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Cleaning Tips

House cleaning tips for Bay Area homes.

Practical guides from Get Proper Clean: what a move-out clean really needs, when a deep clean makes sense, and how to handle the things Bay Area homes deal with, like smoke days.

Empty refrigerator being cleaned, with glass shelves drying and a bowl of baking soda water on the counter Bay Area Living

Power Back On? How to Clean Your Fridge After a PG&E Shutoff

PG&E cut power to 11,000+ Bay Area customers this week. What to toss and how to clean the fridge before restocking.

5 min read Empty Bay Area apartment after a move-out cleaning, with keys on the kitchen counter Move In / Move Out

Move-Out Cleaning in California: What Your Landlord Can Actually Deduct

The cleaning standard, the 21-day rule, the new photo rules and a room-by-room checklist to protect your deposit.

7 min read Damp microfiber cloth wiping fine dust from a windowsill on a hazy day, with an air purifier in a Bay Area living room Bay Area Living

How to Clean Your Home After a Smoke Day in the Bay Area

Smoke drifted into SF and the East Bay this fall. Here is how to clean fine dust and ash indoors, safely.

6 min read Bright kitchen with tidy counters and a detailed clean of the oven and range hood Deep Cleaning

Deep Cleaning vs Regular Cleaning: Which One Does Your Home Need?

What each one covers, when each makes sense, and how to combine them so the house stays clean.

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