House cleaning services in the U.S. have been growing rapidly in the last few years. The pandemic has spurred this growth. It is expected to reach $40 billion in revenue by 2025.  Most cleaning services are provided by independents.  www.getonedesk.com/cleaning-stats

Here are a few quick cleaning ideas to help prep for the holidays.

1) If you don't have time to do a thorough cleaning, focus on the main areas where guests will be (like livingroom, diningroom, kitchen and bathrooms). 

2) Focus on floors--they make the most impression.

3) Use a designated room like an office to toss the clutter if you don't have time to deal with it.

4) Use scents, like essential oil sticks, to give your home a festive, homey feel.

Happy holidays!

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When winter comes, your house won't get the airing out that it does in warm weather with the windows open. So here are a few ideas to prep for your more air-tight home.

1) Wash out and disinfect all garbage, trash, and recycling receptacles.

2) Wash your shower curtain and/or liner to get that mold off it (or replace it).

3) Good time to do a heavier dusting since dust tends to build up more in winter (check those filters!). Dust ceiling fans, under couches, and behind the fridge for starters. 

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Here are some tips to prepare for a cleaner winter:

1) Make sure you have mats, inside and out by each outside door. Also a good idea to use slippers. Have extra pairs for guests.

2) Wash your windows. Use newspaper and a glass cleaner. This will cheer things up for the dark days ahead.

3) Change your filters (vents, furnace, stove fan). This will help keep the air in your home cleaner.

​Forward winter!