Cleaning Tips, Guides & Insights

Expert cleaning advice, medical-grade hygiene guides, and practical tips for Southwestern Ontario homes and businesses. By CourtneyCleaners.com.

The Germiest Spots You're Probably Ignoring: Door Handles & Light Switches

— Tips — 5 min read

High-touch surfaces harbour far more bacteria than most people realize — and they're cleaned far less often than they should be.

Door handles and light switches are touched dozens of times a day by every person in your home or office — yet they're almost never on anyone's cleaning checklist. Here's why they matter, what's actually living on them, and how to clean them properly.

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Spring Cleaning: The Top 10 Things to Tackle This Season

— Residential — 7 min read

Spring is the best time to reset your home from top to bottom. Here's the definitive list of what to prioritize — and how to do it right.

Spring cleaning isn't just a tradition — it's a genuine opportunity to refresh your home after months of being closed up through winter. Here are the top 10 things every home should tackle this season, in order of impact.

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How to Clean a Bathroom — And How Often It Should Be Sanitized

— Tips — 6 min read

A sparkling bathroom doesn't happen by accident. Here's the step-by-step method professionals use, and the schedule that actually keeps germs away.

The bathroom is the most germ-dense room in the house — and the most satisfying to clean properly. Whether you're maintaining a family home or running a business, this guide covers exactly what to clean, how to clean it, and how often sanitizing really needs to happen.

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What to Expect When You Hire a Cleaner

— Tips — 4 min read

Hiring a cleaner should make life easier — not more complicated.

Hiring a cleaner should make life easier — not more complicated. One thing many people don't realize is the difference between hourly cleaning and per-task pricing.

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Why Commercial Cleaning Directly Impacts Your Bottom Line

— Commercial — 5 min read

A clean workplace isn't just about appearances — it's a business strategy.

Most business owners think of commercial cleaning as a maintenance cost. The reality? A clean, well-maintained workspace can be one of the smartest investments you make in your team and your brand.

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High-Touch Surfaces: The Hidden Threat in Your Office

— Commercial — 4 min read

The dirtiest spots in your workplace might surprise you.

You vacuum the floors. You wipe down the counters. But there's a category of surfaces in your office that may be hosting thousands of bacteria per square inch — and they're touched dozens of times every single day.

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How to Create the Right Cleaning Schedule for Your Commercial Space

— Commercial — 6 min read

Not every business needs the same cleaning frequency — here's how to find yours.

One of the most common questions we hear from business owners is simple: how often do we actually need professional cleaning? The honest answer is — it depends. But there's a clear framework for figuring it out.

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