It’s summer time in Lancaster County. If you are like most people, you are spending more time outside and having more guests over to your home more often than usual. With additional traffic coming and going in your house –
Often, when people clean surfaces, they typically focus on the middle. They quickly wipe the counter, do a quick vacuum, or run a duster over the baseboards. These steps are fine for a regular cleaning. However, a deep clean is important periodically.
You should give your dishwasher a good cleaning and descaling once a month. I learned this method from a Martin’s Appliance repair man. First, buy some citric acid. You can get it from an appliance repair company or online. Next,
Dusting is important, because you are dusting for the cobwebs you can’t see. If you are not dusting regularly, you might suddenly see a large cobweb hanging from your ceiling that looks like it just appeared overnight! To keep
The temperatures just starting hitting the 90-degree mark in Lancaster County, and many homeowners are cranking up their Air Conditioning (AC) systems. While turning on the AC keeps homeowners cool, it turns the house into a closed loop. Without
Spring is just around the corner in Lancaster County, and now is the perfect time to start thinking about deep cleaning your home. A spring deep clean goes beyond normal weekly residential cleaning. When performing a spring deep
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Most people dread this holiday because they aren’t sure what to get for their significant other. However, a gift to have a home cleaning is sure to please anyone in Lancaster County!
The holidays are just around the corner in Lancaster County. In addition to buying gifts, making food, and decorating, most of us want to ensure that our homes are in tip top shape for seasonal visitors. Even if you aren’t
Most people are familiar with caddies. Anyone that went to college before the 21st century probably used a plastic caddy to carry their toiletry items to a communal bathroom. Although this tool is effective for organizing personal care items,
Bleach has been around for more than 200 years. According to Environmental Science & Engineering magazine, sodium hypochlorite, the active ingredient in household bleach, was discovered by the French chemist Berthollet, in Javel on the outskirts of Paris, in
Now that the weather is getting warmer in Lancaster County and summer is just around the corner, most people are opening their windows to get some fresh air. But, when you go to open those windows, you might notice
I have seen many ceramic/glass cooktops ruined over the years. Most of this is due to not cleaning the cooktop well after each use. Every time you use your cooktop, something will get on it. Even if you are
We all clean our homes on a regular basis. But, as the weather gets nicer and we prepare for the warmer months ahead in Lancaster County, many homeowners think about Spring cleaning. A seasonal deep clean is a great
Although cleaning your washing machine with vinegar and baking soda may seem like more of a hassle than it’s worth, some people swear by this Do It Yourself method. If you have a front-loading washing machine, what you
Floors should be cleaned at least once a week. If dirty shoes are walking on your carpet every day, you should vacuum every day. Although this is probably not possible, you should know that small dirt and rock particles
Curtains can serve many purposes. Drapes can add warmth, color, and block sunlight or things from view that you don’t want other people to see. But how should you take care of them? More specifically, how often should curtains be
Lancaster County is beautiful around the holidays. With access to farm fresh foods, an abundance of live Christmas tree farms, and our Amish neighbors selling beautiful garlands, greens, and decorations, we can make our homes quite festive. If
Cooler temperatures, pumpkins and changing leaves are all signs that the Fall season is approaching in Lancaster County! In addition to thinking about decorating your home for the autumnal equinox, you should also plan to prepare your home for
It’s summer! Time to spend more time outside in Lancaster County, get together with friends, and travel! What many people don’t realize is that your home requires a little more cleaning during the summer months, due to increased activity, heat,
Most of have a junk room or a closet in our home that’s in desperate need of some organization. The summer months present a great opportunity to tackle this project! Organizing different areas of your house will not only
To all of our valued customers and customers to be: I find it interesting that my first blog for my website concerns the Coronavirus. I know that many of you out there are concerned about the virus. Here are
