The Hometress Journal
Cleaning, handled — and everything around it.
Guides, checklists, and local home-care notes from the people who do the resets. 191 stories and counting.
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ChicagoLeftover Cleaning Products in Chicago: A Plan for the City’s Drop-OffOld cleaning products in a Chicago cupboard: the City’s permanent drop-off, its three windows, what it turns away, and a six-row sheet for each bottle.
PhiladelphiaDry or Damp: A Cleaner’s Bedside-Table CardEthan Allen and Bassett start with a damp cloth; IKEA says dry for pine. A bedside-table card for independent house cleaners at the Bedside Table line.
PhiladelphiaOne Wipe, Many Finishes: A Cleaner’s Door-Handle CardSchlage’s older care text allows mild abrasive powder; its current warranty lists abrasive materials. A door-handle card for cleaners at the Wipe Down line.
PhiladelphiaBefore the Scrub: A Cleaner’s Gas-Grate and Burner-Cap CardKitchenAid and Whirlpool say some grates may go in the dishwasher; Wolf says never. A gas-grate and burner-cap card for cleaners at the Stovetop line.
PhiladelphiaBefore You Press Start: A Cleaner’s Dryer CardFour GE, LG and Samsung dryer manuals warn about cooking oil and lint screens. A dryer card for independent house cleaners booked for the laundry add-on.
PhiladelphiaBefore the Pour: A Cleaner’s Sink-Drain CardThree disposer manuals bar caustic drain cleaners; a drain-cleaner sheet calls itself safe for disposals. A card for cleaners at the sink-and-drains line.
PhiladelphiaExtra Care: A Cleaner’s Staircase CardSeven vacuum and steam-mop manuals print “extra care” on stairs; only Kenmore has a stairs paragraph. A staircase card for independent house cleaners.
PhiladelphiaBefore the Bleach: A Cleaner’s Trash-Can Cardsimplehuman bars bleach on its steel but prints a bucket soak; iTouchless says never to rinse a sensor lid. A cleaner’s card for the trash-can line by part.
PhiladelphiaUnder the Bed: A Cleaner’s Adjustable-Base CardFour adjustable-base manuals say unplug before cleaning, and three say keep lint out of the air openings. A card for cleaners at the bedroom frame line.
PhiladelphiaDust or Wash? A Cleaner’s Vent-Cover CardThe checklist says dust the vent cover; Broan and Panasonic say take the grille off and wash it, power locked out. A cleaner’s card for the line, by maker.