1. Introduction
As the weather warms up after winter and the days are getting longer and brighter there is no better feeling than throwing open your windows to let in the fresh air of spring! However, as the weather starts to warm up it is revealed the build up of dirt, dust, pollen and all sorts of other grime that had accumulated in your home over the long winter months.
Here in South Australia the infamous gully winds and the dreaded creeping red dust are two of the biggest environmental issues affecting homes all over the country and can be worse in spring than at any other time of the year. While a normal clean of the home can be a time consuming task in itself, the build up of dirt and grime over long periods of time can turn what would be a simple spring clean into a multi day, exhausting task of scrubbing away at high window tracks, degreasing grease covered exhaust fans and trying to remove stubborn marks of hard water calcium build up in the bathrooms.
While there’s a lot to be said for opening the windows at the end of winter and enjoying the fresh air while Professional Spring Cleaning your home to remove all of the winter dirt and grime, there’s also a great deal of hard work and tedious cleaning to be undertaken. Many of the window tracks are up high in the kitchen exhaust and its filter will require degreasing, and bathrooms with hard water will have excessive amounts of calcium in sinks, baths, showers, and toilets. When you have better things to do with your time, than scrubbing, and cleaning, week after week, why not hire someone to do it for you?
At Housekeepers we believe there is a solution to you feeling overwhelmed and spending your time doing spring cleaning. The ultimate solution to these problems is for us to do your deep clean for you! With all the cleaning products and equipment required to give your home a deep clean and a healthy atmosphere for you and your family to live in, it is no wonder that more and more home owners are reaching the conclusion that their time is far better spent elsewhere.
In the following pages we at Housekeepers, provide you with the Top 10 reasons for allowing us to provide your home with the ultimate spring clean – a deep clean to get your home ready for the new season, giving you more time to spend with your family and friends, doing the things you enjoy, while we do all the hard work for you.
2. What Exactly Does a Professional Spring Clean Include?
Before we dive into the top 10 reasons to outsource your chores, let’s first distinguish between standard weekly cleaning and seasonal deep cleaning of the home.
A Professional Spring Cleaning is an intensive cleaning that focuses on a thorough cleaning of all spaces in the home and includes many neglected areas and items that may be difficult to clean. It is in these situations that employing a professional cleaning service can save so much time and be so very thorough and cleaning intensive.
So what is included in a Professional Spring Cleaning? Spring Cleaning is usually packaged up as a one-off visit to your home. This can be a bespoke package put together specifically to meet your requirements and your home. Here’s a list of deep cleaning tasks that most professional cleaners include in their spring clean packages.
Complete Dusting and Remove All Cobwebs: This task includes dusting of all surfaces such as walls, skirting boards etc. including ceiling and around corners plus all fixtures and furniture including ceiling fans etc..
Deep Cleaning of the Kitchen: Intensive cleaning of the Oven and Range Hood, inside the Microwave, and behind and under large Kitchen Appliances.
Deep Bathroom Sanitisation: removal of hard water stains and soap scum from shower screens, scrubbing of tile grout, and thorough disinfection of exhaust fans.
Floor-to-Ceiling Surface Care: Clean baseboards, skirting boards, door frames and architraves – including any wall spots which require a little extra cleaning.
Vac & Clean Window Tracks: using compressed air to vacuum dirt and grime from window tracks, followed by wiping down window sills with a damp cloth and using glass cleaner to wash internal glass surfaces.
Hidden Area Vacuuming: Move furniture that is not too heavy to clean under the bed, sofas, etc. as well as behind large cabinets etc.
By tackling all of these time consuming and physically demanding cleaning tasks, a deep clean of the home will leave it fresh and ready for the warmer months.
3. 10 Reasons Why You Should Leave It to Professional Spring Cleaning Services
Deciding to call in an expert for your seasonal overhaul is not something to take lightly. It is a very sensible and affordable idea. Here’s why you should give us the mop and bucket this season.
1. Unmatched Attention to Detail and Deep Cleaning Expertise
Living in a home on a day to day basis means you’ll become blind to many areas that need to be cleaned. Items such as dust that have accumulated on the tops of kitchen cupboards, or discolouration of grout in bathrooms, often go unnoticed. Gifted Hands cleaning teams approach every home with the same fresh eyes that you had when you first moved in.
Our teams at Gifted Hands Cleaning are trained to see what the average homeowner would miss. The processes that we follow for a deep cleaning are systematic and have been proven time and time again to guarantee that every area of your home is cleaned to the highest standard. We have the expertise and knowledge on how to clean specific items such as a rug with a coffee stain, and the proper cleaning of a delicate stone countertop to prevent etching.
2. Saves You Precious Time and Energy
Let’s face it – most of us can’t fit in a proper Spring clean around our busy lives and as such it will likely take the best part of a weekend to do a thorough and proper job of deep cleaning your home. Or even several days. And let’s not forget that when you’re deep cleaning your home, you are inhaling all the dirt, grime and dust that you are trying to clean from surfaces. It’s no healthy or pleasant way to spend your free time.
Don’t let hard earned weekend time be squandered away scrubbing away at walls and floors, or worse – taking risk of damage to items and structure of home by incorrect cleaning methods. Gifted Hands Cleaning spring cleaning will get your home clean, allow you to get out and enjoy the beautiful SA Spring weather! Go for a run or walk with kids, have a long lunch with friends, read a book and take some time out for yourself – do something you enjoy and let us do the hard work for you!
3. Access to Professional-Grade Equipment and Products
The cleaning supplies found under your kitchen sink for everyday cleaning of your home can not compare to the cleaning products and the vacuums found in a cleaner’s trolley for the deep cleaning of your home. They consist of industrial strength products and vacuum cleaners with HEPA filters and steam cleaners with industrial strength cleaning solutions to deep clean and remove years of stubborn grease and grime.
Industrial grade vacuum cleaners – High End Quality vacuums equipped with HEPA filters that capture 99.97% of dirt & Allergens. Powerful Commercial grade Steam Cleaners that can be used to clean all types of mattress and upholstery. Eco friendly degreaser chemicals – industrial strength degreasers made from the most gentle & environmentally friendly ingredients that allow for deep cleaning of grease & grime that has been left to penetrate deep into surfaces and other items over long periods of time.
4. Remove Hidden Allergens & Improve Indoor Air Quality
As we transition into Spring time here in Australia it is very well documented that people who suffer from Allergies and Asthma alike find the pollen counts to outside elevate bringing discomfort and frustration to their respiratory system. What most people are unaware of is that their home acts similar to a sponge over the course of the winter months collecting dirt, dust mites, pet hair and dander, mold and mildew and human skin cells which get trapped deep within the fibers of carpet, upholstered furniture, drapery and within air venting systems.
Unlike a standard vacuum, which can even disturb the very allergens that it is trying to remove from a home by releasing them back into the air, advanced cleaning techniques, including the use of the finest cleaning equipment, all featuring the very latest in filtration, are utilized by professionals to collect 99.97% of dust and other allergens, as small as .microns, ensuring that they are completely removed from a home.
In this way, a home can be made significantly cleaner and be healthier for all the residents and users of that home by removing these most tiny of allergens and in so doing greatly improve the indoor air quality, helping allergy and even asthma suffers to live more comfortably in their homes, particularly during the worst pollen counts of spring.
5. Cost-Effective in the Long Run (Protecting Your Assets)
Contrary to what one might consider additional cost to have your house cleaned in a deep cleaning manner, having your cleaner come to your house to protect your valuable assets such as your carpets, hardwood floors, natural stone surfaces and your very expensive kitchen appliances, in the long run is cost effective to protect your assets against dirt, grit and hard water scales.
Dirt, grit and hard water scale can accumulate on surfaces and act like sandpaper if not removed causing damage to floors, fixtures and appliances. Removing these materials in a deep clean will extend the life of all products in your home and prevent premature wear and tear and subsequent repair or replacement..
6. Customised and Tailored Cleaning Plans
Every home is different with different cleaning needs. We serve homes with dogs that shed a lot as well as very small, minimally decorated apartments. With that being said, we take a lot of pride in our work and really take the time to service your home as needed. Gifted Hands is not a company that will look at your home and tell you that you need us to come back every 4 weeks. We meet with our clients, determine the cleaning needs of their homes, and arrive at a schedule that can fit within any person’s time and funding.
A representative from our staff will meet with you and create a list of services you need based on your prior needs and preferences. If all you need is a very thorough cleaning of your heavily used kitchen that would be what we call a “Deep Cleaning” of a kitchen. We have many years of experience in specialty cleaning including antique woodwork that requires extra special care.
Many families today have children and or have individuals with extreme chemical sensitivities and we are happy to come and provide cleaning services using only the finest 100% Eco-Friendly cleaning products that are perfectly safe for everyone. We will work with you and develop a complete checklist of services that will be provided to your home on a regular basis. Prices for the services which you need. 100% Guarantee that you will be completely satisfied with the cleaning work that our cleaning services company Clean Master can do for you.
7. Reduces Stress and Boosts Mental Wellbeing
The home or working environment can have a serious effect on a person’s mental wellbeing. People living or working in dirty, dusty, cramped, or cluttered conditions have been found to have high levels of cortisol in their system – the stress hormone. The result can be feelings of anxiety, stress and fatigue. None of these are great to feel and it’s even harder to feel relaxed and calm in an environment that causes you stress and anxiety every time you enter it.
There is nothing quite as nice as walking into a clean home that has been given a professional clean. The fresh smell of cleaning products on surfaces, an organized home, and the absence of physical clutter to clear your mind, is one of the greatest mood lifters there is. A professional clean will remove a massive amount of stress and pressure from your shoulders allowing you to enjoy your home once again, as a place of rest, and relaxation.
8. Tackling Hard-to-Reach and Hazardous Areas
When it comes to Spring cleaning there are many jobs that can be extremely tiring and dangerous to undertake by a normal person. Many jobs require climbing ladders to reach high ceiling fans, leaning out of windows to clean the exterior of them, and even moving very heavy appliances in order to dust and clean behind them. Even the most basic of jobs can cause serious injury.
Professional cleaners are fully trained in Occupational Health and Safety. As well as having the experience to know how to complete jobs safely, they have the correct equipment to use such as extendable dusters, safe step stools and heavy duty moving equipment to move large and heavy appliances. By leaving these high risk tasks to the professionals, you can avoid injury and let the professionals do it for you!
9. Safe Handling of Delicate Surfaces and Antiques
Today’s homes have many surfaces that need to be cleaned. Some surfaces are very delicate and need to be cleaned with the right products. There are many different cleaning products available that can be used on different surfaces. However, some products can cause irreparable damage to surfaces, if not used correctly.
For example, marble countertops are made of natural stone, which are porous, unsealed hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances and many delicate fabrics. Using the wrong cleaning product on a surface can cause damage to the surface. For example, an acidic cleaner can be used on natural stone, but it can also cause damage to the stone. Similarly, a harsh abrasive cleaner can be used on a polished finish, but it can also scratch the surface of the finish.
For a thorough and gentle Spring clean your home will be cleaned by experienced staff who have been educated in material science and chemical interaction. They know exactly which pH neutral solution to use on your marble and how to carefully buff your stainless steel appliances using the correct techniques to avoid scratching. They will also use the correct technique required to delicately dust delicate antiques, household items and electronics.
10. A Perfectly Pristine Home, Guaranteed
If you choose to have a massive spring clean by yourself, it can quickly lose its steam. It can also leave you with a sub-standard job which has taken many hours of hard work to complete.
With professional cleaning services, such as Gifted Hands Cleaning, you can be assured that they guarantee the best results and if any part of your home or business hasn’t been cleaned to the highest standards, they will clean it for you. They hold their employees to the highest of quality assurance standards, so you can have peace of mind knowing that your home has been left in the best possible state, to the highest quality.
4.The Gifted Hands Cleaning Difference: Why Choose Us?
With so many Cleaning Services available today it can often be a very daunting task selecting the right Cleaning Service for your massive Spring Clean. At Gifted Hands Cleaning we are South Australia’s premier provider of quality Spring Cleaning and Residential Cleaning Services.We use the latest cleaning techniques to provide the most thorough and detailed clean for your home. Our expert team is the best in the business and will ensure that your home is left looking and feeling fantastic after their visit.
At Gifted Hands Cleaning we understand that you require the highest level of trust when it comes to allowing someone into your home. Our team of specialists are not only experts in their field, utilizing the latest cleaning techniques, but also have been thoroughly background-checked, are fully insured and treat each home with the utmost respect at all times.
Our approach to your Spring cleaning is very rigorous. We use only the highest quality cleaning equipment to clean every surface of your home to a spotless standard. In addition to providing the highest quality cleaning equipment, we also use the widest range of fully Eco-friendly, family safe cleaning products for your home. We want your home to be cleaned and left safe for children and pets as well as being cleaned to the highest standards.
Our pricing is always 100% transparent and we are very flexible to suit your schedule. We carry out rigorous quality control checks to ensure that every home is left to the very highest standards and that you are 100% satisfied with the service that you have received. When you choose Gifted Hands Cleaning for your home you are purchasing a service. However, you are also entering into a relationship with a very special team of people that care about your home and your well-being as much as you do..
5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Spring Cleaning
Q: How long will my Professional Spring Clean Take? A Professional Spring Clean can be completed in as little as 4 hours for small homes, large homes can take up to 8 hours. On average a 3 bedroomed home with 2 cleaners would take around 4-8 hours to give your home a deep & through Spring Clean.
Q: In Professional Spring Cleaning do I need to provide supplies and equipment? When hiring a home or Professional Spring Cleaning such as Gifted Hands Cleaning you will not need to supply any cleaning supplies and or equipment. We have all of the very best vacuums and floor cleaning equipment such as Miele and Riccar, mops, cleaning cloths and top grade cleaning solutions for all surfaces including walls and window sills etc. that need a good spring cleaning. Our two woman cleaning team are very professional and will come to your home to give it a deep, thorough and complete home spring cleaning..
Q: How often do you recommend deep cleaning to hire the deep cleaning experts? No: In addition to weekly or fortnightly cleaning your home needs a deep cleaning, every now and then. For most households we recommend deep cleaning service twice a year, spring clean and autumn clean. This way you can reset your home to a higher deep cleaning standard, than the normal cleaning you do on a daily basis to keep your home clean and hygienic.
Q: Do I need to be home while the cleaners are there?: No. Our cleaner(s) will arrive at the appointed time and let themselves in themselves. Many of our clients are out at work while we clean and return the keys to an unlocked door. Others are home and we work around them. The choice is yours.
6. Conclusion
Transitioning from season to season is supposed to be a time of renewal and starting over fresh. Instead, many of us find that achieving that perfectly deep cleaned home to start off the season can be a stressful and arduous task to take on over our precious weekends.
However, there is more to outsource than dusting furniture and making a bedroom. By handing the reins to a professional for your spring cleaning, you will not only be keeping a perfect home in great order over your weekends; you will be protecting your assets in your home, providing better quality indoor air and above all else – you will be saving your most precious resource of all, your time.
Get Your Home to look Beautiful this Season to start fresh with us at Gifted Hands Cleaning to make your home beautiful this Spring.
Don’t let winter’s grime get you down. Let Gifted Hands Cleaning give your home the deep clean it needs this spring with a free no obligation quote today.
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