House Cleaning Tips
How to Prevent Eye Injuries When Cleaning Your Home
Share via: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email More Having a clean home is not only fantastic to look at, but it can greatly benefit you and your family’s health. As we said in our previous post, being free of clutter can help fight off stress and fatigue. Staying dust-free can also keep allergies and asthma at bay…
How a Simple Cleaning Checklist Can Revolutionize Your Housework
Share via: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email More By The Cleaning Lady Introduction Cleaning can be an overwhelming task. With so many things to do, it’s easy to forget things or lose track of time. But what if there was a simple tool that could make cleaning more manageable? Introducing the cleaning checklist. What is a…
Room Cleaning Time Estimator
Share via: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email More Calculate How Much Time It Will Take to Clean Each Room in Your House By The Cleaning Lady Introduction Cleaning your home can be a daunting task, especially when you’re unsure of how long it might take to clean each room thoroughly. Maybe you only have a few…
Dark Side of the Sunday Reset: Is it Really Good for You?
Share via: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email More By The Cleaning Lady Introduction If you’ve never heard of the viral TikTok trend for the Sunday Reset, don’t worry, I hadn’t either until a few months ago. Now I have watched hundreds of influencer videos of them cleaning their spotless kitchens and bathrooms and organizing their pristine…
4 Ways to Get Your Husband to Help with Household Chores
Share via: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email More By The Cleaning Lady Introduction Maintaining a clean and organized house is important for the comfort and health of everyone that lives there. But I know sometimes it feels like you are the only person contributing to this vital aspect of your home. But don’t worry, with the…
How to Choose the Right Wastebasket: A Comprehensive Guide
Share via: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email More By The Cleaning Lady Summary: Wastebaskets are an essential part of keeping any space clean and organized. They come in various types, such as kitchen, office and bathroom. When choosing a wastebasket, factors such as size, material, style, ease of use, durability, should be considered. Introduction Wastebaskets, also…
Switch to Generic: 6 Household Cleaning Supplies That Save Money Without Sacrificing Quality
Share via: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email More By The Cleaning Lady Summary: Buying generic can save you money and many of the products are comparable if not better quality than name brand. Introduction: While name brand cleaning supplies like Clorox and Windex might seem superior, their generic or store brand counterparts often perform just as…
The Ultimate Guide to Making Your Own Cleaning Supplies: From All-Purpose to Glass Cleaner and More
Share via: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email More By The Cleaning Lady Introduction Making your own cleaning supplies can save you a lot of money and it is safer for you and your family than using cleaners with harsh chemicals. It’s also a lot easier than you think and, contrary to popular belief, not very time…
7 Cost-Effective Tips to Save Money on Home Cleaning Supplies
Share via: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email More By The Cleaning Lady Summary: You can save money on cleaning supplies by making your own, eliminating certain supplies that you don’t need or shopping at discount stores like The Dollar Tree. Cleaning supplies can be expensive, especially these days with inflation out of control and everyone on…
The Ultimate Guide: 14 Ways to Make Your Thanksgiving Easy, Fun, and Stress-Free
Share via: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email More By The Cleaning Lady Thanksgiving is just around the corner and, for many, the holiday brings a blend of joy and stress. But this year, why not make it all about the joy? Welcome to your one-stop resource for making your Thanksgiving not just memorable but also utterly…
How to Clean Laminate Wood Floors the Right Way
Share via: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email More Guest post courtesy of Pick Pet Vacuum Introduction Laminate wood floors are an affordable alternative to hardwood flooring. Nowadays, you get laminate floors that look like different types of wood such as oak, hickory, and heartwood pine to exotics such as tigerwood and prado, but for cheaper than…
The Ultimate Deep Cleaning / Spring Cleaning Checklist
Share via: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email More By The Cleaning Lady Deep cleaning your whole house can be a big job, but it can be well worth it in the end. Why deep clean your house? It makes your house look great and can improve your health by removing dust and improving your indoor air…
How a Chore Contract can Save Your Relationship with Your Husband, Partner, Spouse or Roommate
Share via: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email More By The Cleaning Lady Do you feel like you’re drowning in daily chores and housework and your partner is skirting by with taking out the trash once a week. Is it affecting your relationship? Well, you’re not alone. A 2018 study done by Harvard Business School found that…
6 House Cleaning Tips For Seniors To Avoid Injury
Share via: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email More By The Cleaning Lady Introduction I’ve had many elderly clients over the years, some with mobility issues (including balance and dizziness issues). For many of them, it is difficult to come to the realization that there are certain things they can’t (or shouldn’t) do around the house. Unfortunately,…
How Bad Is Your Indoor Air Quality? And Simple Ways You Can Improve It
Share via: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email More By The Cleaning Lady The indoor air quality in your house is very important for the health of you and your family. If it is poor, short and long term health problems can occur. I’ll tell you all about the air quality in your home, how to measure…
How to Clean a Ceiling Fan: An Illustrated Guide
Share via: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email More By The Cleaning Lady Cleaning your ceiling fan can be a pain, but it’s something you should do regularly. It not only keeps your home looking clean, but it keeps the air in your home healthy. Ceiling fan blades attract a lot of dust, dirt and grime. And…
Things You Need To Do Before Your Cleaning Service Comes
Share via: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email More By The Cleaning Lady So you’ve made the call and hired a reputable cleaning service. They’ve given you an estimate and you’ve picked a date. Now you can sit back and relax, right? Not so fast. There are certain things you need to do in your home to…
Why You Need a Cleaning Apron / Tool Belt to Clean Like a Professional
Share via: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email More By The Cleaning Lady Every job requires the right kind of tools. And cleaning your house is no different. Have you ever thought of using a cleaning apron, sometimes referred to as a maid or housekeeping apron? Probably not. Sure, you have sponges and cleaning products and paper…
7 Steps to Deep Cleaning a New Home
Share via: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email More Guest post by Cherie Mclaughlin of www.couchbasedbiz.com Moving into a new home is exciting on many levels, as it marks a new chapter in your life. And while it provides a blank canvas for you to furnish and decorate as you please, it’s also important to take advantage…
Function Before Fashion: The Key to a Functionally Clean Home
Share via: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email More By The Cleaning Lady Summary: Embracing the principle of ‘Function Before Fashion’ in home décor can lead to a stylish yet functionally clean home. By making thoughtful choices in furniture, paint, and flooring, homeowners can create spaces that are both beautiful and easy to maintain. From selecting stain-resistant…
Confessions of a Cleaning Lady: Professional Cleaning Tips and Tricks and Cleaning Product Reviews by The Cleaning Lady
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The Ultimate Bare Minimum House Cleaning Schedule
Share via: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email More By The Cleaning Lady If you’re like me, you hate house cleaning. I know, it’s what I do for a living, but that doesn’t mean I have to enjoy it. Do people who sell insurance enjoy what they do? No offense to any insurance salesmen or women. That…
10 Motivational Quotes To Help You Start Cleaning Now
Share via: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email More By The Cleaning Lady Looking for some inspiration to start cleaning your home or office? Look no further! Here are 10 motivational quotes to help you tackle the task at hand. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by clutter or just need a little push to get started, these inspirational…
Why You Should Have Wastebaskets In Every Room Of Your Home
Share via: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email More By The Cleaning Lady Summary Having a wastebasket in every room helps you save time by not walking around the house trying to find a trash can, and it helps you, and your family, keep your house clean by throwing things in the bin instead of on the…
Should You Ditch Your Blinds?
Share via: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email More By The Cleaning Lady I’m not a big fan of window blinds. Most of my clients have them in their houses and I cringe every time I have to clean them. I keep trying to tell them (my) life would be so much easier without them but to…
A Guide to Basic First Aid for Kitchen Accidents
Share via: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email More By The Cleaning Lady As an Amazon Affiliate, I earn a small percentage of purchases from links in this post at no cost to you. You may already know this, but the FTC makes me say it 🙂 Accidents happen in the home and one of the most…
How To Keep Your House Clean With ADHD
Share via: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email More By The Cleaning Lady Introduction If you’re reading this you may be struggling with keeping your house clean with ADHD. I understand. I’ve worked with many clients with ADHD and have devised a system to help keep their houses clean and relieve the stigma of being “unkept” or…
Speed Cleaning Checklist: How To Speed Clean Your House in 15 Minutes
Share via: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email More By The Cleaning Lady Introduction Sometimes you need to clean your house fast. Whether you have unexpected guests or an inlaw popping up, you will need to project the image that you didn’t just crawl out of bed while having thrown a party the night before. The objective…
Toilet Cleaning 101
Share via: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email More The Single’s Guide By The Cleaning Lady I’m not going to lie to you. Cleaning your poopy toilet sucks. There’s just no way around it. And if you were never taught how to clean a toilet, how are you going to learn? That is why I’m here. It…
Spring Cleaning / Deep Cleaning Living Room Checklist, Plus 5 Spots Not to Forget
Share via: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email More By The Cleaning Lady Continuing our series on Spring cleaning, we’ll take a trip to the living room (see my deep / Spring cleaning bathroom checklist here). Thankfully one of the easier spots in the house to Spring clean, it still has those places you might not think…
Spring Cleaning / Deep Cleaning Bathroom Checklist, Plus 4 Places You are Forgetting to Clean
Share via: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email More By The Cleaning Lady Spring is almost upon on us and that means it’s time to create a plan of attack for deep cleaning the house. The bathroom is one of the parts of the house that needs the most Spring cleaning attention. If you still need to…
How to Barter for Cleaning Services and Save money
Share via: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email More By The Cleaning Lady Introduction Let’s face it, cleaning services can be expensive. Even though companies like Molly Maid and Maid Brigade have made housekeeping services more affordable to a wider range of people, maids on average can charge anywhere from $20 to $50 an hour or a…
How To Clean Your House With Dr. Bronner’s Natural Castile Soap
Share via: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email More By The Cleaning Lady Summary Dr. Bronner’s Castile Soap is great for cleaning your whole home naturally and without chemicals. The non-toxic castile soap has many uses including cleaning your floors, bathrooms, kitchens and laundry. I’ve included simple recipes to make your own castile soap cleaners including all…
About The Cleaning Lady
I’m a professional house cleaner with 20 years of experience cleaning houses under my belt, and I’ve learned a lot about cleaning, organizing and how people react to these tasks. I’ve worked with hoarders, people will mental disorders and the young and old. What I’ve learned is everyone has different levels of “clean” and most people hate to clean. I give you cleaning and organization tips that are easy to use and don’t take all your time. And I am a fan of gadgets that will help you clean. My motto is “Clean smarter, not harder!”