In building and running my residential cleaning business, one of the most difficult concepts to enforce was disinfecting. Whether the people you hire are experienced cleaners or newbies, most house cleaners don’t give proper disinfecting procedures the respect they deserve. Many experienced cleaners were aware of the importance of disinfecting, but had acquired a lot […]
What is Borax and How do You Use It?
If you’re wandering down the laundry aisle of your local grocery store, you might have noticed a product called 20 Mule Team® Borax. What is Borax? Is it a natural product? How would you use it? Sodium borate, also known as Borax, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is composed of sodium, boron, oxygen, and […]
Dusting with Microfiber Cloths in Your Cleaning Business
Are you considering transitioning to microfiber for dusting your client homes? There are a few things to consider before you get started. Dry dusting a house correctly is very important to homeowners. Unfortunately, most house cleaners treat this as an after thought, probably because they do it after cleaning the bathrooms and kitchen. Those areas […]
Cleaning with Microfiber Towels
Does Microfiber Really Work? Absolutely! Not only are the microfiber towels available, but now you can purchase microfiber mops to replace both your dry and wet mops. This is a great option for environmentally safe cleaning. The real consideration you will have to make is your initial investment. Dusting Cloths I absolutely love using a […]
Recycling Plastic Bags – Save the Environment and Save Money
There was a time when we used paper bags – and then we became concerned about saving the trees. That’s when plastic bags became popular and we thought we were saving the environment. Now we need to be saved from plastic, itself as we learn more about BPA – bisphenol A. BPA is primarily found […]
