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Start with the cleaning code on the tag, vacuum thoroughly, then spot clean stains and odors with the right amount of foam or solvent so the fabric dries without marks or shrinkage.
Recurring cleaning costs less per visit but not always per year. See example prices, what weekly, biweekly and monthly discounts add up to, and when one-time visits make more sense.
Dust with a soft cloth, wash grime with mild soap on a well-wrung cloth, and dry right away. Plus how to lift sticky polish buildup and white water rings, and prep a table for guests.
Clean gas fireplace film and wood stove soot without scratching the glass: which cleaner to use, what to avoid, and when cloudy or black glass needs a technician.
Keep ash out of the air: mist it, wipe it damp, HEPA vacuum and bag it. Who should sit cleanup out, which mask works, and when to call a restoration specialist.
Sweep or vacuum first, then use a barely damp microfiber mop. What to avoid on laminate and LVP, how to remove haze and stubborn spots, and how to protect the floor.
Clean hardwood floors the safe way: get the grit off first, damp-mop with a cleaner made for your finish, and skip the steam, vinegar and wax that dull or damage wood.
A step-by-step guide to cleaning wood handrails, balusters, metal railings and glass stair panels, including what makes a rail sticky and why we skip furniture polish.
Brush your pet often, clear hair from furniture, carpet and laundry with the right tools, keep vacuums and filters clean, and follow a simple weekly routine.
Dust fabric and pleated shades with a lint roller or soft brush, lift marks with suds, keep paper shades dry and wash glass shades by hand once cool.
Clean glass out of direct sun, dust before anything wet touches it, and dry it before it dries itself. Plus the safe way to wash frames, sills and condensation spots.
Hard water is a whole-home problem in San Diego. Here is how to remove mineral stains from each fixture safely and keep them from coming back.