It’s that time of year again! …or maybe it’s your first time with spring cleaning, or your first spring in a new home or apartment. Regardless of your situation, a spring-cleaning checklist can really help. There are some things, after all, that are easy to overlook even for the experienced spring cleaner. And things change; [...]

Are you worn out with trying to get your kids to help you clean? You’re not alone! Nagging is no fun for anyone, and it doesn’t often get things done. And when kids do give in to nagging, the job may get done but you’ve probably got some resentment going on – both on your [...]

Spring is here, and it’s time to clean winter grayness out of your home. Does it seem overwhelming? That’s understandable! But breaking it down by room can help. Here are some ideas on how to spring clean your home room by room. 1. Living Room During the winter, floors can get tracked on and generally [...]

Do you think your toddler is too young to help you with spring cleaning? Is your teenager too laid-back, or your gradeschooler just not interested? Part of the problem might be the approach – if you break down spring cleaning into age-appropriate tasks, it can become a tradition in your family and your kids will [...]

For many people, hiring house cleaning help is one of their big dreams. Finally, a professionally-cleaned house! But it’s important to take a look at your prospective cleaning service’s qualifications, and to know what’s out there. Here are some tips on finding a good family cleaning service. An Actual Family There are cleaning services that [...]

Exercise is vital for health, and families are more and more conscious of its importance. Families are getting more interested in family fitness, but they may not think there’s time to do it. Here’s an idea: why not get your house and family in shape by combining house cleaning with family fitness and together time? [...]

Do you dread spring cleaning? Is it hard to get your kids in on it? You may have given up and just do everything yourself. But everyone enjoys the benefits of a clean house, so everyone should pitch in! Here are some creative tips to get your kids involved in spring cleaning. Give Up Control [...]

Okay, so you got caught off-guard and you have to have your house looking good – now. What do you do? It’s also important what you don’t do. Here are some quick cleaning tips to help you get your house ready for unexpected company. Scrap the Deep Cleaning This isn’t the time to shampoo the [...]

It’s been said that if something can get dirty, there’s a significant chance that someone will pay someone else to clean it. Many families with both parents working just don’t have time to clean, or they don’t want to spend every weekend cleaning their house. So there is a market out there for cleaning businesses [...]

A common New Year’s resolution is to get the house clean and organized. Even if it’s not New Year’s, it’s a goal many of us make. But somehow, it doesn’t always get done, or get done all the way…sometimes the big jobs sit undone year after year. Why? It may be because the big jobs [...]