One of the best things about the house cleaning business is hearing from our satisfied customers. We love what we do, and it makes it even more rewarding when you love what we do!
We received a very exciting call, recently. The woman on the call said, “You’re not going to believe this, but I just heard 2 men at Caribou talking about your cleaning service. I’ve never heard guys so excited about house cleaning…”
To those two gentlemen, we’d like to say…
Hey you guys! We want to thank you.
We can’t begin to tell you how much it means to have you talking about our service in such positive terms. Your conversation was so convincing, that someone who overheard your conversation just had to call and schedule our service.
So, if you are one of the men who were talking about our service, please send us an email so that we can thank you in person. Email at geri@icleanhouse.com!
If you’d like to see more testimonials from our many satisfied customers, we encourage you to check out our collection of them on our website at http://www.icleanhouse.com/testimonials.htm. Maybe your own testimonial will be up there soon!
Call us today!
Phone: 630-400-6770
Email: info@icleanhouse.com
Website: http://www.icleanhouse.com
Monday, April 12, 2010
Monday, April 5, 2010
Call Pest Control! I Have Dust Mites!
What are dust mites?
Dust mites are microscopic bugs that eat the dead skin cells shed from humans and animals. Dust mites themselves are harmless to most people. They don't carry diseases, but they can cause allergic reactions – due to the proteins in their feces. Dust mites produce about 20 waste droppings each day, and can cause everything from itchy eyes to severe and frequent asthma attacks.
I don’t think we have dust mites….
Do you have a bed? Then you most likely have dust mites. 1/3 of the dust mites in the standard household are found in mattresses. Anywhere from 100,000 to 10 million dust mites can live undetected in the typical used mattress.
Think about it- while you’re in bed, your body is giving off warmth and moisture, exactly the kind of environment where dust mites thrive. With each movement, you are shedding skin, the main food of the mite. Humans shed about 1/5 ounce of dead skin every week.
And what about the dust you see floating by when you’re looking at a sunbeam coming through a window? It’s an unbelievable 80 percent skin flakes! Just by neglecting to clean up dust, you are making a feast for an army of little critters.
Just think of us as “The Exterminators!”
A regular weekly cleaning of bed linens can be the most effective way to control the dust mite population. Since the majority of dust mites exist in mattresses, the best way to fend off an infestation is to keep the dead skin cells from collecting. Changing sheets and blankets on a regular basis will prevent dust mites from taking up residence in your bed.
At ICleanHouse.com, we are currently offering a great deal for Spring. Because regular, weekly cleanings are the best way to reduce dust mites, we will give you 25% off a two-month weekly cleaning schedule. Click here to see our Coupon in the Fox Valley Sudden Values: http://foxvalley.suddenvalues.com/sudden/businesses/offers.cfm?websiteid=7677
If you have a dust mite allergy sufferer in the house, you will notice the difference! Not only that, the surfaces of your house will finally have a brilliant shine, without the dulling layer of dust. Call us today!
Phone: 630-400-6770
Email: info@icleanhouse.com
Website: http://www.icleanhouse.com
Dust mites are microscopic bugs that eat the dead skin cells shed from humans and animals. Dust mites themselves are harmless to most people. They don't carry diseases, but they can cause allergic reactions – due to the proteins in their feces. Dust mites produce about 20 waste droppings each day, and can cause everything from itchy eyes to severe and frequent asthma attacks.
I don’t think we have dust mites….
Do you have a bed? Then you most likely have dust mites. 1/3 of the dust mites in the standard household are found in mattresses. Anywhere from 100,000 to 10 million dust mites can live undetected in the typical used mattress.
Think about it- while you’re in bed, your body is giving off warmth and moisture, exactly the kind of environment where dust mites thrive. With each movement, you are shedding skin, the main food of the mite. Humans shed about 1/5 ounce of dead skin every week.
And what about the dust you see floating by when you’re looking at a sunbeam coming through a window? It’s an unbelievable 80 percent skin flakes! Just by neglecting to clean up dust, you are making a feast for an army of little critters.
Just think of us as “The Exterminators!”
A regular weekly cleaning of bed linens can be the most effective way to control the dust mite population. Since the majority of dust mites exist in mattresses, the best way to fend off an infestation is to keep the dead skin cells from collecting. Changing sheets and blankets on a regular basis will prevent dust mites from taking up residence in your bed.
At ICleanHouse.com, we are currently offering a great deal for Spring. Because regular, weekly cleanings are the best way to reduce dust mites, we will give you 25% off a two-month weekly cleaning schedule. Click here to see our Coupon in the Fox Valley Sudden Values: http://foxvalley.suddenvalues.com/sudden/businesses/offers.cfm?websiteid=7677
If you have a dust mite allergy sufferer in the house, you will notice the difference! Not only that, the surfaces of your house will finally have a brilliant shine, without the dulling layer of dust. Call us today!
Phone: 630-400-6770
Email: info@icleanhouse.com
Website: http://www.icleanhouse.com
Monday, March 29, 2010
People are talking about ICleanHouse.com!
Life is busier and busier these days – and as hard as even the most conscientious person tries, sometimes maintaining a clean house just goes by the wayside. We have the solution for you – let us do the “dirty” work!
“I think of myself as a helper,” said Geri Hess, owner of ICleanHouse.com, in a recent interview with Naperville Community Television’s Business Connections, “It is amazing. Knowing that I can clean something that people think would never come clean again.”
Geri and the team at ICleanHouse.com, have developed systems to quickly and efficiently clean your house using all-natural and super-effective Vapor Steam. But even more than that, we love what we do, and we are excited to see the results. Having a joy in what we do makes the process of getting your house cleaned enjoyable, worry-free - and even fun.
To meet ICleanHouse.com’s owner Geri Hess, and hear about her cleaning philosophies, her ideas, and her joy for cleaning, you should take a visit to the “In the News” page over at ICleanHouse.com, and see what people are saying about our service! http://ping.fm/vZdCO
Call us today to meet Geri, and to find out more about the ultimate green house-cleaning service – with a smile!
Phone: 630-400-6770
Email: info@icleanhouse.com
Website: http://ping.fm/t9XKi
But what about your carpet?
ICleanHouse.com is also proud to be affiliated with Dry-X Carpet Care, Inc. For all your carpet and upholstery cleaning needs.
Dry-X uses HOST® Cleaner, which consists of tiny "sponges." The HOST® Sponges Cleaner dissolves, absorbs and traps soil, spots and odors as it cleans, and is removed by vacuuming. Your carpet is clean, instantdry® and ready to use and enjoy right away – no need to wait for drying time, no worry of mold or excess moisture.
Call Ramon at Dry-X today to find out more - (630) 739-3799
“I think of myself as a helper,” said Geri Hess, owner of ICleanHouse.com, in a recent interview with Naperville Community Television’s Business Connections, “It is amazing. Knowing that I can clean something that people think would never come clean again.”
Geri and the team at ICleanHouse.com, have developed systems to quickly and efficiently clean your house using all-natural and super-effective Vapor Steam. But even more than that, we love what we do, and we are excited to see the results. Having a joy in what we do makes the process of getting your house cleaned enjoyable, worry-free - and even fun.
To meet ICleanHouse.com’s owner Geri Hess, and hear about her cleaning philosophies, her ideas, and her joy for cleaning, you should take a visit to the “In the News” page over at ICleanHouse.com, and see what people are saying about our service! http://ping.fm/vZdCO
Call us today to meet Geri, and to find out more about the ultimate green house-cleaning service – with a smile!
Phone: 630-400-6770
Email: info@icleanhouse.com
Website: http://ping.fm/t9XKi
But what about your carpet?
ICleanHouse.com is also proud to be affiliated with Dry-X Carpet Care, Inc. For all your carpet and upholstery cleaning needs.
Dry-X uses HOST® Cleaner, which consists of tiny "sponges." The HOST® Sponges Cleaner dissolves, absorbs and traps soil, spots and odors as it cleans, and is removed by vacuuming. Your carpet is clean, instantdry® and ready to use and enjoy right away – no need to wait for drying time, no worry of mold or excess moisture.
Call Ramon at Dry-X today to find out more - (630) 739-3799
Monday, March 22, 2010
How Good Do You Feel About Your Home?
Ask yourself – “How do I feel in my own home?” “Is my home beautiful?” “Do the surfaces in my house shine?” “Is it safe for my children and pets?” “Am I proud of my living area, and do I desire to share it with others?”
Often, your investment in your home is the biggest investment you will make in your life. It’s also the first thing you see in the morning, and the last thing you see at night. You spend more time in your house than you do anywhere else.
Does this sound safe to you?
Chemicals and detergents are left behind by traditional cleaning methods. Did you know traditional cleaning uses the “spray and wipe” method? Yes, it might look clean. But what is really happening? Spraying poisonous chemicals on surfaces around your home, and wiping them off leaves harmful residue for the next person, child, or animal that it comes in contact with it.
When your house is clean, you feel better, you breathe easier. The germs and clutter that can make you, your family, and your pets sick are gone. It changes your house from just a place of residence to a safe, comfortable home.
The breakthrough power of Vapor Steam is even more effective than the strongest chemicals used to remove the most stubborn grime. And the glow that is left behind is totally natural. One of the unique values of the service we provide is using steam power, and getting extraordinary results, without the use of toxic compounds.
Visit http://ping.fm/t4xrE to find out more about how you can make your house into a pristine showplace through the natural strength of Vapor Steam in the hands of the experienced and talented cleaners of ICleanHouse.com.
Often, your investment in your home is the biggest investment you will make in your life. It’s also the first thing you see in the morning, and the last thing you see at night. You spend more time in your house than you do anywhere else.
Does this sound safe to you?
Chemicals and detergents are left behind by traditional cleaning methods. Did you know traditional cleaning uses the “spray and wipe” method? Yes, it might look clean. But what is really happening? Spraying poisonous chemicals on surfaces around your home, and wiping them off leaves harmful residue for the next person, child, or animal that it comes in contact with it.
When your house is clean, you feel better, you breathe easier. The germs and clutter that can make you, your family, and your pets sick are gone. It changes your house from just a place of residence to a safe, comfortable home.
The breakthrough power of Vapor Steam is even more effective than the strongest chemicals used to remove the most stubborn grime. And the glow that is left behind is totally natural. One of the unique values of the service we provide is using steam power, and getting extraordinary results, without the use of toxic compounds.
Visit http://ping.fm/t4xrE to find out more about how you can make your house into a pristine showplace through the natural strength of Vapor Steam in the hands of the experienced and talented cleaners of ICleanHouse.com.
Monday, March 15, 2010
Three things to ask sales people who bid on cleaning your space.
There is a direct connection between the number of hours budgeted for a cleaning job and the results.
1. What are the budgeted hours?
2. How did you calculate those hours?
3. What do you have in place to assure me that your cleaners will stick to the hours suggested?
It’s ICleanHouse.com’s strongly held belief that our competition may not have a sense of the time connection.
They usually bid to land the job. Then figure out the time later.
Price must start with how long it takes. Otherwise the people doing the cleaning feel frustrated that they are not able to do their best work.
This can really work against you because once a cleaner feels the job is out of control and there isn’t enough time, they slack off or slow down thinking nobody cares anyway. Not only that but frustrated cleaners are not able to be happy. They get careless and often break things (then don’t tell you).
We often hear that after 6 months or so the cleaning deteriorates. The time connection could be the reason.
How we would answer those three questions:
1. We budget X number of hours based on what you tell us about your space. If you would like us to come and measure etc, we will do that at a cost.
2. Our residential cleaning experience has taught us that if a home has been cleaned on a regular basis it takes 1 hour per 500 square feet. We also use another method to calculate based on # of bedrooms, baths, kitchens etc. We are then able to give our future customer a price range that has proven to be very accurate. There is no secret to our pricing we’ve posted how to calculate it on our website. (See the checklist)
3. When our team arrives and does a walk through with you, they are able to let you know if the time needs adjusted. Unless there are cleaning challenges that we don’t know about the time will be within the range proposed.
In addition, instead of being paid by the job or a percentage of the fee, our cleaners are paid by the hour. They work as a team and check eachother’s work for quality control. Our team members are motivated to work very hard to please you. They will clean all the time that they are allowed. Our cleaners are very happy to work for you.
For more information, please visit http://ping.fm/Awxog
1. What are the budgeted hours?
2. How did you calculate those hours?
3. What do you have in place to assure me that your cleaners will stick to the hours suggested?
It’s ICleanHouse.com’s strongly held belief that our competition may not have a sense of the time connection.
They usually bid to land the job. Then figure out the time later.
Price must start with how long it takes. Otherwise the people doing the cleaning feel frustrated that they are not able to do their best work.
This can really work against you because once a cleaner feels the job is out of control and there isn’t enough time, they slack off or slow down thinking nobody cares anyway. Not only that but frustrated cleaners are not able to be happy. They get careless and often break things (then don’t tell you).
We often hear that after 6 months or so the cleaning deteriorates. The time connection could be the reason.
How we would answer those three questions:
1. We budget X number of hours based on what you tell us about your space. If you would like us to come and measure etc, we will do that at a cost.
2. Our residential cleaning experience has taught us that if a home has been cleaned on a regular basis it takes 1 hour per 500 square feet. We also use another method to calculate based on # of bedrooms, baths, kitchens etc. We are then able to give our future customer a price range that has proven to be very accurate. There is no secret to our pricing we’ve posted how to calculate it on our website. (See the checklist)
3. When our team arrives and does a walk through with you, they are able to let you know if the time needs adjusted. Unless there are cleaning challenges that we don’t know about the time will be within the range proposed.
In addition, instead of being paid by the job or a percentage of the fee, our cleaners are paid by the hour. They work as a team and check eachother’s work for quality control. Our team members are motivated to work very hard to please you. They will clean all the time that they are allowed. Our cleaners are very happy to work for you.
For more information, please visit http://ping.fm/Awxog
Thursday, March 11, 2010
To My Veterinarian Friends...Pets Being Poisoned By Cleaning Products
Do you have to tell pet owners that household cleaning chemicals poisoned their pets?
That is a very sad day and the pet’s owner is emotional and may even feel guilty and frustrated. They’ve tried to create a safe healthy environment for their loved one. And, now they feel that their efforts have harmed a family member.
This may be a good time to let them know about Vapor Steam Cleaning, the only non-chemical cleaning system.
The results are safe for pets, babies, toddlers, children and adults. It leaves NO CHEMICAL residue. It is the Ultimate Green House Cleaning Service.
We may even be able to rid their homes of a lot of chemical residue before they bring their pet home.
They will thank you for telling them!
For more information, please visit http://ping.fm/FhoD5
That is a very sad day and the pet’s owner is emotional and may even feel guilty and frustrated. They’ve tried to create a safe healthy environment for their loved one. And, now they feel that their efforts have harmed a family member.
This may be a good time to let them know about Vapor Steam Cleaning, the only non-chemical cleaning system.
The results are safe for pets, babies, toddlers, children and adults. It leaves NO CHEMICAL residue. It is the Ultimate Green House Cleaning Service.
We may even be able to rid their homes of a lot of chemical residue before they bring their pet home.
They will thank you for telling them!
For more information, please visit http://ping.fm/FhoD5
Friday, March 5, 2010
What are Enzyme Cleaners? The New "Chemical Free" trend.
Doesn’t it make you mad? The following is copied from a MSDS for a product that claims to be “Chemical Free”
“SECTION II INGREDIENT INFORMATION
Chemical Identity/Common Name CAS# OSHA PEL ACGIH TWA TLV Wt %
Surfactant Blend Proprietary N.E. N.E. 1-10
Water 7732-18-5 N.E. N.E. Balance
Enzyme Protease/Lipase/Amylase Proprietary N.D. N.D. 1-10
Fragrance Proprietary N.E. N.E. 0.01-0.20
SECTION III HEALTH HAZARD IDENTIFICATION (Also See Section XI) ROUTE(S) OF ENTRY - Skin and Ingestion
EFFECTS OF ACUTE EXPOSURE: EYE: Causes irritation. SKIN: May cause irritation. INHALATION: May cause respiratory irritation. INGESTION: On ingestion of large quantities slight GI discomfort, diarrhea and headache may occur.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY RECOGNIZED AS BEING AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: Prolonged contact with skin may cause irritation. “
What is a Surfactant?
What is an Enzyme?
What is Fragrance?
Yes, these are rhetorical questions. They are Chemicals! “Proprietary” means they don’t have to tell you what they are.
Surfactants are known to be toxic to animals, ecosystems and humans, and can increase the diffusion of other environmental contaminants. Despite this, they are routinely deposited in numerous ways on land and into water systems, whether as part of an intended process or as industrial and household waste. Some surfactants have proposed or voluntary restrictions on their use.
Enzyme -- "an organic molecule, produced by a living organism, that increases the rate of a chemical reaction." Enzymes are present throughout nature--almost all life processes, such as the food digestion, needs enzymes to occur at significant rates.
Enzymes are very powerful and strong, which makes them good cleaning agents, but also difficult to biodegrade. So they do go out into the environment. And remember, too, their function is to speed up chemical reactions. It just doesn't seem like a good idea to unleash enzymes into the environment separate from their biological regulators.
Fragrance “a chemical compound that has a smell or odor.”
A solution to home cleaning chemical pollution is Vapor Steam Cleaning. Please visit http://www.icleanhouse.com for more information
“SECTION II INGREDIENT INFORMATION
Chemical Identity/Common Name CAS# OSHA PEL ACGIH TWA TLV Wt %
Surfactant Blend Proprietary N.E. N.E. 1-10
Water 7732-18-5 N.E. N.E. Balance
Enzyme Protease/Lipase/Amylase Proprietary N.D. N.D. 1-10
Fragrance Proprietary N.E. N.E. 0.01-0.20
SECTION III HEALTH HAZARD IDENTIFICATION (Also See Section XI) ROUTE(S) OF ENTRY - Skin and Ingestion
EFFECTS OF ACUTE EXPOSURE: EYE: Causes irritation. SKIN: May cause irritation. INHALATION: May cause respiratory irritation. INGESTION: On ingestion of large quantities slight GI discomfort, diarrhea and headache may occur.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY RECOGNIZED AS BEING AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: Prolonged contact with skin may cause irritation. “
What is a Surfactant?
What is an Enzyme?
What is Fragrance?
Yes, these are rhetorical questions. They are Chemicals! “Proprietary” means they don’t have to tell you what they are.
Surfactants are known to be toxic to animals, ecosystems and humans, and can increase the diffusion of other environmental contaminants. Despite this, they are routinely deposited in numerous ways on land and into water systems, whether as part of an intended process or as industrial and household waste. Some surfactants have proposed or voluntary restrictions on their use.
Enzyme -- "an organic molecule, produced by a living organism, that increases the rate of a chemical reaction." Enzymes are present throughout nature--almost all life processes, such as the food digestion, needs enzymes to occur at significant rates.
Enzymes are very powerful and strong, which makes them good cleaning agents, but also difficult to biodegrade. So they do go out into the environment. And remember, too, their function is to speed up chemical reactions. It just doesn't seem like a good idea to unleash enzymes into the environment separate from their biological regulators.
Fragrance “a chemical compound that has a smell or odor.”
A solution to home cleaning chemical pollution is Vapor Steam Cleaning. Please visit http://www.icleanhouse.com for more information
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