How To Live More Sustainably

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We can all agree that since quarantine has started, we have quickly realized how many of our products in our environments are one-time use! There are a lot of little things we can do at home to be more sustainable and eco-friendly. 

FOOD PACKAGING 

Use reusable glass or plastic containers and washable produce bags. 

REUSABLE BAGS AND BOTTLES

Always have reusable bags ready to take to the store, and use reusable water bottles.

CLEANING PRODUCTS

Use eco-friendly cleaning products, and bulk buy to save on plastic wrapping.

 

RECYCLING

Find local recycling centers, or check with your neighborhood garbage service to see if they pick up recycling. You can recycle paper, plastic, batteries, ink toner cartridges, cans, and anything else that has the recycle sign. 

 

COMPOST & GARDENING

Create a home compost bin by using food scraps, for example, eggshells, leftover vegetables, and fruit, and used coffee grounds. If you have a home garden you can use your compost to help grow your plants.

REPURPOSE

Use old coffee tins or soup cans as organizers for pens and other items on your desk. Use old wine and beer bottles as flower vases! 

 

CLEANING & ECO-FRIENDLY TIPS 

Here are a few easy changes you can make when you are cleaning: 

  • Use cold water whenever doing laundry
  • Try to use washable cloth instead of paper napkins and paper towels.
  • Turn off lights when you leave the room, and try to use as much daylight as possible.
  • Line dry your laundry.
  • Unplug any appliances you aren’t using to save on energy.
  • Switch to energy-saving appliances and light-bulbs.  

If you haven’t scheduled your summer cleaning appointment with us yet, give us a call (404-913-6699) or a get quote online here.

A Message from Rise-N-Shine on COVID-19

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Creating a clean and healthy environment in the homes of our customers is our top priority.

With the evolving situation surrounding COVID-19, we want to remind you that Rise-N-Shine is here for you to keep your house clean and safe.  As an essential business, we are continuing to provide house cleaning services to our clients.  

We have enhanced our sanitizing procedures to ensure that we are staying safe and are able to help you by keeping your house clean while you stay home.   Our cleaners are washing their hands as soon as they enter your home.  They are wearing masks and gloves for the entire cleaning.  They are also sanitizing the front door when they leave.  Since we know many families are home at this time, we ask homeowners and their families to go on a different level of the home while our cleaners clean.  

As we have always done, and are continuing to do, we are taking precautions between each house cleaning. At each house, we will use new towels to wipe down and sanitize areas.  We also empty our vacuum at each out to ensure it is clean for the next house.  If a client would feel more comfortable with us using their cleaning supplies, we are happy to use their towels or vacuum as well.   

To ensure to limit the spread of illness, we are checking in with our cleaners regularly to see if they are experiencing signs or symptoms of illness, and encouraging them to stay home if they feel under the weather.  We ask that any client that is experiencing symptoms of illness reschedule their cleaning appointment for a future date.  

A clean home is a healthy home, and we are here for you to help alleviate the stress of cleaning while we all stay home.  

Organizing Hacks

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Have you been working from home and keeping yourself socially distanced lately? We’ve created the perfect blog for YOU…full of organizational hacks! Ready, set… categorize, color code, and file!

 

BASKETS

Use baskets big and small to store things like blankets, books, toys, games, and more in the living room. 

 

GROCERY

Organize reusable and recyclable grocery bags in filing folders hung on the wall.

 

CLEANING PRODUCTS

Organize cleaning products and supplies in a shoe organizer hanging on the wall or door of a closet or laundry room. 

 

WINE RACK

Use a wine rack to store towels in the bathroom (or pool towels in the laundry room!). 

DESK CLUTTER

Purchase a shelf/computer stand to make more room on your desk! Store your agenda, notebooks, and more under your computer/monitor stand. 

 

GARMENT BAG

Put wrapping paper rolls in a garment bag standing up next to each other. Add hanger and hang out of sight wherever you please! 

 

REPURPOSE

Use old coffee tins or soup cans as organizers for pens and other items on your desk. Use old wine and beer bottles as flower vases! 

If you haven’t scheduled your spring cleaning appointment with us yet, give us a call (404-913-6699) or a get quote online here.

Weekly Cleaning

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With the worldwide pandemic going on, it’s SO important to keep your home clean. These are just a few ideas that we came up with to use as a weekly checklist. Don’t forget, we are still doing cleanings and would love to make your home sparkle during this crazy time!

 

MONDAY

-change sheets in all BEDROOMS

-disinfect/dust all surfaces in bedrooms

-vacuum/sweep floors

-declutter and put clothes

and sheets in the laundry

-disinfect doorknobs, tv remotes, 

closet doors, etc.

 

TUESDAY

-disinfect KITCHEN surfaces, fridge door, 

pantry doors, sink, microwave, 

oven handle, etc.

-change kitchen towels

-clean kitchen table/bar/island

-sweet/mop floors

-take out trash/recycling

-run dishwasher

 

WEDNESDAY

-clean all BATHROOM counters,

 toilets, sinks, mirrors

-change bathroom towels

-sweep and mop floors

-restock toiletries

-restock toilet paper

 

THURSDAY

-sweep/vacuum LIVING ROOM

-wash blankets/throws and pillows

(check tag for instructions)

-declutter and put away toys, books, etc.

-dust and disinfect all surfaces

-refresh fabrics with spray (Febreze)

=disinfect tv remotes, door handles

 

FRIDAY

ALTERNATE cleaning:

week 1: walls, baseboards, fans

week 2: clean out the fridge

week 3: appliances

week 4: windows and blinds

 

SATURDAY

-clean out car

-declutter garage

-empty trash

-do some yard work

-plant some flowers or tend your garden

-do a few loads of laundry

If you haven’t scheduled your spring cleaning appointment with us yet, give us a call (404-913-6699) or a get quote online here. 

Easy Spring Decor

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Did you just schedule your spring cleaning with us? Great! Now, it’s time to add some springtime decor. Here are some inspiring ideas we came up with:

 

Add some coral, yellow, or pastel-colored pillows and throws to your bed and living room couch.

The pillows will look especially beautiful if they are textured and all different shapes and sizes!

 

Create a floral tablescape!

Add some pastel-hued placemats and a tablecloth, floral plates and bowls, and a bouquet of flowers as a centerpiece. 

 

Add some plants around your home.

Update a blank corner or shelf with a beautiful plant or vase of flowers.

 

Place some baskets in the living room and/or your bedroom.

Woven baskets add a fresh and fun look to any room! Put extra blankets and pillows in the baskets for a cozy vibe.

 

Put up some floral artwork around the house.

You can find canvases and framed prints of flowers at Homegoods and the like. 

 

If florals aren’t your thing, shoot for some beach house vibes!

Use banana leaf, etc. prints instead.

 

Buy some new curtains!

Use white, pink, mint, or light gray sheer curtains to add some dreamy vibes to your living room or bedrooms. 

If you haven’t scheduled your spring cleaning appointment with us yet, give us a call (404-913-6699) or a get quote online here: https://risenshineatlanta.com/request-a-quote/