The joyous season is on the horizon, bringing with it the warm promise of family gatherings, delicious feasts and the spirit of giving. However, before we can bask in the glow of twinkling lights and the aroma of freshly baked cookies, there’s a substantial to-do list to tackle, especially when it comes to preparing our homes for the festivities. Prescott Maid to Order (PMTO) is here to ease this transition into the holiday season, ensuring your home is spick and span, ready to embrace the cheer … [Read more...] about Sparkle and Cheer: Prescott Maid to Order’s Guided Approach to Holiday Home Prep
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Embracing Fall Cleaning: Prepping Homes and Minds for the Chilly Months
As the hues of autumn paint our surroundings and a cool whisper signals the shift in seasons, there’s a tradition, not as widely known as its spring counterpart, but equally vital: fall cleaning. Beyond the anticipation of pumpkin-flavored delights and warm scarves, giving our homes a thorough autumnal cleanse can make the impending months of indoor living more comfortable and wholesome. The importance of ensuring a clean space as fall begins cannot be brushed under the carpet. According to a … [Read more...] about Embracing Fall Cleaning: Prepping Homes and Minds for the Chilly Months
Understanding the Crucial Role a Clean Home Plays in a Successful School Year
After an adventurous summer break filled with memories and relaxation, the chime of school bells signals a return to the familiar. With kids donning backpacks and lacing up cleats for school sports, one thing that often fades into the background is the home itself. However, this behind-the-scenes hero plays a crucial role in the well-being and success of these young learners. The Impact of a Clean Home on Learning Who would have thought that a spick-and-span home could be the silent … [Read more...] about Understanding the Crucial Role a Clean Home Plays in a Successful School Year
How Cleaning Can Help Sell Your Home
If you’re selling your home, you want to make sure the first impression a prospective buyer has is a good one. Prescott Maid to Order would like to share how they can help you get your Prescott home ready for potential homebuyers. Putting your home on the market requires a bit more than normal daily or weekly cleaning. You will want to go above and beyond your regular cleaning routine. Windows You will want to make sure windows are clean, inside and out. Cleaning the tracks of debris … [Read more...] about How Cleaning Can Help Sell Your Home
Prepare Your Home for Vacation
Ironically, getting ready to go on vacation can be really stressful. Aside from figuring out how not to overpack, Prescott Maid to Order offers these suggestions to help Prescott homeowners leave the house relaxed, worry-free and ready to have some fun. Clean No one ever wants to come home from a beautiful, relaxing and fun vacation to a mess. A dirty house is no one’s idea of “welcome home.” It’s not necessary to perform a spring-cleaning ritual before you leave, but every room should be … [Read more...] about Prepare Your Home for Vacation
How to Keep Allergens Out of Your Home
Here in Prescott, we work hard to maintain our homes. As much as we try to keep things clean, we unknowingly track things into our homes – including the dreaded allergies from pollen. Prescott Maid to Order wants to share some tips with you on how professional cleaning can help reduce allergies in your Prescott home. HEPA Filters High-Efficiency Particulate Air – HEPA for short – filters are specifically made to trap allergens in the home that can make it past other vacuum cleaners that … [Read more...] about How to Keep Allergens Out of Your Home
Spring Cleaning Brings Renewal
A couple weeks ago while taking a walk on the trails at Watson Lake, I looked all around at the dark, cloudy skies and the barren cold trees. As I looked a little closer, there was a hint of green on the very tips of the Cottonwoods. Could it be? I examined the trees up close, and sure enough, there they were, little green sprouts on the tips of the branches. I absolutely love Spring. Everything is so fresh and beautiful. Things start to bloom, and the overall feeling is that of … [Read more...] about Spring Cleaning Brings Renewal
Offering a Bit About Mother’s Day
Regardless of how you fit into the Mother’s Day celebration, as a mom, grandmother, husband to a mother or child of a mother, the day set aside for mothers no doubt has significance. Throughout history, mothers have been revered. Here are a few fun facts: Anna Jarvis of Philadelphia, who started Mother’s Day celebrations, also filed a lawsuit to stop the over-commercialization of Mother’s Day. She lost her fight. Anna had hoped for a day of reflection and quiet prayer by families, thanking … [Read more...] about Offering a Bit About Mother’s Day
Put a Little Spring in Your Home
This is the time of year that we start thinking about warmer weather. There are things that need to be done to prepare your home for the upcoming spring and summer. Spring and fall are optimum times during the year to take care of several semiannual tasks around the house. The outside of your home is where you will be spending much of your time as the weather continues to warm up and the leaves start to come back. Clear gutters and downspouts of debris and leaves that have collected … [Read more...] about Put a Little Spring in Your Home
Showing Love to Your Home this Valentine’s Day
So here it is, the month of love. This Valentine’s Day month is a good time to show a little love to your home without breaking the budget. I’m not talking about a renovation project, but rather, lots of little things that you can do to spruce up and “show the love” to your home. Some of the simplest tasks can make a huge difference in the look and feel of your home and it doesn’t have to be expensive. Here are a few to consider: Replace some area rugs, curtains or shower curtain. It’s easy … [Read more...] about Showing Love to Your Home this Valentine’s Day
