Freshen-Up Cleaning

We can't let this day come to an end without wishing Rosalie, a long- time customer (I forgot to get permission so I can't share a picture) a very Happy 96th Birthday! 🌹🍰

We were called in this week to do a cleaning in new construction. After the tenant moved in, they were not thrilled about the final cleaning that had been done.

Be careful what you pay for, thinking you're getting a "good deal". You may end up paying double in the end.

Calling all Landlords🏢/Tenants🏠/Property Managers🏘, Freshen-Up Cleaning is ready to meet your needs for a thorough turnover cleaning.

Be sure to schedule with advance notice, as our schedule fills up quickly.

Feeling lots of love today.
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Love for our AWESOME team.
A love for what we do.
Love for our customers
And the chance to serve you.
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"My Favorite Things" parody, written by Nikki, 2017

Everybody sing along....🎤🎵🎶

Photos from Freshen-Up Cleaning's post

When it's October and your dark side comes out. 👻

Door mat winner of the day, possibly the year! 🤣

Sometimes builders don't think through all the logistics of their design. 👷‍♂️💭 This complex has beautiful, high end apartments but each tenant must carry their trash 🗑 bags down 1 or 2 flights of stairs to the outside dumpsters which can lead to a mess in the common hallway.

That's where we come in. 😉💥👌

Ending the week with a final clean, post construction. Two floors sealed and polished plus office carpets cleaned, as well. All ready for painters to finish and move-in on Monday.

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Are you truly getting clean in your bathtub?

I don't understand how tubs/shower areas get like this. All it takes is a quick rinse down after every shower to keep the dirt from settling in to your surround, along with a somewhat regular cleaning routine (weekly, go-weekly, even monthly) to keep your tub sparkling.

If you've let yours go and need some help getting it back up to par, give us a call!

Forgotten bathroom areas....do you have other areas that often get overlooked?

Some BEFORE and AFTER pictures.

This was a special circumstance, as social services called us in on this cleaning. Please check on your elderly friends and relatives. They may need some assistance in keeping their home safe and clean.

Call Freshen-Up Cleaning if we can be of any assistance with one-time cleanings.

Thank you! ❤🇺🇸

Today's task: cleaning/de-greasing the kitchen of a church in Columbia. ✔

Stainless steel and I have a love/hate relationship. It sure is pretty when it's clean though. 🌟👌

Plus, check out those floors! 😍

Wherever you go, leave a little 🌟SPARKLE🌟 behind!

This is how we celebrate ....👰🎩💍🎉

Happy 26th to my favorite partner in business and life. 💘

Photos from Freshen-Up Cleaning's post

Photos from Freshen-Up Cleaning's post

Final clean on this space that will be open to a new business here in Mount Joy.

UPDATE 3/21/21: The problem has been repaired and our phones are working!

We are working, but our phones are not.
(And not expected to be repaired until Monday😞)

Please send us a PM if you need assistance. Thank you for understanding.

We clean these common area carpets once every 3 months.

Upon arrival, they appear to be clean but I am always amazed at the "sludge" that is extracted from them.

As a follow-up to our previous post, here are some helpful links on keeping your refrigerator clean, to help it operate more efficiently.

We recommend cleaning your appliances once a month.

https://www.cdc.gov/foodsafety/communication/clean-refrigerator-steps.html

https://products.geappliances.com/appliance/gea-support-search-content?contentId=16266

Just a fun little "Can you spot the differences" game to pass the time - with some items found under a refrigerator.

POLL: How often do you move your fridge to clean behind it?

We haven't personally experienced this, but I've seen it to be true. A little grace and patience goes a long way.

(Side note: We've got nothin' but love for McDonald's)

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Pricing, of course, is one of the top priorities when looking for a cleaning service. However, you also want to have a RELATIONSHIP with the person that is coming in to clean your home.

We are thankful for our long-term customers, having served some of them for almost 15 years and counting.

A fitting reminder for today.

2020 has been quite the challenging year which makes it even more important to CHOOSE to be grateful.

What is one thing (or more!) that you are thankful for today?

Do you need to rid your carpet of pet stains or blackened stains in heavily trafficked areas?

Do you want the assurance that your carpets are clean and fresh?

The schedule fills up quickly, so call today to schedule a free estimate. 717-653-1423

Freshen-Up Cleaning would like to pay honor to our Veterans now more than ever.

We THANK you!! ❤🇺🇸

Vote and let your voice be heard, but at the end of the day, no matter which candidate wins, please remember to BE KIND! ❤🇺🇸✌

I've said it before and I'll say it again - I am a cleaner, NOT an exterminator or pest control. This is not what I signed up for!! 😳😮🐍

(How do you quit your family business??) 🙆😂

Local businesses, feel free to share this.

This week, let's look at some common areas that may be missed in your cleaning routine.

We have noticed that outlet covers and light switch covers are so commonly missed.

Everyone in the household, and guests, touch these surfaces with their grimy hands. Over time, they do get dirty.

Just spray some dusting spray on a clean cloth and wipe the dirt away. For more soiled covers, you may need a heavier degreaser, and if you'd like to disinfect them, use a disinfectant spray (I really like the smell of Fantastik and it kills 99.9% of bacteria) or even a wipe (Clorox, Lysol, etc.).

This week, let's look at some common areas that may be missed in your cleaning routine.

You wouldn't think that an appliance that is supposed to clean things would actually need to be cleaned, but your washing machine can also get dirty inside which may effect its performance.

All makes and models are different but the areas to check most would be your dispenser cups. If these are removable, take them out of your machine and rinse them down. For any built up detergent, etc., you could spray with a degreaser or product designed for soap scum. Just spray and wipe clean.

In front loading washers, you also should check the rubber seal. This area can mold and begin to smell.

Of course, in your dryer, it is VERY IMPORTANT to check and empty the lint trap regularly. It could be a fire hazard that is easily avoidable.

Prints of Mount Joy businesses, including Freshen-Up Cleaning, are available at the Milanof-Schock Library.

Prints of Mount Joy businesses available at the Library!

This week, let's look at some common areas that may be missed in your cleaning routine.

If you have an over the range microwave, it is important to check the vent screen every now and then - especially if you use a lot of oils to cook. Grease will get trapped in the vent which will then attract dust.

Remove the vent and, if you have a sink sprayer, spray it down with hot water. Get a good degreaser (we mostly use Mean Green), spray the vent liberally with the degreaser and let it soak in hot water for awhile.

After soaking, scrub the vent gently (you don't want to bend it) with an abrasive sponge. The grease should start to loosen. You can then rinse it down with the sprayer and either let it air dry or pat it gently with a paper towel or kitchen towel before replacing the vent in the microwave.

This week, let's look at some common areas that may be missed in your cleaning routine.

If your cupboards don't reach all the way to the ceiling, you should remember to check the tops of them regularly.

They can accumulate thick dust which will then hold in any grease, especially in the cupboards above your stove. It allows grease buildup which gets sticky over time and can begin to smell.

I had my flash on during these pictures which made them look yellowed but you can clearly see the grease and dust in the middle picture. A degreaser and a wet rag should do the trick.

This week was like the movie Groundhog Day. One apartment turnover each day. Scrub, dust, vacuum, repeat.

There is nothing like the feeling of leaving the unit clean and sparkling, ready for the new tenant to move in and call the place "home".🏠💗

These are the ovens (before and after) in each unit. My scrubbing hand is looking forward to the weekend.

HAPPY FRIDAY EVERYONE!!

Properly maintaining our "social distance".

Vacuum therapy 😂

All in a day's work ✨👌

Day 3/5

LET'S PLAY!
Guess what is the object in this close-up picture.
(Hint: think cleaning)