Nothing makes a room feel more clean than vacuuming. The typical family of four will vacuum their living room an average of 104 times a year. While these tips won't cut down on the number of times you have to vacuum, they will make it more efficient. Prepare the room. [...]
We all know that keeping your house clean and looking good is an ongoing process; it takes work. However, that doesn't mean that cleaning needs to take up all of your free time. Make your dusting as efficient as possible with Virginia Housekeepers's three ways to save time when dusting [...]
Virginia Housekeepers does not offer this service; however, here are some do-it-yourself cleaning tips you can use to help keep toys germ-free and ready for playtime. We know how busy you are if you have a toddler, baby or both in the house. And as if bottles, diapers and meals [...]
Window sills provide a perfect horizontal surface for dust to settle. Since anything near a window is highly visible, a filthy window sill always catches your eye as you glance to enjoy the view of the outside. Window tracks are a hard-to-wipe area, so bugs and debris can build up [...]
While flat-screen TVs offer optimal definition for the best viewing possible, and they take up a fraction of the space their older counterparts did, they do require specific care when it comes to cleaning. Due to the way these screens are made, some cleaning products and processes can ruin the [...]
We spend a lot of time on our couches, so they’re bound to get dirty and stained from time to time. Knowing how to clean couch stains is a skill we should all have up our sleeves. Be it an emergency red wine spill or just a buildup of grime [...]
Virginia Housekeepers does not offer this service; however, here are some do-it-yourself ideas to tackle this job. Fireplaces are great! If you have one, consider yourself lucky. Of course, like any part of your home, it needs cleaning now and again. Some tips: Wear some old clothes. This is a [...]
With this helpful tip from Virginia Housekeepers, nobody has to wait for cleaners to clean the circular moisture stains left on the coffee table. How It’s Done All that’s needed for this home cleaning chore is non-gel toothpaste, baking soda, furniture polish, and a cloth. To get started, simply mix [...]
There are two main categories of furniture in most homes - upholstered and wood. Each type of furniture has its own special cleaning methods. There are many commercially available cleaners on the market for both. We recommend purchasing a quality brand name product - saving on an off-brand may be [...]
When fruit flies start appearing in your kitchen, it's time to take action. How It's Done First, reduce their presence by taking care of what's attracting them: the ripening fruit, dirty dishes (especially wine glasses and any dishes with jelly or fruit juice), sticky counters and full-of-organic-waste garbage disposal that [...]
