How Often Should You Clean Valances

How Often Should You Clean Valances

Author: Angela Brown March 22, 2022 Duration: 4:55

How often should you clean valances, decorative pillows, chairs, and lampshades? Most people know you are supposed to clean them, but how and when is often a mystery. Can you clean valances yourself and do they go in the washing machine or do they have to be hand washed?
Do professional cleaners and maids clean valances or do they have to be dry cleaned?

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*** HOW OFTEN SHOULD YOU CLEAN VALANCES CHAPTERS ***
0:00 - How often should you clean valances?
0:16 - Meet Angela Brown the House Cleaning Guru
0:30 - Do you clean lampshades on a bi-weekly clean?
0:46 - How do you clean lampshades on a deep clean?
0:57 - What vacuum attachments do you use on upholstery?
1:22 - How much dust can you remove from vacuuming valances?
1:52 - What is the low moisture cleaning method for decorative pillows and valances?
2:19 - What PPE do you need to use rubbing alcohol?
3:05 - You can save money with the DIY method

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Angela Brown, known to many as the House Cleaning Guru, hosts Ask a House Cleaner, a daily resource that feels more like a conversation with a deeply knowledgeable friend than a formal lesson. This podcast lives in the practical, sometimes messy, world of maintaining a home or running a cleaning service. Each episode is built directly from listener questions, which means the topics are always relevant and grounded in real challenges. You’ll hear specific strategies for tackling stubborn stains on various surfaces, the nuances of different cleaning techniques, and advice on selecting the right tools for the job. Beyond the physical work, Angela delves into the less-discussed aspects of the craft, such as managing client relationships and effective ways to market a cleaning business for those who do this professionally. The guidance is consistently actionable, designed to be applied immediately whether you’re caring for your own garden, organizing a leisure space, or building a career. The tone is straightforward and encouraging, demystifying tasks that can often feel overwhelming. By focusing on daily, digestible insights, this podcast builds a comprehensive education in home care and business acumen over time. It’s a reliable source for anyone who wants their environment to be cleaner and their process to be smarter, meeting you exactly where you are in your journey.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 1000

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