Home Cleaning Help In San Diego

On June 14, 2012   /   Carpet Cleaning   /   Leave a comment
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Cleaning. Most believe that it’s a boring, tedious job, but it just has to be done. Yes, some people say that cleaning actually relieves stress and helps you relax, but others say cleaning just gives them a headache. Not all of us have the budget to get maid service or even a bi-weekly professional cleaning team to come in and do the job while we relax or tend to the long list of other things we need to get done. So, what’s the solution to get cleaning done quicker? Have your children help you clean! (Obviously, this doesn’t apply to those without children).

There are many ways your children can help you clean, and it will get them in the habit of knowing that cleaning is essential to life. Living in a dirty house isn’t the way to live. A clean home is a happy home. You’ve heard it many times before because it’s true! The only problem: getting your children to help you clean and do so in an efficient manner.

First of all, you have to have a designated day to do weekly cleaning for at least a couple of hours (Sunday usually works best). Once your children can get into this routine of cleaning, it will become just part of the week, like school and play time. Cleaning will build good characteristics in your children and also provide for more bonding time.

Here are some suggestions on how to encourage your children to help you do the chores around the house:

  • Act happy while cleaning, don’t make it seem like a chore.

  • Ask for their help for short periods of time, and do not make them do chores for more than half an hour.

  • Give them a payoff for doing the chores, like small treats, extra TV time, allowance, etc.

  • Turn it into a game

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Upgrade Your Vacuum In San Diego

On June 6, 2012   /   Carpet Cleaning   /   Leave a comment
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If you’re allergies are getting worse while in your home, the cause can be rooted to your vacuum. The problem may be that you’re not vacuuming your home often enough (once a week is the minimum) or your vacuum is an older model that needs to be upgraded.

If you have an older vacuum, it’s quite possible that the model you have may not be working as well as it used to. The older vacuum you have may be releasing more dust, dander and bacteria than it is removing. What happens with some of the older vacuums is that the vacuum will pull in the particles and dirt out of your carpet and release them back into the air. The efficiency of the vacuum really all depends on the brand and age. It’s been said time and time again, but you truly do get what you pay for. Tests show that older vacuums and cheaper models release most dust and bacteria back into the air.

In reality, all vacuums release at least some dust and bacteria back into the air, and there’s no escaping that. This doesn’t mean vacuuming is a bad thing to do; it’s still very effective and is one of the best things to do to reduce air borne particles and improve your home environment. The key is to use a well-reviewed vacuum made by a reliable brand. So if you have an older or cheaper model, shell out the money to upgrade your vacuum.

In addition, you can do other things to reduce dust and debris in your home, such as washing throw rugs in hot water, replacing carpet with wooden floors and cleaning behind your furniture. Also something to note: vacuums with HEPA filters perform nearly the same as vacuums without HEPA filters.

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Tips for Moving In to a New Home In San Diego

On June 2, 2012   /   Carpet Cleaning   /   Leave a comment
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The excitement of moving into a new home can be distracting, so much so that you may fail to take some logical actions that are essential for moving into a new home. Here are some tips on what you should do a.s.a.p. when moving into a new home…

First, you should always change the locks on the doors to your new home. This is absolutely crucial, as you never know how many keys were made for the particular locks on the doors. It’s truly better to be safe than sorry in this scenario, even if it’s going to cost you some extra bucks. The safety of you and your family is important, and shouldn’t be risked to save a few dollars. If you’re renting the home/apartment/condo, make sure you contact the landlord to discuss the building policy. Changing the locks is the first step to securing your new home.

Second, you should always re-program the garage door opener for the safety of you and your family. This will add to the sense of security of your home because if you can’t feel safe in your own home, you’re not going to feel safe anywhere. Former tenants may still have the same garage-door opener, and they may have access to your belongings in the garage, in addition to your car. Almost all garage door remotes have a reset function, so research it and reset it.

Third, you should change the furnace filter in your new home/apartment/condo. The furnace filter should be changed at least once a month in the winter, since the filter is used more during the winter than any other season. You will not know for sure when the last resident changed the filter, so it’s best to do it yourself so you can keep track of it.

Fourth, you should change the batteries in the smoke detectors around your new home. All security and safety measures should be taken when moving into a new home, so changing those smoke detector batteries are important.

Lastly, change the toilet seat covers. You don’t know when the current seat was cleaned, so you can either change it or clean the current one thoroughly.

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