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Q: Should you let dog diarrhea dry before cleaning?

• <div><p>No, you shouldn&rsquo;t let dog diarrhea dry before cleaning it. While cleaning the stain when it's dried sounds less messy, it can cause more harm than good. Old stains have a chance to dry into your carpet, and the smell can go deeper into the fibers. This makes removing old dog poop more of a headache to clean than dealing with diarrhea while it&rsquo;s fresh. </p></div>

Q: What is the best thing to clean the inside of a toilet tank?

• <div><p>The most effective toilet tank cleaners include commercial cleaning products, but for DIY purposes, white vinegar is best. Vinegar can help kill bacteria and remove mineral buildup from your toilet tank, but it won&rsquo;t harm the necessary bacteria in your septic tank as some commercial products can. For the best clean, hire a professional to choose the most aggressive cleaning product that&rsquo;s still safe for your septic tank, or use white vinegar and a scrub brush to do the cleaning yourself.</p></div>

Q: What is usually included in a deep cleaning?

• <div><p>A <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/general-house-cleaning-vs-deep-cleaning.htm">deep cleaning goes beyond traditional cleaning</a> and includes tasks like cleaning grout and baseboards, organizing closets and drawers, dusting blinds and fans, and cleaning the inside and outside of appliances. It&rsquo;s a much more thorough, comprehensive cleaning that focuses on hard-to-reach areas and often forgotten about spots. </p></div>

Q: Can smoke damage be completely removed?

• <div><p>In many cases, professionals can completely remove certain <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/smoke-damage-types.htm">types of smoke damage</a> from walls and ceilings, but it&rsquo;s only possible if the damage is minor. For more extensive damage from major fires, you&rsquo;ll likely need to replace the damaged materials entirely. Some items, like upholstered furniture, are much trickier to clean and might need to be replaced even if the smoke damage is minimal.</p></div>

Q: What's the difference between soap scum and mildew?

• <div><p>You&rsquo;ll often find mildew and soap scum in the same place, but they are very different substances. Mildew is a substance composed of living fungi, whereas soap scum is primarily an accumulation of mineral deposits. Mildew needs chronic moisture to thrive, while soap scum is unaffected by damp conditions (though it is a residue left behind by the water).</p></div>

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Last update on November 10, 2025

Reviewed in August 2025
Clean , neat , professional, fair price
Robert's Plumbing Service
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Reviewed in March 2024
Had Nick at A1 clean my house and garage I couldnâ t believe how dirty they actually were it looks like a new place will definitely be calling him back for a yearly cleaning
A1 Mobile Wash
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Reviewed in October 2023
I highly recommend Alludi Associates! Alex and his team were professional, communicative, and did an excellent job painting my house. I had various projects in need of attention and Alex addressed them all promptly and honestly. He was willing to help with any project, big or small, and answered...
Alludi Associates
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Reviewed in August 2023
I always wanted the clean , neat look. Chris is extraordinary. I canâ t believe how different my house looks. I have a log cabin. The Shades compliment and pull out different colors at different times of the day. I had to leave for 3 hours. When I returned - the shades were installed, all my...
Next Step Blinds, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2020
We hired Sean to paint the inside of our house and were so pleased with his work we ended up having him and his team do the exterior of our house as well as our floors. We are really pleased with the work both inside and out and everyone has been extremely complimentary of the work. You can tell...
Sean Commerford Painting, Inc.
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Reviewed in June 2018
After several years going back in forth in our decision about installing central air, my husband and I decided to pull the trigger. We had 5 different companies come to the house to give us an estimate for an installation. Wever Petroleum was terrific to work with. They came within a few days of...
Wever Petroleum Inc
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Reviewed in November 2017
They were great. My house and patio never looked as good.
All American Exterior Cleaning
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Reviewed in June 2016
He does a great job. My house is a mess, nothing is standard size so it's difficult to replaced things. He did a great job getting in new doors. He always will explain how to fix something within your budget. He is pleasant to work with and cleans up after himself. He is finishing our bathroom...
Nomadic grease monkey
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Reviewed in November 2015
Jeff and helper ahead of time; Very efficient and placed plastic on rugs to keep clean. Very professional and friendly.
New York Sash
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Reviewed in October 2015
Very nice job, large crew that was professional, owner on site with crew. Hard working, polite and friendly. Everything cleaned up at the end of every day. House looks great!
Professional House Painter
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