It cannot be accessible even when your house cleaner is the one you are parting with. A healthy client-cleaner relationship can significantly improve your quality of life. However, a messy match can lead to disappointment and stress. Renee Kraus owns and founded Renee’s Cleaning Services, located in Chaplin, Connecticut. She believes each client should have a positive […]
Professional cleaners share their best tips for cleaning your home
Who doesn’t like coming home to an organized, clean house free of clutter? Science has proven that the stress you experience when your house isn’t tidy enough is not all in your mind. We feel more anxious and stressed when our homes look messy. Clutter can negatively impact our subjective well-being and home perception. One study found […]
Checklist for house cleaning: Room-by-room guide
This first-day cleaning checklist can help you get started. You’re probably happy to let someone else dust and mop, but you may also wonder where to begin. You can ensure that you and your cleaner have the exact expectations. One of these is providing a checklist for house cleaning on Day 1. How to make […]
What your housekeeper wishes you knew
These 12 tips will help you to build a successful relationship with your housecleaner. Hiring a housecleaner is like getting a liferaft while drifting on the sea. Your house will be sparkling in a few hours and for a flat rate. You may see clean floors, fresh-smelling furniture, and dust-free curtains and blinds, but the reality is far […]
Deep-cleaning your home: a room-by-room guide
Keeping up with laundry, dishes, and vacuuming from one week to the next can go a long way to maintaining a tidy house, but once a year, it’s a good idea to dive in and scrub those spaces that might be neglected during routine cleaning. Give your living space extra love by following this room-by-room […]
Do I need to clean my house before the cleaner arrives? Experts weigh in
It’s a good idea to hire a cleaning service or place cleaner if you need more time. But that doesn’t mean that your home should be left messy. You should declutter and tidy up before they arrive to get the most out of your cleaners and ensure they can do their jobs effectively. Dalhsie McMullin […]
Former skeptics explain why hiring a cleaner for your home is worth every penny
Some people hire a housekeeper without hesitation. For others, hiring a house cleaner can be unappealing or inappropriate. It might appear financially irresponsible to someone on a tight budget. Finding someone trustworthy and competent might seem impossible. It is easier to do the job yourself than delegate what may feel like specialized duties in your […]
How much does house cleaning cost?
Outsourcing tedious household chores doesn’t just take the stress off your plate and crumbs off your counter — it could also significantly improve your quality of life. That’s according to research by Ashley Whillans, an assistant professor at Harvard Business School. Her studies suggest prioritizing time over money — doing things like hiring a house cleaner or hiring a […]
When kids say, “I’m bored,” there are 31 things you can do
Few things are more frustrating for a parent or caregiver to hear from a child than the dreaded “I’m bored!” It could be because we know a pile of excellent toys in their room waiting to be played with. Or it’s because they’re looking to us to solve the problem. What can parents and caregivers […]
Kitchen cleaning tips for Busy Families
Cleaning and organization experts, busy families, and cleaning and organizing experts share their tips and advice on maintaining a clean and tidy kitchen. It often feels like no matter what we do; the kitchen constantly needs TLC. Among busy families especially, the kitchen is in constant use — it seems like groceries turn into meals, […]
