Tips and advice

House cleaning tips and advice

Practical answers from Tina’s Clean Team on getting your home clean, choosing the right service and getting ready for a cleaning.

The cleaning spots that get missed, and how to get them
35 5 min
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The cleaning spots that get missed, and how to get them

Commonly missed cleaning spots are baseboards, switches and handles, door frames, ceiling fans, the top of the fridge and under furniture.

07/17/2025
Sandy floors and sticky counters: a summer shore clean-up
66 5 min
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Sandy floors and sticky counters: a summer shore clean-up

How to clean sandy floors: vacuum dry first, never mop sand, then damp mop and dry. Sticky counters need warm soapy water, a short wait and a rinse.

07/15/2025
How to use and wash microfiber cloths
31 4 min
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How to use and wash microfiber cloths

How to use microfiber cloths: dry for dust, barely damp for wiping, folded in quarters. Wash them alone, no fabric softener, and dry on low heat.

08/26/2024
How to clean a window air conditioner
21 5 min
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How to clean a window air conditioner

How to clean an air conditioner: unplug it, wash the filter, vacuum and spray the coil, clear the drain and let it dry. Central air is mostly the filter.

07/18/2024
A living room cleaning schedule a busy family can keep
20 4 min
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A living room cleaning schedule a busy family can keep

A living room cleaning schedule: a 10-minute nightly reset, one weekly clean, a monthly detail pass and a seasonal list, sized for a busy family.

06/28/2024
Seasonal living room cleaning checklist
20 5 min
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Seasonal living room cleaning checklist

A seasonal living room cleaning checklist: weekly basics, then fabrics and fans in fall, entry salt in winter, windows in spring and upholstery in summer.

06/26/2024
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