3 Interesting Jobs in the Cleaning Services Industry

3 Interesting Jobs in the Cleaning Services Industry

Job opportunities in the cleaning industry are projected to rise 12% by 2022. This means that there are going to be a lot more opportunities for qualified individuals to get in on the action. What do you think of when you hear cleaning services? Housekeeping? House cleaning? Strictly commercial cleaning services? These are just two titles within the career field of cleaning services. In this article you will find three different jobs within the cleaning services industry. This can allow you to make the right decision as to what kind of cleaning services to hire for a given job. Janitors Ah, janitors: the unsung heroes of public bathrooms. When the […]

Does my Carpet Need Shampooing? How to Know You’re Due

Does my Carpet Need Shampooing? How to Know You’re Due

Investing in carpet shampooing from professional cleaners is a task many engage in from time to time, but just how often should it be done? Some find themselves doing it on a fairly regular basis, while others go years without seeking commercial cleaning services. So, who’s right? Check out some of our guidelines below. Do You Have Pets or Children? Some say you should have your carpets addressed by professional cleaners at least once per year, while others say every two years is fine. Depending on how much traffic you have, this can actually vary from household to household. There are two things that should definitely factor into your carpet […]

5 Housekeeping Tips Direct From the Pros

5 Housekeeping Tips Direct From the Pros

Americans like a clean home. As a matter of fact, we spend an average of $660.48 every year on housekeeping and cleaning supplies. But where do you find the time to keep your house as clean as you want it to be? Or worse yet, what if guests show up out of the blue and your place is a mess? Make your house gleam like it was just professionally deep-cleaned with these five tips. 1. Simplify, Simplify, Simplify. Do you have four bathroom cleaners, three disinfectants, two glass cleaners, and furniture polish under your sink? Then it’s time to take the advice of the pros and do what a cleaning […]

4 Tips To Help You Beat The Winter Blues And Love Your Home

4 Tips To Help You Beat The Winter Blues And Love Your Home

It’s all too easy to feel like you’re in a prison when you’re stuck indoors during the winter season. With the snow and icy wind outside, the last thing you want to do is leave the house. Unfortunately, staying indoors for so long can not only make you start to feel glum but it can also make you resent your house. How can you fight back against these winter blues and keep your home feeling homey? Consider the following four tips. Host a house-warming party. The winter months between the holiday season and spring can often feel like the most antisocial time of the year. Don’t let yourself get caught […]

Simple Tips To Help Keep Your Home Clean During The Holidays

Simple Tips To Help Keep Your Home Clean During The Holidays

It can be a struggle to keep your home clean on a regular basis, but it’s especially challenging during the holiday season.During the holidays, you not only need to worry about everyday grime and pet hair, but you also need to worry about increased indoor activities and keeping things spotless for guests.The good news is it doesn’t have to be a nightmare to keep your home clean for the holidays. Here are a few tips you can use to keep your own home clean and organized this holiday season.Do a deep clean well before the holiday eventsMany folks are tempted to leave cleaning their home up until the last minute. […]

The Actual Grossest Things Around Your Office Aren’t What You Think

The Actual Grossest Things Around Your Office Aren’t What You Think

Office buildings make up the largest portion of the cleaning services industry at 31%. That’s a lot of office cleaning around the country. Most office dwellers go home in the evening, the commercial cleaning company comes in to make things shiny, then, in the morning, everything is magically fresh again. Walking into a clean office every morning is a nice feeling. Not having to think about the cleaning process is even nicer. You’re welcome. What most cubicle crusaders don’t think about are the gross things in the office that go overlooked on a daily basis. Things that are microbial breeding grounds. Coffee Makers A lot of people figure that because you’re […]

3 Things To Know Before You Hire Home Cleaning Services

3 Things To Know Before You Hire Home Cleaning Services

Hiring a cleaning service can be difficult. For some homeowners, it can even be stressful. It’s the fear of being judged for the accumulated mess, or perhaps the belief that it’s your job to clean — even though you already work a full-time job. Despite these misgivings, hiring professional cleaners can make a huge difference in your quality of life. Whether it’s a one-time thing or a weekly visit, cleaning services can help you refocus your energies on the important things in life.   Because you’ve never hired a house cleaning service before, you may not know what to expect. So before the cleaners arrive for their first visit, here […]

Green Cleaning: Pet Edition

Green Cleaning: Pet Edition

Everyone who has ever purchased a puppy has experienced the thrill and excitement of bringing the little guy home — as well as the shock at the inevitable moment he decides to change the color of your brand new, probably expensive carpet. According to the EPA, the air inside most homes is 200% to 500% more polluted due to toxic cleaning chemicals — in addition to being sometimes ridiculously expensive, they’re also bad for you and your new pet. If you’re trying to live on a budget, keep your indoor air fresh and clean, and you have a new house guest who sometimes struggles to control his bladder, here are […]