Cleaning Tips
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Keep your home looking its best between professional visits with these practical tips from our team of cleaning experts.
Kitchen
Clean as you cook
Wipe down surfaces and rinse dishes while you cook to prevent grease and food from hardening. A quick wipe now saves a tough scrub later.
Degrease your stovetop weekly
Use a baking soda and dish soap paste on burner grates. Let it sit for 15 minutes before scrubbing — it lifts baked-on grease without harsh chemicals.
Freshen your microwave naturally
Place a bowl of water with lemon slices inside and microwave for 3 minutes. The steam loosens food splatters and the lemon neutralizes odors.
Bathroom
Squeegee after every shower
A 30-second squeegee on glass and tiles after each shower prevents soap scum and mildew buildup — cutting your deep-clean time in half.
Use a toilet brush weekly
A quick scrub once a week keeps stains from setting. Keep a small spray bottle of diluted bleach nearby for a fast disinfect.
Ventilate to prevent mold
Run your exhaust fan during and for 20 minutes after showers. If you don't have one, crack a window to reduce moisture that feeds mold.
Living Areas
Dust top to bottom
Always start at the highest point — ceiling fans, shelves, light fixtures — and work down to the floor. This way dust falls onto surfaces you haven't cleaned yet.
Vacuum upholstery monthly
Use your vacuum's upholstery attachment on sofas and chairs to remove dust, pet hair, and allergens that accumulate in fabric.
Declutter before you clean
Spend 5 minutes picking up clutter before you start cleaning. It makes every task faster and ensures you don't miss surfaces hidden under items.
General Tips
Make a cleaning schedule
Divide tasks by daily, weekly, and monthly. Daily: dishes, counters, quick sweep. Weekly: bathrooms, vacuuming. Monthly: deep clean appliances, baseboards.
Use microfiber cloths
Microfiber traps dust and bacteria more effectively than cotton rags and can be washed and reused hundreds of times — better for your home and the environment.
Let cleaners dwell
Spray your cleaner and wait 2–3 minutes before wiping. This gives the product time to break down grime and disinfect, so you do less scrubbing.
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