If you have ever encountered bed bugs, you know they are different than other bugs or insects. And unlike mice, rats, and roaches, bed bugs do not enter your house through cracks, gaps, holes, or window screens looking for shelter, food, or water. Bed bugs enter your home differently, and are after something much different. When you probably … Read more
In a previous post, I wrote about my experience with a mouse in my house. While writing that post, I started thinking about another rodent close in appearance to the mouse – the rat. So I wondered, Can Clean Houses Get Rats? Yes, clean houses can get rats. And just like mice, rats are looking … Read more
During wintertime, you probably don’t feel 100% happy and energetic. If you have been working from home or stuck in your house trying to stay warm this winter without seeing much sunlight, you may feel down. If this is you, you may want to think about the cleanliness of your home and how it affects … Read more
Your home can get dirty quickly. If you have children or pets or both, messes and spills are most likely a daily occurrence at your house. If you have a busy life like most people, it usually does not include time to clean your home. And we all know they don’t clean themselves. So this … Read more
Vinegar is a product that’s cheap and easy to buy. And most homes have a bottle of it. Most of the time it’s found with the marinades at your local grocery store but did you know it also possesses cleaning properties? So, is vinegar a cleaning agent? Yes, according to the US National Sanitation Foundation … Read more
Every year, you may come up with a list of New Year’s resolutions or goals. They may be something like saving money, losing weight and getting in shape, or even becoming more environmentally friendly. This year, it’s this last one that got me thinking about cleaning products. And this question came to my mind – … Read more
When I talk to new clients, I get asked what I usually do in someone’s home. It will also result in them asking about all the services that I offer. And you are probably wondering the same thing – what does a house cleaner do in my home? They clean, of course! But there are … Read more
When ants invade the house, searching for home remedies may lead you to baking soda. But does baking soda kill ants? Will it only kill them in your house, or will it kill them outside, too? Baking soda is a reliable ant killer. And being a household staple, you probably already have a box in … Read more
Are fruit flies bothering you in your house? If they are, you are not alone. Fruit flies are one of the most disgusting pests to invade homes. Is there anything in your home you can use to get rid of them? Is it possible to get rid of fruit flies with white vinegar? Absolutely! You … Read more
The holidays are over, and now the new year has started. You still have to take down the Christmas tree and decorations, and by the way, have you looked in your oven lately? Or did you forget about the green bean casserole that spilled on the bottom of the oven on Thanksgiving Day? You know that burnt … Read more