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Maid Services
Motivating the Hired Help
Getting the most from your outside cleaning service may boil down to your own managing and motivational skills.
Motivation
Motivational Rituals
Small acts to maximize the pleasure you take in your clean home.
Organizing Strategies
Multitasking: Getting More Done, Saving Time
Ever wonder how some people get organized, schedule chores, and get several tasks done at once?
Motivation
Never Say: "Go clean your room!"
Outlining specific, smaller tasks helps a child succeed.
Cleaning Science
New Enzyme Alternative to Bleach - Keeping Whites Whiter Naturally
Anyone who has washed or worn white clothes knows that white shirts stop looking white after a few washes and start to turn a shade of gray. A new laundry-detergent enzyme helps prevent this from happening, without the use of bleach.
Schools
Not Just for Looks: Outlining Reasons for Clean Schools
When a school looks clean and healthy, people tend to have a positive attitude about it. But looks can be deceiving: a clean-looking school may have been cleaned merely for appearance and not for health. Desks may have heavy chemical residues and bacterial contamination. Restrooms may have been treated with a harsh disinfectant — the sink handles wiped but not sanitized. A fragranced deodorizer or air freshener may be hanging in the air emitting chemicals without addressing the source of the odor.
Odor Control
Odor Control and Removal Made Easy
Identify the source and attack it intelligently.
Organizing Strategies
Organize Your Cleaning Supplies 1-2-3
The only tools and products you need are the ones you use, and organizing your cleaning supplies will make it easier to find what you need.
Organizing Strategies
Organizing for a Pleasing Playroom
The quick pick up is almost useless without an organizing strategy and infrastructure — involving your children to ensure success.
Organizing Strategies
Organizing Tips from a Master Organizer
Barry J. Izsak - the Immediate Past President of the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO) - shares some of his best organizing tips.
Organizing Strategies
Organizing Your Kid's Room
Your child can organize. Here is how.
Oven
Oven Cleaning Made Easier
An easy and economical way to clean your oven is to put it off until tomorrow.
Motivation
Overcoming Procrastination
Five ways to get motivated.
Pet Hair
Pet Fur Frenzy
Cleaning expert Don Aslett solves the pet hair problem.
Stain Removal
Pet Meets Carpet (and Furniture)
Damage to textiles from pet accidents only worsens as time goes by. Find out how to take the appropriate action early on.
Pets
Pets & People: Protecting Your Carpet
The United States is home to some 68 million dog owners and 73 million cat owners, according to the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association. That’s a lot of love — and a lot of carpet stains. Accidents on carpet require quick cleanup to remove bacteria and odor.
Time Saving
Pick Up the Pace
Get a system that gets cleaning done fast!
Spring Cleaning
Prevent Spring Cleaning
Start working efficiently now to take the "big" out of the big spring projects.
Carpet Cleaning
Q and A - Exploring Myths About Carpet
Few flooring materials have generated more vigorous discussion than carpet. Why? Many people misunderstand its maintenance requirements or assume that carpet is just an unhealthy product. This Q&A dispels common myths about carpet.
House Cleaning Tips
Ready for Guests?
They’re coming. But don’t panic. With a little planning, you’ll look like you have it all together and make visitors feel genuinely comfortable in your space.