--- title: Cleaning Blog | house cleaning description: house cleaning | --- [![bostoncleanerscompany.png](https://smiller-3012122.hs-sites.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stock%20images/bostoncleanerscompany.png?width=263&height=87&name=bostoncleanerscompany.png "bostoncleanerscompany.png")](http://design-assets.hubspot.com/vast/homepage) [![Learn More](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/3012122/a0522826-2536-4b4d-882a-5c8bd8b72dcd.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/3012122/a0522826-2536-4b4d-882a-5c8bd8b72dcd) # Cleaning Blog ## [7 Typical Conflicts that Show Signs of a Bad Roommate Relationship](http://smiller-3012122.hs-sites.com/blog/signs-of-a-bad-roommate) ** Apr 9, 2017 12:28:48 AM / by [Steven Miller](http://smiller-3012122.hs-sites.com/blog/author/steven-miller) posted in [house cleaning](http://smiller-3012122.hs-sites.com/blog/topic/house-cleaning), [moving](http://smiller-3012122.hs-sites.com/blog/topic/moving), [roommates](http://smiller-3012122.hs-sites.com/blog/topic/roommates) [** 0 Comments](http://smiller-3012122.hs-sites.com/blog/signs-of-a-bad-roommate#comments-listing) ![A portrait of two co-workers, a wall street businessman and a main street worker, one being negative and angry, the second one positive and optimistic, isolated on a white background. World polarity.jpeg](https://smiller-3012122.hs-sites.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stock%20images/A%20portrait%20of%20two%20co-workers%2c%20a%20wall%20street%20businessman%20and%20a%20main%20street%20worker%2c%20one%20being%20negative%20and%20angry%2c%20the%20second%20one%20positive%20and%20optimistic%2c%20isolated%20on%20a%20white%20background.%20World%20polarity.jpeg?width=711&height=477&name=A%20portrait%20of%20two%20co-workers%2c%20a%20wall%20street%20businessman%20and%20a%20main%20street%20worker%2c%20one%20being%20negative%20and%20angry%2c%20the%20second%20one%20positive%20and%20optimistic%2c%20isolated%20on%20a%20white%20background.%20World%20polarity.jpeg) I'll always clearly remember a good friend telling me about the time her roommate spilled a drink on her (expensive) laptop. The act rather unceremoniously ended the computer's life (and my friend's budget). More importantly, it was the last straw of frustration for her. [Read More **](http://smiller-3012122.hs-sites.com/blog/signs-of-a-bad-roommate) ## [The Pros and Cons of Hiring a House Cleaner](http://smiller-3012122.hs-sites.com/blog/the-pros-and-cons-of-hiring-a-house-cleaner) ** Apr 7, 2017 12:31:57 PM / by [Steven Miller](http://smiller-3012122.hs-sites.com/blog/author/steven-miller) posted in [house cleaning](http://smiller-3012122.hs-sites.com/blog/topic/house-cleaning), [cleaning cost](http://smiller-3012122.hs-sites.com/blog/topic/cleaning-cost) [** 0 Comments](http://smiller-3012122.hs-sites.com/blog/the-pros-and-cons-of-hiring-a-house-cleaner#comments-listing) ![Pretty young lady taking a decision with scale above her head.jpeg](https://smiller-3012122.hs-sites.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stock%20images/Pretty%20young%20lady%20taking%20a%20decision%20with%20scale%20above%20her%20head.jpeg?width=711&height=459&name=Pretty%20young%20lady%20taking%20a%20decision%20with%20scale%20above%20her%20head.jpeg) Let's be honest: if you're considering hiring a house cleaner, you've reached the "tipping point". Maybe you're sick of the pile of dishes in the sink. Maybe it's the fine layer of dust across the house. Maybe you're sick of cleaning the toilet. Maybe it's a positive spin - you just got a raise and you're looking to invest it back into your life! [Read More **](http://smiller-3012122.hs-sites.com/blog/the-pros-and-cons-of-hiring-a-house-cleaner) ## [Looking for cleaning help? 5 Key Pieces that Make a Good House Cleaner](http://smiller-3012122.hs-sites.com/blog/what-makes-a-good-house-cleaner) ** Apr 2, 2017 11:55:05 PM / by [Steven Miller](http://smiller-3012122.hs-sites.com/blog/author/steven-miller) posted in [house cleaning](http://smiller-3012122.hs-sites.com/blog/topic/house-cleaning) [** 0 Comments](http://smiller-3012122.hs-sites.com/blog/what-makes-a-good-house-cleaner#comments-listing) ![Cheerful woman cleaning white surface in apron and rubber gloves.jpeg](https://smiller-3012122.hs-sites.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stock%20images/Cheerful%20woman%20cleaning%20white%20surface%20in%20apron%20and%20rubber%20gloves.jpeg?width=711&height=474&name=Cheerful%20woman%20cleaning%20white%20surface%20in%20apron%20and%20rubber%20gloves.jpeg) Looking for someone to do that well-needed spring cleaning? Sick of fighting over chores with your housemates? Like many others, you may be thinking about finding some outside help to tackle some of your housekeeping. Doing this, though, raises a different set of issues. **How do you judge a cleaner's ability** before hiring them? After hiring them, how do you know they're doing a good job? **Here's five tips (some for before hiring, some for after) to test the quality of your house cleaner.** [Read More **](http://smiller-3012122.hs-sites.com/blog/what-makes-a-good-house-cleaner) ## [Hosting Unexpected Guests? 7 Tips to Get Ready in 30 Minutes](http://smiller-3012122.hs-sites.com/blog/hosting-unexpected-guests-7-tips) ** Mar 23, 2017 10:33:04 PM / by [Steven Miller](http://smiller-3012122.hs-sites.com/blog/author/steven-miller) posted in [hosting](http://smiller-3012122.hs-sites.com/blog/topic/hosting), [house cleaning](http://smiller-3012122.hs-sites.com/blog/topic/house-cleaning) [** 2 Comments](http://smiller-3012122.hs-sites.com/blog/hosting-unexpected-guests-7-tips#comments-listing) ![High angle of a frustrated blond woman vacuuming the living-room.jpeg](https://smiller-3012122.hs-sites.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stock%20images/High%20angle%20of%20a%20frustrated%20blond%20woman%20vacuuming%20the%20living-room.jpeg?width=711&height=410&name=High%20angle%20of%20a%20frustrated%20blond%20woman%20vacuuming%20the%20living-room.jpeg) **We've all received the "sorry, but I'm inviting myself over tonight" call. **Your roommate from college rings you: "Hey, we're in town right now - you said we could stay at your place anytime...?" *Oops, *you think. *Did I really say that? *Suddenly, your relaxing weekend becomes a flurry of activity. It's not just the self-invites. Unexpected guests assume many forms: - You forget that you're having company for dinner - An unanticipated life event (good or bad) brings family to town - Wait, did my children just invite *all* their friends over? **Two words: don't panic.** Just follow these seven "make the hosting experience amazing" hacks: [Read More **](http://smiller-3012122.hs-sites.com/blog/hosting-unexpected-guests-7-tips) [All posts](http://smiller-3012122.hs-sites.com/blog/all) ### Subscribe to Email Updates - Recent - Popular - Categories ### Lists by Topic - [Uncategorized (5)](http://smiller-3012122.hs-sites.com/blog/topic/uncategorized) - [house cleaning (4)](http://smiller-3012122.hs-sites.com/blog/topic/house-cleaning) - [moving (2)](http://smiller-3012122.hs-sites.com/blog/topic/moving) - [boston (1)](http://smiller-3012122.hs-sites.com/blog/topic/boston) - [cleaning cost (1)](http://smiller-3012122.hs-sites.com/blog/topic/cleaning-cost) - [hosting (1)](http://smiller-3012122.hs-sites.com/blog/topic/hosting) - [roommates (1)](http://smiller-3012122.hs-sites.com/blog/topic/roommates) ### Posts by Topic - [Uncategorized (5)](http://smiller-3012122.hs-sites.com/blog/topic/uncategorized) - [house cleaning (4)](http://smiller-3012122.hs-sites.com/blog/topic/house-cleaning) - [moving (2)](http://smiller-3012122.hs-sites.com/blog/topic/moving) - [boston (1)](http://smiller-3012122.hs-sites.com/blog/topic/boston) - [cleaning cost (1)](http://smiller-3012122.hs-sites.com/blog/topic/cleaning-cost) - [hosting (1)](http://smiller-3012122.hs-sites.com/blog/topic/hosting) - [roommates (1)](http://smiller-3012122.hs-sites.com/blog/topic/roommates) [see all](http://smiller-3012122.hs-sites.com/blog/topic/house-cleaning#) ### Recent Posts #### About Us Use this little footer to reinforce your message about who you are and why people love working with you. 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