Simplify and "Clean Up" this Spring

Ready for the Spring?  Feeling overwhelmed with your current day to day tasks? Feeling guilty about what you don’t accomplish? Afraid to make those big household project plans because there is just “not enough time”?  Everyone feels these types of feelings at some time or another or in some cases...always.  In an effort to “simplify” the day to day, here are some suggestions to consider:

    • EVALUATE HOW SPEND YOUR TIME – Make a list.  Put the priorities on top.  List the things that can be done by someone else and hire it out or ask for help. Limit the extras and eliminate the junk.

    • SLOW DOWN – We often sacrifice the important things to satisfy accomplishing everything. Families often running in different directions, work and career obligations, school activities, community and church events, household chores and so many other things keep us from slowing down and spending the appropriate amount of time on the appropriate activities.  Take stock and make priorities.
     
    • DE-CLUTTER – Own less, get rid of the “stuff”, clear out and clean up.  Either in one big project or just a little at a time.  Too many material possessions complicate our days and consume our attention.  Clean out the closet, organize the garage, get rid of the stuff that you haven’t used in the last year.  Do you really need it?  Does it ad value to your life? Donate the good stuff, it feels good.
     
    • DELEGATE – Take a load off.  Let someone else do it.  We see this all the time in our industry.  Clients are just “done” doing the stuff they have done themselves for many years. They call us and say, I just don’t want to spend my valuable time cleaning.  Hire a reputable company to come in and help do the things that you don’t want to do.  You will find yourself feeling lighter and happier when it is done…..by someone else.
     
    • COMPLAIN LESS -  You’ve no doubt heard the story of  the 2 fighting wolves inside all of us.  The one with good thoughts and deeds and the one that spreads negativity and unhappiness.  It is the one that you feed that ultimately wins.
     
    • SERVE OTHERS – There is no better feeling than helping someone.  When we serve, we lose ourselves.  At Maid to Order, we help people achieve the tasks that they need done.  Some are unable to do the physical work any more. It’s a great feeling.

In your efforts to simplify and clean up your life this Spring, we hope you will call us to help you with your goals.  We look forward to this beautiful time of year.  We want to work with the people in our community to help them with their cleaning needs in their homes and businesses.  Prescott Maid to Order and MTO Janitorial wish you a beautiful Spring and Summer!

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 Maid to Order shares tips for bathroom cleaning at your Prescott home - Part 1

Who wants to clean the bathroom in your Prescott home? Seriously. You may love it when it's done but no one (do they?) thinks it's a joy to clean. Cleaning it is a complete must, but that doesn't mean it can't be made a lot easier. Try these tips on bathroom cleaning from Prescott Maid to Order to see for yourself.

Use mouthwash to clean the toilet bowl.
Pour a quarter cup of your favorite blue mouthwash into the toilet and let it sit for 30 to 45 minutes then scrub and flush. All done.

Use a lemon to remove water spots.
It’s surprisingly simple and cheap to get rid of water spots. Rub a cut lemon over your spotted chrome fixtures and those bothersome spots should disappear instantly. All done.

Put your toothbrush holder in your dishwasher.
Holder, not toothbrush! Toothbrush holders can get disgusting. To get yours completely clean all you have to do is throw it in the dishwasher. All done.

Use nail polish to prevent rust.
Any metal cans that sit on your counter or inside your shower have a tendency to rust. To prevent rust, just paint a couple of coats of clear nail polish around the metal rims and voila! Problem solved.

Soak your shower head.
To remove hard water residue and bring new life to your shower head, just remove the head and let soak in a bowl or plastic bag full of vinegar for a few hours. All done.

Use Rain-X.
Rain-X is meant to keep windshields clear during heavy storms but it works surprisingly well on your glass shower doors to prevent water droplets from drying on the glass.

If these tips didn't do enough to convince you that cleaning the bathroom can be fast and easy, then call the Prescott home cleaning experts at Prescott Maid to Order. We are experts in all phases of cleaning, and also provide excellent customer service. Are you ready for some help, one time or on a regular basis? Call Prescott Maid to Order today at 928-899-8518 or visit us online at http://www.prescottmaidtoorder.com.

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Prescott Maid to Order provides vacation rental cleaning in Prescott

Are you getting ready to rent out that vacation unit you own so you will have extra income for your own vacation? Prescott Maid to Order provides quality vacation rental cleaning in Prescott, so that your renters will keep coming back! We’ll take care of virtually everything you need done to prepare and maintain your rental.

The basics, for all living areas:

• We wipe down frequently touched areas (light switches, door handles, etc.)
• We vacuum and straighten sofa cushions 
• We dust and polish all furniture
• We clean mirrors
• We sweep, mop and vacuum all flooring
• We dust all window sills and blinds
• We empty all wastebaskets and replace liners
• We check for anything missing or broken items
• We check for personal items left behind

In the kitchen:

• We clean and sanitize all surfaces (top and front)
• We clean the microwave oven, inside and out
• We empty dishwasher and put dishes away
• We empty refrigerator of all perishable food, and wipe down and dust shelves as needed
• We wipe down and spot clean cabinets

In the bathrooms:

• We clean, scrub and sanitize all surfaces
• We clean all mirrors
• We wipe down and spot clean cabinets

In the bedrooms:

• We dust all hard surfaces
• We change linens and make up beds

On the patio:

• We wipe down patio furniture
• We empty all waste baskets and replace liners

We also take care of trash, laundering bathroom towels, and much, much more! With some planning, you can be confident that your vacation renters will be happy, will want to return, and will tell others about their great vacation getaway.

Prescott Maid to Order provides quality vacation rental cleaning in Prescott. If you would like Prescott Maid to Order help you get your vacation rental ready, call us today at 928-899-8518. For more information visit http://www.prescottmaidtoorder.com.

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Prescott Maid to Order discusses keeping cobwebs out of your Prescott home

As the seasons get hotter here in Arizona, the dust starts to pick up in our homes. Cobwebs are even more apparent once the dust and debris from outside get caught in them. The little “presents” spiders leave behind are not only unpleasant but harbor allergens harmful to you and your family. Prescott Maid to Order discusses how to keep cobwebs out of your Prescott home.

The importance of dusting regularly
Once a spider dies or finds a new home, it leaves it’s sticky web behind for new neighbors (dust, dirt, allergens, etc.) to move in. It’s free real estate for these small particles unless you dust regularly.

Dusting is extremely important if you want to keep your household healthy, but that can be hard to keep up with. When dusting, start from the top-most parts of your house, like the ceiling fans, the edges where the ceiling and walls meet, and any high ledges. Then, work your way down to the lower areas, from window blinds to baseboards. Make sure to clean the air conditioning vents as well, since they are responsible for circulating the air (and dust particles) around your home.

How to prevent cobwebs
Since spiders are the source of cobwebs, preventing their existence in your house is key. Here is a good way to keep spiders (and other pests) from making homes in your home:

• Regular cleaning: Vacuuming up webs and spiders eliminates two issues at once.
• Vinegar: Mix water and distilled white vinegar in a spray bottle and spray common culprit areas like window sills, corners, baseboards, and behind couches.
• Pest control: They are experts in keeping the bugs away. A pest control service could come out monthly or every six months (depending on your needs for pest prevention) and spray the border of your house to prevent an invasion.
• Window seals: If windows are properly sealed, they not only stop the little creepy crawlies from getting in, but also keep the cool air inside your home.

Keeping up on dusting is a tedious and time consuming chore, but one that is necessary to prevent cobwebs and the spiders that create them. Hiring a professional cleaning service can help you have a clean and pest-free home while you enjoy more time with your family. Don’t spend any more time cleaning! To schedule a free estimate for cleaning your Prescott home, call Prescott Maid to Order today at 928-899-8518. Learn more about all our services at http://www.prescottmaidtoorder.com.

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Prescott Maid to Order talks about kitchen cleaning for your Prescott home

The kitchen is the heart of your home. It is where your family gathers, where you cook and eat, and where you socialize. Prescott Maid to Order understands how much life happens in your kitchen and shares some tips on kitchen cleaning for your Prescott home.

With all of the extra “love” this room receives, It can be difficult to keep up with regular cleaning. In fact, the kitchen is probably the hardest room in any house to keep clean, because it is not as simple as cleaning the dishes. Keeping up with the floor, countertops, and cabinets is its own challenge.

Busy Lives

One thing that holds us back from cleaning the kitchen is our busy schedule.

• On the weekdays, we make breakfast in the morning and hurry out the door.

• By the time we get home in the evening, it’s time to start dinner.

We make sure to take care of the pots and pans, but we have run out of time to wipe down the cabinets, the cooktop, the oven, or any other appliance. This allows food particles to build up and stain these surfaces. This can become an eyesore when you have guests over. Simply having a lot of people congregate in the kitchen can require quick cleaning afterwards. It can be impossible to keep up.

At Prescott Maid to Order, we believe you should not settle for anything less than sparkling clean in your Prescott home. We know you may not have time to deep clean on a regular basis. That’s why our team of professionals will work tirelessly to keep your home extra clean. By having one of our trained staff take over your kitchen cleaning duties, you can come home to a clean kitchen and spend more time with your family. We will clean your cabinets from top to bottom, take care of any stains, and make your kitchen shine! For one time or regular cleaning services, call us today at 928-899-8518. Visit us at http://www.prescottmaidtoorder.com to learn how our professional cleaning services can free your time.

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Prescott Maid to Order: Let the sun shine in with clean windows at your Prescott home

Prescott's winters may mean you spend a little less time doing outdoor chores, but somebody has to do them or your home is going to show it. No, we don't get to use winter as our reason for dirty windows. At Prescott Maid to Order we LOVE to help! We provide personalized care and attention to every home. Here are some tips to help make it a little easier to keep your windows clean even in the winter.

Supplies - before going outside, gather these supplies first:

• Brush - to remove snow from window ledges
• Gloves - use waterproof gloves (over a comfortable cotton pair) to protect hands and keep them warm
• Regular dish soap
• Bucket of water
• Sponge - for easy washing
• Squeegee - for easy drying
• Towels - for extra drying and clean up
• Extension pole (to avoid unnecessary time on a ladder)
• Ladder (and only with a helper for safety)

Wintertime cleaning tips

• Remove dirt and debris from tracks and sills before washing the glass
• Very lightly sponge the glass with soap and water
• Squeegee the glass from top to bottom
• Use a towel to wipe the squeegee dry after every pass
• Use completely clean towels to limit streaking

If you can happily imagine - and would prefer - having someone else with a bucket in one hand and a squeegee in the other cleaning the windows in your Prescott home this winter, call Prescott Maid to Order. We LOVE to help! We provide personalized care and attention to every home. Prescott Maid to Order can keep not only your windows bright and sparkling but your whole house, too. Call us today at 928-899-8518 to schedule your winter window cleaning. For more information, visit us at http://www.prescottmaidtoorder.com.

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Prescott Maid to Order shares about safe, natural cleaning products for your Prescott home

There are many cleaning products on the market, and it’s difficult to tell which are the best and safest to use in your Prescott home. Prescott Maid to Order understands our clients’ concerns about harmful toxins and we have found an abundance of cleaning products that are both natural and highly effective, keeping you and your home safe! Here are some tips that include ways to clean your home safely, using natural products: 

• Baking soda is safe for use and is non-toxic, making it a great cleaning and deodorizing product to keep in your arsenal.
  
• Vinegar can serve as a cheap and effective disinfectant. It’s environmentally friendly and safe for kids and pets!
  
• Lemon has just the right acidity which makes it perfect for cleaning tough messes and for erasing unsavory odors.

Here are a few good tips for using these natural products:

• To clean your microwave: In a microwave-safe container, mix one-half cup of water and one-half cup of distilled white vinegar. Let this mixture reach a rolling boil in the microwave. This both deodorizes the oven and loosens stubborn foods. Use a cloth or sponge to clean away the substances.
  
• To clean your drains: Pour one cup of baking soda down your drain, then one cup of distilled white vinegar, heated. Wait about five minutes before running hot water to clear. This will clean your drains and remove unpleasant odors.
  
• To remove offensive garbage odors: Place one-half cup baking soda at the bottom of your outdoor garbage bins to prevent bacteria, mold, and mildew.

Prescott Maid to Order hopes these tips for safe, natural cleaning products have been helpful. If you want a pristine home for your family and friends but don't have time to clean, call Prescott Maid to Order to arrange a free consultation for cleaning services for your Prescott home. Call us at 928-899-8518 or visit http://www.prescottmaidtoorder.com for more information.

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Prescott Maid to Order asks: Is there dust behind your fridge? We can help with deep cleaning in your Prescott home

Busy lifestyles prevent us from doing the deep cleaning that our homes need. When was the last time you cleaned behind your refrigerator? If you’re a pet owner, you likely have areas where the pet hair collects as well. Prescott Maid to Order can help rid your Prescott home of those dusty forgotten spots with our deep cleaning service.

If this is your first time hiring a house cleaning service, deep cleaning is the best way to get started. Here are some of the items you can expect to be covered in a deep cleaning:

Bathroom: Extra attention is given to shower doors, tile grout, doors and door frames, and even sanitizing wastebaskets. Decorative items are individually cleaned.

Kitchen: Deep cleaning includes the underside of the range hood, the oven interior, behind the refrigerator and stove, inside of the refrigerator and dishwasher, doors and door frames, cabinet doors, inside of the microwave, and decorative items.

Living room and bedrooms: Attention is given to cleaning under beds, dusting lamp shades, ceiling fans, vacuuming furniture and upholstery, dusting mini-blinds, sanitizing wastebaskets, and cleaning decorative items like knick-knacks.

Consider having a your home deep cleaned when you’re getting ready for the holidays or other special occasion. You can specify what areas of your Prescott home you’d like to have deep cleaned and customize your cleaning service. To request a free estimate, contact Prescott Maid to Order today at 928-899-8518. Learn more about our services and why we’re the Quad Cities’ number one cleaning service at http://www.prescottmaidtoorder.com.

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