How Partnering with Goldstar Can Boost Employee Productivity and Sales
Boosting employee productivity seems to be something any business could use a little more help with. Wouldn’t it be amazing if there was a simple solution? Would you believe me …
Resolutions for a Stress Free and Organized 2018
I know what you’re thinking, “Another New Years Resolution post in January?!” but bear with me. Here are four resolutions you will actually want to keep in 2018. Follow the …
How to Keep That Hockey Bag and Gear Fresh
There it is again. Sitting, lifeless. Dropped off again right beside the washing machine. Its been there for three whole days. Left to fester, left to seep, left to marinade. …
Closing your summer vacation home
Between Labor Day and Thanksgiving, owners of second homes perform the annual ritual of closing up their un-winterized rural cottages, beach retreats and mountain cabins. If you plan on vacating …
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 …
Some Back-to-School Organizing Tips
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year…” Staples Business Depot’s iconic 1996 commercial, featuring an exuberant dad back-to-school shopping with his not-so-enthusiastic kids, captures the feeling of relief felt by many parents …
Find the right cleaning company for your business
You wouldn’t hire just anyone to clean your house. Similarly, if you’ve decided to contract out cleaning and janitorial services at your office, it’s important to thoroughly review your options. …
Office tech: 6 tools to increase office productivity
For all its amazing uses, sometimes technology can feel like an impediment to getting things done, rather than tools to increase productivity in the office. But fear not! Goldstar has scoured the Interweb …
5 ways to stop dirt in its tracks
It’s your home’s dirty little secret: much of the grime in your house comes from outside, trekked in on shoes that don’t appear to be either muddy or dirty. Fortunately, a bit …
How to tackle grass stains on clothing
If you enjoy spending time outdoors in the summer, you know that nature inevitably leaves its mark on your clothes in the form of unsightly, hard-to-clean grass stains. You …
Cleaning up after your dog or cat
For millions of dog and cat owners, Fido and Fluffy aren’t just pets – they’re part of the family. But as much as we love our four-legged friends, they sure …
Choosing the right office: 6 things to consider
It’s not a stretch to say that choosing an office is one of the most important decisions your company will ever make. It’s easy to see why; even in an …
Spring Clean Challenge winner announced
For demonstrating a stubborn commitment to cleanliness by tackling a month’s worth of daily chores, Amy will receive 3 months of bi-weekly residential cleaning services from Goldstar. (That’s quite a return on investment!) “It was …
Goldstar Cleaning proud to be “Cleaning for a Reason”
This article originally appeared in the June 7, 2013 issue of The Free Press. An estimated 91,400 Canadian women will be diagnosed with cancer this year, according to the Canadian …
Natural ways to keep your home smelling fresh
Spring cleaning isn’t just about getting rid of clutter and scrubbing floors. After a winter on lockdown, your home could probably use a good airing out. Spring is a …
8 time-saving spring cleaning tips
There’s no way around it – spring cleaning takes work. But if you’ve been following our 31-day Spring Clean Challenge, you know that the most effective way to tackle a …
Take the Spring Clean Challenge and Win!
We could all use a little motivation to get the chores done. Goldstar has 31 days’ worth. Starting May 1, Goldstar Cleaning Services is launching its Spring Clean Challenge, a 31-day …
4 cool spring cleaning traditions from around the world
Westerners aren’t the only ones who take advantage of the warm weather to clean shop. In fact, spring cleaning is pretty much an international holiday, judging from these four holidays …
Cleaning blogs: Online help for your spring cleaning plans
Here at Goldstar, we try as much as possible to provide you with experience-based tips and tricks to make cleaning easier. But we know we’re not the only game in …
Go trekking with the Fernie Mountain Film Festival
Here in Canada, we’re blessed to be surrounded by all kinds of natural beauty: raging rivers, vast forests, sparkling lakes and towering mountains. Ah, mountains. It’s fitting that Fernie, a …
5 must-have cleaning products for your backyard
I know, it’s hard to imagine right now. But some day soon, all that snow will disappear, leaving you with a backyard’s worth of cleaning jobs. Luckily, technology can …
Checking out: How to avoid germs during your hotel stay
Whether you’re on vacation at a tropical resort or away on business, your hotel room is supposed to be your home-away-from-home. Unfortunately, that “home” was used by hundreds of strangers before you arrived – and they may …
Compu-clean: How to clean your PC
If you’re anything like me, your cleaning regiment is probably very structured: clean the tops of things. Clean underneath those same things. Repeat as necessary. But many homeowners neglect the …
The Future is Now: 8 Household Gadgets from CES 2013
Last week, more than 150,000 tech-hungry shoppers flocked to Las Vegas for the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show. The annual event draws some of the world’s biggest tech companies, as well …
CTV’s Canada AM coming to Fernie
Early birds rejoice: there’s plenty of excitement to be found before the sun rises. On Wednesday, January 23, CTV’s Canada AM will be filming live from Fernie Alpine Resort (5339 Fernie …
6 Ways to Clean Up Your Act in 2013
Is 2013 the year you resolved to keep your house tidy? With planning, a bit of extra effort and these six tips to start you off, you can succeed where …
Comfort and Joy: 9 Great Christmas Events in Fernie
Having trouble getting into the Christmas spirit? The Fernie community has a number of Yuletide activities taking place to brighten up your holidays. Here’s a daily rundown of our favourites: Sunday, December 16: Vera Choir …
Before and After: Goldstar’s Extreme Cleaning Makeover
Earlier this month, Goldstar Cleaning announced the winner of its Extreme Makeover: Cleaning Edition contest. To recap: George Toressani and his wife, Rochelle Simmons, have been living apart since …
Event Highlight: 2012 Fernie Ski Swap
Is your old skiing equipment gathering dust in your closet? Consider recycling your old gear to make some extra …
Meet the Winner of Extreme Makover: Clean Home Edition
In the end, there can be only one. Goldstar Cleaning Services would like to thank everyone who took the time to nominate their neighbours, friends and family members for the …
Get your house viewing-ready in 30 minutes
Your realtor calls – someone wants to look round – in 30 minutes! Follow Goldstar Cleaning Services’ guide to making your home viewing-ready in just half an hour. Preparation is …