Cleaning your lint trap has three distinct benefits. 1) It prolongs the life of your dryer’s heating element. 2) It helps your clothes dry more quickly. 3) It keeps energy bills down. Cleaning a lint trap is simple, but there’s more to it than scraping lint from the screen. Cleaning [...]

Virginia Housekeepers does not offer this service; however, here are some do-it-yourself ideas if you would like to learn how to clean an iron plate. How much easier is it when the iron is clean and glides effortlessly across your shirts, slacks, and dresses? When the soleplates of irons get [...]

Your washing machine works hard. It removes dirt, stains and bacteria from all your clothes and doesn’t ask for much in return. Over time, dirt and soap scum build up. If you’ve never cleaned your washing machine, then a good scrubbing is overdue. Check out these tips for cleaning a [...]

Sometimes hitting the pillow is much more tempting than washing your face. So if you decided to head to bed before removing your makeup, don’t worry; we won’t let that stained pillow ruin your morning – or your plan for brunch! How to Remove Makeup Stains from a Pillowcase This [...]

Fresh, clean sheets feel great. But when was the last time you really appreciated a clean mattress? Cleaning your mattress is a great way to prolong the life of the fabric and remove the buildup of dirt, skin cells and bacteria. Cleaning your mattress regularly is especially important if you [...]

It’s easy to overlook the importance of washing your pillows. Pillowcases may keep pillows clean for a while, but over time, a pillow needs a deep clean. The longer you wait before cleaning your pillows, the more dust, dirt, and bacteria work their way in. This can aggravate allergies and [...]

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 [...]