Posts by Tidy Tightwads
How Often Should I Clean My Carpets?
A good rule of thumb is to have your carpets cleaned every year. Some of our clients prefer to do it twice a year. Cleaning your carpets on a regular basis prolongs the life of your carpet, as does keeping your carpets vacuumed. Having your carpets professionally cleaned also cuts down on pet hair and…
Read MoreLight Fixture Cleaning
When is the last time you cleaned your light fixtures or fan blades? Shut your light off first and allow plenty of time to cool down. Then take the light fixture off, replace any burned out bulbs, empty bugs and dust into the garbage, and then wash and dry before putting it back together. Take…
Read MoreCleaning Your Exhaust Fans
When is the last time you cleaned your bathroom or kitchen exhaust fans? They do an important job of reducing humidity and circulating fresh air. If you run them frequently and haven’t cleaned them in a while, chances are they need a good cleaning. Too much built up dust will result in the fan not…
Read MoreIncrease Shower Pressure
If you have a shower head that hasn’t been cleaned in a while, chances are you are not getting the water pressure you once had. Even if you have soft water, mineral deposits or rust from pipes, etc can build up in and behind your shower head. Remove the shower head and empty out any…
Read MoreMaintaining Your Carpets
How often should you vacuum your carpets? We recommend vacuuming carpets about once each week. If you have heavy traffic areas, you will want to vacuum more frequently in those places. Keeping your carpets regularly vacuumed will prolong the life of your carpet. When you vacuum each week, you prevent a buildup of grit and…
Read MoreMicrowave Cleaning Trick
Do you know the microwave cleaning trick? If you have stuck on food or splatters that just don’t want to easily wipe off, you need to know the microwave cleaning trick. There is no need for cleaners or abrasives, and you have everything you need in the kitchen. Fill a small glass bowl or coffee…
Read MoreClean Carpet and Vacation Go Hand In Hand
If you have a vacation planned or even a few days at the camper scheduled, that’s a great time to have your carpets cleaned. We finally have sunshine and warm days, so we can open the windows and air out the house. When we’re able to clean your carpet while you’re gone and then they…
Read MoreStinky Sponges
How long should I keep a dish sponge? Sponges can trap all kinds of bacteria, and since they stay moist too, they can be a real hazard. However, some studies indicate they can be sterilized by putting them in the microwave. To read how to do that, click here. Other sources indicate that running your…
Read MoreRid Your Silverware Drawer of Crumbs
It’s disgusting isn’t it? All the crumbs that build up in your silverware drawer over time. We can ignore them only so long before we must plan a few extra minutes to rid them for good. Or at least until they build up again. Plan to spend 10 minutes today to take the silverware out…
Read MoreCleaning Your Carpets Tightwad Style
“Magic 8 Ball, will I have a clean house this spring?” “It is certain!” If you have ever hired us to come into your home or office and clean, then you know how meticulous we like to be. If it has a corner, we’re going to reach it. If it has a cushion to lift,…
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