Having a mold problem in your house is at best aggravating and at worst an extreme health hazard. Small mold spots can seem easy to clean, but if not cleaned properly they can return and continue to grow.

We all know a can of cola is a refreshing drink, goes great with pizza, can be used in delicious cocktails, ice cream floats, and more…but did we know it also doubles as a highly effective cleaning agent?

If you're planning on having a barbecue, is your home ready? Or do you have places to be? I'm sure by now we're all eager to get out of the house. So let our cleaning crew prepare your home for that weekend get together. Or go out. Have fun, and come home to a clean house. Let us take the to-do list out of the picture.

When cleaning your home, it is obvious to focus on cleaning, scrubbing and disinfecting the floors, windows, countertops, etc. Sometimes the walls and ceilings even need a cleaning! But what about cleaning your belongings, like jewelry? We all know that jewelry and watches get dirty and tarnished, but how best to approach cleaning those items? It depends on the type of jewelry!

Pro Tip: avoid window cleaners that contain ammonia, especially if you plan to clean mirrors. The ammonia in many commonly available glass cleaners can be tremendously damaging to the silvered layer of mirrors. This can lead to flaking, discoloration, spots, and other non-repairable damage.

Now that we're in to June and many States are officially loosening restrictions, it's time to think about keeping safe in new locations. We all have routines for our homes and trips to the grocery store. But what about when we return to work? Or our own businesses? Or perhaps it's a family member, returning home from the hospital. We all want to be safe. We all want to be free from worries and potential danger.

For anyone booking a cleaning between 12:00am and 11:59pm EST on Tuesday, June 2nd, 2020, mention this blog post to receive an extra $20 off your service.

Disinfectants are becoming a regular part of life, and stores are selling out of them almost everyday it seems. Since we all want to get our shopping done as quickly as possible these days, having an alternative in case of limited supply is a must. While names like "Lysol" and "Clorox" typically come to mind, not everyone knows that Borax can be a hospital-grade disinfectant when used properly.

Here at Continental Maid Service, we take cleaning seriously. But more importantly, we take our customers’ safety seriously. We pride ourselves in our work, and are committed to providing a calm source of credible information, and a stress-free customer experience.