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Hiring a professional house cleaning service can be a game-changer for keeping your home clean and organized. However, to maximize their visit, it’s essential to prepare your space so they can focus on thorough house cleaning rather than basic tidying up. Here are the 3 best ways to prepare for your house cleaner’s arrival: 1. […]
Finding the right home cleaning service isn’t always easy. With so many options available, it can feel overwhelming to figure out which one is the best fit for your unique needs. But don’t worry! We’re here to guide you through the process with these 10 practical tips. Whether you’re searching for a one-time deep clean […]
One of the advantages of living in Fort Wayne, Indiana is the air quality. According to NASA, the area has one of the lowest concentrations of nitrogen dioxide in the United States, with low uncertainty in the air quality. However, noxious gasses are not the only pollutants we need to worry about. Pet dander, pollen, […]
Can you feel it? Spring is in the air! The flowers are blooming, the birds are chirping, and … your eyes are watering and your nose is running. Fort Wayne is lucky to have gorgeously pleasant springs, but we’re just as vulnerable to airborne allergens as other parts of the Great Lakes region. Aside from […]
Living in Virginia Beach offers a unique blend of serene coastal beauty and the lively vibrancy of a hip oceanfront community. Who doesn’t love the dancing sea oats at Sandbridge, the tucked-away seclusion of the Narrows, or the calmer waters of Chesapeake Bay Beach? As much as we love living on the Atlantic, staying beachside […]
If Dallas isn’t one of the best sports towns in the entire United States, then we don’t know what is. We’ve seen some incredible performances lately, with the Rangers winning it all in 2023, the Cowboys excelling with Dak Prescott, and Luka looking great in another season with the Mavs. No sports season is complete […]
A clean home is a thing of beauty: everything in its place, countertops with sheen, floors that practically glow in the sunlight, carpet that’s spotless. It can take a lot of work to keep a home spic-and-span, though—and a lot of chemicals. Sometimes those chemicals are harmful to our environment, especially when cleaning products contain […]
Industrial progress has powered significant growth in Dallas over the last few decades. The Dallas-Fort Worth industrial market continues to grow, as does the metroplex’s population (around 7.6 million people as of the 2020 census). But unfortunately, vibrant growth has been accompanied by increasing levels of air pollution. The American Lung Association reported in 2023 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]