So you’ve finally admitted you need some professional house cleaning help.  Now, the question is, how to find it?  There are basically two approaches. One is to hire an independent housekeeper the other is to use the services of a professional housekeeping company or referral agency. If you want to hire an independent housekeeper, here’s help: Ask your neighbors for a recommendation.  Any housekeeper would love to have two jobs in the same neighborhood. Just remember the Read More...

Enzymes Enzymes digest protein matter in waste and soil. Most enzyme products are heat activated and must be used with carpet cleaning equipment that provides a heat source. The most common applications for enzyme treatment is pet urine, odor, vomit and feces. Enzymes are basically good bacteria that consumes the bad bacteria. Most carpet cleaning companies use enzymes to elimiate odor and bacteria problems. Enzyme products are typically environmentally safe with no adverse affects on humans Read More...

The Mechanics of House Cleaning Prices. House cleaning services aren’t as expensive as you might think, and are not restricted only to the rich. With the proliferation of house cleaning services around, prices have gotten cheaper. Prices can be charged based on the number of rooms available, the square footage, or the time taken to clean. In addition, most house cleaning services will give you a discount if you are their regular customer. What does house cleaning consist of? A typical Read More...

To be honest, I don’t mind washing dishes. But I don’t know how anyone can do dishes without a good sink brush. I mean, it’s not just the pots and pans or dried-on food or even washing the fruit and vegetables that “require” a good sink brush, but how in the world do you clean peanut butter and jelly off the knife, the remaining mashed potatoes from the pan or bits and pieces of lasanga from the casserole?  With a sponge?  Or worse yet, a dish cloth? Ewww! Read More...

DO NOT MIX CLEANING AGENTS. Pet stains (urine and feces): First, remove solid matter if possible. Use an over the counter carpet cleaning solution to get rid of the stains; they also sell a cleaning solution specifically for cleaning up pet urine. It’s very important that you clean up as much as you possible can because harmful bacteria will linger. If an odor is still left, use a carpet deodorizer to eliminate the strong odor. For more information read our tips on removing pet urine Read More...

Hot Water Extraction Also called “steam cleaning”, although steam is not actually used, this cleaning process uses high pressured hot water to force soil and dirt out and the vacuum sucks the dirt up. The hot the water temperature helps escalate the reaction time. The carpet is thoroughly cleaned with some type of grooming brush, next the carpet is rinsed with a cleaning apparatus. The carpet must be given a sufficient drying time in order to avoid saturation. Advantages of Hot Water Read More...

Mayor Boris Johnson announced a 25p increase to the London living wage stressing that the 3.3 per cent rise in the unofficial minimum wage for Londoners will guarantee employees receive a fairer wage. The news couldn’t come in a better time for contract cleaners and cleaners’ alike working in London. Contract cleaners who were working on the minimum hourly wages in the capital will get £7.85 per hour. The living wage reflects the fact that those working and living in London need an Read More...

Mayor Boris Johnson announced a 25p increase to the London living wage stressing that the 3.3 per cent rise in the unofficial minimum wage for Londoners will guarantee employees receive a fairer wage. The news couldn’t come in a better time for contract cleaners and cleaners’ alike working in London. Contract cleaners who were working on the minimum hourly wages in the capital will get £7.85 per hour. The living wage reflects the fact that those working and living in London need an Read More...

Everyone knows you can keep your fridge smelling nice and sweet by putting in a box of baking soda. But have you thought of all the other things baking soda can do? Closets can easily get a slight musty smell especially if they aren’t well-ventilated. But a box of baking soda can solve that problem in a jiffy. Just change it every month or so. Sprinkle baking soda in stinky sneakers as soon as you take them off. Empty the shoes before you wear them next. This will not only keep Read More...

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Here are some slick tips for keeping your carpeting looking good and prolonging it’s life: The kindest thing you can do for all your floors is to install large mats at all your entryways. This will dramatically reduce the amount of dirt that enters your house each day and save you countless hours of vacuuming and mopping! Spray traffic areas of all your carpets with Scotchgard to help retard soil buildup. For fresh spots on your carpeting, pour clean water on the spot and immediately Read More...

Here are a few of our favorite housekeeping tips: 1. Fill dishwasher soap cups half-full. You’ll not only save money, but your glasses will not get water marked or scarred. 2. Use equal amounts of dishwasher soap and baking soda in your dishwasher. The baking soda softens your water and makes the detergent perform better. Your dishes and silver will be cleaner and so will the machine. 3.  The tops of kitchen cabinets are a trap for grease and dirt. To keep them clean, cover them with Read More...

Here’s the process we use to remove urine even from deep in the carpet padding.  Just a few years ago, before this process was invented, urine removal in padding was possible.  But now this state of the art technology will rid your carpet and padding of odors without expensive padding replacement.  This process reduces odors by 80-98%.  And it eliminates the possibility of the urine stain returning (of course unless the pet comes back to the area. If you’ve got pet stain and Read More...

If you own a business in London then you might know there are many commercial cleaners and office cleaners in the city. You may not know that there are some specific cleaning services available to you, though. Just do a simple online search for cleaning services in London to discover a wide variety of services offered by numerous cleaning companies. There are more than just office cleaners; there are also cleaners for pubs, shops, restaurants, warehouses, and other commercial businesses. Read More...

If you've read Jay Conrad Levinson's Guerrilla Marketing books, you know he's an advocate for making a marketing plan and working it. At a time when many business owners are backing off on all spending (including marketing), those of us who continue marketing will have a distinct advantage. Here are some of the reasons Levinson says you SHOULD continue to actively market your business: The market is always changing. If you're not in the game you'll be missing out on new Read More...

Cozgroovy Green Cleaning Inc. is an exciting company servicing the Madison, Fitchburg, and Verona communities. Cozgroovy prides itself on providing clients with a spotless, sparkling home without harming the environment with toxic chemicals and cleaners. We use only environmentally friendly products that are safe for your home, your family, your pets, and the Earth. FREE in-home estimates (608) 206-6059 cozgroovy@yahoo.com References Available Insured and Bonded Our service is 100% Read More...

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Did you know carpet cleaning can actually imporve teh health of your home?  That’s right.  It can.  Of course, you have to clean your carpet correctly. If a carpet is cleaned with water over 150 degrees, some health benefits includes killing dust mites and bacteria.  If the machine being used has a powerful vacuum from a truck mounted extractor, the dirty water is extracted outside of the home so nothing gets airborne inside your home. If the cleaning agents are all natural, Read More...

Have you been rejected by a cleaning customer lately? Here’s how you can learn from rejection.   Read More...

Have you been rejected by a cleaning customer lately? Here’s how you can learn from rejection.   Read More...