God ole allergy season is sneaking into the dust piles of our homes, but we can easily prevent it from setting up shop in our homes by learning the mistakes we may be making while dusting. The welcoming Austin weather has made it more inviting for us to chill outside more. Oak seems to be the first welcoming host though. Whether we are masked up or not, what we do outside can still have a lasting effect on the dust we bring inside of our homes. Dusting is already a tedious task, and yes I’d rather chill outside than dust, but we’ve learned a few tricks of the trade to make dusting more effi ..read more

As the electricity ⚡️ comes back on, water ? begins flowing normally again, and outside temperatures ? hit above freezing, we will all exhale into some normalcy in our homes. But before you exhale, it’s time to put on your own home inspector hat and pull out the notepad and phone. ? This time is crucial for picture ? and note ? taking for insurance claims and more. As things thaw out and settle, sometimes the hidden issues arise. ? So here are four things you never thought to do in your home after the winter storm aside from being grateful! How To Inspect Your Home After The Issues Of The La ..read more

Imagine walking into your favorite hotel suite that’s freshly prepared for your arrival. They’ve thought of everything, and maybe even personalized some things for your stay. This whole set up that you’ve walked into, sets the mood. The sight, the scent, the luxurious feeling of the bedding, and personal touches have been made to create a memorable experience for you to come back again, and again. You can quickly do this in your own bedroom for yourself, your significant other, or the both of you. The goal is to make it memorable and personal, so let’s dive into the personal touch. THE SITE F ..read more

Let’s push into 2021 feeling accomplished about not only doing these money savings tasks, but feel great about saving the money it could cost you if you don’t. The Austin Weather has been just about as odd as 2020 this December. Since we are stuck inside more often than we’d like anyway, wine not, I mean why not ??‍♀️ start the year off on a routine to save you money. How To Clean The Dishwasher Drain: We have an Austin Cleaning Service client that has a $10,000 dishwasher. If you think that’s shocking, you’d be shocked at the cost a repairman would charge for something you could routinely ..read more

The last thing I wanted to see after a week of providing Austin Cleaning Services, was streaky sheets out of my own washer. I’m usually one up on the maintenance list at home, but heck, I’m not even wearing earrings anymore (I usually feel naked without my daily earrings) So the rest of the regular stuff is kind of out of sync too. ​Why Did My Washing Machine Leave Dark Marks On My Clothes? I tend to wash once a week since I’m an empty nester now. I ran my darks through a cycle of washing but I don’t dry them, and that’s when I noticed some streaks. I figured it was a stain from work but I s ..read more

​​​If your fridge has an outer water and ice dispenser, the chances that you’ve seen white marks on the drip pan are probable.  Not nice to look at but actually easy to clean. Here’s two options, ones Eco Friendly, and ones not. ​As we’ve all seen in this pandemic, you have to adapt to what’s needed in cleaning to be effective. So don’t be afraid if the eco friendly cleaning option doesn’t work well for your stains. The back up option is effective and fast too! Remove the drip pan. You may notice a lot of black mold where the drip pan was located. The water has seep ..read more

I'm sure my phone was listening to me scream "I need a getaway" for the last couple of weeks, so of course I wasn’t surprised when something titled Getaway House Hill Country barely an hour outside of Austin popped up on my social media feed. What made me book was the affordable pricing and the image they showcased. Once we stayed, we realized why the price was so affordable and what the image meant to a visitor. It’s not for everyone, so don’t be like me and let the showcase image or paid bloggers posts make you leap into it. Here’s some inside scoop into our Getaway in Wimberley in between ..read more

By the look of the cleaning aisle in H-E-B, it seems that everyone seems to think that every cleaning product is essential right now. This couldn’t be further from the truth because the surfaces in everyone’s homes are different, not everyone has COVID-19 in Austin, and you don’t have enough space where you store your cleaning supplies as it is. A Ph Neutral Cleaner/Degreaser (disinfectant added in is a bonus) Whether it’s the kitchen or bathroom, grime, built up dirt, grease and body oils need one cleaner that can remove dirt without rem ..read more

There’s no need to go crazy disinfecting and cleaning daily unless someone is actively sick, or you are in a high traffic environment like an office workplace. After finding out how the coronavirus can last on surfaces, and realizing that the City of Austin and surrounding counties, feels it safer for us to be in our homes than outside of our homes to stop its spread, let’s revisit how we enter our homes daily. Let the Coronavirus pandemic change the way you live your life before you relax at home with these five steps. Why Removing Your Shoes At The Door Matters ..read more