Helpful Tips

People spend an average of 2.3 hours PER DAY on household activities including cleaning. Save time with these house cleaning tips.

Follow the Speed Cleaning Rule of 3 Whatever you do, don't break the Speed Cleaning Rule of 3 during the coronavirus crisis. This is the safest way to sanitize a surface. If you get this right you'll be in a better position to clean your office and home. Speed Cleaning Rule of 3 1. Clean [...]

Statistics tell us that 80% of couples fight over household chores, and we bet you can relate! Have you ever argued about wet bath towels on the floor, a stack of dishes in the sink, laundry left half-done and forgotten? And the big question—who does the lion’s share of the housework? That’s a trick question—you [...]

You know it’s February when you walk into any store and see giant stuffed animals near the checkout, right beside heart-shaped, red mylar balloons and boxes of candy. Valentine’s Day is coming up soon, and we’re here to help with some budget-friendly gift ideas. So if you’re looking for a new way to say “I [...]

Trains, planes, and buses are some of the germiest places you can encounter, with dirty seats and floors, and sick people all around you. If you have an upcoming holiday trip planned, you’ll want to check out these tips from our very own Debbie Sardone, owner of Buckets & Bows Maid Service. She was recently [...]

Christmas carols are ringing and you’re feeling especially generous toward the people who make your life better all year round, like your house cleaner. So should you give them a gift or an extra holiday tip? In our opinion, it’s a very nice and welcome gesture to do something extra for your home cleaner during [...]

Most of us enjoy having a neat and tidy home, but we all know that one person who absolutely loves to clean and needs their house to be spick-and-span at all times. That clean freak would be thrilled to receive anything from this selection of gifts. Now, it can be easy to get this type [...]

Welcoming family and friends into your home is always a great experience, but we’ve got a few tips to make your hospitality stand out from the crowd. Just a few extra touches will make your guests feel right at home. Having overnight visitors? We’ve got you covered there as well. Clean home, happy guests No [...]

November is a cozy month, filled with anticipation of the coming holidays where family and friends gather to celebrate the season. But it’s also the beginning of stressing out about getting everything done during the busy holidays. Here are five proven ways that you can use to reduce your holiday stress. Hire a cleaning company [...]

So you’ve taken the leap and hired a cleaning service to clean your home. How will your new cleaning crew ensure that they’ve done a great job and that you are happy with their service? The number one reason people drop their cleaning company or switch to a new one is due to a decrease [...]

  We hope that you never encounter this situation, but perhaps you’re curious about what happens if something is broken or stolen when your house is cleaned. If we break or damage something, we pay for it. Any cleaner or professional service person you hire to work in your home should have the same response. [...]

First off, if you decide not to tip your cleaners, don’t worry—they are not going to do a bad job cleaning your home the next time they visit just because you didn’t tip. Your cleaners will always strive to provide you with high quality cleaning as long as you have [...]