Residential / Home / Maid Cleaning
Is your cleaning service really green?
In a new blog post on Castle Keepers House Cleaning, Janice Stewart asks the question, “What is green cleaning?” Her answer gives consumers insight into what it takes for a company to create an authentic green cleaning process. Stewart examines environmentally preferable products, third-party certifications, green equipment, and more.
How often should I clean that? (infographic)
A handy infographic download about how often certain items in a home should be cleaned: The friendly people at Castle Keepers House Cleaning get questions from time to time from our clients, neighbors, and other cleaning professionals about how often certain items in a home should be cleaned.
5 ways to protect your family during flu season
Quick tips for your cleaning business customers in a shareable infographic about the flu season. The advice to "stay away from people" may sound funny, but it's best to avoid crowded rooms when the flu is prevalent. If you yourself […]
New Oregon law requires cleaning service providers to be licensed
Law targets sexual assault and sexual harassment in the workplace. Effective January 1, 2018, Oregon amended its labor contracting law to require those organizations that employ workers for the purpose of providing janitorial or cleaning services to other parties (i.e., […]
Avmor expanding south of the border
Canada's largest cleaning products manufacturer enters US market Laval, Quebec - Avmor, a 70-year-old manufacturer of chemical cleaning solutions and the largest manufacturer of professional cleaning products in Canada, announces that it will begin marketing its products through a select […]
Managing the risks of the Hurricane Harvey clean-up
IICRC Master Technician Bruce Vance with useful tips for cleaning business owners in the aftermath of Harvey's destructionHouse cleaning businesses whose service areas have been impacted by hurricane Harvey will face many challenges in the days ahead. There are a […]
Advice for cleaning businesses going through Hurricane Harvey
An interview with Ellen Folks of Guarantee GirlsThis week cleaning professionals around the country began rallying around our friends in Texas as they face the ongoing disaster of Hurricane Harvey. As flooding continues in eastern Texas and western Louisiana, some […]
Disinfectants – Are we doing more harm than good?
In most residential cleaning scenarios there are less toxic and problematic ways to achieve a sanitary home. It’s a common belief that in order to have a clean and healthy home every surface must be disinfected. In fact, one cleaning […]
Missouri to lower St. Louis minimum wage from $10 to $7.70
State preemption law to kick in August 28, blocking city ordinance Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens (R) has announced that he will neither sign nor veto a bill that prevents local municipalities from setting the minimum wage. The governor's decision will […]
Hardwood Floor Care: Five Steps to Perfect Floors
Properly cleaning hardwood floors will help them last for years to come. Hardwood floors are beautiful, durable and can add a compelling aesthetic to any building. A properly installed and finished floor can withstand high levels of foot traffic and […]
