Cleaning tips for crafting with kids
From paper mâché to play dough, crafting is a great bonding exercise for parents and children. Age-appropriate arts and crafts projects also give kids to the chance to unleash their creative energies in a …
8 big cleaning mistakes you’re (probably) making
It’s spring cleaning season again. As you prepare to tackle some of the toughest cleaning jobs in your house, it’s worth taking a look at some of the things we …
One step ahead: caring for your floors
Goodbye, snow and slush. Hello, water and muck. Your floors never get a break, no matter the season. Whether you’ve got hardwood, ceramic or vinyl underfoot, follow these tips to keep your floors properly …
Home Renovations: 5 Great Rebate Programs
March 31, 2013 marks the end of the LiveSmart BC Efficiency Incentive Program, a tax rebate program for homes investing in energy-saving renovations. Since 2008, the wildly popular program has awarded over …
5 iPhone apps to help you clean your home
A screenshot from “Chore Hero.” You can do pretty much anything with your iPhone – everything, perhaps, except clean your house. Until Apple designs and iMaid, check out these five apps …
Citrus fresh: How to make natural household cleaner of out orange peels
Most people are well aware of the cleaning powers of vinegar. As an eco-friendly solvent and disinfectant, vinegar is cheap, versatile and a staple in most households. So, why don’t more people us it …
Good as new: How to clean jewelry naturally
For couples, Valentine’s Day is a time to celebrate the special love between two people. But for retailers, February 14 is a day for big consumer spending. The average Canadian household will spend $37 on …
Spruce up Your Spruce: Caring for your Christmas tree
A natural Christmas tree has a way of conjuring up memories of holidays past; the pungent smell of fresh pine needles, the sight of twinkling lights wrapped around the branches – not to mention all the colourful gifts waiting to …
The 10-Minute Holiday Cleanup
‘Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a… dust bunny? With all the hustle and bustle of the holidays, keeping …
The Five Scariest Cleaning Jobs in Your House
There’s nothing Hollywood loves more than a creepy “home-alone” horror movie, with potential danger lurking behind every corner. In real life, these often-neglected corners of your house could be hiding …
Five ways to clean for your boat or camper using vinegar
Keep a bottle of white distilled vinegar on your boat or in your camper van, for the ultimate multi-purpose cleaner. It’s economical, readily-available, effective and it is kind to the …
How to remove grass stains from clothing
It’s summer, the sun is out and it’s time to send your kids outside for an outdoors adventure. Don’t worry what state their clothes will come back in – Goldstar …
Tips for cleaning your campsite as you go
Follow Goldstar Cleaning Services’ tips on cleaning your campsite, so you can relax and enjoy your weekend at the lakes or in the backcountry around Cranbrook, Fernie and Sparwood and …
How to keep your barbecue clean so it’s always ready for your next party
A barbecue is the perfect way to enjoy a summer evening – don’t let your smoky, unclean grill drive your friends and family off the deck and into the house. …
How a security check can help reduce your vacation home insurance premium
Most insurance companies now require a signed report showing that an empty vacation home has been checked once or twice a month during the off-season. Goldstar cleaning crews will combine their …
How a shiny floor will make your business more profitable
Did you know that a great looking entrance floor accounts for 80% of a customer’s first impression when they walk in to your business? Shiny, well-maintained floors directly impact how …
How to clean up stains with household products
When red wine spills on a carpet or you get blood on your white shirt, there’s no time to spare – keep these stainbusters in the cleaning closet. 1. Hydrogen …
A spring cleaning checklist – for any day of the year
Whether it’s May or November, sometimes you just get that feeling that it’s time for a spring clean of your house and possessions. Your ‘spring’ clean should cover all the …
How to keep your house clean when you have a pet
Pets make great companions – but they can make a terrible mess of your house! This is Goldstar Cleaning Services’ guide to reducing the impact that your beloved puppy or …
How to prepare your house (and you!) for overnight visitors
Six months ago it seemed like a great idea to invite the whole family to visit, but a few days before the crowds descend on your home, you now realize …
How to set up a rental vacation home that will be easy to clean
Renting out your Kootenays vacation home in Fernie can be a great way to earn extra income – as long as you don’t waste your earnings fixing it up after …
Spend the summer outdoors, not cleaning your home
Want to spend more time enjoying yourself outdoors this summer, instead of cleaning the house for hours each week? This is Goldstar Cleaning Services’ guide to keeping the dirt out …
How to choose green cleaning products
Almost every bottle in the cleaning products section now claims to be environmentally friendly, biodegradable, paraben free or just ‘green.’ You may want to cut down the levels of toxic …
Top 5 uses for baking soda as a green all-purpose cleaner
Baking soda is non-toxic, environmentally-friendly, cheap and makes an effective all-purpose cleaner around the house. 1. Keep kitchen smells at bay Keep a box of baking soda in the fridge, …
Top 5 uses for vinegar when cleaning your home
Reduce the amount of chemicals in your and save some pennies by keeping inexpensive white distilled vinegar in your cleaning closet. 1. Use it neat as an all-purpose, deodorizing and …
How to Get Your Rental Damage Deposit Back
Goldstar Cleaning Services is regularly called into private rental homes by landlords or tenants – these are our tips for how you can save yourself a cleaning fee, get your …