Category Archives: Miscellaneous

Simplicity

Simplicity is the most beautiful thing to have, but the most complex thing on earth to acheive.                                           -Tweet from … Continue reading

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Thank You Eclipse

My massage therapist asked me if I would donate cleaning to a silent Salvation Army auction. I did, and today I cleaned for the client that won the bid. As I traveled to the Forest Hills residence my mind fixated … Continue reading

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A Routine’s Epiphany

Tuesday began as usual in a Nashville suburb known as Oak Hill. My client and her husband left for an acupuncture appointment, and I began to do my cleaning thing. I reached a mental zone akin to Michael Jordan’s zone … Continue reading

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Mildew and Showers

I use an all-purpose degreaser cleaner I buy at a janitorial supply store. I dilute it with water in a spray bottle. The solution is hydrogen-peroxide based with citrus oils and other ingredients. It is a green product. Today I’m … Continue reading

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Homes of Distinction

Architectural beauty has always caught my attention. Growing up my brother Joel and I were headed to Guam with my parents, and our first stop was Los Angeles before heading to Hawaii, Japan and Guam. My parents knew a couple … Continue reading

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Laundry

I finished cleaning a Brentwood house yesterday, and on the way to the bank my wife Carey called for her cel phone charger. I told her I’d be glad to bring it to her, so when I left the bank … Continue reading

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American Girl

American Girl creates a beautiful doll, and the accessories and customer service are equally as delightful. I am a professional maid, however, and to see dust atop some of the acrylic displays with those gorgeous dolls in them was disconcerting. … Continue reading

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Offensive Drain Odors

Are you having issues surrounding offensive odors coming from pipes through drains in your house? Dilute a 1/4 cup of bleach with a 1/2 gallon of water and pour it down the drain for odor relief.  If the odor is … Continue reading

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