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When Is It Time To Use A Professional Cleaner

Over the past few years, many consumers have taken a hard look at their household budgets. Those who have suffered financial setbacks have been forced to reduce expenses. Residential cleaning services...

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What Is Steam Cleaning

Some people mistakenly refer to carpet cleaning as steam cleaning. In reality, machines designed for cleaning carpets usually use heated water rather than steam to perform wet extraction. Steam...

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What Makes Up The Toughest Stains

Did you ever get a stain on your shirt? Depending on what it was, removal was either a breeze or a chore. In some cases, the shirt may never be free of the mark. Even the same substance spilled on two...

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Apartment Cleaning By A Professional

Some people live in apartments because they are just beginning their careers. Others work in large cities and find in-town apartment living much more convenient than residing in the suburbs. Regardless...

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Microfiber Cloths Clean Mirrors And Windows With Ease

Whether they are located at home or in the office, windows are our view to the outside world. Mirrors provide us with a look at ourselves so we can ensure that we appear our best. Regular cleaning...

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Green Cleaning To Meet LEED Requirements

Green cleaning practices go by many names but all reduce the potential exposure to biological, particle, and chemical contaminants that could adversely impact occupant and cleaning personnel health,...

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Cleaning That Tackles Germs Like H1N1

According to experts, H1N1 and other forms of influenza are the most significant public health concerns in commercial environments. Businesses and janitorial services are now working together to...

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The Resurgence Of Bedbugs

Bedbugs have been in the headlines a lot and it seems they are here to stay. Earlier this year, the National Bed Bug Summit was held in Washington, DC. Since outlawing DDT, no other method has been...

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How To Clean Mattresses

We sleep on a mattress every night, yet many of us never consider cleaning it. Keeping the mattress clean allows it to remain fresh and prevents congestion and illness on our parts. Many commercial...

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Carpet Cleaning Methods Used By Commercial Cleaning Services

Carpets in commercial offices get dirty quickly due to the large amount of foot traffic they experience. Therefore, carpet cleaning is often a regular task on the to-do list of cleaning services....

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Upright, Canister, Or Backpack Vacuums- Which Is Better for Commercial Carpet...

Office cleaning companies are in stiff competition for business customers so it is essential that they use the most effective cleaning methods, products, and equipment. Landing a huge commercial client...

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Antibacterial Soaps Not Linked To Antibiotic Resistance, Reveals New Study

The simple act of handwashing is one of the most effective ways to keep illness and infection from spreading in any environment. Whether we are at home, work, school, or in a healthcare facility, we...

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Moving Out Of An Apartment? Start Cleaning!

Every year, millions of people move out of their apartments and into new residences. Looking for a place to live, packing belongings, and getting help with moving take up most of their time. Cleaning...

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When Cleaning, Do Not Neglect The Air

Dusting, carpet cleaning, and mopping are included in a typical indoor cleaning routine. Once every surface is free of dust, dirt, and other debris, we consider the area clean. Most of us do not think...

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New Year, New Apartment- Arrange Cleaning Services Now

Many people resolve to make a fresh start in the new year. For some, this involves moving into a new apartment. Even a relocation from one side of town to another can be exciting for an apartment...

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Professional Grade Post-Thanksgiving Clean Up

By now, leftover turkey is being enjoyed in sandwiches and the pumpkin pie is long gone. What remains, however, are the dirt and debris from Thanksgiving dinner. The house was spotless before guests...

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Survey Reveals Christmas Is The Messiest Holiday

You enjoy spending time with family and friends during Christmas, but do you really enjoy the extra housecleaning that is required to entertain them? Georgia-Pacific recently commissioned StrategyOne...

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Cleaning Tips For Homes With Pets

Over 40 million homes count pets among their occupants, which means there are many people cleaning up after their animals. Pet accidents, vomit, and everyday occurrences like hairballs and shed fur...

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Apartment Cleaning Supplies List

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New York City Apartment Living

Neighborhood Hunting  It has been said that in NYC you have to wait for someone to die to get an apartment to die for, but this is a little to morbid for me. Instead of scouring the obituaries in the...

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Methods of Getting Rid of Tough Soap Scum

The bathroom in our home is cleaned weekly, but even after a good cleaning, soap scum and hard water stains are still seen on the glass. It can be frustrating to wipe down the doors with cleaner and...

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10 Cleaning Myths Busted

I research and constantly study up on cleaning products. When I tell people this, I can always see their lips twitch with a smile. It is cleaning! What could I possibly be researching? As we learn...

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17 Things You Don’t Want To Hear About Cleaning

I enjoy cleaning because I love the end result. All the scrubbing, mopping, dusting, and vacuuming are worth it when my home is squeaky clean. In ways it is therapeutic. However, behind the shiny...

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Homer Simpson’s Guide to Snow Removal

As soon as a snowstorm hits home, my bones begin prematurely shivering. Even thinking about going out in the freezing cold with a shovel in hand makes my teeth chatter. Whenever I need to tackle a task...

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How To Get Your Kid To Clean Their Room

Kids can be adorable, with their boundless energy, toothy smiles, and buckets of giggles. But they can also be slobs. Their cuteness only sugarcoats the messes they leave trailing behind, to the side,...

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7 Worst Ways To Clean

The other day I opened a package that was filled with packing-peanuts. Without thinking, I dumped the entire box out to receive my gift. Then I looked down at the floor – tiny pink Styrofoam balls were...

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HOW TO LIVE LIKE A NEW YORKER:

Life as a New Yorker: As a New Yorker, if you look at your apartment or condo, usually the messier your apartment is the busier you are. I know that during the week I’m often thinking that 24 hours is...

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Spring Cleaning Breakdown

Get ready for our thorough Spring Cleaning Breakdown…Giving you steps to complete your cleaning without having a mental breakdown. As spring approaches on the 20th, everyone here at Busy Bee is buzzing...

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Spring Cleaning Tips

Spring cleaning tips come in a lot of forms as Spring Cleaning basically encompasses all that there is to know about cleaning. Here are a few tips of things to clean, that can be cleaned in a short...

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Declutter to Help Your Community

Clutter can be a source of anxiety and stress. Whenever I start getting frustrated in my office, nine out of ten times, my space is an unorganized mess. Sorting through things to organize what I need...

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12 Houseplants for a Healthy Home

A few years ago I was talking to my sister about plants. It might sound like a strange topic of discussion, but it is something everyone should think about. She has a beautiful home that is filled with...

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The Most Difficult Places to Clean (And How to Make Them Easier!)

I keep my house clean, scrub the toilets, and vacuum several times a week, but sometimes, I put the hard-to-reach spots off for later. It’s not that I hate cleaning them, but when I am in a hurry, I...

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BUSY BEE NEWS: “What’s the Cleaning Buzz?” Issue 49

Strange Intruder A cleaner was working late one night, cleaning a doctor’s office.  Suddenly, she heard someone at the door, keys jingling trying to break in!!. The person was trying every key and the...

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BUSY BEE NEWS “What’s the Cleaning Buzz?” Issue 50

Music while cleaning is great… at Home A select few love to clean piles of clothes, dusty windows, and disorganized messes in their homes in complete silence. Most like to shake to some Salsa, bob our...

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BUSY BEE NEWS “What’s the Cleaning Buzz?” Issue 51

EXCERPTS FROM OUR WEEKLY EMPLOYEE NEWSLETTER: IT’S OKAY TO SPEAK…BUT NOT TOO MUCH    As cleaning professionals at Busy Bee, our #1 focus is to get the space clean. However, we are people, not robots....

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BUSY BEE NEWS “What’s the Cleaning Buzz?” Issue 54

EXCERPTS FROM OUR WEEKLY EMPLOYEE NEWSLETTER: Learn from their mistakes: In our business cleaners come and go but you can learn from the mistakes that others make to improve yourself. E.L. worked at...

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BUSY BEE NEWS “What’s the Cleaning Buzz?” Issue 55

EXCERPTS FROM OUR WEEKLY EMPLOYEE NEWSLETTER:  Whom Are You Loyal? We are always happy when our employees are comfortable working at one of our client’s sites. However what happens when employees...

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Busy Bee News: “what’s the buzz?!?” Issue 56

EXCERPT FROM OUR WEEKLY EMPLOYEE NEWSLETTER: Don’t be afraid to ask questions:  When we receive complaints or even proposals from clients, then cleaners sit down with an account manager to work out the...

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More Spring Cleaning Tips

I know that we have had a couple of previous spring cleaning posts that I hope you enjoyed, but I hope you enjoy more spring cleaning tips even more! This is a direct conclusion to our last week’s post...

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Keep a Healthy Home for a Healthy Body

A few years ago, I had some family staying at our home. While watching a movie, one of my nephews stood up in the middle of the room and began puking. I will save you the details, but know it …Read...

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How To Clean Up After a Party Like a 4-Star General

Throwing a party can be a rewarding experience or a complete disaster. I have thrown several successful parties that were filled with laughter and great memories. Looking back through old pictures...

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Starting an Indoor or Rooftop Garden

Whether you live in the city or in a neighborhood, the luxury of having a large yard is becoming quite rare. For garden lovers, the lack of a yard can be a painful curse. It doesn’t seem fair that the...

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Neglected Cleaning Tasks: Part 1

Even when you plan ahead, and make a cleaning schedule or checklist there always still seems to be  neglected cleaning tasks. When cleaning your own home, there are some areas you tend to leave so that...

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Car Cleaning Basics

Nothing smells quite as wonderful as a brand-new car. That smell, along with that of new car tires, is one of my favorites. The first time I bought a new car was a wonderful feeling. Many days, I would...

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Easy Ways to Make a Room Feel Fresh

As summer gets closer, I can’t help but want to brighten my home with a new, clean look. The colorful flowers, shining sun, and smells of cut grass are all so fresh that I want to bring those feelings...

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Make Your Wooden Kitchen Surfaces Last Forever

Kitchens are all unique. They come in different designs and color schemes, and even the materials used for kitchen surfaces can vary widely. I can give you plenty of advice on cleaning, but depending...

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Doing the Impossible: How to Make Housework Fun

I need to tell you a secret, but you have to promise not to laugh, OK? Alright, here it goes: Cleaning is fun. Don’t roll your eyes at the screen or throw your hands up in confusion. I am being …Read...

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Mythbusting: Weird Housekeeping Advice from your Parents

Parents have an answer to everything. It doesn’t matter how bizarre it is: They have a solution to every problem we throw at them. It’s great when you have a stain that isn’t leaving or a smelly room...

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7 Things All Cats Do that We Hate

When I was little, I begged my mom for a pet cat. She would shake her head “no” before explaining how much work a pet was. I didn’t understand how a cat could be hard to take care of; they …Read More...

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The Best Thing You Can Do For Your Electronics – Clean Them!

Electronics are little devices that make our lives run so much easier. Not only can they tell us when our appointment is, but they give us the location and directions to get there. They make it easy to...

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