All battery-operated smoke alarms are required to emit a warning sound, usually an intermittent “chirp” when the battery power is low. When warning chirp sounds, replace your battery immediately. Never wait.  Fire safety experts recommend you replace your smoke alarm battery twice a year. A good rule of thumb is to change them in the fall and spring. Smoke alarms do…

This has definitely been a year of firsts! I never thought that I would be writing a blog about washing face masks, but here we are! Now that it has been recommended that we wear a face mask in public to slow the spread of COVID-19, it’s important to know…

Do your patio cushions need a bit of TLC? Sometimes the rain, dirt and grime can make them look less than nice. So how do you get them clean again without spending money on new ones? Here’s how you do it – quick and easy! Mix in ½ lid of…

Keeping your home clean is a never-ending task. But that doesn’t mean it has to be difficult. There are several time-saving things that we as  professional cleaners do every time we clean that can make the task a little more manageable. Follow these 10 simple house cleaning hacks to have your…

You must be thinking…baking soda? Yes, it’s just not only great for baking but will also be your trusted, all-natural cleaner! It’s a wonderful natural cleanser because it has exfoliant and deodorizing properties and extremely affordable. You can use baking soda to clean several things around the house and the…

Tired of your stinky, dirty garbage can? Here are some helpful tips to keep those nasty smells at bay! Sprinkling baking soda at the bottom of a trashcan will keep odors away — especially helpful if you have cans in a hot garage or porch. If you are using trash…

Getting your kids to do their chores can be a chore in itself. But there are so many benefits making your kids a part of the household cleaning regimen. Here are a few things to consider when enlisting and motivating your tots to tidy. Start them young Kids are never…

February is the perfect time to declutter your house – you’re a month removed from the resolutions of January you may or may not have honoured, and a month or so away from spring cleaning. Decluttering now helps you feel like you’re making your resolutions an reality and getting a…