Category: Residential Cleaning
Vacuuming your carpets can be very frustrating, but it is also a very important task to keep your carpets clean and increase their longevity. Over time dirt and particles build up in your carpets which causes them to lose color and will degrade the fibers. Carpets also trap allergens and dust which can create a stuffy environment inside your home which can have a negative impact on your health. Here are five tips to help make your vacuuming a little less stressful and make your carpet cleaning more efficient.
It has been a very cold and snowy winter here in Westchester County and as a result water damage from ice damming has been causing coslty damage to homes and businesses alike. Ice damming is when water freezes at the bottom of your roof or in your drainage systems trapping water from the melting snow. The water then builds up and creates pressure on your roof or around the foundation of your home. When the pressure is too much water has nowhere to go, but inside your home leaving you with water damage and flooding. Here are several common places ice damming takes place and to prevent it from happening.
Vacuuming your home is a necessary task if you want to maintain and get the most out of your carpets, but choosing the right vacuum can be a task in itself. There are many different types of vacuums each with different features, hoses and attachments which can be overwhelming. But for carpet cleaning in your home you will most likely be using an upright or canister vacuum. Upright vacuums are the most commonly used vacuum. They stand upright and are pushed along your floors. They may also have hose attachments that help you clean tighter corners that the vacuum itself cannot reach. The most important feature of an upright vacuum is the beater bar. Beater bars rotate underneath the vacuum and come in many different designs. Their primary purpose is to vibrate the carpet to loosen particles so that they can be sucked up easier. The durability of your carpet determines which type of beater bar you will use because some roller bars are more aggressive than others. For example, some have rubber spikes while others have more gentle bristles like a toothbrush. Overall upright vacuums are workhorses and can clean larger areas with efficiency.
Water pipes and valves are designed to hold pressure in order to direct the flow of water, but when water freezes it can create so much pressure that it causes your pipes to burst. Pipe bursts can cause floods and severe water damage to your home and can be a nightmare project to fix. Here are several tips you can use to prevent pipe bursts and water damage during cold outdoor temperatures.
Window cleaning is an essential task for any home. Windows let sunlight into your home which has many benefits. More ambient light creates a warm inviting feel and can help save electricity by keeping rooms bright during the day. More sunlight can also save you money on your heating bill. Windows that are not cleaned degrade at a quicker rate over time due to natural and man-made factors in our environment. Keeping your windows clean is no easy task however. Here are five tips to help with your residential window cleaning.
Winter is here and as temperatures drop we start spending more time inside our homes and drinking a whole lot more hot coco. When we spend more time inside it is important that we maintain a clean living environment. Here are five winter cleaning tips to help you keep your home clean during the winter.
Decorating Christmas trees are just one way people celebrate the holiday season however getting a tree inside you home and decorating it is no easy task and can leave you with a mess. Needles and tree sap can be difficult to remove from your carpets and old decorations typically gather a lot of dust during the off-season. Here are five holiday cleaning tips to help stay clean while decorating your Christmas tree.
The weather is getting cooler and we are spending more time inside, and as a result dust build up will increase. Dust is a buildup of lose fibers that come from items such as clothes, upholstery and even human skin. Regular basis house cleaning and carpet cleaning are essential to fighting dust and increasing indoor air quality. Here are several tips to help you clean and reduce dust build up in your home.
Ding dong. The family and friends arrive and you are in the middle of cooking mashed potatoes, stuffing and a turkey. You have cooking utensils scattered everywhere, an ever growing mountain of pots and pans in the sink as well as a million other things on your mind. This is the stressful environment that is created when you combine family, cooking and cleaning all together. Luckily with a little preparation and focus you can balance all three. Here are five cleaning tips to help you prepare for your guests, and stay clean in the kitchen this Thanksgiving.Request a Quote
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