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Brush Up on Your Vacuuming Technique

Most of us have been vacuuming our homes since we were assigned our first chores as kids.  The task has gotten easier over the years, as home vacuum cleaners have become lighter, more varied in size, more powerful, and more versatile.  Some models are cordless, others are super light, and some offer the option of converting back and forth between a push vacuum with a handle and a hand-held cleaner that’s more convenient for jobs like stairs and upholstery. 

Four Basic Cleaning Products (and COIT) Are All You Need

Dusting Sprays.  Glass cleaner.  Toilet bubbles.  Spray-on shower cleaner.  Oven cleaner.  Floor polish.  Just thinking about all the cleaners available to the American homeowner today can make your head spin.  With so many types of cleaning products available, is there an easy way to decide which ones you really need?

Organize Your Home for the Holidays

The holidays are almost upon us!  There’s no better time for organizing your home than when you’re preparing to host family and guests, and store gifts.  We’ve created a step-by-step home organizing plan for the weeks building up to the holidays:

Fall Allergy Season Packed a Wallop This Year

A recent article by ABC News predicted that this year’s fall allergy season would be long and difficult – and if you’ve been sneezing or wheezing for the past month or two, you’re likely to agree with that prediction.  Record pollen counts were recorded at the end of the summer, and standing water left over from flooding in some regions, and from Hurricane Irene, caused ragweed pollen levels to surge.  Ragweed pollen is almost ex

How to Maintain a Clean, Uncluttered Kitchen

Many homeowners admit that their kitchens become cluttered over time.  Cooks collect pots, pans, bowls, serving spoons, plants, spices…and before they know it, their kitchens have become cluttered, inefficient and confused.  The kitchen is the central room of the home; most family members spend time cooking, eating, or socializing there.  Any quest for a clean and healthy home, therefore, should include an attempt to de-clutter, organize, and clean the kitchen.

Organize Your Home Office Desk

Many Americans now have a home office.  Some operate a home-based business, while many have the opportunity to work for a company remotely one or more days per week.  Employees who work in a professional office must adapt to whatever space they’re assigned, especially if that space is shared.  But when you design a home office, you can create a space that provides whatever elements are most important to your personal work environment and style: privacy, elegance, and cleanliness, for example.

Organize your Time with a Cleaning Schedule

The back to school season is a busy time, and it’s just the precursor to the holidays.  With so many activities taking place outside the home, it’s easy to forget a few chores around the house, or to find yourself wishing you had more time to get everything done.

Stains Caused by “Forgotten Spills”

If you’ve been reading our blog, you know that the best way to prevent a spill from causing stains is to tackle it right away.  Acting quickly can prevent spills from being absorbed into carpet fibers, which makes them much harder to clean.  Our online Spot Removal Guide reveals how to handle different types of staining quickly and effectively.

Care and Maintenance of your Upholstery

Upholstered furniture adds softness, comfort, beauty and style to any home.  But because upholstery is susceptible to staining and collecting dust, it is important to care and maintain it properly.  COIT offers both professional Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Services, but there’s a lot you can do to care for your upholstery in between professional cleanings.

Your Guide to Damage-Free Draperies

Draperies are often the finishing touch that adds beauty and a sense of luxury to a room.  A wide variety of drapery fabrics are available, along with different weights and styles.  But no matter how much care you take in choosing a versatile, sturdy fabric for that special room in your home, draperies are at risk for damage.