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Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. Microfiber. It's the modern marvel that revolutionized the way everyone cleans. But, as Uncle Ben explained to Spiderman, “With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility!”   Microfiber, like any powerful tool, demands proper care...

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you've already heard of microfiber and how its tiny fibers create superior cleaning results. Unfortunately, most people's education on microfiber ends with surface-level knowledge, leaving them completely unequipped to buy microfiber correctly in...

Ah, the back-to-school season. Whether you’re a parent or clean professionally for one, the energy change from the summer is palpable! The first weeks of the school year bring a heady mix of excitement, new class jitters, and the unmistakable...

Running a cleaning business feels like being pulled in a million different directions. On one side, you've got thrifty customers demanding faster, cheaper cleaning. On the other, picky clients who want their spaces to shine like a new penny and...

My name's Melissa Homer, Chief Cleaning Officer of Microfiber Wholesale. As a professional cleaning expert, I only need two minutes to prove to you that upgrading your microfiber is the missing link you’ve been looking for to fix your profitability,...

Maybe you’re teaching someone new on your team how to clean. Perhaps you’re teaching yourself how to clean a living room room. Or, you might be arguing with a roommate or spouse over what’s the right way to clean whatever...

While living areas might not carry the reputation of being the most challenging zones to cleanse (after all, they don't demand the intense scrubbing associated with kitchens and bathrooms), for many, they can still be a serious source of dread...

Lions, Tigers, Bears… and Bathrooms?! In the cleaning world, showers, tubs, and toilets are practically the lions, tigers, and bears in Wizard of Oz, especially when it comes to the fear they induce! These core bathroom features can turn both...

For most people, stepping into the bathroom with cleaning supplies in hand can feel a bit like entering the Roman Colosseum. While the fear of germs often takes center stage in our minds, the real dread that lurks in the...

Nobody looks forward to the grueling task of cleaning kitchen appliances. From the greasy- grime splattered stovetops to the burnt-on baking disasters inside the oven to even the comparably simpler stubborn streaks on stainless steel refrigerators, they can all combine...

When it comes to doing a full, deep dive, whole property cleaning, whether you're a seasoned professional or a dedicated homeowner, one room stands above all others in terms of importance — the kitchen. This isn't just because it's typically...

The way you clean now is child’s play! How do I know? Because most people, even professional cleaners, never receive a true cleaning education beyond what their parents taught them as kids. This is a tragedy because once you learn...

Summer is undoubtedly one of the most fun and dirty seasons of all. From backyard barbecues to picnics in the park to children making messy memories playing in the grass and mud. It’s all fun and games till it’s time...

As we settle into the dog days of summer, it's the perfect moment to crank the AC and turn up the heat on your customer service skills. While summer can be a quiet season for cleaning companies, it's the calm...

There's no denying that summer brings many delights, from sun-soaked days at the beach to stunning fields of fragrant flowers. But for some of us, summer also ushers in less-than-pleasant companions: pollen and mold. These tiny particles, seemingly harmless, can...

Let’s say the quiet part out loud! Every worker, from the newest recruit all the way up to the business owner, struggles to keep their focus and motivation in the Summer. It’s hot, everyone’s routine is thrown off, it feels...

Cut Cleaning Times with the Contour! Whether you clean in office buildings, educational facilities, hotels, hospitals, or your own home, almost every cleaner has to contend with some sort of bathing facility. Be it a huge communal gym shower, a...

Ah, Summer! Time for suntans, cookouts, sprinklers, and for those in the cleaning industry, a rats nest of scheduling conflicts to untangle. Changing seasons always bring new challenges for cleaning companies, from springtime mud to Winter Holiday Chaos. Summer, though,...

When looking for ways to make more money, all entrepreneurs, but especially those in the cleaning industry, have an unhealthy obsession with the allure of newness! New services, new upsells, and new add-ons all sing out to business owners like...

As warmer weather sets in, ceiling fan use is going into heavy rotation, turning cleaning them from a nicety to a necessity, especially if you’re a professional housekeeper. This seemingly simple task, however, has been muddied by unsafe cleaning hacks...

Just like with computers, cell phones, and so many other pieces of modern technology, most people use microfiber without the slightest clue of how it actually works. My name is Melissa Homer, and as a professional cleaning expert, I have...

Waffle Weave Microfiber Towels are the unsung heroes of the cleaning world, and it's time they step into the spotlight. These versatile and powerful cleaning tools deserve more recognition for their unmatched scrubbing power, especially when it comes to the...

Starting a cleaning business is like a NASCAR race, with thrilling twists and turns on the road to success. With most companies starting on tight budgets, learning quickly is essential before you run out of gas. As a professional cleaning...

In the world of professional cleaning, online reputation management is the number one indicator of your potential business growth. No matter how well you hire, train, market, or sell your business, customers are now trained to reflexively Google any service...

While residential cleaning is an impressive $12 Billion industry, a shocking 75% of that business is being serviced by independent cleaners or small cleaning companies with five or fewer employees. If your business has cleared the 200-customer mark, you are...

We’re at the dawning of the age of A.I., but unlike Aquarius, many are greeting it with anxiety instead of daisies! For many people, ChatGPT’s ability to write with superhuman speed and creativity feels like a direct threat to their...

If you clean professionally, you probably learned pretty quickly that cleaning hard floors isn’t nearly as easy as your customers think! Sweep and mop, how hard can it be, right?! A rookie cleaner will agree with this misconception, but their...

Whether you clean for yourself, or as a cleaning professional, or you own a cleaning company, everyone likes to believe they manage their money wisely and spend the appropriate amount on cleaning supplies while still getting beautiful results. Unfortunately, for...

Let’s say the quiet part out loud! It’s hard to admit when you’re wrong, especially with something you think you should know. Everyone likes to see themselves as reasonably smart, and it’s embarrassing admitting you’ve flubbed up something that feels...

Your cleaning company is keeping secrets from you… and I should know because I worked for over 18 years at one of the largest residential cleaning franchises in North America. Now that I’m finally free to dish the dirt, here...