"Flor and her team are amazing!! Always a great experience providing top notch cleaning and flexibility to ensure our house was clean when needed. We highly recommend Flor!"
"Maid Bright came through with a deep clean and really cleaned our difficult spaces well. From cleaning up after my toddler to all the dog hair in the house, they did a great job. Very efficient and professional would hire them again."
"Julius and Wilmer were very professional and did an excellent and thorough job cleaning cleaning the whole air-duct system, air vents, dryer vent, and even bathroom exhaust vents."
"Vania and her team provide exceptional service! Extra Green has been with us for over 5 years. We appreciate that they use environmentally-friendly products but more than that, they are dependable, responsive, communicative, and willing to go the extra mile to make sure clients are happy. I highly recommend this service for weekly or biweekly house cleaning or whatever your cleaning needs might be!"
"Very efficient-cleaned 17 double-hung windows with storm windows in about 2 hours, even though my windows are in poor shape (stuck sashes, broken cords, broken storm frames, etc.). Excellent results and value for money."
"Hired Hydro Clean for medium area carpet cleaning. Tech was on time and was ready to go! My husband is more aware of expert cleaning & was not satisfied with the level of cleaning we received. Lot of moisture left in carpet. I had not experienced this before & I was okay with the final result. I will definitely express my wishes/wants with next cleaning. EXACT!"
You can clean the glass on the oven door while the door remains attached to the appliance, but it’s a more awkward process than cleaning the glass after removing the door. If you choose to clean the door while leaving it attached, be careful not to lean on it with your body weight, or you could damage the hinges.
Yes, you will need to scrub every surface in your home after using a bug bomb to remove the chemical residue. You’ll need to scrub everything with soapy water at least two times, better yet three times, to enhance the protection of your furniture and other home items.
No, house cleaners or cleaning services do not need to be certified or licensed. Each state has its own requirements for licensing and certifications for companies, but most states don't require any special training to clean a home. Be sure to check our state licensing tool to review the local guidelines for house cleaners and cleaning services.
Black faucets aren’t difficult to clean, but keeping them clean may be challenging. Dirt, dust, toothpaste, and water spots may show up on the faucet, but a quick wipe with a damp cloth will bring the finish back to its original beauty. Avoid abrasive cleaners or polishes as they could scratch the finish.
Bleach isn’t the best choice to use while cleaning a refrigerator. Food absorbs odors, and bleach is known for its lingering smell, which can then lead to your fresh foods tasting off. Most people don’t safely dilute bleach, either. If you’re concerned about bacteria or mold from contaminated food, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends using a bleach solution of 1 tablespoon of bleach to 1 gallon of water for sanitizing. Be sure to let the fridge air out for an hour or more afterward to let the fumes dissipate.
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