It seems to happen every year like clockwork—the pollen comes out and coats the cars and streets. And then a day or two later comes the sniffling noses, sinus headaches, and breathing problems. If your child has allergies, this can be particularly aggravating. But one of the best things you can do to help you and your family with allergies is to make sure that you clean your home and carpets regularly. You Must Get the Allergens Where They Hang Out One of the biggest causes of allergies is the level of dust and other... Read More

While many of us are neat freaks about changing the sheets and cleaning the furniture regularly, many of us forget one of the most used aspects of our homes—the mattress in your bedroom. Even if you only sleep 6 to 8 hours a night, that’s still 25 to 33% of your lifetime in this one spot. But many people think that other than flipping the mattress around, there really isn’t a lot that can be done to clean a mattress. Well, we are here to tell you that you can, in fact, clean your mattress and here’s... Read More

The importance of washing hands, social distancing, and staying home when sick has been well-communicated but another aspect of not spreading COVID-19 is keeping a clean (and germ-free) home or office. While it’s imperative that we are careful while out and about, what’s lingering in our carpets, fabrics, and surfaces at home is just as important. CDC Recommendations In this crazy time of information (and misinformation) it is essential to turn to reliable sources of information to get your questions... Read More

If you are like a lot of Americans, then you are probably in those last stages of winter, cuddled up in your home and trying to stay warm until the blessed spring arrives. If you are looking for something to add a little warmth to your home until the weather changes, you might want to consider the Danish concept of hygge. This is a practice that tries to promote comfort and coziness as well as togetherness and relaxation. Here are a few ways to celebrate hygge: Cozy together with a warm drink — One of the first things... Read More

You probably already know that regular commercial cleaning of your office carpets is important to maintaining a professional image. Customers will judge your business based on how clean it is (or appears to be). But, did you also know that regular cleaning can also help your employees be more productive? Let’s take a look at how this works. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), each employee costs their company $1,685 per year in productivity. This comes from chronic absenteeism brought on by illness. When an... Read More

If you’re a mom, you know that getting your kids to do their chores can be the absolute bane of your existence. It seems there is always an excuse that lets them get out of the work—they are too tired, or they have too much homework. Other times they just don’t do the work without excuse. (If I had a dollar for every time I heard, “I forgot,” I could retire.) But there are some things that you can do to get your kids to do their chores. Here’s how: The first thing you might want to do is to... Read More

Cleaning is not fun by any stretch of the imagination. But it is one of those things that absolutely must be done so you don’t wind up being buried in an avalanche of kids’ toys, pet hair, and dust. Unfortunately, many people aren’t sure of how to clean and this can lead to a downward spiral. You may know the routine—you feel so overwhelmed by everything that has to be done that you let the cleaning slide. You say that you will get to it when you have time. But when the time comes, you’ve just... Read More

Denver is famous for its winters and is a magnet for those who are attracted to winter activities. If you are a family with young children, however, you may be at a loss for what to do this winter. It’s not necessary to stay cooped up in the house until the snow melts, developing “cabin fever” like Jack Nicholson in The Shining . Here are a few great ideas for family activities that you and your little ones can enjoy: Go Skating — If you like embracing the cold with some winter fun, check out the... Read More

We may not like to think of it this way, but our office workspace is almost like our home away from home. You spend 40+ hours a week there, so you should make sure to take care of it and dress it up a little to make it more “homey.” But that also means that you need to keep it clean and organized, be it an office, cubicle, desk, or even just a cash register terminal. Here’s how you can deep clean your workspace to keep it looking in great shape: Disinfect EVERYTHING — We are right now in one of the... Read More

We are in the heart of flu season and it seems that every year is getting worse. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), there have been over 120,000 people hospitalized and 6,000 people have died this flu season . But while it may seem like you are constantly hearing dire news of new strains and new viruses, there are still some things that you can do to prepare your household for the flu: Probably the easiest way that you can help get everyone ready for the flu season is with an annual flu vaccination. Many... Read More