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.
www.prescottmaidtoorder.com
Prescott, Arizona
Prescott Valley Arizona
928-899-8518

We Love Our Pets!

Here at Prescott Maid to Order, we know how important our furry friends are to our clients.  We see it everyday in the homes of the people we serve.  Often times we find that the kids are all grown up and the companionship of the pets in these homes is paramount to the lives of our clients.  Because of this, we offer pet sitting to our list of services and have designed a program called Prescott Maid to Order’s Forever Home Program.  I talk a little more about the program in a minute.  But first, here are a few interesting facts about the health benefits of owning a pet from Womens Day website:



Decreases Stress

Lowers Blood Pressure

Eases Pain and Anxiety

Lowers Cholesterol

Improves Mood

Helps People Socialize

Prevents Strokes

Monitors Blood Sugar Levels for Diabetics

Prevents Allergies and Improves Immunity

Helps Children Develop



Our Forever Home Program is in conjunction with Yavapai Humane Society.  On the website “Mighty Cause” it states: , “Every day 9,000 pets are killed in American shelters.  However, the Yavapai Humane Society bucks that trend.  YHS is the safest shelter in Arizona and among the safest in the nation with a lifesaving rate of 97%.”  What a great opportunity to serve.



In an earlier article a year or two back, I talked about community service in business, stating,  “While trying to grow a business, many companies locally and nationwide are seeing the value in serving their community and the world at large.  Whether it be on a large or small scale, the value of volunteerism, contribution and service is of unlimited worth.”  We are involved in several causes in our community with this being just one.



So what is the program about?

We will feature a dog or cat (sometimes both at the same time) and post an ad anywhere we can get      exposure for it, on our facebook page, our website and several community pages.  Often times, it will be a pet that is older, maybe has been there longer or may not be the one that will get adopted quickly.  We will post and repost as long as needed to try to get the word out, not only about that particular pet, but the cause of finding homes for any of the pets in YHS.  When someone responds to one of our ads, either to us directly or to the Humane Society and then adopts our “featured” pet, we will in turn sponsor the fees.  How fun is that!  We ask people to “share” the ad to their page and to their friends so that the word will spread.



Our homes not only put a roof over our heads, but house and protect those we love, including our critter kids.  It’s where we make memories, enjoy our quiet time, recuperate from a long day at work, celebrate with those we hold dear and much more.  If you have been considering the companionship of a new pet, we encourage you to check out our Forever Home Program on our website or fb page and visit the Humane Society.  We love our clients and we love our pets!



Lucy Leyva, owner Prescott Maid to Order
www.prescottmaidtoorder.com
928-899-8518
Prescott Arizona

SHOW THE LOVE – to your home this Valentines Day

So here it is, the month of love.  This Valentines Day month is a good time to show a little love to your home without breaking the budget.  I’m not talking about a renovation project, but rather, lots of little things that you can do to spruce up and “show the love” to your home.  Some of the simplest tasks can make a huge difference in the look and feel in your home and it doesn’t have to be expensive.  Here are a few to consider:

Replace some area rugs, curtains or shower curtain.  It’s easy to change the feel of a room just by changing the color scheme or adding to it.  Change out a rooms curtains or rugs and add in a color or style that is new and fresh.

Use a little scratch cover up or good quality wood oil with appropriate color in it to give your wood furniture a face lift.  Sometimes I forget what a difference it can make

Pay attention to the details like baseboards, window tracks and door frames. Scrub the baseboards and paint if needed.  Clean out the window tracks and clean all the tops and edges of the door frames.

Has it been years since you put those knick knacks up high on the pot shelves?  Maybe it’s time they come down, the pot shelf gets cleaned and new, then clean and updated décor goes up.

Add a little life to your house.  It won’t be long until you can start to plant some outdoor plants but you can plant indoors any time.  Bring in some flowers, fresh cut or potted.  There are particular benefits to having indoor plants and flowers beyond the obvious, including:
Reducing carbon dioxide levels, increasing humidity, reducing levels of certain pollutants, such as benzene and nitrogen dioxide, reducing airborne dust levels, keeping air temperatures down.

Add some new art, change it up, expand your style.  It feels good and different and fresh. For that matter, change up the whole theme if you can.  Without having to renovate, knock out walls or change flooring, a simple change like changing the art style in your house can give it a completely different feel.

Change filters and clean vents.  Filters should be changed out several times during the year.  Pollutants and dust particles collect and get blown back into your environment.  A dusty dirty vent gives an impression of lack of care.

LOVE your home this Valentines Day, show it you care.  Do the little extras and enjoy the new year with a fresh, new, clean perspective.

Jann Watts and Lucy Leyva
Prescott Maid to Order

Prescott Maid to Order talks about the importance of professional cleaning at your Prescott vacation rental

Renters want to move into a place that is clean and fresh. Prescott Maid to Order offers advice about the importance of professional cleaning at your Prescott vacation rental.

Sure, you have put a lot of work into sprucing up your vacation rental for the next guests, but it is all about the details! Vacationers are very disappointed when they enter a vacation rental only to find that details were overlooked. Perhaps the beds were not perfectly made. Maybe the bathrooms just don't feel like they are fully cleaned and sanitized. This makes all the difference in the world as to whether they will return or recommend your rental to their friends.

Prescott Maid to Order to the rescue!

Being the local favorite for rental property cleaning, we implement a detailed checklist for every vacation rental.

• Our attention to detail ensures that your rental property is in perfect condition for check in every time the vacationers arrive. 
• We recognize every factor that must be considered for prepping your rental property for every guest every time. 
• Rest easy, because your rental property will be clean as a whistle and always ready to please all of your incoming guests.

Prescott Maid to Order recognizes the importance of professional cleaning at your Prescott vacation rental to keep your income property profitable. Let us provide customized cleaning services necessary to keep your vacation rental occupied with happy guests! For a free quote, call the vacation rental experts at Prescott Maid to Order today at 928-899-8518. Learn more at
http://www.prescottmaidtoorder.com.

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Prescott Vacation Rental Cleaning
Carpet Cleaning in Prescott
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Prescott Maid to Order provides home cleaning for elderly adults in Prescott

If your aging parents or grandparents are finding that household chores are becoming more and more difficult, you might consider hiring a professional cleaning company. A cleaning service can be invaluable for the elderly, especially for those who live alone, and Prescott Maid to Order provides those professional home cleaning services in Prescott.

For many older people, they lack the mobility, strength, flexibility and stamina to be able to clean their home. Keeping a home clean, presentable and hygienic takes hours a week even for the best of us and can be an insurmountable struggle for someone aging, with physical limitations or chronic health issues. Typically, problems spring up around specific cleaning tasks that involve uncomfortable positions, like bending over a toilet bowl or a dishwasher, or dusting high areas. Tasks that require standing on aging hip and knee joints, like vacuuming the carpet or sweeping kitchen floors, are also very difficult for the elderly.

Advantages for Professional Cleaning Services for the Elderly
 
Hiring a professional home cleaning service for your aging parents or family members can make a big difference.

• Professional cleaners will ensure that your elderly parents or grandparents won’t be at risk of a dangerous fall or hurting themselves trying to keep their home clean. 

• Hiring a professional service also prevents the elderly from living in a home that is unsafe and unhygienic.

Sometimes the homes of elderly people are not as clean as they would prefer solely because of inability. It can be very difficult to let people know that they need help. If you have a family member or friend whose home is not up to what you know are their usual pristine standards, they might simply be unable to do all that they want to do.

Prescott Maid to Order can help. We can arrange a one-time thorough cleaning or create a schedule that is tailor-made to keep your Prescott home clean, comfortable and safe. For more information call us today at 928-899-8518. Learn more at http://www.prescottmaidtoorder.com.

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Prescott Home Cleaning
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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 Professional Home Cleaners
Carpet Cleaning in Prescott
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Prescott Maid to Order shares a secret to keep your Prescott home feeling like a refuge

What could be more calming than stepping into a spotless, tidy home? Prescott Maid to Order offers our best-kept secret to keep your Prescott home feeling like a refuge.

Our major secret for keeping your home a pleasant, calming environment is the cleaning checklist. Yes, it’s that simple! Breaking down housework into manageable tasks sorted by:

• Year
• Season
• Month
• Week
• Day

Merely taking a few minutes here and there can make a huge difference as to how great your home looks and feels to live in. Your checklist will help you keep your house tidy and peaceful. It will help you minimize clutter so that it won’t become a larger problem down the road.

Research has confirmed that the easiest habits to keep are the ones that are automatic. Keeping up to date with your checklist will become an easy routine. You won’t waste time wondering where to begin. You will never again be caught off guard by a seasonal or annual task that you have neglected. Here is a bonus: Having a checklist makes delegation among family members much, much easier. Use your checklist and keep your home in company-ready shape all year round.

Prescott Maid to Order hopes our suggestion to use a checklist to keep your Prescott home feeling like a refuge is helpful to you. We can help - in fact, we LOVE to help! Consider having us provide personalized care and attention to your 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 Professional Property Cleanup
Window Washing in Prescott
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