter place for their children. Unfortunately, we do not have much power over what transpires down the line. It is a fact that we cannot deny. However, the best ways to guarantee that there will be a healthy planet for future generations is…
Kitchen Cleaning Hacks
Ah, the kitchen. It is one of the most used areas in your home. And yet this is where you prepare and eat your food! Which is exactly why you should clean it on a regular basis. However, cleaning every day does sound like a massive chore, don’t you think? Still, kitchens need to be…
15 Surprising Cleaning Hacks Using Vinegar
Your lovely grandma used it, and so did her grandmother. Now, it is time for you to learn one of the most useful and all-purpose cleaning staples around vinegar. It is more than just a common condiment in the kitchen. From showerheads to soapy heads, copper to microwaves, it is a handy, environmentally-safe alternative to…
Alternative and Unique Uses for Toothpaste (That Do Not Involve Your Teeth!)
Toothpaste is Amazing. I know you thought it was just for keeping a healthy smile and fresh breath. However, your toothpaste has a vast list of uses around the house too. Something is astonishing sitting in your bathroom cupboard or on the side of your sink right now. And you reasonably have no idea how…
5 Places Not to Skip When Cleaning Your Home
When it comes to household cleaning, we all stick to the basics so that we can get it over with! Going the extra mile is always out of the question because it consumes time and energy that we don’t want to spare. But have you ever thought about how filthy those overlooked home spaces must…
Ways to Keep a Clutter-Free Home from The Cleaning Advantage
Walking into a room that is messy and cluttered can instantly bring you down. We long to have a home that is neat, clean and organized, but that’s rather hard to achieve when you’ve got clutter everywhere! Most homeowners don’t realize that clutter is taking over their home until it’s reached a stage of utter…
How to Clean Your Bathroom Walls to Perfection
If you’ve been leaving out your tiled walls every time you clean up the bathroom, you’re not the only one. Many homeowners tend to neglect bathroom walls because they are either unaware of how to go about cleaning them, or simply do not understand the importance of keeping the home clean and sanitary! The truth…