From Natalie
Cleaning Tips
Things I’ve learned cleaning Austin homes since 2019. No gimmicks, no products you have to buy, just what actually works on cedar pollen, hard water, and everyday mess. If you’d rather I handle it, get a free quote.
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Pet Hair and Dander: A Realistic Cleaning Plan for Austin Pet Owners
Pet hair hides in more places than people think, and vacuuming the floor is not enough on its own. Here is what actually works.
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Deep Clean vs. Standard Clean: What You’re Actually Paying For
I get this question on almost every first call. Here is the real difference between a standard clean and a deep clean, and how to know which one you need.
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The Austin Neighborhoods I Clean include West Lake Hills, Rollingwood, Barton Creek, Oak Hill, and South Austin
My service area covers five different pockets of Austin, and each one has its own cleaning quirks. Here is what I’ve learned working in each.
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Airbnb and Short-Term Rental Cleaning: What Hosts in Austin Need Between Guests
Turning an Airbnb around in a few hours between checkout and check-in takes a different checklist than a regular house clean. Here is what I actually run.
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What’s in My Cleaning Caddy (and Why It’s All Organic)
People ask what I use, so here it is. A short list of organic, hypoallergenic supplies that handle almost every job in a house, and the two things I stopped using years…
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Move-Out Cleaning Checklist: What Landlords Actually Check
Want your deposit back? Landlords and property managers look at the same dozen spots every time. Here is the checklist I work from on every move-out clean in Austin.
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A Realistic Weekly Cleaning Routine for Busy Families
You do not need a three-hour Saturday. Fifteen minutes a day, in the right order, keeps a house under control. This is the routine I suggest to my regular clients between visits.
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Getting Rid of Hard Water Spots: Glass, Faucets, and Tile
Austin water is hard, and it leaves white spots on everything. Here is how I get them off shower glass, faucets, and tile without scratching anything, and what never to use on…
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How to Keep Cedar Pollen Out of Your House
Cedar season hits Austin every December through February. Here is what actually keeps the yellow dust out of your home, from someone who cleans through it every year.