Guides from the crew
How-tos and checklists from the people who clean and fix homes every day. Short, specific, and tested on real jobs.
Cleaning tipsHow to prepare for a deep clean (and what to leave alone)
Twenty minutes of clearing the night before saves an hour of the crew's time. Here is what to move, what to leave, and what to tell us.3 min read
Home maintenanceA door that sticks: three causes, three fixes
Loose hinge screws, a swollen edge, or a frame that has moved. Find which one with a sheet of paper, then fix it in the right order.3 min read
Cleaning tipsWhy grout goes dark, and when scrubbing stops working
Dark grout is usually dirt sitting in the surface, sometimes mould under it, and occasionally grout that has worn away. How to tell which, and what each one needs.3 min read
Cleaning tipsStreak-free windows: what changes when a pro does it
Streaks come from too much product, the wrong cloth, and sunshine. The method our crews use, and the parts of the job that are worth handing over.2 min read
Home maintenanceCarpet stains: blot, test, wait
Most carpet stains get worse in the first five minutes, from rubbing, too much water, and the wrong product. The three rules we follow on every stain.3 min read