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
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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
Treating Yourself to a Little Self-Care This Year
With the new year, we are usually motivated to do better, feel better and be better. Does it last all year? Sometimes it does. It is a good time to look at our daily lives and see what we can do to make each day better. How we can make a difference, how we can improve health and happiness for ourselves and our loved ones? Whether you have a large family or live alone, there are things we can do this new year to achieve our goals and make them last all year long. Cleaning up, clearing out and … [Read more...] about Treating Yourself to a Little Self-Care This Year
Is Your Vacation Home or Vacation Rental Ready for the Season?
Vacation rentals and part-time homes are popular in the Prescott area. More and more people are purchasing homes and using them for their own vacation getaways or renting them out as vacation rentals. There are many things to consider if you do not live in your home full-time. If you own a part-time home that will be unoccupied during the winter months, it is very important to take these steps: Notify the police department that you will be away, and have a trusted neighbor or friend … [Read more...] about Is Your Vacation Home or Vacation Rental Ready for the Season?
Prepping Your Home for the Holidays
Your home is where memories are made. Relationships with family and friends are renewed and grown within the walls of your home and you want this season to be wonderful. Here are some tips for making your home feel comfortable and homey for the holidays. Keep up on the little daily chores during the holidays so that they don’t grow to be projects. Set a 20-minute timer to do the little stuff, make sure the bed is made and dishes are done. Keep mail in a designated place so that it doesn’t get … [Read more...] about Prepping Your Home for the Holidays
Why a Housekeeping Service?
Housekeepers are something only rich people have. Or, are they? The truth is a housekeeping service is more affordable than you might think and is no different than paying someone to cook your meals at a restaurant or change your oil. Someone is happy to have the work and you don’t have to do it. It’s a win for everyone! Prescott Maid to Order explains why you should hire a professional house cleaning service to care for your Prescott home. Here are some great reasons: Cleaning … [Read more...] about Why a Housekeeping Service?
Home Maintenance and our Senior Loved Ones
If your aging parents or grandparents are finding that household chores are becoming more and more difficult, you might consider hiring a professional cleaning company. A cleaning service can be invaluable for the elderly, especially for those who live alone, and a trusted, professional cleaning company can provide that service. Many older people lack the mobility, strength, flexibility and stamina to be able to clean their home. Keeping a home clean, presentable and hygienic takes hours a … [Read more...] about Home Maintenance and our Senior Loved Ones
