Alison Palmer • Dec 19, 2016
Is There A Difference in What Day of the Week You Choose? I’ve been talking to women (and men) for 30 years to set up their cleaning service schedule. By the time I meet them, they have already done the math and made the big decision that it’s finally time to hire someone to do […]The post What Day of the Week Should Your Home Be Cleaned? appeared first on Custom Maid.
Is There A Difference in What Day of the Week You Choose?
I’ve been talking to women (and men) for 30 years to set up their cleaning service schedule. By the time I meet them, they have already done the math and made the big decision that it’s finally time to hire someone to do the weekly cleaning. After walking through their home to get the lay of the land, we sit down at the kitchen table to hammer out the details. My first question is always “How often do you want your home cleaned?” Once that is answered, then comes the really hard question of “What day of the week shall we come to clean?”
I would say about 20% of homeowners have already thought about what day they want. The rest really have to think about it. Here is my advice. Think really hard about how your week goes. Lots of clients will automatically say Friday because they think they want the house clean for the weekend. When I ask if they do a lot of entertaining on the weekend, the answer is often that they do not.
I Suggest You Consider a Day in the Beginning of the Week
When you think about your schedule, I imagine that you go to work on Monday morning and come home every night, do dinner and go to bed. The kids are in school all week. My point is that no one has much time to mess up the house during the week. If you have your cleaning service come Monday or Tuesday the house will stay pretty clean all week. Then when Friday comes, it is still in pretty good shape. During the weekend, in most households, is when the mess happens. Why live with the mess until the next Friday? I say choose Monday or Tuesday and you will be happier with your housecleaning experience.
Call Custom Maid at 499-8568 and we will walk you through the easy process. We still do in home walk throughs to familiarize ourselves with your specific preferences. We believe that the personal touch will never go out of style. Even in this electronically connected world.
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Editor’s Note: We originally published this article in October 2014. We have edited it to freshness, accuracy and comprehensiveness.
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By Susan Helms • 23 Jun, 2022
Why and how to clean my washing machine Did you know that your washing machine can collect dirt and harbor bacteria and fungus? There is a thin film created by soap residue, minerals and chemicals from detergent. This can cause a clog in the inner workings of your machine, your water won't be as hot and the film also traps odors. The tiny crevices in the drum and gaskets can collect mildew and bacteria from your clothes. They can also harbor fungus. If you have a top loader here are some steps to follow when cleaning : Wipe interior seals around the door with all purpose cleaner Remove debris around filter or drain Use 1 cup of white vinegar with 1/2 cup baking soda then run a cycle on heat If you have a front loader here are some tips to follow when cleaning: Have a small bowl or towel ready to catch any excess water Remove the filter from the small door on the front panel of the machine Shake over trash can and rinse out. Use 1/2 cup baking soda and 3 cups white vinegar to scrub inside the drum and rubber gaskets You can use washing machine cleaner which can be purchased on line if you prefer Remove the fluids dispenser to clean each tray with disinfecting wipes Wipe out the area inside where the dispenser is located with the wipes If you have a "clean cycle" run the cycle, otherwise run the largest load setting on hot We hope this has been a quick and helpful guide for cleaning your washing machine . Remember, your washer should always smell fresh not like mildew.
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Checklist: What You Should Clean In Your Bathroom And When
By Susan Helms • 26 Dec, 2018
As a homeowner, have you ever asked yourself… What exactly should be cleaned in my bathroom… and when? Since we have been cleaning homes for over 33 years, we have often been asked about the quickest and most effective to clean certain areas of a home. So… We have created a helpful checklist: What you […]The post Checklist: What You Should Clean In Your Bathroom And When appeared first on Custom Maid.
Checklist: What You Should Clean in Your Kitchen (and When)
By Susan Helms • 12 Dec, 2018
As a homeowner, have you ever asked yourself…What exactly should be cleaned in my kitchen… and when? After cleaning homes for over 4 decades now, we’ve often been asked these same questions. So… We’ve put together a handy, yet descriptive kitchen cleaning checklist to help you out. What You Should Clean In Your Kitchen Every […]The post Checklist: What You Should Clean in Your Kitchen (and When) appeared first on Custom Maid.
How Much Does Professional House Cleaning Cost?
By Susan Helms • 22 Oct, 2018
More often than not the first question we are asked is “How much will it cost to have my home cleaned?” There really is no set answer however I will try to give you some guidelines… a rough estimate so to speak. When determining your actual rate though, here are some of the many factors […]The post How Much Does Professional House Cleaning Cost? appeared first on Custom Maid.
A Breast Self Exam is an Important Factor of Women’s Health
By Alison Palmer • 08 Oct, 2018
October is designated Breast Cancer Awareness Month but breast health is a year round concern. Any time is the right time for womento take stock and get into the routine of performing a breast self exam. The American Cancer Society recommends that all women begin monthlybreast self exams by age 20 & should be done […]The post A Breast Self Exam is an Important Factor of Women’s Health appeared first on Custom Maid.
