Basic and Professional Home Grease Cleaning Tips

A concern for many homeowners, especially those who cook and use their kitchen often, is grease. Both due to its difficulty in removal and the way it can create issues in pipes and other plumbing areas, grease can be a significant problem if it’s not addressed properly.

At Healthy Homes Housekeeping, we’re here to help if you have grease issues in your home. Both our standard house cleaning services and our deep cleaning solutions contain grease removal and management strategies for any room or area where grease has become an issue. Through a combination of your own DIY efforts and our professional cleaning services when needed, you can fully rid yourself of any grease-related concerns. Part one of our two-part blog will look at some basic grease cleaning methods, while part two will go over how to avoid grease buildups to begin with.

Dish Soap and Water

For low levels of simple grease that have built up after a single cooked meal or a few days, you can usually utilize simple dish soap and water for removal. Combine the two in a small bucket or in one of your sinks, then wipe off surfaces gently and smoothly. Soap and water are great because they’re useful on a variety of surfaces and will never damage them, plus will not risk discoloration or other concerns.

409 or Other Cleaners

For slightly tougher areas of grease, you might have to bust out some specialized cleaners. There are several possible here, with one of the simplest and most common being 409 multi-purpose cleaner – this versatile option cleans up several buildup types with ease, including mild grease stains.

In other cases, you might need specialized degreaser products. Be sure to check the labels on any of these products to confirm they will not damage the surface in question. If you have any questions or are concerned about the use of these products, ask our house cleaning staff for their tips and assistance.

Power Cleaners

Finally, for heavy grease buildups that have accumulated over months or even years, you might have to move away from the DIY sphere and call in our pros. We’ll utilize powerful, professional-level cleaners and techniques to dig into even the toughest grease stains that may have built up over any period of time, ensuring we take the right safety precautions and never risk any of your surfaces.

Even if you have access to certain professional-grade cleaners, we strongly recommend leaving this job to trained house cleaning experts. Attempting it yourself without training could lead to unsafe conditions, plus will not be as effective.

For more on removing grease buildups in your home, or to learn about any of our house cleaning or deep cleaning services, speak to the staff at Healthy Homes Housekeeping today.

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Lesser-Known Benefits of House Cleaning Services, Part 2

In part one of this two-part blog series, we went over some of the secondary benefits of house cleaning services that aren’t discussed as often. While the primary benefits here are relatively apparent, including cleaner and healthier spaces for you and your family and numerous aesthetic plusses, there are also several lesser-known benefits of hiring such services.

At Healthy Homes Housekeeping, we’re proud to offer a variety of home cleaning services, from professional maintenance cleaning to deep cleaning, move-in and move-out cleaning services and much more. What are some of the other key benefits many clients see from our services, even beyond those you’d traditionally think of? Part two of our series will discuss several.

Impact on Diet

This one is particularly unusual for some homeowners to hear about – how on earth does a clean home impact your diet and food choices? Stick with us here.

Research has consistently shown that dirty, cluttered spaces lead to anxiety and stress. Relatedly, stress often leads to us making poor dietary choices. A 2010 study in Psychological Science combined these themes, showing that those in a cleaner, more orderly environment made smarter and healthier choices with their snacks and meal decisions than those in messy, unclean areas. In addition, those with cleaner home areas like the kitchen are more likely to have a desire to cook at home rather than going out for fast food.

Financial Savings

A prominent benefit of house cleaning services: Financial benefits. For starters, regular house cleaning services spare you the need to spend time and money on extra-strength cleaning products and major buildup projects – we’ll ensure such buildups never take place to begin with.

For another, our professional cleaning services limit the potential for damage to many surfaces or areas in your home. Surfaces full of grime and dirt are more likely to be damaged, especially on surfaces like wood or tile flooring that will scratch and dull when dirt is tracked through them. Keeping home areas and appliances clean will limit damage and repair needs significantly.

Limiting Environmental Footprint

Finally, quality house cleaning services are a fantastic way to limit your environmental footprint while maintaining a clean, pristine space. Our industry as a whole has gone to great lengths in recent years to promote and emphasize the use of green products, ensuring that our services leave the minimal possible footprint at all times. When compared with DIY homeowner cleaning efforts, there are huge differences in the impact on environmental areas like water usage, ground contamination and related themes.

For more on the lesser-known benefits of house cleaning services, or to learn about any of our maid service offerings, speak to the staff at Healthy Homes Housekeeping today.

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Lesser-Known Benefits of House Cleaning Services, Part 1

For those who employ house cleaning and maid services, or those considering such a move, some of the primary benefits of these solutions are relatively well-known. House cleaning services offer a cleaner and more organized space, as we all know, which can lead to greater comfort and even help improve home value – but did you realize there are also several other distinct benefits of maid services to both homes and the individuals within them?

At Healthy Homes Housekeeping, we’re happy to provide a wide range of standard house cleaning and deep cleaning services to a variety of clients with differing needs. Beyond the simple cleanliness and organization we offer through our basic services, what sorts of other benefits do homeowners regularly experience through employing home cleaning solutions? This two-part blog will look at several areas you may not have fully considered.

Mental Health Benefits

While many might think of the natural stresses of home life as unavoidable, this isn’t necessarily always the case. If you’re being overwhelmed by a combination of factors, from kids and school to your work and numerous household chores or purchases, one area that can take a big load off your back and help keep things in order is housekeeping services.

Numerous areas of research have shown that clean, uncluttered spaces improve mental focus and calmness. They even help limit stress, anxiety and depression that can be triggered or promoted by your brain being overwhelmed by clutter and mess, including certain situations where enough disorganization can decrease your brain’s ability to process tasks as you perform them.

Improved Sleep Quality

One major trickle-down area that can result from improved mental health: Improved sleep quality. In fact, a clean space has several potential impacts on your sleep.

A recent survey from the National Sleep Foundation found some very interesting information: Those with clean sheets, clean rooms and organized spaces – the kind of thing easily achieved through regular house cleaning services – had an easier time falling asleep and staying asleep. The research clearly supports the idea that a cleaner house also means a clearer mind.

Easing Seasonal Allergies

We’re entering the fall period that can be a bad time of year for those with seasonal allergies, as can spring. This is another area where home cleaning services are a big boost, however: They offer several areas that limit the presence of allergens, from regular vacuuming to prevention of mold and limitation of airborne dust in the space. Even regular cleaning of things like sheets, window dressings and others can have a profound impact on those who suffer from allergies.

For more on the perhaps surprising benefits of housekeeping services, or to learn about any of our house cleaning or deep cleaning services, speak to the staff at Healthy Homes Housekeeping today.

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Factors in Choosing New Housekeeping Pros, Part 2

In part one of this two-part blog series, we went over some of the top qualities you should be looking for in a housekeeping company. This is one of many home services you should be willing to do some research on as you look for the ideal partner, rather than just choosing the first name that comes up on a search.

At Healthy Homes Housekeeping, we welcome comparisons of our quality cleaning services to our local competition – we want all our prospective clients to get the best possible cleaning services, and we think we’re the ones to provide them. In today’s part two of our series, we’ll change paths a bit and narrow things down: Here are some of the qualities to prioritize in individual housekeepers as they perform house cleaning and deep cleaning services.

Trustworthiness

Housekeeping is one type of home service where trust between homeowners and professionals is of the utmost importance. Many homeowners leave the home for long stretches while housekeepers perform their duties – they need to know that anyone in their home while they’re gone can be trusted to respect their space and stick to the task at hand.

Some of this comes down to the reputation of the company – we will never hire housekeepers with a history of non-trustworthy behavior. In addition, however, some is built up over time with your individual housekeeper; many clients will develop a relationship with a single housekeeper or a rotating group, and will request their services time after time.

Skill and Detail Work

Beyond being trustworthy, you want to know that any housekeeper in your home is well-trained and has all the proper skills to clean your space. This job is much more than dusting a few lamps and turning on the vacuum every now and then – it carries specific skill requirements in several areas.

When working with a new housekeeper, be sure to ask about or mention any specific areas or skills you prioritize for your home. If you’re unsure about whether they can perform a given task, be sure to ask about it.

Attentive

When we say the word “attentive,” we’re mostly referring to listening skills and responsiveness for special requests. Every home is different, and you need to know that your housekeeper will hear you and digest any instructions you give them.

Hardworking

Finally, housekeeping is one of several industries where lazy people simply won’t get the job done. You don’t want a housekeeper who cuts corners in any way – you want one who prioritizes putting in the time and effort to bring you the clean home you’re paying for.

For more on the qualities to prioritize in housekeepers and housekeeping companies, or to learn about any of our deep cleaning or other services, speak to the staff at Healthy Homes Housekeeping today.

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Factors in Choosing New Housekeeping Pros, Part 1

Like with any other home service, those searching for new housekeeping services should do some research while canvassing their options. No one simply selects the first company they’re made aware of for these kinds of services; you evaluate areas like cost, services provided, scheduling and several other factors.

At Healthy Homes Housekeeping, we welcome such comparisons of our services with our local competitors – not only do we want all prospective clients to get the very best housekeeping services available, we’re supremely confident we’re the ones who offer them. We provide a huge variety of house cleaning services, from our standard maintenance cleaning to numerous deep cleaning solutions. In this two-part blog series, we’ll go over a few qualities to look for, first in a cleaning and housekeeping company and second in individual staff members who work in your home or building.

Reputation and Credibility

As you’re beginning your search for a new housekeeping company, you should be looking only for reputable, credible companies. For many this begins by performing proper online searches, using tools like Google and others to view reviews, customer testimonials and other information about a company’s experience, reputation and services.

In addition, word-of-mouth often works well here – if a close friend or family member has had great success with a given company over the years, they might recommend it. In either case, be sure to contact a few of your top choices to confirm their credibility in areas like licensure, training and insurance coverage.

Scheduling

One major element to discuss with prospective housekeeping and cleaning companies is their scheduling format and policy. Ask about things like how often a company provides cleaning and the various templates offered, plus whether they allow individual clients to customize a cleaning schedule.

In addition, ask about areas like cancellations and others that might impact your choice. Find out how many housekeepers the company employs and how scheduling conflicts will be managed.

Health and Safety

Particularly during recent times, but also in general, health and safety are also vital considerations as you select a new cleaning service for your home or building. All employees should be well-trained on proper health and sanitation practices, plus should consult with home or building owners about limiting contact during the presence of COVID-19.

Professionalism

This area relates in some ways to a business’s reputation, but also speaks to your own experience while researching. You might narrow your choices down to two options based on the factors that are important to you – but then make your final choice based on which company seems most professional and straightforward.

For more on how to select a new housekeeping company or cleaning professionals, or to learn about any of our cleaning services, speak to the staff at Healthy Homes Housekeeping today.

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