Clean Like A Pro - Professional House Cleaning Tips

In the year since the CDC declared COVID-19 a pandemic, the world of professional house cleaners has been turned on it’s head in countless ways, from new PPE requirements, to supply shortages, to exhausting disinfection regiments, to even the most...

Learn our best tips on how to disinfect your house room by room! We asked Joanna Martin, owner of Winston Salem Cleaning Service, to show you her disinfecting process. Get the disinfecting guides below and feel free to use or...

Disinfect your home by following our disinfecting guide! All the information below was contributed by Joanna Martin, owner of Winston Salem Cleaning Service in North Carolina. These are the steps she is currently taking to address the COVID-19 situation. The...

KEY PRO TIPS Wear separate ‘cleaning clothes’ and wash them daily. Don't overuse chemicals. This does not make them more effective, and it can waste precious resources. Color code with microfiber cloths. Choose one color for disinfectants. Focus on high-touch...

  If you are serious about cleaning, you need to be serious about using the best cleaning products. Below are four reasons you should start using microfiber instead if cotton or paper alternatives. It's a better cleaner. A single microfiber...

KEY PRO TIPS Don't forget, the true business is in your employees. Make a simple marketing plan and stick to it. The simpler it is, the easier it will be to stick to it. Need some expert advice on how...

KEY PRO TIPS Look for floor cleaning products with the words “neutral,” “residue free,” and “pH 7” on product labels. As you mop check the pad for dirt and change mop pads as needed. Keeping your stone floors shining and...

KEY PRO TIPS Be on the lookout for places you can put a mat or rug around your home to prevent water and dirt from collecting and spreading. Always use proper mopping techniques. Let's get started! Grab your toothbrush AND...Stop...

KEY PRO TIPS Pet hair has the tendency to accumulate around & under things. Pay special attention to the areas your pet likes to sit. Can you think of one place in your home you don't find pet hair? It's...

KEY PRO TIPS The best way to spot any commonly forgotten detail is to pretend you live in the house Take all the details into account. Things like climate, customer preference, and experience can help you prioritize what's most important...

KEY PRO TIPS Dust your drapes and blinds before your window sills, so excess dust won't fall on your freshly cleaned window sills. How great do clear and streak-free windows look? Not at all, if you are forgetting to clean...

KEY PRO TIPS Remember to clean high to low, to ensure you don't have to clean the same area twice. Use a dry microfiber cloth first, then use a damp microfiber cloth. Nobody ever forgets to clean their floors, but...

KEY PRO TIPS Communication is vital, so customers understand what is going to get cleaned. Out of reach areas are commonly forgot about when cleaning, an extendable microfiber duster is a great way to remember to clean these areas. What...

KEY PRO TIPS Use color-coded microfiber system to minimize the possibility of mistakingly using a contaminated cloth. Keep cloths used in heavily soiled areas sepearate from ones for light cleaning tasks. Know your touch points! Pay special attention to areas...

KEY PRO TIPS Wet does not equal clean! More soap and water does not mean you are cleaning more effectively. Always use the Napkin Test to see if your floors are clean. Do you know what the key to mopping...

3 STEPS TO CLEAN STOVE TOPS LIKE A PRO WE HAD CLEANING PROFESSIONALS SHOW US THE BEST WAY TO CLEAN STOVE TOPS. SEE HOW THEY DO IT! Whether you have a ceramic, glass, gas, or electric stove top, there are...

What’s the best way to clean a shower? That depends on what you are trying to clean. Are you trying to clean mold, mildew, soap scum, hard water, or a combination of them all? Many people will buy a shower...

KEY PRO TIPS Soften stuck on food inside of a microwave by filling a cup with water and letting it heat up in the microwave for 2 minutes on high power. Fold your microfiber glass towel twice, so you will...

Getting streak-free mirrors, windows, glass, and stainless steel has never been so easy, efficient, & chemical-free. Our way of doing it involves no smelly chemicals and is much more simple than using a squeegee. Just dampen an all purpose microfiber...

CLEAN LIKE A PRO! THE BEST WAY TO CLEAN MY MICROWAVE 3 WAYS YOU CAN MAINTAIN A CLEAN MICROWAVE… You probably didn’t know, but there are 3 ways to maintain a clean microwave. Clean it out regularly. Always eat cold...

KEY PRO TIPS Make sure to change your mop water often for the best results. Always work in small sections when cleaning the grout. How are you taking care of your tile floors? Are you giving them the proper care...

KEY PRO TIPS Ask yourself "what is it that employees are looking for in a job" and then design your ads around that. Know your unique selling point and leverage it! If employees are willing to refer their friends when...

KEY PRO TIPS Wring out as much moisture as possible when dampening your all-purpose microfiber towel. For large mirrors, clean a smallish (2’x 2’) area at a time, because you don't want the areas to dry before you can use...

KEY PRO TIPS Clients check for a clean toilet to serve as the main indicator of a job well done. Make sure to gently use a pumice stone or scouring stick on old and stubborn stains. You probably won't be...

KEY PRO TIPS When cleaning your stove tops, adjust the dilution of dish soap to water ratio, depending on the circumstances. After using a polish on your surface, do not rinse. Use a Microfiber buffing or glass towel to get...

KEY PRO TIPS Correctly identify soil type & shower surface. What chemical cleaners & tools work on one type, may damage or make another worse. To effectively & efficiently remove soap scum use a combination of acids & detergents. Start...

Check out the April issue Cleaning and Maintenance Management Magazine for our article on using microfiber to prevent cross contamination in commercial cleaning applications. Here’s the link. Below is an infographic that we created on the subject: As you can...