If you’ve got linoleum flooring in your home, you already know that it can present a cleaning challenge. That’s particularly true when the linoleum isn’t brand new, with ground-in dirt or yellowish stains. Whether you’re dealing with a linoleum kitchen, bathroom, or even a hallway, we’ve got the guidance you need. Our pros have cleaning...

Wool rugs are special and unique. While it’s common for a lot of carpet and area rugs to be made up of cheap and forgettable materials, wool rugs come in an enormous array of hues and styles, ranging from single colors to intricate patterns. If your home features one (or several) wool rugs, then you’ll...

Rust isn’t just unsightly. When people see it, their thoughts turn to things that just aren’t well-cared-for. Even the tiniest speck of rust on a faucet or appliance can make it look old and run down, and it can make you look like you can’t be bothered to maintain your home or apartment and keep...

When you ask someone the thing they dislike the most, the answer may be housecleaning. It’s one of those jobs that just never seems to be finished. As soon as you get something to sparkle and shine, it’s inevitable that your pet springs in with muddy paws or your kid and their friends spill juice...

What are those weird, cloudy spots on your glass shower door or stainless steel sink? If you guessed they’re from hard water, then you’re right–but what does that mean? How can water be hard and how can it stain so many things in your apartment or house?  Those yucky hard water stains are unsightly and...

There’s no denying that mildew is gross – and it can grow almost anywhere. Worst of all, it carries a dank and disgusting smell with it, and that smell can linger forever if you don’t know what to do to get rid of it for good. Homeowners, renters, and professional cleaners alike all have to...

A crystal chandelier can be a showstopping addition to your home’s entryway, stairwell, or dining room. The right chandelier draws the eye and makes everything it illuminates look good. But, like every other light fixture in your home, it needs to be cleaned properly to look its very best. If you’re wondering what’s the best...

Our summers keep getting hotter and hotter, and we don’t like to think about what we’d do without our beloved air conditioners. They do a fantastic job of cooling our homes and making them comfortable, but if they’re not properly cleaned – and regularly! – they can struggle to work efficiently.  Believe it or not,...

Nail polish comes in a huge rainbow of colors and there are plenty of people who don’t feel they’re fully dressed unless they’re wearing some. The word ‘polish’ is fitting but also doesn’t completely encapsulate what it is. Really, it’s a richly-pigmented coloring agent — and that means it can stain things if it goes...

There are few things as funny to kids as stinky shoes, and few things as embarrassing to us as adults. Depending upon your personal body chemistry and a few other factors, your shoes could start to smell horrible after just a few wearings. While those smells might be powerful, it’s actually not that difficult to...