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January 19, 2023

Are All Microfiber Cloths the Same?

Short answer, no. Not all microfiber cloths are the same. Microfiber consists of tiny fibers of nylon, polyester, or the combination of both. This blend of fibers helps trap the smallest of particles to get the job done.  You’re probably wondering what’s the difference? Read on to learn more. The Different Types of Microfiber Fabric  […]

November 20, 2022

Can You Bleach Pillows?

If you have regularly used pillows, you are familiar with how you can get annoyed by how they get dirty and the confusion that comes with cleaning them. When your pillows get stained by sweat or oils from your body as you sleep, you either buy new ones or bleach them to retain their initial […]

November 09, 2022

How to Clean Baseboards

Usually, the dirty dishes, piled-up laundry, and full trash bins often pull our focus first when cleaning the house. However, there are plenty of other random tasks that are often neglected. These random things include cleaning a ceiling fan, dusting your blinds, or cleaning your baseboards.  Baseboards serve as a joining agent between the wall […]

November 09, 2022

How to Clean Chrome Faucets and Fixtures

Chrome is a popular metal used in most homes to finish faucets and lighting fixtures – and for a good reason, chrome is low maintenance, durable, and looks good. When properly cleaned, it shines and sparkles. However, over time soap scum, water spots, and mineral deposits make them look dull. You may wonder how you […]

September 10, 2022

Is House Cleaning Exercise? The Best Forms of House Cleaning for Burning Calories

If you’ve ever spent a long afternoon hard at work cleaning your home or apartment, you might have thought to yourself “This is a workout!” In fact, it’s safe to say that any kind of physical activity is a workout of some kind. But is cleaning the house really considered “exercise”? And what kinds of […]

July 21, 2022

Housekeeper vs. Maid: What’s the Difference, and why CottageCare says “Maids? No Way!”

No matter what you call them, house cleaners have been an important profession in modern society for centuries. Ever since homeowners started leaving the home to earn a wage, they’ve been exchanging some of those earnings to pay for home cleaning services. But over time, the name for those services and service workers has changed. […]

July 16, 2022

Are You Supposed to Tip House Cleaners? And Other House Cleaner Etiquette Questions You’re Too Scared to Ask

Over the years here on the CottageCare blog, we’ve provided you with all sorts of actionable home cleaning tips so you can DIY. From spring cleaning to going green to cleaning up after the holidays, we’ve got you covered with the best advice available. But, believe it or not, writing helpful articles is not all […]

October 09, 2017

The Teal Pumpkin Project: How A Seasonal Veggie Got The Blues

While trick or treating this year, you might notice some homes and businesses with a different take on the classic Halloween pumpkin. Though “pumpkin orange” dominates the seasonal color palette, don’t be surprised to see some painted a bright teal blue. It’s not just for a splash of color—it’s to remind everyone to make Halloween […]

July 06, 2017

Recent Travel, Work and Great Progress In Rwanda

CottageCare CEO, Tom Schrader, left for Rwanda last week to tend to big plans working with widows and orphans in Cyabatanzi, Ntunga, Kabuga and Kigali, Rwanda. A 3rd-world country like Rwanda does not have the industry and natural resources to create the tax revenue to provide for their people in need as do 1st-world countries like the […]

May 12, 2017

Great Things To Do With Kids Home During Your House Cleanings!

This time of year a lot of parents are making adjustments to their schedules and routine to accommodate for their kids being home for the summer. Summer camp, vacations, child care arrangements, planning a daily schedule, or… letting things slip to the wayside while seeing how the whole summer routine goes and hoping for the […]

March 31, 2017

Party Host Etiquette 101 + Awesome Easter Brunch Menu Ideas!

Spring is in full swing, and provides many opportunities to host an event at your home! Today we will be discussing topics on host etiquette while entertaining party guests, and also sharing a few Easter brunch ideas with you! Accommodate for allergies.  Allergies, long-term food lifestyles (veganism, vegetarianism, kosher) for religious or medical reasons are […]

March 24, 2017

17 Super Actionable Spring Cleaning Tips [from the pros]

 It’s spring cleaning time which means, bringing that electric leaf blower INSIDE! (more on this in a bit) We all get it, spring cleaning means finally getting to those items on your list that we continually procrastinate. There are plenty of lists out there with standard items like dust behind this, clean out that, but […]

March 24, 2017

Get The ULTIMATE [best!] CottageCare Spring Cleaning pt. 3!

Thank you for joining us for our last post in our ultimate spring cleaning blog series! Yesterday we talked about how to get the ultimate CottageCare cleaning in your kitchen. Today we’re sharing tips on how to get the ultimate CottageCare cleaning in your bathroom and what you can do before your CottageCare crew member arrives at your home to get an even DEEPER […]

March 23, 2017

Get The ULTIMATE CottageCare Spring Cleaning pt. 2!

Welcome to our ultimate spring cleaning blog series! In our previous post, we talked about how to get the ultimate CottageCare cleaning in your living areas and bedrooms. Today we’re sharing tips on how to get the ultimate CottageCare cleaning in your kitchen and what you can do before your CottageCare crew member arrives at your home to get an […]

March 22, 2017

How To Get The ULTIMATE [best] CottageCare Spring Cleaning!

Happy spring everyone! Today we’re going to talk about how to get the ultimate CottageCare cleaning in your living areas and bedrooms. Yes, it’s true! There are a few things that you can do before the CottageCare crew member arrives at your home to get an even DEEPER CottageCare housecleaning! Also, we’re going to give you […]

March 03, 2017

Super Spring Cleaning! How To Clean Windows 101!

Last week we wrapped up our Green in 2017 mini blog series, and will be diving into another mini series on a topic that we REALLY love… SPRING CLEANING! While we provide housecleaning services, we want to provide you with all the tools necessary to get your home organized and so clean it shines! We will […]

February 23, 2017

Green in 2017: Great Eco Friendly Home Renovation Tips!

Thank you for joining us in our Green in 2017 blog series! We’ve covered eco friendly habits to lead a more sustainable lifestyle, cleaning solutions, fresh air, and the dirty details on paper towels and sponges! To conclude this mini series, we’re going to touch on environmentally friendly home renovations! Many environmentally friendly materials typically […]

February 15, 2017

Extra Eco Friendly Habits for a [MORE] Sustainable Lifestyle!

Hello friends! Thanks for reading! If you’re new here, we’ve started a weekly blog series with tips on how to commit to going green in 2017! This week, we are going to share a few extra eco friendly habits to hopefully guide you in living a more sustainable lifestyle. The tips we are going to […]

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