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Why is my house so dusty?

Why is my house so dusty?

Bern’s Cleaning tip #37. Does it seem like the dust in your home comes back the day after you thoroughly dusted? High dust eventually turns to low dust. We cannot escape the effects of ceiling fans, air-conditioning ventilation, and the laws of gravity. The...

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How many clean sides does your mop head have?

How many clean sides does your mop head have?

Take a regular 12 x 12 terrycloth cleaning rag. Fold it in half. Then fold it again. How many clean sides does that rag have when you wipe any surface? If you said 4, you’re forgetting the reverse side of the rag. * clean sides. Now take the stick mop you own. How...

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I would like to say, “WE ARE GENIUS’.”

I would like to say, “WE ARE GENIUS’.”

In about 1 month, Maids on the Spot will start its 20th year in business. We have survived 9/11, an eight year recession, an on-going pandemic, along with the every-day foibles of a fickle industry. I would like to say, “WE ARE GENIUS’.” If only we were… The true fact...

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We are here to help you during this difficult time!

We are here to help you during this difficult time!

Dear valued Maids on the Spot customer:   This letter is to let you know what we are doing to keep youand our staff safe as we navigate these difficult waters of current events.    We want to let you know that short of a government mandate, WE...

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Should I hire a cleaning company for my rental property?

Should I hire a cleaning company for my rental property?

Which of these 5 suggestions about prepping and turning your short-term rental have you not considered? Short-term renting can be a beautiful thing… or not. Whether you’ve “been there and done that,” or you’re “going there to do that.” You’re embarking on a journey...

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We Knee Mop.

We Knee Mop.

Cleaning floors on our hands and knees vs. using a stick mop. Which do you want? 1 single terry cloth towel can be folded to provide 8 clean surfaces. Our maids are specifically trained in this method when they join our team. A stick mop head has 1 surface and cleans...

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