0 5 Laundry Hacks to Make Life Easier

• Laundry
• by Administrator
• 20-01-2020

Here's a great little video we found of some laundry hacks you may or may not know of to help make like a little bit easier and keep that laundry monster under control!!   * Perfection Cleaning does not guarantee or warranty any suggested cleaning methods or tips. Use at your own risk.     

0 The Laundry Monster - Am I Right?

• Laundry
• by Administrator
• 22-06-2019

We all know that relentless monster that lurks in our homes feeding on our energy and sometimes even breaking our spirit. I, of course am talking about the Laundry Monster! As those that run the house know, laundry is a daunting, never-ending talk that while is exhausting, needs to be done right. So we bite our tongues and press thru the countless hours of sorting stinky socks, soiled jeans, etc.   Well here are three tips to help you be more successful in your laundry battle!   1. Select The Right Water Temperature Water temperature if very important for successful laundry loads. Cold water works well for delicate fabrics or items that might shrink and those articles that have colors sensitive to bleeding. Not to mention, cold water saves us money. But you can also use warm water for soiled clothing. And hot water should be reserved for linens and heavily stained clothing like oil and grease.   2. Select The Right Detergent In regards to detergent, not all detergents are created equal. Powder detergents, for example work well on general loads and are usually cost effective. While liquid detergents do well for pre-treating stains   3. Use Less Detergent Using too much detergent is a common mistake. Using too much detergent can actually have an adverse effect and help to trap soil allowing to go back onto clothing. One thing you could try is using half the recommended amount. Your clothing will come out looking better and save you a load of money! :)   Do you have some laundry tips? We would love to hear them in the comments below.   * Perfection Cleaning does not guarantee or warranty any suggested cleaning methods or tips. Use at your own risk.   

0 4 things I learned while doing laundry at friends’ homes

• Laundry
• by Administrator
• 20-03-2019

We stumbled across this interesting little article by Jura Koncius (Home and design writer), that is quite informative about the different types of washing machines, dryer sheets, their benefits and more! Enjoy! ------------------------------------------------------------ Most of us do our laundry the same way every time. When I was recently without a washing machine for two weeks, two friends were nice enough to have me over and make me dinner while I schlepped bags of dirty towels and pajamas into their basements. Their newer washers and dryers and their own styles of doing laundry made me reexamine our family laundry drill. In 2003, we bought one of the first front-loading high-efficiency washers introduced to Americans. The Whirlpool machine served us well and probably only generated one repair visit in its long life. Last month, the washer started to make a horrible grinding noise, and I knew it wasn’t worth costly repairs at its advanced age. It also smelled bad. I bought a washing machine the next night without too much fuss: a Maytag Maxima HE front-loader that seemed to have the features and the price tag I wanted. Our 16-year-old Whirlpool dryer was still going strong, so I chose not to replace it. (I don’t need a fancy matched set, as my laundry area is in an unfinished basement and will never be Instagram material.) Using my friends’ machines and detergents while I waited for my new machine to be delivered was enlightening. I learned that a top-loading, high-efficiency washer can be pretty deep; you might not be able to reach the clothes at the bottom unless you have a tall roommate. I also found myself missing the pedestals I bought for my front-loaders; they raise the height up about a foot and provide a storage drawer. It’s always interesting to see how others handle basic chores; sometimes you get a glimpse of this as a houseguest. Here are four things that shook up my laundry game after seeing my friends’ setups. You might be inspired, too.   Saying goodbye to dryer sheets My mom embraced dryer sheets in the 1970s, when they proved an easier way to soften and prevent wrinkles than adding liquid fabric softeners. So, I naturally tossed a dryer sheet into every load, except for towels, without giving it much thought. My friend Susan never uses dryer sheets or fabric softener, and she says she doesn’t miss it (although she does sometimes get the dreaded static cling). My friend Nancy uses dryer balls as a greener (and less expensive) choice, and I liked how fluffy they made my cotton loads. I’m planning to order some dryer balls and will limit my use of dryer sheets in the future.   Keeping the washer door ajar is (still) a must  Mold is a dirty word to owners of front-loading high-efficiency washers. Manufacturers have struggled to figure out how to prevent these low-water machines from developing a musty, mildewy smell that can come from detergent residue or clothing fibers getting stuck inside its parts. My old machine had a bad odor, and by the time I started leaving the door ajar, it was too late to totally get rid of it. I figured someone must have come up with a solution to that since 2003, but my friend Susan’s five-year-old Kenmore front-loader had a slightly musty smell, too. The salesman who recommended my Maytag told me it’s still best to keep the door open when not in use and run the washer’s cleaning cycle once a month.   Experiencing even whiter whites  The load of whites I did in Nancy’s Samsung high-efficiency top-loader were so bright, clean and fresh that they glowed when I took them out. I used her Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day Laundry Detergent in lemon verbena and OxiClean White Revive brightener. Why was there such a difference? As the years go by, your washer probably will experience a marginal decrease in performance, and your clothes can start to look dingy, according to Melissa Maker, who started a cleaning service in Toronto in 2006 and has been writing for the blog Clean My Space since 2011. “It’s not something that you’d really notice, it happens gradually,” Maker says. “When you washed your clothes in a newer machine with different products, it made you think, ‘What have I been missing all these years?’ ” Maker says adding a brightener to your detergent really makes a difference. I’m going to try that combo in my new washer.   Finally keep up with cleaning the dryer vent  I periodically clean out the opening under the lint filter using a flexible dryer lint brush, a product Maker highly recommends and calls “a long mascara wand.” But I had never thoroughly checked out my dryer vent or had it professionally cleaned (even though I have written about the fire hazards of lint-clogged vents). Susan cleaned her vent about a year ago when her loads started taking much longer to dry because of decreased air flow; Maker says that’s the telltale sign you need to clean your duct, fast. Nancy does it once a year or so with a vacuum. These conversations persuaded me to get a $59 Groupon for a dryer vent cleaning. The pros told me my vent was only lightly coated with lint; they said that was probably because we remove the lint from the filter tray after every load. Maker says if you’re a handy person, you can clean it yourself, but if not, go with a pro.   * Perfection Cleaning does not guarantee or warranty any suggested cleaning methods or tips. Use at your own risk.    

0 Mother's Laundry Trick For Baby Clothes

• Laundry
• by Administrator
• 17-06-2018

When you have children there's always "loads" to do. From feeding them and changing them to washing their clothes, a parent's work is never done.   Thankfully there are people among us who are clever enough to come up with sneaky ways to make this work a little easier.   For those that like to hang dry their laundry, this little 'hack' for baby clothes is so ridiculously simple that people can't believe they never thought to do it themselves.   Shared by a parent on a Facebook group called Nubs & Bumps, the post showed how you can hang out a baby's laundry if you've run out of clothes pins.   All you have to do is turn a onesie upside down and do the bottom up over the washing line or drying rack, using the poppers/buttons on the piece of clothing.   So far 55,000 people have commented on the post and more than 30,000 have shared it.   Many people have praised the idea in the comments.   One Facebook user said: "Be handy for the washing line outside, saving clothes pins and won't blow away. I'd never even of thought."   Another wrote: "Apparently what I've been doing for years is a life hack. I just do it because I never have enough clothes pins."   Some even pointed out that the trick could be used on other items of clothing: "I've been doing this for ages. I also do this with other clothing items that have similar fastenings i.e. dungarees, rompers, baby dresses even bras."   Others weren't impressed by the tip, claiming it would take far too long to do up all the buttons.   "This would literally take so much longer than chucking a clothes pinson each thing," read one of the comments.   But there was a solution for this as well!   Just do up the middle button/popper and you're good to go - and you'd also be saving some space.   If that weren't enough, one mother also revealed another top parenting tip in the comments that she wished she had known sooner.   Have you got a top parenting tip to share? Let us know in the comments below.   * Perfection Cleaning does not guarantee or warranty any suggested cleaning methods. Use at your own risk.  

0 Laundry Hacks To Save You Time and Money!

• Laundry
• by Administrator
• 07-04-2018

Laundry…the never ending story of adulthood. Did you know most adults spend an average of 8 hours per month washing, folding, and ironing laundry?  You can get a lot done with an extra 8 hours!This list will help you to decrease the amount of time you’re spending on laundry and even save you some cash!1. Use less detergent.This sounds counteractive, however most of us use way too much detergent, period. When measuring out your laundry soap, use significantly less than the recommended amount. Using less soap, will not decrease the cleanliness of your clothes, and you’ll save a ton of money in the process.  2. DIY stain removal.Stain removal products are a dime a dozen. There are so many to choose from and each comes with their own gimmick. Instead of purchasing these products, create your own simple DIY solutions that work just as well, if not better. Almost all stains can be removed with simple household items including club soda, lemon juice, hydrogen peroxide and more. Save yourself time by scrubbing stains right away vs. letting them set and remember most DIY stain removal solutions are created from items you already have at home.3. Sort on the go.Hampers are a cheap way to keep your laundry sorting time to a minimum. As you undress sort by whites, darks, colours, and socks and underwear. This simple procedure is a sure way to save time and energy when laundry day rolls around.4. Keep an eye on the labels.Do you keep track of the washing directions on your clothes? If not, you should. Following these symbols will save you time on drying cycles thus saving you money on your utilities. Also, when washing clothing properly you will prolong the life of your items giving your bank account a break.5. Clean your washing machine.This is the most important part of saving yourself from headaches on laundry day. Dirt, soap, and lint cause build up in your washing machine. Keeping your machine clean will lengthen its life, keep your clothes cleaner and cost you less to repair.Laundry is a dreaded chore for many people and one that regularly cuts into their leisure time. If you’re looking for support in the laundry department we can help!

0 Love and Perfection Cleaning

• Laundry
• by Administrator
• 07-04-2018

This Saturday is Valentines' Day, and the general population have mixed emotions about this holiday dedicated to love. Such as repressed memories of heartbreak, but that's another story. We have no reason to dislike celebrating the idea of sharing our love with family and friends, so what better way to write about it! Maybe we'll throw in some tips for the men on how to impress the special lady in your life without the cheesy card and singing stuffed monkey - ok the monkey would be nice!!Buy your significant other a gift certificate for Perfection Cleaning services, it is truly the best gift of all. No, this isn't a marketing pitch, we swear! Having your home cleaned by a professional maid service makes your home look organized and invitingly tidy! Guys are you listening? Kick back, relax and enjoy your weekend. Make a gourmet dinner at home, with your loved ones or some great friends. Start the evening off with a romantic glass of wine and a light appetizer. Plan a dinner menu for house guests and prepare a meal with your loved one. A premium steak is always a great choice for a main dish, but avoid the garlic if necessary! Unless you like garlic-kisses.If you are one of those equally-as-important people who will not partake in any romance whatsoever, dont worry! There are millions of others just like you, so here is our proposal to you. No Commitments. We still recommend you hire us to clean your house to Perfection, while you read this awesome article: A Data-Backed Approach to Hating Valentine'sYou can celebrate Anti-Valentine's Day or Singles Awareness day while not having to clean the toilets. However you decide to spend the day this Saturday, don't spend it house cleaning! WHen in doubt, watch hilarious cats on Youtube.    

0 Did you know? We do laundry!

• Laundry
• by Administrator
• 07-04-2018

How many cleaning services do you know that will do your laundry while they clean? Or fill your dishwasher and then empty it again after? On average, the homeowner will fill and empty their dishwasher at least once a day (sometimes twice, depending on how many kids you have!) If you average that over 365 days in a year, you probably empty and fill that dishwasher almost 500 times. I don't know about you, but I'd like a break from the monotony every now and then. The next time you have Perfection Cleaning BC come into your home, be sure to ask them to throw in a load of laundry or empty and fill your dishwasher. It's one of the perks that we throw in that really will ease your day!