Get Your Home Ready For Spring

This is the time of year that we start thinking about warmer weather.  There are things that need to be done to prepare your home for the upcoming Spring and Summer.  Spring and Fall are optimum times during the year to take care of several semiannual tasks around the house.

The outside of your home is where you will be spending much of your time as the weather continues to warm up and the leaves start to come back.  Clear gutters and downspouts of debris and leaves that have collected throughout the year.  Consider some new landscape projects, tree planting, designing the garden you’ve always wanted, adding a deck or adding rock landscape.  It’s time to start planning these projects and preparing the ground, clearing out old plants, bushes, trees and weeds to make way for your outdoor dream yard.

Don’t forget the top of your house that protects everything inside.  Inspect the roof for loose, broken or missing shingles or tiles.  You may want to have a professional roofer do an inspection so that you are confident that you are ready for the summer monsoon season.  If you have a wood burning fireplace, this is a good time to have the chimney swept and checked for excessive soot, leaves, bird nests etc.

Windows, windows, windows!  How else to enjoy the outdoors while inside than to have beautiful sparkling clean windows.  Make sure that the window cleaning includes cleaning out the tracks and cleaning the screens.  Look up high and down low. Other interior spring cleaning tasks would include cleaning the fans and light fixtures, getting up and getting all the dust off of those high pot shelves and cleaning doors and door frames. Down low would be cleaning under beds, couches and scrubbing those baseboards that collect so much dust.

Lastly, but very importantly, would be to test all of your emergency systems including fire and smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.  Replace batteries and make sure all systems are clean, charged and in working order.

Hire professionals that are bonded, insured and businesses that are locally owned.  They can make sure the jobs are done correctly and safely, and you can feel good that you are contributing to the health of our Quad City area economy.

We here are Maid to Order hope you have a beautiful and clean spring!!
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Prescott Arizona
Prescott Valley Arizona
928-899-8518

The Vacation Rental Experience

There is a lot of talk out there about vacation rentals in Prescott.  Some are in support and some are against the vacation rental industry here in Prescott and the surrounding communities.  Regardless of what side of the fence you are on, the fact is that people want to come here and enjoy the many things this area has to offer. 
The Prescott area continues to be named “The Best” in many publications and surveys including:
#1 “Best Place to Retire” – escapehere.com
#13 “Happiest Healthiest City” in the country – Sunset Magazine
#5 “Best Arizona Attraction” – USA TODAY
#3 “100 Best Places To Retire” – topretirements.com

#1 “Best Destination for Nature Lovers” – Expedia
With all of this in mind, owners of vacation rentals need quality, professional and reliable service to keep the properties in shape and cleaned between renters.  Many owners work out of the area or just don’t have the time to manage the maintenance and cleaning required to provide a successful vacation rental.  It is important to have a bonded and insured company overseeing the ongoing cleaning schedule.  The company should:
Provide quality cleaning
Handle laundry service
Monitor condition of the property
Report damage or excessive use
Provide pictures of property condition to owner
Be available to make minor repairs
Report daily maintenance issues such as light bulbs, batteries in fire alarms
Restock supplies and snacks
Take care of outside yard maintenance
Respond to renters needs when requested
Provide professional window and floor cleaning
I am sometimes amazed at how lucky I am to be able to live every day in a place that many people spend their valuable vacation time to visit.  I am able to look out my window and watch as people from all walks of life enjoy the trails and the outdoors.  It is very important that visitors are able to return to a clean and comfortable place to stay while here.  It is our goal at Prescott Maid to Order to help owners provide a positive and wonderful experience for their renters.
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Prescott, Arizona
Prescott Valley Arizona
928-899-8518

Prescott Maid to Order discusses construction cleanup for your newly renovated Prescott home

Home renovations are a great way to enhance your home’s look and value. Often, renovations leave your house covered in dust. With large quantities like this, it can seem impossible to get rid of it all. When you think you have cleaned one area, it is as if more dust appears out of nowhere to fill the spot! Prescott Maid to Order knows the ins and outs of cleaning Prescott homes, and we want to share some of our experience with you.

Before You Begin
There are a few things to keep in mind before you begin. First, make sure your air filters have been changed recently. New filters will help clean the dust out of the air. The second is, use a face mask to prevent inhaling dust particles. Lastly, if the dust is still heavy in the air, you can rent an air scrubber from a major hardware store to remove the dust before it settles.

Vacuuming
Vacuuming is the quickest and easiest way to remove dust and is the first step in dust removal. Start at the top of the room with ceiling fans and high shelves to ensure you are not consistently fighting against falling dust. If your vacuum has a filter, be certain to check it regularly.

Hard Floors
If you have hardwood floors, you can use a treated dust mop to pick up the dust. If you have a hard floor that cannot be used with a dust mop, like concrete or rough stone, you will need to use the vacuum.

With so much dust floating around your home, it will likely take several cleanings before the dust is gone. Once the dust is taken care of, you can fully enjoy your new renovations. When your cleaning project takes as much time as the renovations, it may be time to call the professionals. Prescott Maid to Order is Prescott’s foremost cleaning service. To get your home squeaky clean in no time, call us at 928-899-8518 or visit us online http://www.prescottmaidtoorder.com.

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Prescott Maid to Order shares the benefits of a house sitter for your Prescott home

Have you ever considered hiring a house sitter but have been reluctant to do it? There are a number of benefits to having a professional house sitter in your Prescott home, especially if you're on vacation or traveling for work. Prescott Maid to Order outlines five key advantages to hiring a house sitter.

1. If you're going to be away for an extended period of time, it may make a difference with your insurance coverage. Many homeowners don't realize that after a specific period of time, normally about 30 days, an unoccupied home may not be covered by your insurance provider, so a primary benefit of a house sitter ensures that your house remains covered no matter how long you need to be away.

2. Having a house sitter not only ensures you remain covered by your insurance policy, but just by being there, a house sitter actually reduces the chances of your home being robbed or vandalized because it’s empty.

3. While you can ask neighbors or friends to check in on your beloved pets, it is not unusual for even the most relaxed dog or cat to feel the stress of being left alone for an extended period of time. Some pets even develop separation anxiety. Having a house sitter can help to make pets feel safe and secure until you return.

4. If you have a garden or a landscaped property, a house sitter can help water and pick up while you're away. If you're away for a lengthy period of time, you can be assured that your beautiful garden won't be neglected.

5. Having a house sitter staying in your home to answer the door to visitors, take messages or packages can give you the biggest advantage of all, the peace of mind that things are being handled during your absence.

If you're planning to be away and want peace of mind during your absence, call Prescott Maid to Order to schedule a house sitter to look after your Prescott home. We are bonded and insured, and you can relax knowing that your home is in good hands. For an estimate on residential cleaning, house sitting, or pet sitting, call us today at 928-899-8518. Learn more at http://www.prescottmaidtoorder.com.

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Prescott Maid To Order can be trusted to clean your home in Prescott and be your pet sitter too!

Prescott Maid To Order has been cleaning homes in Prescott for years. Our business is locally owned and operated, and we take pride that our staff is professionally trained to provide you with the highest quality cleaning service. We are bonded and insured for your peace of mind, so you can rest assured knowing that your home is in great hands. Did you know that we can be your pet sitter, too?

Are you ready to take that summer road trip or luxury cruise, and you think that having a friend or neighbor check in once in awhile will be fine for your pets? Think again. Leaving your pet and your home in the care of someone who may be less than reliable could be dangerous for your pet and it can also leave your house exposed to many kinds of accidents.

Prescott Maid to Order has the solution: pet sitting! We have caring professionals who are pet specialists available to make daily visits to your home to check on your pets. We understand that not all pets need the same amount of attention, so we set up a customized schedule that works for you and your pet’s needs.

Our pet sitting services can include:

• Food and water
• Medications, if needed
• Walks
• Clean Cat Box
• Play time
• Ear scratching
• Any other specifics you want for your pets

Prescott Maid To Order is your best choice for home cleaning and for pet sitting, too! Contact us today at 928-899-8518 for a free estimate in Prescott and the greater Prescott area: Prescott Valley, Dewey, Humboldt and Chino Valley. Learn more about our many other services at http://www.prescottmaidtoorder.com.

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Prescott Maid to Order recommends cleaning before decorating for the holidays

The Holidays are coming! If you’re getting ready for the family to visit, you want to get those decorations up so everything will look just right, but what should you do first? Although you are tempted to get the boxes out of storage and start setting up your snow globe collection, Prescott Maid to Order your local residential cleaning company, recommends you get the heavy cleaning out of the way first.

Clean it now before the holiday rush sets in

During the holiday season, most of us have more than the normal number of commitments - family, work, school, so we often don’t have time for some of those day to day tasks at home.  Knowing that we put off some of these chores, it can put additional stress in our life. Who needs the added stress during the Holidays!

Before you decorate would be a great time to do a thorough cleaning so that you can “make it through the holidays” without the worry of a dirty home, especially if you have company coming or if you’re planning holiday party.

Here are some areas that you may want to consider

• Cleaning the carpets
• Washing the baseboards
• Dusting pot shelves
• Cleaning the tile and grout
• Removing dust bunnies under the china hutch
• Scrubbing and disinfecting bathrooms
• Removing shower soap scum
• Washing the windows
• Cleaning the window sills

How would you feel about your floors if all the seating was full and the kiddos had to sit on the floor. Would you cringe if you saw your grandchild crawling on the floor? What about in the bathroom if you had guests staying with you over night? Is there a horror story in the shower?

Many will agree what a great feeling it is, knowing that the deep cleaning done before the holidays, however can it feel as good as know all your holiday shopping is done? We would like to help you find out!

By starting with a thoroughly clean before decorating, it takes one major thing off our list that we don’t have to worry about. If this seems like an overwhelming task, get some help! Prescott Maid to Order can do a one-time clean and get your house looking fresh and bright and ready for the holidays. Give yourself an early holiday gift and contact us for residential cleaning services in Prescott today. Call 928-899-8518 or visit http://www.prescottmaidtoorder.com for more information.

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