Home Works
Spring Cleaning Share the Load With the Pros!
By Anne Yankus
It has been a long winter, and many of us have spent most of it cooped up at home. Our homes could probably use a spring cleaning this year more than ever. We can tackle our personal items ourselves, but we’re better off hiring pros for our specialty cleaning, indoors and out! For indoor cleaning, you’ll want to take stock of your windows, window treatments, ducts, carpets and tile, rugs, and fireplace to see what could really use a professional cleaner’s touch. While it’s simple enough to grab a bottle of Windex and wipe off some smudgy fingerprints, remember that windows are dirtiest on the outside of your house. They can be difficult, if not dangerous, to clean, especially if your house has more than one story. A professional window washer will have the safety equipment and know-how to clean your exterior windows, doors, and screens. If you want them to do the interior panes while they’re at it, they’ll be happy to comply. For window blinds, you’ll most likely be able to tack on their cleaning to another service. If your window washers don’t clean them, a maid service can. Curtains and other trim can be taken to the dry cleaners. If you haven’t saved the care instructions that came with the drapes, the professionals at the dry cleaners will be able to help you.
Ductwork is not something that needs to be cleaned on a regular basis—in fact, it’s entirely possible that you’ve never had it done! However, if your ducts show evidence of mold, pests, or other contaminants, duct cleaning is a must, and a pro is the way to go. A professional duct cleaner can examine your ductwork and tell you exactly where and what needs to be cleaned. Professional carpet cleaning, on the other hand, should be done every year or two. Hiring a professional cleaner to steam your carpets will get things that your vacuum will normally miss. Many carpet cleaners also clean other types of flooring, including tile and hardwood. Most newer rugs can be cleaned the same way as carpets. For cleaning and repair of delicate or antique rugs, consult a rug cleaning specialist who can take care of your rug at their facility. Regular chimney cleaning is essential—it protects your home and family from home fires and carbon monoxide poisoning. This is a job that requires the special tools and training
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