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Sustainable Ways To Keep Your Home Office Organized And Efficient

Sustainable Ways To Keep Your Home Office Organized And Efficient

The home office is almost always an afterthought in home planning. It usually starts out rather minimalist, with a chair, a desk, and maybe a computer and printer. But, as anyone who has spent the past 18 months or so working from home knows, things almost never stay as clean or organized as when you start out. Over time, papers tend to pile up, pens that have long-since run dry get put back into desk drawers, and organization goes out the window. Keeping your home office organized can feel like ...

Lisa Hill 2021-09-29T11:43:59+00:00 September 29th, 2021|Residential Cleaning|

Are Compostable Cleaning Wipes Worth The Buy?

Are Compostable Cleaning Wipes Worth The Buy?

Disposable cleaning wipes have become a staple of modern life. In 2020, at the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, disposable disinfectant wipes were among the most sought after — and most hoarded — commodities as we raced to protect ourselves, our families, and our homes from viral contamination. However, the convenience of disposable wipes comes with a significant environmental cost. Billions of disposable wipes make it to our landfills and oceans every year, many of which contain plastics that do not break down and harsh disinfecting chemicals that can leech ...

Lisa Hill 2021-09-20T18:55:15+00:00 September 21st, 2021|Residential Cleaning|

How To Clean Cobwebs – And Keep Them From Coming Back

How To Clean Cobwebs – And Keep Them From Coming Back

Even just hearing the word “cobwebs” can evoke feelings of eerie haunted houses and Halloween decorations, even though it’s not quite spooky season just yet. But as much fun as decorating with cobwebs and novelty spiders can be, no one wants to deal with cobwebs collecting dust in the corners of our homes. Learn how you can get rid of those pesky cobwebs – and keep them from coming back. …

Lisa Hill 2021-09-03T18:47:06+00:00 September 6th, 2021|Residential Cleaning|

7 Sustainable Swaps To Make In The Kitchen

7 Sustainable Swaps To Make In The Kitchen

For most of us, the kitchen is the hub of the home, the place where we congregate with family and friends, and, in these Covid-impacted times, often complete our work or educational tasks. Unfortunately, the kitchen can be the room where it is most difficult to make eco-friendly choices. Single-use plastic packaging, harsh chemical cleaners, and disposable products are easily available and can seem like the most logical choice when food safety is on the line. But there is good news for the eco-conscious — green, sustainable products are making ...

Lisa Hill 2021-08-27T20:13:06+00:00 August 31st, 2021|Residential Cleaning|

Just Made Renovations? Here’s How To Keep Your New Additions Looking Spotless

Just Made Renovations? Here’s How To Keep Your New Additions Looking Spotless

Renovations are incredible things. They can make your home safer and more efficient, add value to your investment, and, most importantly, make your home a more comfortable, useful place to live. There is nothing like a brand new, freshly transformed space to make your home feel like an entirely new place — one that works better for you and your family. But renovations also bring unique cleaning challenges — from the mess and clutter of transformation to the task of making sure your new features stay clean. …

Lisa Hill 2021-08-19T09:59:49+00:00 August 23rd, 2021|Residential Cleaning|