Monthly Archives: December 2010

Cleaning up Christmas tree needles

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Sticky Christmas tree needles are messy. Try to avoid vacuuming them up because they can get stuck inside your vacuum cleaner and ruin it. Instead, sweep them with a broom into a dust pan.

You may want to consider purchasing some Christmas tree removal bags too, which are sold at some hardware stores and online at Christmas Decorations & Gifts Store.com (pictured above) or Amazon.com from $2.99 and up per bag. Tuck one around the tree stand and put the tree skirt on top of it. After the holidays are over, simply pull the bag up and over the tree and neatly dispose of it. You can then avoid cleaning up a trail of needles throughout your home.  Residents of the city of Chicago can recycle their tree at a participating site where they will be chipped and made into mulch.

To schedule a cleaning with Maid in Chicago or for a FREE quote, give us a call at (312) 829-9600. You can also visit our website maidinchicago.us and fill out our online form.

Change Your Furnace Filter Regularly for a Cleaner Home

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Change Your Furnace Filter Regularly for a Cleaner Home

This is the time of year when we start noticing homes with furnace filters that need to be changed. Furnaces with clogged filters spew out more dust particles and quickly make your home dusty. Particle buildup decreases the efficiency of your heater too. A general rule of thumb is that disposable fiberglass panel or electrostatic panel filters need to be changed every 1-3 months. Pleated filters last longer, from 3-12 months. Replacement filters can be purchased at stores such as Ace Hardware, Target, and Home Depot.

For more information about furnace filters, check out FurnaceCompare.

To schedule a cleaning with Maid in Chicago or for a FREE quote, give us a call at (312) 829-9600. You can also visit our website maidinchicago.us and fill out our online form.