You might not think, but color has a great affect over you. Colors can change your mood, and bring forth different emotions. When you are choosing what color to paint your bedroom, living room, kitchen, or whichever room, make sure you give some thought before you decide on one permanently. Every person has a different reaction to each color. A person’s response towards a color is based on physiology, psychological, and society and culture. For physiology, this matters if a person is Read More...

Spring is here in London, and after a hot and bothersome tube journey, no-one wants more of the same as they step into the office! So, how can you make your workplace that little bit more bright’n’breezy? Here’s our top three tips to getting your office workplace in the spring cleaning spirit! 1.De-Clutter Look around your desk right now. Chances are – barring the compulsive tidiers in the audience – you’ve got some stuff that simply doesn’t need to Read More...

If you’re trying to find some new and innovative ways to spruce up your house, there are plenty of options that are simple and affordable. Whether you are getting ready to place your home on the real estate market, or just wanting to update your house, check out some of these nifty do it yourself ideas.                 Easy Exterior Painting                 An easy way to transform the appearance of your humble abode is to paint the front door, shutters, and Read More...

How many times have you had a meeting with a prospect, gave your best effort to sell her on your cleaning services, only to be disappointed once again? Did you stop to assess the meeting after it was over or did you simply move on to the next prospect, hoping for the best? I've learned over the years that many cleaning company owners never really stop to think about what went wrong or what they could have done better. In fact many blame the prospect for one reason or another – they Read More...

In states with warmer and more humid climates, bugs tend to flock to these particular regions. Texas is notorious for having a big mosquito problem during the summer months. Some people enjoy looking at bugs, and for others they can become quite pesky. If you enjoy having parties at your house, you may want to consider bug-proofing your backyard to avoid any disruptions. Wasps, bees, hornets, scorpions can cause some painful stings. On the other hand, mosquitos, fleas, and ticks can carry Read More...

The one overarching, guiding principle in making quick work of housekeeping is this:  Neatness Counts! Neat and not-so-clean beats clean and not-so-neat every time. Even our housekeepers have been fooled by a neat house that looks clean even though layers of dirt may be hiding most everywhere! So pick up. Hang up. Straighten. De-clutter. You’ll be well on your way to a great looking house. Make your bed. Always. Every day.  It’ll only take a minute (literally) and makes you Read More...

I was reading a newsletter from Jill Konrath, a sales expert, and she gave four reasons why people can't sell. It really resonated with me because I've been there before. Here they are: If no one ever gets back to you, it's because you don't know how to pique their curiosity. If you keep hearing the same objections, it's because you don't know how to eliminate them. If you keep losing to the same competitor, it's because you haven't figured out how to Read More...

For grout cleaning and any awkward bits around the house, like around taps, the hinges on shower screens etc – spray on some flash with bleach and using Read More...

Rugs can give warmth and depth for practically any space. If you have any rugs in high-traffic areas (living room, foyer, or bedrooms), dirt is more prone to become embedded into the carpet fibers. The more foot traffic that walks over your rug, the more dingy and dirty your beautiful rug will become. It’s not impossible to clean your rug, but it may take some time and elbow grease to get it thoroughly cleaned. If your rugs are in critical condition, or very expensive, the best solution Read More...

A cleaning business owner asked: "I'm at the point in my business where I'd like to hire a sales person for janitorial services. The problem is, I have no idea what types of questions to ask. Do you have any suggestions?" Great question, considering we're usually asked how to structure the pay for a janitorial sales person. That is only one step in the process. By asking the right questions you'll weed out the ones that will tell you what you want to hear. Here Read More...

With These Housecleaning Tips Your Ideal Clean Home Is Only 60 Minutes Away Using Our House Cleaning Tips Action Plan. Read More...

Want to Know How to Organize Your Spring Cleaning?: A guide to getting your spring cleaning done with less frustration and anxiety. Read More...

With These Housecleaning Tips Your Ideal Clean Home Is Only 60 Minutes Away Using Our House Cleaning Tips Action Plan. Read More...

It’s very simple to start making the effort of “going green”. There are many easy and effortless everyday tasks that you can adjust, and there are also some bigger changes you can make in your household. Whether you are looking for a quick adjustment, or wanting to invest more time and money into the transition, the lists are endless! -          Instead of using new bags every time at the grocery store, buy reusable bags or even reuse plastics ones from Read More...

With These Housecleaning Tips Your Ideal Clean Home Is Only 60 Minutes Away Using Our House Cleaning Tips Action Plan. Read More...

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Whether you have a pool, enjoy grilling, or just love being outside during warmer seasons, having an outdoor kitchen is becoming an increasingly popular demand. Pretty much the same basic features you have in an indoor kitchen can be applied to an outdoor kitchen. These features can include refrigerators, grills, cabinets, and sinks, but all of these need to be waterproofed. The barbeque grill is the main feature of your outdoor kitchen, since this is how you will be preparing your food. Read More...

A member of The Janitorial Store is just getting started and is struggling with getting his first clients so he asked fellow members for advice. Another member shared her story of how she got her first two cleaning clients. OK I'll tell you how I got my first 2 clients….I went to businesses that I have given a ton of money to, and asked for their business.  A lot of chutzpah but it worked in part because of timing. Both, as it turned out, were in need of cleaning Read More...

Disposable wipes make everyday cleaning a breeze. And of course they’re indispensable for baby bottoms! But please don’t flush them down the toilet– even if they are labeled “flushable.” The label simply means they will go down your toilet when flushed. What you need to be concerned about is what happens next. Unlike toilet paper, wipes do not disintegrate in water. They stay pretty much intact as they travel through the sewer pipes and can get caught on roots or Read More...

As you pay the bills for your cleaning business, do you wait to see if there's anything left over in the checking account before you even begin to think about paying yourself? Where did it all go? "I thought for sure this month I'd have enough left over to pay myself!" This is a common lament for many cleaning business owners that have no idea where all their profits are going each month. Unfortunately this cycle will continue unless you learn to pay yourself first. Read More...