When it comes to keeping a home or office clean, professional cleaners have tricks of the trade that help them achieve impeccable results in less time. While we’re always here to help you with your cleaning needs, we also believe in empowering our customers through knowledge. Here are five professional cleaning secrets that can help you maintain your space between visits.
1. The top-down rule is non-negotiable
Professional cleaners always start at the top and work their way down. It’s not just a preference-it’s a fundamental principle that saves time and ensures that nothing needs to be cleaned twice.
When you dust ceiling fans, light fittings and shelves first, particles naturally fall onto the lower surfaces and the floor. If you were to clean the floor first, you’d have to do it again after dusting the higher surfaces. Always work from ceiling to floor, and you’ll immediately notice the difference in efficiency.
2. Vinegar is not always your friend
Although vinegar is often touted as a natural cleaning wonder, professional cleaners know it has its limits. Vinegar can damage natural stone surfaces such as marble and granite, etching the surface over time. It can also harm the finish of hardwood floors and should never be used on electronic screens.
Instead, professionals use pH-neutral cleaners for delicate surfaces and reserve vinegar for specific applications where its acidity is beneficial, such as descaling coffee makers or cleaning glass when diluted correctly.
3. Microfiber cloths outperform paper towels every time
One tool you’ll find in every professional cleaner’s kit is a collection of microfiber cloths. They’re not just eco-friendly alternatives to paper towels-they’re considerably more effective.
Microfiber cloths can pick up dirt, dust and even bacteria without chemical cleaners, thanks to their unique structure that traps particles rather than spreading them. They’re also reusable, making them more cost-effective in the long term. For best results, use different colored cloths for different areas to prevent cross-contamination.
4. The power of baking soda and hydrogen peroxide
Professional cleaners often combine baking soda and hydrogen peroxide to tackle tough stains and dirt, especially in bathrooms and kitchens. This blend creates a powerful yet gentle abrasive paste that can clean grout, remove bathtub stains and restore sink luster without scratching surfaces.
Simply sprinkle the baking soda over the surface, spray with hydrogen peroxide, and leave for 10-15 minutes before gently scrubbing and rinsing. This combination is particularly effective on porous surfaces where stains tend to penetrate deeply.
5. Timing is more important than physical effort
Perhaps the biggest secret professional cleaners know is that timing often counts for more than scrubbing effort. Many cleaning products need time to chemically break down dirt and grime-something professionals build into their cleaning routines.
When cleaning shower doors, toilets or kitchen appliances, spray on the cleaner and then move on to another task for a few minutes. This gives the product time to work before you wipe or scrub, often requiring less physical effort and achieving better results.
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While these tips can help maintain your space between professional cleanings, nothing really compares to the thoroughness and expertise of our professional cleaning team. We bring the training, equipment and products needed to achieve a level of clean that’s hard to match on your own.
Contact us today to schedule your next cleaning service and discover the difference professional cleaning makes. Your space deserves it!
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