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Cleaning Up After Pets a Full-Time Job
Pets bring love and companionship to our hearts but they also can bring a mess to our homes. Loving our dogs, cats, and other pets is a joy, but it's also a job cleaning up after them, especially if you have a new puppy. Limiting Exposure When dogs are very young -- generally less than…...
Expecting Spring House Guests? Call Carvalho’s Cleaning!
For many people, spring is the time for travel. School-aged children typically get a spring break sometime in March or April while many adults up north get the urge to escape the last vestiges of winter right around the same time. People living in Florida are used to these snowbirds descending on our state…...
Caring for and Cleaning Your Houseplants
Houseplants are an affordable yet effective way of brightening up the home. They literally bring new life into any space. Many houseplants don't even require very much care. Simply remember to water them once in a while, allow them a little light, and they can flourish on their own without any more attention from…...
Many Clients Prefer ‘Hospital Corners’ During Bed Making
There are many different ways to make the same bed. One of the most popular styles is commonly referred to as making a bed with "hospital corners". This means tucking sheets neatly underneath the mattress on both sides, using distinctive overlapping folds so that the sheets almost look like a wrapped holiday gift. Hospital…...
Special Instructions? We’re Happy to Comply!
The professional house cleaners we dispatch to your home are highly experienced. In addition to cleaning hundreds of private homes, many also have worked at some of the most exclusive hotels and resorts. So they are accustomed to doing things a certain way. For example, the way they fold hand towels in your bathroom or…...
Scented Candles Can Soothe and Relax Any Home
If you want to transform your home into a soothing, tranquil space -- if only for a little while -- you can do it with scented candles. Aromatherapy is a medically recognized treatment for a variety of physical and mental conditions, including stress, anxiety, and pain. Lighting a few scented candles throughout your house can…...
What to Do with Your Pets When the House Cleaners Arrive
For most people with pets, their dogs, cats, and other animals are essentially members of their family. But when the cleaning crew arrives, some pets can get very excited. In some cases, they can even get protective of your home. That's when problems can occur. While our professional cleaners are accustomed to dealing with…...
A Clean Home Is a Safe and Secure Home
Keeping your home clean and orderly does more than simply make it more presentable to other people. Cleaning your home also makes it safer and more secure. When your house is messy, it's more dangerous to you and your family. Not only is there a higher risk of bacterial growth and germs, but there is…...