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!

Prescott Maid to Order has tips on washing the windows at your Prescott home

Clean windows literally make the difference in how you see the world. Prescott Maid to Order recommends some quick, easy steps to clean the windows in your Prescott home.

Materials

• A soft-bristled brush
• White vinegar or dishwashing liquid
• Bucket
• Large sponges
• Flexible rubber squeegees with extension poles (if necessary)
• Lint-free cloths (anything previously rinsed with fabric softener will streak your windows)
• Rubber gloves
• Straight-edged razor blades
• A sturdy ladder
• Dry towel
• Ammonia-free all-purpose cleaner

Directions

• To avoid water spots, wash the windows when there is no direct sunlight shining on them.
• Remove cobwebs and loose dirt by brushing the sills and frames of with a soft-bristled brush.
• Mix a solution of equal parts white vinegar (or a few drops of dishwashing liquid) and hot water.
• Wet (not drench) your sponge with your cleaning solution and wipe the dirt away
• Wet the squeegee blade (a dry one will skip) and starting at the upper corner of the glass draw the squeegee down in one motion and repeat across from one corner to the other. After each stroke wipe the rubber blade with a lint-free cloth.
• Use a towel along the sill to catch drips.
• Draw the squeegee across the bottom of the window to finish it and dry the sill with a clean towel.
• Clean the frames using a dry cloth dampened with an ammonia-free all-purpose cleaner. Rinse thoroughly with a clean, barely-damp cloth to remove the cleaning solution and dry immediately.

Sparkling clean windows rejuvenate a home. Now that the holidays are around the corner, it's a good time to make sure the windows at your Prescott home are bright and shining clean. If you want lovely windows but don't have the time, let us provide customized cleaning services with great customer service for your home. For a free quote, call the window cleaning experts at Prescott Maid to Order today at 928-899-8518. Learn more at http://www.prescottmaidtoorder.com.

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Prescott Maid to Order shares tips for bathroom cleaning at your Prescott home - Part 2

Ready to make cleaning the bathrooms in your Prescott home a little easier? Prescott Maid to Order offers several quick, inexpensive tips to make this dreaded task a breeze.

Dirty Grout
To restore the white grout in your bathroom tile to its original color, apply a paste of three-fourths cup of baking soda with one-fourth cup of bleach to the grout and let it sit for 30 minutes. Remove using a scrubbing brush to reveal your newly-restored grout.

Stained Marble
Before you try this tip, make sure to test an unnoticeable area first. Surface stains on marble can be removed by placing a paper towel dampened with bleach with a cup covering it on the stained area. Leave overnight; the stain should be gone by morning. Then rinse well with water.

Clear Mirror
To prevent your mirror from fogging up during a shower, just rub a bar of soap on it and use a cloth to gently rub it in.

Make the Bathtub Shine
Combine a half-cup of vinegar, a cup of rubbing alcohol, and a quarter-cup of water. Fill the tub with four quarts of water, add the vinegar/alcohol mixture, and let it sit for 15 minutes. Your tub will look like it’s been scrubbed!

Bathroom Drain
When your drain gets clogged, try dropping several Alka Seltzer tablets down the drain followed by one cup of distilled vinegar. Wait about 10 minutes, then wash it all down with boiling water and the blockage should disappear.

Plastic Toys
To clean your children's plastic toys, just soak them in some white vinegar and warm water. (one-half cup for every gallon of water) Be sure to rinse thoroughly with clean water.

Everybody appreciates a clean home, especially a clean bathroom, and Prescott Maid to Order reminds you that we LOVE to help! Our focus is providing personalized care and attention to every home. If you would like some help getting your Prescott home in order, call us today at 928-899-8518 or visit us online at http://www.prescottmaidtoorder.com.

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Prescott Maid to Order shares what to clean before the new tenants move into your Prescott rental home

It is a no-brainer that tenants care about the condition of the property they are going to be renting. Prescott Maid to Order provides some tips on the most important areas to clean before the new tenants move into your Prescott rental home.

All tenants want to rent a property that is clean. Landlords often find it very challenging to have proper cleaning done after a tenant moves out. There is a need for quick turnaround to get the property ready to put on the rental market.

Many tenants do clean before they leave a property in order to get a full refund of their security deposit. Those kinds of tenants are valuable to a landlord since their willingness to clean the rental will shorten the turnover time process. Yet, there will still be some cleaning that the landlord will be responsible for.

There are two options whereby landlords can take care of this:

• Doing the cleaning themselves. If owners clean the property themselves, that gives them the assurances needed that the property will be cleaned to their standard.

• Hiring a company. If a landlord hires a professional cleaning company, these items should always be included in the cleaning agenda: bathrooms (including toilets and tubs), living rooms, walls, windows (interior and exterior), furniture, rugs and curtains.

Prescott Maid to Order offers expert cleaning of rental homes and private residences in Prescott! We clean to your specifications, as much or as little as you decide. We provide outstanding customer service, and that is what Prescott residents have come to expect from us. If you have questions about our many services in Prescott, contact us at 928-899-8518 or visit http://www.prescottmaidtoorder.com.

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Prescott Maid to Order offers property cleanup services for your Prescott home

Has Prescott's monsoon season left your property in a state of disarray? Do summer's leaves, small broken branches and rain-spotted windows and ledges define your home? Whether you live here full-time, are a seasonal homeowner or a rental property owner, Prescott Maid to Order offers so much more than great house cleaning.

In fact, Prescott Maid to Order offers a variety of services to help get your property cleaned up!

• Painting
• Debris removal
• General repairs
• Window cleaning
• Monsoon cleanup
• Sweeping and pressure washing your patio, deck and driveway
• Landscaping services that include mowing and raking, shrub and tree trimming and planting flowers and ornamental trees

And just about anything else you wish you had some help with!


Curb appeal is not just for home sellers. Maintaining a beautiful home helps increase property values. Just look at your neighbors. Everyone can spot the homes that either positively or negatively impact neighborhood values. But keeping up the task can be a very time consuming commitment in addition to taking care of your other responsibilities. Prescott Maid to Order can not only help you with keeping the inside of your home pristine, but can keep the outside beautiful, too. And we do it all by providing our clients with great customer service.


Prescott Maid to Order is the only call you need to make for help with monsoon clean up, landscaping, exterior and interior cleaning service and repairs, to keep your home polished both inside and out. Ready to take advantage of our great customer service, excellent quality and reliability for your Prescott home or rental property? Simply call us today for a free estimate at 928-899-8518 or visit us online at http://www.prescottmaidtoorder.com.

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Prescott Maid to Order: Why we are committed to customer service when cleaning your Prescott home

Do you value excellent customer service from your home cleaning service? Every business knows the importance of providing quality customer service, however, few businesses practice it. At Prescott Maid to Order, customer service isn’t just a phrase we use, it is our commitment to you. We want Prescott homeowners to know what they can expect when we clean your home.

We Listen and Respond
Accepting customer feedback is not only about hearing what someone has to say; it is about listening, so the appropriate action can be taken in every situation. As the customer, you want to be heard. We are happy to listen, and perform cleaning services for you on your schedule and to your 100% satisfaction.

We Are Real People
Prescott Maid To Order has been serving the greater Prescott area since 2005. Our business is locally owned and operated and our staff is professionally trained to provide you with the highest quality cleaning service. We are bonded and insured for your peace of mind, and you can be confident that your home is in good hands. We employ upwards of 25 families in the Prescott area and consider each of our clients as well as our employees part of the Maid To Order family.

You Get a Personal Connection
You are not just an address or another customer. Your home is unique, and you have a specific way that you would like us to care for your home. We get to know you so that we can provide the best service for your needs.

Without our clients, Prescott Maid to Order would not exist. Providing outstanding customer service is how we operate, and it is what Prescott residents can expect from us. If you have questions about our professional home cleaning services in Prescott, contact us at 928-899-8518 or visit http://www.prescottmaidtoorder.com. We are excited to meet you!

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Prescott Maid to Order: Why you should hire a professional house cleaning service for your Prescott home - Part 1

Housekeepers are something only snobby rich people have. Or are they? The truth is, a housekeeping service is more affordable than you might think and is no different than paying for someone to cook your meals at a restaurant or change your oil. Someone is happy to have the work and you don’t have to do it. It’s a win for everyone! Prescott Maid to Order explains why you should hire a professional house cleaning service to care for your Prescott home.

Here are some great reasons you should use a professional home cleaning service:

The cleaning supplies 
You can clean your bathroom with an all-in-one cleaner, but if you want to do it right, you’re going to need more than that. Window solution, tile cleaner, toilet cleaner and a grout cleaner. Have you ever seen a housekeeper’s cleaning tray? It’s full of cleaners and cleaning tools for a reason. Professionals know how to get things really clean.

Baseboards
Have you looked at your baseboards recently? Baseboards are where all the hair, dust, scuff marks and whatever the vacuum decided to push out of the way lives. They aren’t hard to clean, but they require a wet cloth and crawling on your hands and knees. Why would you want to do that yourself?

Dusting 
Everything in your home has a surface that is collecting dust constantly. A feather duster is easy and kind of fun to use, but unless you are lifting everything up and moving everything out of the way then you aren’t getting anything clean. And let’s not even mention what’s collecting under the fridge and behind your dryer. Hire a professional and never wrestle a dust bunny again.

Knobs, handles and switches 
Do you even realize these items need to be cleaned? Everyone opens the doors and everyone turns on the lights. Someone should clean up after them, and that someone doesn’t need to be you.

The bathroom
Honestly, this should be a no brainer. But just in case you aren’t aware, your bathroom needs to be cleaned at least weekly. And bathrooms don’t lend themselves to easy access. Ever try to reach that spot behind the toilet? The dirt does. And so do the professionals. They can handle soap scum, mildew, and that weird coloring on the tile in the corner. 

Just imagine how much time you’ll save and how good it feels to live in a clean space.  A professional home cleaning service will improve your life in so many ways. Prescott Maid to Order is the choice for professional cleaning of your Prescott home. Call us today at 928-899-8518 and find out how much easier your life can be. 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 shares how keeping your Prescott home clean can help improve your thinking

You may have experienced this before: You come home after a long day, see that the house is cluttered, and you are instantly agitated. Or maybe, you work from home and you can’t get any work done unless the floor has been swept and the dishes put away. It turns out you are not alone. In fact, research has shown that a clean home helps us think better. Prescott Maid to Order wants to share with Prescott homeowners the potential benefits that a clean home can have on your health and well-being.

Healthier Eating Habits
It may sound silly, but one research study published in the journal of the Association for Psychological Science in 2013 demonstrated that orderly surroundings influence healthy eating habits. A study done by Cornell University showed that being in a messy environment increases stress. We don’t know about you, but when we’re stressed and hungry, we go for the ice cream and brownies - not a salad.

Better Sleep
We have established that a messy home causes stress. Directly related to that is the well-known fact that our quality and/or quantity of sleep goes down as our stress levels go up. Seventy-five percent of people interviewed in a survey by the National Sleep Foundation stated that they sleep better when they have clean bedding.

Healthier Body
According to the EPA, the inside of our homes may be more polluted than outside. This pollution can mimic the symptoms of allergies. Though the pollution is caused by several factors, regular dusting and disinfecting can have a significant positive impact on the air you’re breathing.

Juggling your busy life and keeping your home clean seems impossible at times. This is why Prescott Maid to Order exists. We understand the struggle of Prescott homeowners trying to keep your home clean. We also understand the great benefits you get when your home is cleaned properly. If you are ready to experience the benefits of a professionally cleaned home for yourself, call us at 928-899-8518 or visit us online at http://www.prescottmaidtoorder.com.

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Prescott Maid to Order suggests weekly house cleaning services for your Prescott home

Imagine relaxing in your sparkly clean home after a long day’s work. You deserve to have a nice evening with your family, not with your mop. Prescott Maid to Order suggests a weekly house cleaning service for your Prescott home so that you can spend time where it matters.

Here are just some reasons why a house cleaning service is right for you:

Peace of mind
Monday is the hardest day of the week, so don’t put another task on your plate with cleaning. Have a professional cleaner take charge of sweeping the floors while you put your feet up.

Experts clean best
Speaking of professionals, a cleaning service comes equipped with their own supplies and expertise on how to properly clean every item in your house. Even if you have granite countertops, wood furniture, and carpet, they’ll bring the right tools for the job.

Healthier home
Say goodbye to those pesky germs with a cleaning service that can sanitize places you don’t dare go. The less germs there are in a house, the healthier the inhabitants are. Plus, even if you think you’re cleaning everything, chances are you forgot about ceiling fans and window sills. A cleaning service can find hiding bacteria, letting you breathe easier in a safe home.

A cleaning service is more than just a convenience: it’s a life changer! Don’t spend your weekends slaving over laundry. Instead, go out to brunch with your friends, and then come back to a flawless house feeling refreshed. Call Prescott Maid to Order today at 928-899-8518 for a free estimate for cleaning as much or as little of your home as you need. Visit http://www.prescottmaidtoorder.com for more information.

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