Author: Swaara Heli

Whether you’re finding it difficult to keep your home clean, are worried about finding reliable cleaners to do the work for you, or have had bad cleaning experiences in the past, finding a professional cleaning company should be an easy process.

In this blog, we will share our tips on what to look for in professional cleaners to help you find a reliable team you can trust.

Look for Reviews of Reliable Cleaners

The beauty of shopping for any service today is that you can find real-life comments and ratings made by actual cleaning company customers online.

By reading reviews and considering overall ratings, you can enjoy immediate peace of mind and easily narrow down your choices. From satisfaction with results to specific cleaning services, you can find many comments to alleviate your concerns to make confident decisions.

Better yet, you’ll also know what cleaning services to avoid! Some of the best review sources to consider include HomeStars, Google, and Yelp. At Maid4Condos, we make it easy to find our reviews right on our own website here.

Consider Reliable Cleaners’ Awards

Local service awards, such as Readers’ Choice and HomeStars Best of the Best, are testaments to consistently reliable cleaners. Our website features all of our awards so you know that you can trust us to deliver top-notch cleaning services.

If you come across cleaning service websites that are shy about singing their own praises, it might not be because they’re modest. Proud cleaning professionals work hard to have bragging rights that they can’t be beat! Be sure to check cleaning company websites for a record of their awards and social proof that they provide the level of service you deserve.

Compare Reliable Cleaners’ Cleaning Services

Not all cleaning companies offer the same types of services. You want a cleaning company that will meet your needs based on price, frequency, and what is included in the price. There should be no confusion about the level of cleaning you’ll receive.

You also might need specialty cleaning services that not all cleaning companies offer. Be sure to review its service and FAQ page. Avoid professional cleaners that don’t offer comprehensive services with itemized lists.

You want easy access to cleaning tasks so you can compare apples to apples and find the best choice for your needs. Also, consider whether they offer customizable options with add-ons, and be sure you understand how each add-on impacts price.

Look for Reliable Cleaners’ Online Quotes

Experienced cleaners don’t offer one-size-fits-all prices and services. Instead, professional cleaners understand that each space has different needs. An online quote should be based on several considerations, including:

• A choice of various cleaning packages with a checklist showing what is included 
• Number of bedrooms and bathrooms
• Rough idea of your square footage
• Frequency of cleanings
• Extras you might wish to request

Feel free to test our online quoting system here to compare package pricing designed specifically for your home.

Reliable Cleaners Offer a Cleaning Guarantee

Professional cleaners proudly stand behind their work with a 100% satisfaction guarantee. If the cleaning company doesn’t offer a guarantee, move on.

Experienced cleaners understand that one customer’s idea of clean can vary greatly from another’s. As a result, they’ll ask you to provide feedback after their first scheduled cleaning to find out what they did right and what they did wrong.

You want to feel comfortable being open and honest with your cleaners if you find something not quite up to your standards. Reliable cleaners will always strive for perfection. For example, Maid4Condos offers a 24-hour clean guarantee. Simply call us if you find anything that doesn’t meet your expectations, and we’ll come back and fix it!

Reliable Cleaners Are Trained and Certified

At Maid4Condos, our cleaners are trained and certified to ensure that every cleaner understands the level of service they’re expected to deliver for our customers.

We hire professional cleaners who share our passion with an attention to detail. Perhaps more importantly, we all have a willingness to learn and constantly improve our methods to maintain industry best practices at the highest possible level.

Reliable Cleaners Have Professional Supervision

Our customers have complete peace of mind knowing that our professional cleaners are well-supervised. Our supervisors are here to ensure each cleaner understands their assignments. We trust our cleaners, but also know that the reputation of our cleaning services is fragile.

Our supervisors ensure our cleaners are where they’re expected to be based on our carefully managed schedules. We also make sure that our cleaners are working to the highest level possible on any given day and are providing the right services for each customer.

Reliable Cleaners Are Fully Insured and Bonded

This is non-negotiable in our minds! You might find an individual offering “freelance” cleaning services at what seems like a reasonable price. Unfortunately, you have no way of knowing if they can be trusted.

We guarantee that our cleaners are fully insured and bonded to protect your home and belongings. We do thorough background checks and clear every new employee before we hire them, train them, and send them to your home.

Contract workers are also not covered by the WSIB (Workplace Safety and Insurance Board). A cleaner who lacks insurance and WSIB coverage can sue you if they’re injured while working in your home. This is not a worry with professional cleaners like Maid4Condos.

Reliable Cleaners Go Above and Beyond

Last but not least, Maid4Condos’ experienced cleaners have worked diligently to create a cleaning company that goes above and beyond to deliver exceptional experiences to our customers. This includes the following:

• Eco-friendly cleaning services for every client to protect you from harmful chemicals and toxins.
• Customized, tailored cleaning services to suit your needs and budget.
• AutoPilot services scheduled at regular intervals and based on your preferred frequency.
• Your choice to hire us occasionally when you need us most.
• Specialty services including GermBusters, deep cleaning, and move-in/move-out cleaning.
• Add-ons and special requests to customize your cleaning.
• Commitment to following security best practices to keep your home locked and safe when we arrive and leave.
• Use of the best equipment to work as efficiently and effectively as possible.
• Masterclass training for our thoroughly vetted, bonded, and insured team of professional cleaners.
• Flexible services, including emergency services when you need us.

At Maid4Condos, we do everything in our power to ensure your 100% satisfaction, and we will come back to reclean if we don’t meet your expectations.

Click here to learn more about our reliable cleaners and residential cleaning services across the GTA. You can also call us at 647-822-0601 or contact us online.

If you’re all too familiar with the woes of seasonal allergies, you’re likely looking for ways to help ease your suffering. In this blog, we will share nine top cleaning tips to reduce allergy-inducing dust and pollen allergies in your home.

What are seasonal allergies?

Seasonal allergies only occur at certain times of the year, triggered by the presence of specific allergens such as pollen. In the spring, allergens are produced by trees, while grasses and weeds are the culprits in the summer. Rounding up the trouble-makers are weeds in fall, especially ragweed.

Allergy sufferers tend to see relief in the winter. However, because you’re indoors more often, you can experience winter allergy symptoms triggered by pet dander or dust mites.

How does removing dust help control seasonal allergies?

Dust contains outdoor pollens carried into the home from open windows, on pets, or even your shoes and clothing. It also contains other allergens such as pet dander, toxins from household cleaners, dust mites, and more.

By controlling dust in your home, you help remove allergens and improve air quality for easier breathing and reduced allergy symptoms.

1. Adopt a weekly cleaning routine to reduce seasonal allergies

A weekly cleaning routine efficiently eliminates dust using these dust removal cleaning tips:

• Use an extendable duster to remove dust from the ceiling, fans, and light fixtures.
• Wipe down walls to remove dust and cobwebs.
• Wipe down window sills, frames, and the tops of door frames.
• Dust hard surfaces using a damp rag or microfiber cloth to contain the dust as you work.
• Using a damp mop, clean all hard-surface flooring.
• Vacuum curtains, floors, and soft furniture, preferably with a HEPA filter vacuum.
• Thoroughly clean the bathroom to remove mould.

You can also schedule weekly recurring professional cleaning to effectively remove household allergens.

2. Wash bedding weekly to help control seasonal allergies

Wash your sheets, pillowcases, blankets, and duvet cover weekly in hot water at a temperature of at least 54 degrees Celsius. The heat will kill the dust mites, while frequent washing helps remove them from your bedding. This will reduce dust mite allergies. Synthetic bedding materials are best because they’re machine-washable.

3. Vacuum carpets at least once a week to improve allergy relief

Carpeting is not a good choice for allergy sufferers as it holds onto dust and allergens and releases them into the air as you walk. If you can’t afford to replace carpeting with hard flooring such as laminate or luxury vinyl, invest in a good-quality HEPA filter vacuum.

Although regular vacuums can help reduce allergens, they tend to release dust as you work. HEPA filters are designed to collect and hold onto small particulates to clean more efficiently.

4. Shampoo the carpet each season to improve indoor air quality

Schedule professional carpet deep cleanings with the change of the seasons. Shampooing the carpet can help, as long as the water is super hot. However, steam cleaning can be more effective as it both kills dust mites and removes allergens such as pollen.

5. Clean window treatments to reduce seasonal allergies

Window treatments, including blinds and curtains, collect dust that is then released into the air every time they are opened and closed. This can bring on your seasonal allergies. We always recommend choosing washable curtains/drapes that you can easily toss in with your laundry once a month or so.

If your drapes aren’t machine-washable, vacuum them often to keep the dust at bay. A good tip for cleaning blinds is to place a damp sock on your hand and wipe down the individual slats. It’s a laborious process, but does a world of good.

Along with these window treatment cleaning tips, avoid opening the windows in peak allergy season to reduce the amount of pollen in the home.

6. Vacuum upholstered furniture regularly to reduce seasonal allergies

Soft furniture is another dust magnet that requires regular vacuuming as part of your dust removal regime. Remove all the cushions from couches and chairs so you can get into the crevices. Vacuum each cushion front and back.

For pet owners, one of our favourite allergy relief cleaning tips is to use a rubber glove to wipe down your upholstered furniture in order to quickly remove pet hair and dander.

7. Keep clutter to a minimum to make dust removal easier

The more items and collectibles you have in your home, the more dust you collect. This increases the risk of triggering seasonal allergies, and makes it harder to remove dust.

A thorough decluttering of knick-knacks, books, tabletop ornaments, magazines, newspapers, etc. will make life easier while helping control dust. Things you need and use often, such as toys, can be kept in a container with a lid to protect them from dust and make cleaning surfaces easier.

8. Reduce the risk of mould to avoid making seasonal allergies worse

Although mould isn’t a seasonal allergy trigger per se, it does reduce indoor air quality. Mould releases spores into the air, which causes irritation of the eyes, nose, and throat.

Toxic mould can also cause respiratory issues. Thoroughly cleaning your shower and tub, replacing old shower curtains that smell musty, and washing your bath mat weekly can help reduce mould growth.

Also, be sure to keep the exhaust fan running when showering or bathing to reduce mould-friendly humidity.

9. Enhance your bedding to reduce seasonal allergies

As mentioned, dust mites contribute to winter allergies. You can reduce the impact of dust mites by creating a less hospitable environment. Enhancing your bedding using pillows, duvet/comforter, mattress, and box spring covers helps reduce dust mite allergies.

Look for dust mite-proof covers to see the best results. This is also a good way to keep your mattress and box spring cleaner and fresher as you can toss the covers in the laundry.

Contact Maid4Condos for Professional Cleaning Services

By implementing these cleaning tips, you can significantly reduce common seasonal allergy triggers and improve the air quality in your home. However, maintaining a truly allergen-free environment requires ongoing effort and consistency.

That’s where Maid4Condos can help. Our Basic Clean service is designed to keep your home fresh and free from allergens. This service includes thorough dusting and wiping of surfaces, vacuuming and mopping floors, and deep cleaning of bathrooms and kitchens. With regular professional cleaning, you can effectively minimize dust, control allergens, and maintain a healthier, more comfortable living space.

If you’re interested in Maid4Condos’ residential cleaning services, click here, or click here for a free online quote. You can also call us at 647-822-0601 or contact us online.

While we all look forward to the arrival of spring, we might be less keen on the idea of spring cleaning. If you have pets, spring cleaning is even more important to help remove all the hair, pet dander, and dirt that pets spread throughout the home in the winter.

In this blog, we will share eight pet-friendly spring and allergy-cleaning tips to clear the air for the summer ahead.

Spring Cleaning Tip #1: Clean Their Favourite Sleeping Areas

Most dogs and cats have a favourite spot to nap or spend the night. These areas are magnets for pet dander and fur that can build up during the winter months. A thorough cleaning of pet beds and other areas where they like to rest is the first step for successful allergen cleaning.

Life is easier with blankets and removable bed slipcovers that can be tossed in the laundry. Be sure to use unscented laundry detergent to avoid irritation to their skin. If the bed includes a basket or box, a vacuum will remove excess hair. Torn or frayed beds and cushions with exposed foam should be replaced as foam can be tempting to chronic chewers!

Bonus Tip

Lay a blanket in pet beds for easy weekly washing to reduce pet dander, hair, and odours.

Spring Cleaning Tip #2: Wash Pet Toys

Pet toys should be washed at least twice a month to remove germs. If this isn’t part of your cleaning routine, it’s important to include toys in your spring cleaning. A good washing removes germs that can make your family sick.

Place washable plush toys in a small pillowcase and wash them on the gentle cycle. It’s best to let them air dry somewhere your pet can’t see or reach them. Hard toys can often be placed in the dishwasher, so read the manufacturer’s instructions. Damaged toys are a choking hazard, so be sure to replace them.

Bonus Tip

Choose pet toys that are machine-washable or dishwasher-safe, and wash them every two weeks.

Spring Cleaning Tip #3: Tackle That Litter Box

Extra-dirty kitty litter boxes can make you sick, not to mention enhance pet odours. A thorough cleaning of the litter box will help to reduce germs and odours. Follow these steps:

• Dump out all the litter.
• Fill the litter box with hot water, a “squirt” of dish soap, and half a cup of vinegar.
• Place your “pooper scooper” in the water.
• Let everything soak for at least 20 minutes.
• Dump the water into the toilet.
• Scrub any remaining residue from the box and scooper while wearing rubber gloves.
• Thoroughly rinse the box and scooper with warm water.
• Let them dry completely. 
• Sprinkle the bottom of the box with baking soda to help absorb odours.
• Add fresh litter.

Bonus Tip

Scoop the litter box daily to reduce odours and the risk of poop being tracked throughout your home.

Spring Cleaning Tip #4: Vacuum Upholstered Furniture

We don’t need to tell you that soft furniture like couches and armchairs are notorious for collecting pet hair. They require thorough allergen cleaning to remove pet dander, hair, and traces of kitty litter. Follow these furniture spring cleaning steps:

• Remove unattached cushions. 
• Vacuum all the crumbs and debris, getting into the corners and along the crevices at the sides and back. 
• Vacuum the cushions.
• If you have washable slipcovers, throw them in the laundry following the recommended washing instructions.

Bonus Tip

To remove excess pet hair, run your hand over soft surfaces while wearing a damp rubber glove.

Spring Cleaning Tip #5: Clean Pet Leashes and Collars

Pet leashes and collars carry germs and odours that cling to your pet and linger in your home. A thorough cleaning removes odours from oils and dirt collected over time.

The safest spring cleaning tip is to soak the collar in pet-safe detergent and warm water for half an hour. Wipe away any noticeable dirt and scrub areas that still seem discoloured. Hang them to air dry. Leather collars should never be soaked; instead, wipe them with a damp cloth.

Bonus Tip

Wash your pet’s collar and leash at least once a month to reduce odours.

Spring Cleaning Tip #6: Inspect Pet Accessories

Things like food and water bowls, mats, toys, leashes, and other pet accessories should be inspected in the spring for damage. As mentioned, damaged items pose a choking risk, but can also make you and your pet sick. Accessories with scratches, cracks, and dents harbour germs and bacteria, so they should be replaced.

Bonus Tip

Water and food bowls should be washed every day to remove germs, bacteria, mould, yeast, and fungi that can cause illness.

Spring Cleaning Tip #7: Clean Dog Crates

Dog crates and pet carriers are also infamous for germs, bacteria, and pet dander. Vacuum them to remove dry debris, pet dander, and hair, and then finish up by wiping down the surfaces/bars with warm water and a touch of dishwashing soap.

If the crate bottom is particularly dirty with urine or poop residue, spritz the surface with warm, soapy water and let it soak. You can then wipe away the mess and rinse it thoroughly. Let it air dry before your pet uses it.

Bonus Tip

Many crates come apart to make them easier to clean. Read the manufacturer’s instructions to make sure it is safely torn down and put together properly.

Spring Cleaning Tip #8: Hire Spring Cleaning Services

The easiest way to contend with pet-friendly spring cleaning is to hire professional spring cleaning services. The professionals use pet-safe cleaning products and have the tools and methods to provide a thorough cleaning.

Better yet, Maid4Condos offers a deep cleaning or GermBlasters service ideal for pet owners. Our deep cleaning service targets months of winter buildup, while GermBlasters sanitizes. GermBlasters offers odourless, tasteless 99.999% sanitization that kills common food bacteria including E. coli, salmonella, and listeria in less than 60 seconds.

It also eliminates mould and mildew, allergens, dust mites, and pet dander. This treatment is safe to use on pet bedding, sleeping areas and kennels, and effectively sanitizes to remove pet odours on soft surfaces.

Bonus Tip

Scheduling recurring cleanings helps to reduce pet dander, pet hair, and pet-related germs in your home.

Contact the Cleaning Experts at Maid4Condos

These pet-friendly spring cleaning tips will make your DIY spring cleaning much easier. However, for a more thorough clean, click here to learn more about our spring cleaning services at Maid4Condos, or click here for a free online quote. You can also call us at 647-822-0601 or contact us online.

We love helping our clients find cleaning solutions that suit their lifestyles. As more homeowners look for sustainable cleaning ideas, we’ve compiled our top nine eco-friendly cleaning tips to help keep you and the planet healthier and happier.

Why You Should Embrace Sustainable Cleaning at Home

There are several benefits to choosing sustainable cleaning products and methods at home, including the following:

• You reduce pollution and water waste.
• You help protect the local ecosystem.
• You improve the air quality in your home with less harmful chemicals and toxins.
• You create an overall healthier home for you and your family.
• You can save money by opting for reusable cleaning tools over single-use items.
• Eco-friendly cleaning products are gentler on surfaces to prolong their life.

Eco-friendly cleaning tip #1: Think reusable packaging

One of the most important aspects of sustainable cleaning is learning to pay closer attention to cleaner packaging. To get started, we recommend investing in products with concentrated formulas or that come in tablet form to reduce packaging.

You then mix the products at home in a reusable spray bottle with a small amount of water, helping reduce the waste sent to local landfills. Other products to consider are those that come in recycled plastic bottles or that use recycled paper.

These little details help save the planet by eliminating unnecessary disposable and non-biodegradable materials. 

Eco-friendly cleaning tip #2: Look for certifications

While reading labels takes time, it’s an easy way to become more familiar with eco-friendly brands. Simply look for baby products with certification such as EcoLogo or Green Seal.

Eco-friendly cleaning tip #3: Purge your cleaning products

Do an inventory of your current cleaning products to determine which ones you should stop using. Some ingredients to look for include:

• Ammonia
• Phosphates
• Sodium hydroxide
• Triclosan
• Quaternary ammonium cation
• 2-Butoxyethanol 
• Phthalates
• Nonylphenol ethoxylates
• Tetrachloroethylene

Be careful, though. Don’t pour these down the drain or flush them down the toilet. This can create noxious gasses that can cause injury. You’ll also be sending them directly into your local water systems, which is basically pollution. Instead, check your municipality to find where to drop off hazardous waste. 

Eco-friendly cleaning tip #4: Clean smart, not hard

A big mistake many DIY cleaners make is using the wrong cleaning products for the job. While this might not seem like it would impact the environment, it often increases the risk of water wastage during the cleaning process. The harder you try to clean and scrub, the more water you tend to use rinsing and reapplying your cleanser.

By shopping for eco-friendly cleaning products designed for specific cleaning tasks, you clean faster and more effectively. This not only helps reduce water consumption, but also prevents you from falling back into using less sustainable cleaning products to see the results you desire.

Eco-friendly cleaning tip #5: Do your research

Researching highly rated eco-friendly cleaning products is always a good idea. You want to choose brands that perform well so you are satisfied with the results.

However, finding brands that share your values by reading their mission statement, learning more about how they source their ingredients, ensuring they follow sustainable best practices, and so on will also help you find eco-cleaning products you are proud to use.

Eco-friendly cleaning tip #6: Don’t forget about your cleaning tools

Sustainable cleaning is not just about choosing eco-friendly cleaners; you also want to choose cleaning tools made from renewable resources. So, when doing your research, look for products that are free of things like petroleum-based plastic handles or require constant replacement.

These items might be harder to find and cost more money, but they’re worth it. For example, products such as brooms with bamboo handles and straw sweepers not only use sustainable materials but are also biodegradable when they’ve outlived their usefulness.

Keep in mind that you’ll also save money by investing in products such as mops with reusable mop heads, as opposed to single-use products you toss after each use. So, in theory, you should see things even out cost-wise.

Eco-friendly cleaning tip #7: Think before you toss it out

Although we’ve recommended that you remove all the dangerous cleaners in your home and invest in sustainable cleaning tools, we do add a word of caution: think before you toss items out. The reason we say this is that you might unintentionally contribute a pile of waste if you just toss things out randomly.

Instead of replacing your tools all at once, only do so when they are broken or have outlived their usefulness. This will ensure that you make the most of the tools you already have and avoid producing unnecessary waste.

Eco-friendly cleaning tip #8: Know the eco-friendly “lingo”

The world loves its buzzwords, but sometimes those words can be misleading. When shopping for eco-friendly cleaning products, it’s important to become familiar with eco-friendly lingo, focusing on words such as:

• Plant-based
• Biodegradable
• Plant-derived
• Essential oils
• Sulphate-free
• Phosphate-free
• Phthalates-free

Sometimes, labelling can be sneaky, prominently featuring these sustainable terms while also containing some less-than-friendly ingredients. So, do a good all-round review of the label, front and back, so you aren’t misled.

Eco-friendly cleaning tip #9: Reduce water waste

As mentioned, it’s easy to waste water during the cleaning process. According to the University of Toronto, wasting water creates a labour-intensive process to make the water drinkable again. This wastes energy and resources, including increasing the use of fossil fuels. You can improve water consumption efficiency in a few ways:

• Use dry steam cleaning instead of water for heavy-duty cleaning jobs like tiles.
• Use microfiber cloths when dusting instead of a damp rag or paper towels.
• Use a more frequent cleaning schedule to reduce the amount of water needed to clean big messes.
• Choose sustainable cleaners that don’t require rinsing.
• Use efficient eco-friendly cleaning products that are designed for the task to improve cleaning efficiency.
• Apply the minimum amount of cleaning solution to reduce the need for excess rinsing.
• Avoid running the water when cleaning the tub, shower, sinks, etc., until you actually need it.

Contact the Cleaning Experts

Using the above tips will help you become a more eco-friendly cleaner in order to reduce your impact on the environment.
If you simply don’t have the time to clean everything yourself, click here to learn more about our services at Maid4Condos. You can call us at 647-822-0601 or contact us online.

Cleaning becomes a lot more important when the cold weather introduces some not-so-great challenges. From cold and flu season to tracking wet messes on your boots, this blog will share winter cleaning tips from the house cleaning services Toronto relies on for super-clean homes.

Take a Proactive Approach

Nothing contributes to dirty homes more than wet winter boots and shoes. However, you can overcome these slushy, salty messes by proactively controlling what you track in from the winter streets.

Little steps like removing your best area rug from the entryway, adding a boot tray to collect melting snow and dirt from crusty salt boot bottoms, and having a more functional welcome mat to remove dirt and wetness from shoes all contribute to a cleaner home in the cold months.

Get Organized

Cute hats and fashionable scarves aside, all the outerwear you and your family pile on to keep warm is a pain when it comes to keeping things tidy. Getting your foyer/entrance more organized helps reduce all the extra clutter that can make your home feel messy.

Things like hooks on the wall, boot trays, baskets for mitts and scarves, and more space in your hall closet will help organize your home and make it more presentable.

Having a hook for each member of the household makes it easier for everyone to help keep things tidy. If space is really limited and baskets are out of the question, you can hang a mesh bag on each hook to store winter accessories.

Keep on Top of Wet, Stinky Socks, Hats, and Mitts

Be sure to check your kids’ baskets/mesh bags and hooks for wet hats and mitts, which can get stinky if not allowed to dry properly. If you’re home when they come in from school or playing, ask them for their wet things and toss them in the dryer or hang them somewhere they’ll dry quickly.

If you follow our basket or mesh bag advice above, be sure to give them the sniff test regularly. You can also spray them with something like Febreze to reduce odours that tend to hang around your entry from musty, wet stuff like socks and mitts. That odour can transfer onto clean clothes stored in the basket, so be sure it stays fresh!

Clean Boot Trays and Mats

Give the boot tray a quick vacuum every week to remove any of the salt and sand left behind from your boots. You should also vacuum or shake out the welcome mat to keep it as clean as possible. Otherwise, people will track in debris clinging to the mat.

Keep Fido Dry

If you have a dog, they can create a real mess in the winter with wet fur and paws. Have a mini cleaning station where you have pet-safe wipes to clean their paws, and a towel to help dry off the dampness on their fur.

Cleaning up after your pet by following this step can prevent dirty paw marks on floors, while also making sure a little doggy shake won’t release too much wet dog smell into your home. You might consider buying your furry chum some dog booties to make it easy to reduce the mess, while also protecting their little paws from the cold and wetness.

Up Your Wipe Game

During cold and flu season, it makes sense to up your wipe game and switch to antibacterial wipes to reduce the spread of germs. Clean frequently touched surfaces such as light switches, door knobs, the fridge handle, electronics like TV changers and gaming devices, faucets, etc. daily to help keep germs to a minimum.

Having wipes handy in the kitchen, bathroom, and living room will make life easier and also act as a reminder to use them more often. 

Vacuum More Often

Salt and sand tracked in from outside are good examples of the special challenges presented in the winter. If they get trapped in your carpet, they make it feel uncomfortable underfoot, but can also carry contaminants that can make you sick.

Winterit’s a good idea to vacuum also tends to be dry skin season, which means everyone sheds more dead skin cells. If you have carpeting, then it’s a good idea to vacuum more often in the cold months to keep your floors clean. 

Be Careful When Using a Wet Mop

If you use a wet mop on your floors, be extra careful to vacuum or sweep the floors first. That sand and salt residue can wreak havoc on floor finishes, creating tiny scratches that eventually dull the floor. Running a wet mop over the floor without sweeping first means you’re dragging that debris all around. 

Wash the Sheets More Often

Between the dead skin cells mentioned above and increased germs from cold and flu, washing your sheets more frequently in the winter is a must. You should also toss machine-washable things like your cushions, pillows, and comforters, and throw blankets in the wash more often to reduce the spread of germs and the ick factor of dry skin flakes everywhere.

Clean the Toilet Brush

Most people don’t clean their toilet brush. However, with cold and flu season comes some unpleasant tummy bugs and symptoms like diarrhea that can cling to the toilet brush, increasing germs in the bathroom.

So, how does one clean a toilet brush? Well, the easiest way is to first remove anything clinging to it by swishing it in unsoiled toilet water (be sure to flush the toilet after you do this). Then, hold the brush over the toilet and spritz it with an antibacterial cleaning product.

You should also put on gloves and clean the holder with an antibacterial cleaner using disposable cloths like paper towels before you put the brush away. If someone has been ill, wear a mask and gloves and soak both the brush and holder in water with a bit of bleach to kill the germs.

Book Subscription House Cleaning Services in Toronto

Calling in house cleaning services in Toronto on repeat is the easiest way to keep your home clean in the cold months. Whether it’s weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly, they’ll arrive based on a recurring cleaning schedule to make life easier.

Following these house cleaning services that Toronto pros recommend will keep your home cleaner and healthier this winter. 

For more information about Maid4Condos’ house cleaning services in Toronto, click here. You can also call us at 647-822-0601 or contact us online.