In House Janitorial vs Outsourced Commercial Cleaning: What’s Better for Your Business?
If your building needs someone on site all day, every day, to handle spills, restock washrooms, and respond to requests on the spot, an in house janitorial team can make sense. If you need a clean, well kept space without hiring, training, supervising, and equipping staff yourself, outsourcing to a commercial cleaning company is usually […]
Hiring a Cleaning Company vs an Independent Cleaner: Pros, Cons, and Cost
If you want the lowest hourly rate and you’re comfortable handling the details yourself, an independent cleaner can be a great fit. If you want insured, backed up, hands off service that shows up even when someone is sick or on vacation, a cleaning company is usually the safer bet. Both can do excellent work, […]
When Should You Book Move-In vs Move-Out Cleaning? A Renter’s Timeline
Book your move-out clean for the day after your last box leaves the unit, and your move-in clean for a day or two before you start unpacking, once the space is empty. Getting that order right, moving out fully before the clean and moving in only after it, is what actually makes either clean worth […]
Sweepy Maids Named a Staff Favourite at Vancity’s Newton Community Branch
For 80 years, Vancity has proudly supported the local businesses that make its communities work, and this year Sweepy Maids is one of them. The credit union’s Newton Community Branch in Surrey has named Sweepy Maids one of its staff-favourite local businesses, featuring the company’s Surrey address and website on a special 2026 flyer marking […]
How Often Should You Deep Clean Your House? A Room-by-Room Schedule
The honest answer to how often you should deep clean your house is: it depends on the room, but most homes need a full deep clean every 3 to 6 months, roughly once per season. A kitchen builds up grease and grime far faster than a spare bedroom, so cleaning them on the same schedule […]
How Often Should a Commercial Office Be Cleaned? A Guide by Business Type
There’s no single answer to how often a commercial office should be cleaned, because a quiet two-person accounting firm and a busy medical clinic have very different needs. As a general rule, most offices benefit from daily cleaning of high-traffic and shared areas, weekly cleaning of individual workspaces, and monthly deep cleaning of the areas […]
What’s the Average Cost of Weekly House Cleaning in Calgary?
Weekly house cleaning in Calgary averages $110 to $220 per visit in 2026, depending on your home size, the number of bathrooms, and whether you book on a recurring schedule. Because a weekly clean maintains a home that’s already in reasonable shape, it takes less time than a one-time or deep clean, which keeps the […]
How Often Should You Get Your Carpets Professionally Cleaned?
Most carpets should be professionally cleaned every 12 to 18 months, but the right frequency depends on your household. Homes with pets or young children usually need cleaning every 6 to 12 months, while allergy sufferers and high-traffic areas can benefit from a professional clean every 3 to 6 months. Vacuuming keeps the surface tidy, […]
How Much Does Airbnb Turnover Cleaning Cost in Surrey and Kelowna?
If you host a short term rental, you already know that a spotless space is not optional. It is the difference between five star reviews and a damaged listing. But one question trips up almost every host at some point: how much does Airbnb turnover cleaning cost, and is it worth building into your nightly […]
Is a Cleaning Service Worth It? A Real Cost vs Time Breakdown for Busy Families
Between work, kids, errands, and everything else life throws at you, cleaning the house often lands at the very bottom of the priority list. So the question many busy families eventually ask is a simple one: is a cleaning service worth it, or is it an unnecessary luxury? The honest answer depends on how you […]