As the summer break comes to an end, it’s time to gear up for the new school year. At Clean Conscience, we understand the importance of a clean and organized home as you and your family transition back to school routines. In this blog post, we’re excited to share how our exceptional cleaning services can help you start the school year off right. Plus, we have exclusive discounted rates to make your cleaning experience even more rewarding. Read on to discover how we can provide a 5-star cleaning experience for your family.

1. Sparkling Clean Home: $100 off Your First Cleaning” As the school year begins, it’s essential to create a fresh and healthy environment for your family. Our highly trained professionals will deep clean every nook and cranny of your home, ensuring a sparkling clean space for your loved ones. To help you kickstart the school year, we’re pleased to offer a special discount of $100 off your first cleaning. Experience the difference of our exceptional cleaning services and start the year off right.
2. Building Long-Term Relationships: $25 off Your 4th and 7th Cleaning” At Clean Conscience, we believe in building long-term relationships with our valued customers. We appreciate your trust in our services, and to show our gratitude, we offer exclusive discounts after your fourth and seventh cleaning. After your fourth cleaning, enjoy a $25 discount as a token of our appreciation. And when you reach your seventh cleaning, we’re pleased to offer an additional $25 discount. It’s our way of saying thank you for choosing us as your trusted cleaning partner.
3. Exceptional Cleaning Services: Our Commitment to Quality” At Clean Conscience, we take pride in providing exceptional cleaning services to our clients. We understand that a clean and organized home contributes to a healthy and productive environment for your family. Our team of highly trained professionals goes above and beyond to ensure every cleaning session meets our 5-star standards. From thorough dusting to meticulous floor cleaning, we pay attention to every detail to deliver a truly exceptional cleaning experience.
4. Consistency is Key: Maintain a Clean and Organized Home” Consistency is key when it comes to maintaining a clean and organized home. We understand that life can get busy, but regular cleaning appointments are essential to keep your home in top shape. To reward your commitment to regular cleaning, we’re pleased to offer an additional $25 discount on your seventh cleaning. It’s our way of encouraging you to prioritize the cleanliness and organization of your home.

As you and your family gear up for the new school year, let Clean Conscience take care of your cleaning needs. Our exceptional cleaning services will provide you with a sparkling clean home, ensuring a fresh and healthy environment for your loved ones. Take advantage of our exclusive discounted rates, including $100 off your first cleaning, $25 off your fourth cleaning, and an additional $25 off your seventh cleaning. Contact us today to experience the 5-star difference of our exceptional cleaning services. Here’s to a successful and clean school year ahead!

When it comes to cleaning, we all want to get the job done quickly, easily and efficiently. As simple as that may be, for a lot of homeowners cleaning becomes a very stressful, time consuming task that ends in frustration and unsatisfactory results. We’ve come to find that the root of the problem generally lies in the methods or products used that only seem to be doubling your work, or causing more harm than good! So as usual, in our bid to help you make house cleaning quick and easy, we’ve come up with a list of 10 common cleaning mistakes that are wasting your precious time and doing more harm than good to your home.

1. Dirty Rags Don’t Clean!

Cleaning rags are often left dirty after they’ve been used, and we grab those same rags the next time we need to clean. Only this time, we’re not actually cleaning; we’re transferring old dirt onto the surface as we wipe up more recent dust. It’s a back and forth cleaning disaster. Here’s a simple solution; after you’ve finished using a dust rag, rinse it out thoroughly under running water till the water runs clean. Furthermore, if a rag gets too dirty in the middle of cleaning, rinse it (or take a clean one if you don’t want to use a damp cloth on that particular surface) and continue cleaning.

2. Mirror, Mirror on the Wall, Why Aren’t You the Shiniest of Them All?!

This one is a classic rookie mistake in cleaning. You spray your mirrors with glass cleaner and use a microfiber cloth, squeegee or newspaper to wipe it clean, yet the result is a slightly murky mirror with streaks of dirt smudged across the surface. This is because mirrors need a good wipe down with a clean cloth first to remove all the dust and dirt sitting on it. Once you’ve got that done, the use of glass cleaner will take care of the rest.

3. Un-soaked Dishes Mean Double the Scrubbing Time

It only takes a couple of seconds to pour some water into your dirty dishes and leave aside while you do something else. This soaking time will save you a good amount of effort and time that would otherwise be wasted in scrubbing away hardened food or gravy. Similarly, using hot water will also help in scrubbing clean dishes with ease, speeding up the entire process.

4. Cleaning Windows: Dust, Spray, Wipe and Repeat?!

There needn’t be a repeat process when cleaning windows if you do it during the right time of day. Never do windows when the sun is blazing out in the sky; either you choose a cloudy day, or early evening when the sun’s heat is not harsh. The reason being that the sun heats up your windows and quickly dries up the glass cleaner, leaving it streaky after wiping. Hence, you need to clean it repeatedly till the streaks have gone. Try doing it on a cool day and we guarantee you’ll only need to do it once!

5. Carpet Stains: Blotting vs Scrubbing

In a state of panic, fresh carpet stains are attacked by vigorous scrubbing that not only spreads the stain, but also damages the fibers beyond repair. Blotting, on the other hand, does a much better job at absorbing the moisture and color of the stain without causing any harm to the carpet. However, use multiple clean cloths to soak up the stain until there is no more moisture to absorb. After that, you can proceed with the steps to remove the carpet stain.

6. Know Your Cleaning Tools

Sometimes it’s the cleaning tool you’re using that’s really eating up your time. Do a little research and make sure you’ve got the right cleaning aid for the job. For example, use abrasive scrubbers when cleaning the bottom of pots and pans rather than soft sponges. If you choose the latter, you’ll be stuck at the kitchen sink for ages.

7. Cleaning Products: Less is More

It’s quite natural to think that the more product you use, the cleaner the result will be. But have you ever put too much detergent powder in the washer when doing laundry? If you have, you would have noticed that the clothes came out with a powdery residue of detergent or just felt stiffer and needed another clear rinse. It’s the same case when using furniture polish; if used in excess, it leaves a film on the surface which requires more vigorous cleaning to remove overtime. Apart from that, you end up wasting a large amount of product!

8. Empty the Vacuum Bag More Often

A dust filled vacuum bag makes vacuuming useless. It won’t pick up much dirt, and may even be blowing out dirt from the exhaust! Therefore, it’s important to clean out your vacuum cleaner bag frequently to keep it in tiptop condition, making your vacuuming experience quick and less strenuous.

9. Don’t Compromise on Standing Time for Cleaning Products

Some cleaners require a minimum amount of standing time before the next cleaning step can be undertaken, or they won’t be as effective. If you don’t allow that, you’ll end up cleaning for a longer time and using more effort. For example, toilet bowl cleaner should be left inside for a few minutes before brushing it clean so that the stains come out quickly and thoroughly.

10. Always Start from Top to Bottom

Sometimes we like to start with the bigger, more disliked cleaning areas, but practically speaking, cleaning needs to be done systematically. By starting from the highest point (i.e. fans, ceilings, cabinet tops, higher shelves, etc), you ensure that you’re bringing the dirt down to the ground where it will eventually be swept or vacuumed away. If you wipe tables and then clean shelves, you’re only unsettling dust and dropping dirt on surfaces you’ve already cleaned. So always implement the top to bottom rule in all your cleaning endeavors.

Cleaning rags are often left dirty after they’ve been used, and we grab those same rags the next time we need to clean. Only this time, we’re not actually cleaning; we’re transferring old dirt onto the surface as we wipe up more recent dust. It’s a back and forth cleaning disaster. Here’s a simple solution; after you’ve finished using a dust rag, rinse it out thoroughly under running water till the water runs clean. Furthermore, if a rag gets too dirty in the middle of cleaning, rinse it (or take a clean one if you don’t want to use a damp cloth on that particular surface) and continue cleaning.

If you have ever used a professional cleaning company, you will certainly know the excitement – and relief – of coming home after a professional cleaning. Kitchen appliances sparkle, the hardwood floors shine, and the whole house smells wonderfully clean – and you didn’t lift a finger to get it done!

However, most people cannot afford to have their home professionally cleaned on a daily basis and need to do at least some minimal cleaning between professional house cleaning visits. As the owner of Kitsap Clean, a Bainbridge Island cleaning company (Washington state), I often get questions for customers on how to keep up their home after we leave and between their regularly scheduled cleaning visits.  Here are five easy to implement house cleaning tips to keep your home visitor ready between your professional house cleaning visits.

1. Clean from Top to Bottom

Dust settles, and every professional house cleaner knows that you need to clean a room from top to bottom. Otherwise, you will end up having to re-clean a lot of surfaces! Start by knocking off the dust from high surfaces like ceiling fans and then do a “high dusting” of the top of your rooms to remove cobwebs and dust before dusting lower surfaces like dressers and tables.

2. Use the Right Tools

It is worthwhile spending some money on at least a few professional quality tools like an extension duster – which will let you reach high areas of your room – and a cleaning caddy to hold your supplies. The right tools will save you a lot of time and frustration when you are cleaning.

3. Use Non-Toxic Products Whenever Possible
Using non-toxic products is not just good for the environment – it is good for your own health as well! There are plenty of green options available these days, and you can also make your own cleaning products from items you likely already have around your home. Vinegar and baking soda, for example, are great for many different cleaning jobs. You can also ask your house cleaner for recommendations of what products they like to use, and they may even share some of their own cleaning recipes with you!

4. Use Essential Oils Keep Your Home Smelling Great

This is actually one of my favorite tips for keeping my home smelling great between cleaning days. Sprinkle a few drops of your favorite essential oil on a light bulb and then turn it on. The smell will quickly spread throughout the room. I really enjoy doing this with lavender oil as I find it relaxing, but you can use any oil that you prefer. Lots of my clients like the smell of lemon and mint essential oils, but you should experiment to find a scent you love. You can also change the oil you use to match your mood, and you may even want to consider investing in an essential oil diffuser to use the oils even more easily.

5. Clean to the Right Beat

Listening to music you enjoy while you clean can make the time go by faster while you are cleaning your home. Try to find a genre and tempo that energizes you while you are cleaning!

As a company that provides cleaning services for Ocean First Divers we are proud to annouce that recently they have been awarded the Blue Certified eco-label. This organization is continually researching and implementing ways to improve their business, and they joined the Blue Certification program because they wanted a “step-by-step system in order to achieve more efficient business practices, increase cost savings, and attract more clients who care about the ocean.” To read more about this incredible organization and perhaps learn how you can also get more involved, please visit Ocean First website at  https://www.oceanfirst.blue/.

How To Easily Keep Your Home Clean While Listing It For Sale by Rene Guin-Salazar

If the idea of selling your house, and keeping it clean while selling, is on your mind, this blog post is for you!

Most sellers have a way of life.  Think:  having a pile of dirty laundry by the shower (where you remove your clothes), or the pile of makeup on the bathroom counter for getting ready in the morning.

The idea of listing your home for sale gets you to thinking “How will I keep it clean and organized, show ready” on a day-to-day basis.  Obstacles like late night work session’s, children’s play rooms, making beds in the mornings when there is already little time.

You may have already spent weekends prepping your home.  Painting.  Organizing.  Your limbs may be drooping from getting all of the prep work done.  You expect a buyer to walk in and immediately put a contract to purchase and your life can get back to normal.  Not quite.  In many markets the industry average for a home priced right, and in good condition should sell within 160 days of being on the market.  In easy terms, that could be five months or longer.

In the beginning of the process you are enthusiastic!  Exuberant!  You know each day the right person may walk through that door!  As the first month passes your diligence is waning.  Keeping the house clean, fresh smelling, and organized is a big job.  Let’s look at some ways to easily keep things from piling up, or the process of picking up after all the members of the family easy.

1. Buy two large shower totes for each bathroom.  Store makeup and day-to-day essentials in these and store in the cabinet below the sink when you are done prepping in the morning.  This allows the counters to remain clean and uncluttered. The second tote should have some paper towels, a cleaning cloth and counter/sink cleaner along with Windex for the mirrors.  Check before you walk out of the bathroom if mirrors need a touch up, or that toothpaste needs removing from the sink.  
2. Keep a hamper for dirty clothes (where ever you normally remove them) or get in the habit of taking said clothes to laundry the moment you remove them.  Nothing adds to a messy look like a pile of dirty clothes laying in a floor.  Just-don’t-do-it.  
3. Buy a large shower tote for your kitchen.  Place quick cleaning supplies in it and keep it under the kitchen cabinets.  Before walking out in the morning, quickly put all dishes in the dishwasher and wipe down the cabinets.  
4. Use convenience items.  This includes Swifters, swifter dusters, hand held vacuums, and small broom and dustpan sets.  If there is a cereal debacle in the morning, just use the hand held vac.  Keep it handy, perhaps in the pantry.  
5. Every Sunday:  Wipe down refrigerator, and detail clean bathrooms.  I recommend after the children are in bed.  If you are maintaining baths during the week, this should be a quick 20 minutes.  Have fresh linens ready for the week.  Vacuum all rugs and carpets.  Swifter dusters are great for blinds and window seals.  

Selling your home, and keeping it clean, does not have to be a nightmare.  Set yourself up for success with these easy tips.  

Rene Guin-Salazar is a Realtor/Team Leader Extraordinaire at Keller Williams Market Pro Realty in Fayetteville AR and

Bentonville AR. Loving and Living Real Estate in Northwest Arkansas, home to Wal-Mart, JB Hunt, and Tyson home offices.

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