When is the best time to clean my refrigerator?

• <div><p>Cleaning your refrigerator right before grocery day will minimize the amount of food you need to remove before cleaning and ensure you have a fresh fridge to put your new groceries in. Of course, if you notice any spills or unpleasant odors at any point, it’s a good indication that it’s time to clean the refrigerator. If your busy schedule makes it difficult to clean your fridge at any time, hire a <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/house-cleaning/">local house cleaner</a> to take care of these tasks for you.</p></div>

Do you tip a self-employed cleaner?

• <div><p>Whether your carpet cleaner is self-employed or not doesn’t need to play a major factor in tipping. Some larger cleaning companies prefer you don’t tip their employees, but if the cleaner is self-employed that isn’t a concern. Tipping isn’t required for this service, so feel free to use it as an appreciation for their service and hard work.</p></div>

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Last update on November 13, 2025

Reviewed in June 2025
Distributed Power does good work for a fair price, They upgraded my electric on my house, Would recommend them if looking for good clean electric work
Distributed Power, LLC
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Reviewed in January 2025
Kevin was very thorough, prompt and showed on time to do the exterior of my house power washing, it's was very dirty and now it looks clean and as new as the day we bought our house! Would recommend him to friends and family! Give him a try! 🙏
K.g. cleans
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Reviewed in June 2023
We hired them to clean up our 3 planting beds in the front of our house. These had been neglected for a number of years and it was beyond the scope of our abilities to clean out all the overgrown plantings. They did a very efficient job cleaning out all of the weeds, arranging the rocks to...
Trademark Lawn & Landscape, LLC
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Reviewed in January 2022
Kristi stands by her commitment. She cleans your house the way you would do it yourself with a little extra flair. We are very, very satisfied.
Kristi's Cleaning
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Reviewed in February 2017
Well, I had all small items removed and they were neat about setting large furniture places where I could still move around. Put everything back and cleaned up behind themselves. Wonderful! David Hunt and Brandon Mirling were polite and easy going, made having them in my house feel comfortable.
The Carpet Guys LLC
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Reviewed in October 2015
They were so friendly and understanding with me. They also worked around my schedule, and made sure that all the old shingles and all the materials used including nails were all cleaned up from my yard. My house and yard looked amazing, I would definitely recommend them to anyone and everyone!
Reasonable Roofing & Remodeling
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Reviewed in May 2015
Priscilla came to my house for a quote and we scheduled a cleaning day. The day she was supposed to come over she didn't show up or call. I called her for a couple days and never got a response. Avoid this company!
Blue Cricket Professional House Cleaning
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Reviewed in July 2013
I had a very difficult time finding a cleaning service in Houghton, MI. After much research and references to references, I'd received 2 quotes of $500. That seemed extravagant. I'm from Baton Rouge / New Orleans area in Louisiana (total population >1.5 million), so perhaps we have more...
MIGHTY MAIDS PRO HOUSEKEEPING
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Reviewed in June 2011
They came and cleaned the carpet. When I woke up the next morning my house smelled terrible. There were new stains on my carpet. I called and left a few messages with him. He refuses to return my calls. I have my own carpet cleaner and went over it twice. We even had another professional company...
Noah's ARK Rainbow Carpet
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Strongs Cleaning Service

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25 years of experience

Strongs Cleaning Service is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 21 years of experience serving Baraga, MI and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!

"I felt really relieved to have the cleaning done and it was completely done right!"

Peggy L on August 2021

"I felt really relieved to have the cleaning done and it was completely done right!"

Peggy L on August 2021

A-Z Relocation Service

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A-Z Relocation Service

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2 years of experience

We are a local business that serves the entire upper peninsula and some areas of WI. We are hard working, dependable, and knowledgeable when helping with loading/unloading u-hauls and u boxes We offer transfer station runs as well as garage, attic, basement cleanouts.

Because I Can clean houses really good I'm dependable, loyal , organized, always on time for the job

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Essential Cleaning

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1 years of experience

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9 years of experience

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I am a very outgoing, hardworking mother of four who has 10 years of experience cleaning. I worked in housekeeping at a motel for many years and also cleaned vacation rental homes! I can help tidy up your kitchen, bathrooms, living rooms and mud rooms and much more you won't have to lift a finger! Life gets busy I'd be more than happy to be the housekeeper you hire to make life a little easier for you!

R & D moving and hauling

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R & D moving and hauling

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We do moving within certain miles and hauling. Garage clean outs etc. we have been in business for about 8 months but we are reliable and very honest.

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cleanday.today

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2 years of experience

Chassell, Hancock, Houghton MI Thank you for considering our services in the Chassell, Hancock, and Houghton areas of UP Michigan. We take pride in providing top-quality services to our clients in these communities. We specialize in providing top-quality cleaning services to help keep your home and property looking its best. Our main services include house cleaning, both inside and outside, lawn mowing, snow removal, as well as car detailing for both interior and exterior.

Luckey construction

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Luckey construction

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We are here at luckey construction to make your dream home come true, that's right, your vision is our specialty in our division of members with professionals who bring high quality and standards based on perfection to bring a affordable price you can afford only in your dreams contact us now

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House Cleaning questions, answered by experts

Cleaning your refrigerator right before grocery day will minimize the amount of food you need to remove before cleaning and ensure you have a fresh fridge to put your new groceries in. Of course, if you notice any spills or unpleasant odors at any point, it’s a good indication that it’s time to clean the refrigerator. If your busy schedule makes it difficult to clean your fridge at any time, hire a local house cleaner to take care of these tasks for you.

A mild skunk smell in your house can last up to three weeks, dissipating over time with proper ventilation. However, if you leave stronger smells untreated, they can last for months or years, becoming more difficult to remove the longer they sit. This is especially true of odors that have seeped into fabrics such as clothing or furniture or those in your pets’ fur.

Clean baseboards about once a month alongside the rest of your monthly home cleaning checklist. Dust likes to tumble from the ceilings, walls, and drapes to the floor but often gets caught on the baseboard on its way down. Remove loose dust at least once a month and give it a deeper scrub during your annual spring cleaning.

Comprehensive background checks and training programs are standard, ensuring reliable and quality service from your cleaning team.

Whether your carpet cleaner is self-employed or not doesn’t need to play a major factor in tipping. Some larger cleaning companies prefer you don’t tip their employees, but if the cleaner is self-employed that isn’t a concern. Tipping isn’t required for this service, so feel free to use it as an appreciation for their service and hard work.

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