Summer vacation is a great time to have our crew professionally clean your home or clean your carpets. We have the space and time to do a deeper cleaning and let carpets dry before you get back home. Even if you're not on vacation until later July, August, or September, contact us so we can put you on our calendar and reserve the time. It helps us schedule our crew and make arrangements for while you're gone. We've helped many people get things clean while on vacation, so leave the details … [Read more...]
Spring Cleaning Tips
Window Screens: Lay a large fluffy bath or beach towel across your counter or dining room table. Place your screen on the towel and scrub each side gently with soapy water, a brush, and a dry after side two. Dishwasher: Send everything that's washable through your dishwasher after wiping off any debris including: garbage can lid, water trays from the fridge, coffee tray traps, dust pan, plastic drawer dividers, toothbrush holders. Microwave: Microwave a cup of water for 2-3 minutes and … [Read more...]
Clean Away the Germs
A year of doing all we can to stay healthy has had everyone doing extra cleaning and sanitizing, as well as being extra vigilant about germs. Our cleaning crew has taken extra precautions to stop the spread of COVID while providing you with cleaning services as allowed by the guidelines set forth by the Governor and Department of Health. While we can't guarantee cleaning in terms of keeping COVID out of your home, nor can we do post-illness disinfecting to any industrial standard, all cleaning … [Read more...]
Fall Cleaning Checklist
Dust the tops of door and window frames Wash walls, especially in high traffic areas, bathroom, and kitchen Wipe baseboards and trim Clean the fronts of kitchen and bathroom cabinet doors and drawers Wash potholders, curtains, and other fabric items in the kitchen that collect grease and dust. Clean ceiling fan blades Wipe out the outside and inside of your washer (parts that don't fill with water), dryer, and dishwasher Vacuum behind and under beds and larger furniture … [Read more...]
Change Your Air Conditioner Filter
There are plenty of hot days ahead. Make sure your air conditioner can run as efficiently as possible. Change your air filter, just as you would your filter during the winter months. Filters get dirty and need to be changed monthly, especially if you've been running your air frequently. It takes less than two minutes. … [Read more...]
Time to Get the Carpets Cleaned
Have your carpets had extra traffic during COVID-19, with everyone at home for extended periods of time? Maybe they're looking a little grungy. Maybe they look pretty good, but you know it's been a while since they've been cleaned. Good News! The weather is warm which means we can use our equipment and delight customers with fresh, clean carpets. Carpet Tip! We recommend cleaning carpets once a year. Also, while tempting to go barefoot in the house during summer, it really can prolong the … [Read more...]
COVID-19 Business Update from TidyTightwads
We're excited to provide an update that we're busy getting home and business cleanings scheduled. Anyone on our regular cleaning schedule prior to the stay-at-home order should be hearing from us soon, as we're starting with you first. If you don't hear from us, please reach out to us. New clients will be put on a list and be contacted as we slowly work toward a normal schedule. We're following guidelines from the CDC and orders from Governor Walz as we reopen and ask that you help by keeping … [Read more...]
Sanitizing Groceries Coming into Your Home
20 Easily Overlooked Items to Remember to Clean
Everyone has cleaning and germ sanitation on their minds. Cleaning is never a bad thing, so go ahead and embrace it. Here is a list of a few items you may want to disinfect while you're at it: Your credit or debit cards Your set of house/car keys Your steering wheel Vehicle door handles inside and out TV remote control Computer mouse and keyboard Your phone and mobile devices Coat zipper Coins Eyeglasses Handles and door knobs Scissors & staplers … [Read more...]
Spring Cleaning Is Around the Corner
Do you believe in the ground hog's predictions this year? Whether you have faith in his prediction abilities or not, Spring is right around the corner! Who else is ready to open windows and get the house spring cleaned? Spring cleaning can mean something different to everyone, but most people associate it with deep cleaning and hard work. However, once the job is complete, the rewards are well worth the effort. When deep cleaning, you’ll want to consider places that rarely get cleaned or … [Read more...]