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April is Stress Awareness month and I think it is safe to assume Stress is something most of us, if not all of us, have experienced in some capacity. Whether a quick burst of stress before an important meeting at work or longer durations of stress due to something like a family member falling ill. … Read more

Can you believe Spring is here?? Yesterday, Sunday March 20th 2022 officially marked the first day of Spring. While I don’t enjoy losing an hour when we “Spring forward” like we did on Sunday March 13th, I DO enjoy the longer hours of daylight, the birds chirping outside and the daffodils starting to bloom their … Read more

Now that we are in November the Holidays are fast approaching. This is by far my favorite time of year. From Halloween thru New Years, I love the Holidays. And, I must admit, I am one of those people who will listen to a Christmas song (or 12) prior to Thanksgiving. Much to my Husband’s … Read more

Wow time flies when you’re having fun, right?! I cannot believe today, November 1st 2021, marks 15 years in business. 15 years since my Mom and I had our business formation paperwork strewn across the Living Room floor of my childhood home. I remember the evening so vividly. It was a blustery Fall night, we … Read more

Today we are going to chat about Bathrooms…Cleaning your Bathroom like a pro to be exact. This is probably one of the most dreaded chores on the list of house cleaning for people. And while I can’t make scrubbing the toilet fun, I can hopefully make it go quicker 😊  You know that uncoordinated and … Read more

It’s almost officially Fall; Wednesday September 22nd will mark the first day of Fall and after a dry Summer here in the Pacific Northwest I think our landscape will drink up the impending rain. Personally, I love Fall because it’s such a cozy time of year. I enjoy sitting on the couch drinking my morning … Read more

I hope you and your Family are having a wonderful Summer! This blog post is all about vacuum cleaners. If you are in the market for a new vacuum cleaner for your home continue reading for a discussion about the important features to keep an eye out for. The type of vacuum cleaner you need … Read more

“How much should I clean up before my appointment?” This is a question we are frequently asked by prospective clients. To some this may seem like a waste of time-what is the point in cleaning before paying for your house to be cleaned? And I would agree, don’t clean prior to us arriving, let us … Read more

I love Summertime! It has a way of slowing everyone down just a bit as we settle into a slightly more relaxed pace for the next couple of months. Dinner prep is moving outside and being cooked on the BBQ, the Sun is out (hopefully), days are longer, the kids are playing outside with friends and Summer vacations are happening. Whether your Family stays local … Read more

Remember how I said in the introduction I basically have been cleaning my whole life? Ok maybe a slight exaggeration, although I’m confident I was helping with cleaning as soon as my Mom felt I was capable. And I am learning that can happen early because my Son, Corbin, who is 20 months old, loves to help me clean. He really enjoys spraying cleaner on the counter and wiping it … Read more

Hi! Welcome to Citrus. Thank you for stopping by, pour yourself a cup of coffee (you can guarantee I have one!) and enjoy reading my tips and tricks for cleaning and home maintenance. I am going to touch on cleaning, cleaning related product reviews and recommendations, organizational tips, fun holiday tips when the time comes and maybe … Read more