Ragz Cleaning Service

09/13/2019

Good Day Everyone,
I appreciate all that have visited my page. Although I and or it has been inactive, I am endeavoring to rebuild/reestablish my business. I will be posting before and after pictures of my work with the hope of accomplishing my goal.

Regards,
Natalie Henderson
Owner and Operator

01/12/2015

Hire a housekeeper - You Work Full Time
After a busy 9-5, using your time off from work to clean the house depletes your energy and limits your availability to enjoy other activities. You might not need a daily housekeeper, but having someone clean once or twice a month will give you more time to do the things you enjoy or need get done.

Jennifer Thomas, a clinical psychologist and single mom from Minneapolis, Minn. says that without the help of her housekeeper, she would get less done and get much less sleep: "I have a housekeeper to free up my limited time to do important activities with my son and also take care of myself: doing yoga, walking outside, reading and spending time with friends and family."

You Have a Busy Family Life
It's hard to find time or energy for family outings and date nights when you spend your time cleaning, cooking and taking care of your children. If your schedule is already overwhelming, keeping the house in order becomes a daunting task that can take a toll on your marriage, as well as your health.

Author Melanie Bowden from Davis, Calif., has her hands full between writing, teaching and being a mother of two. Housework was the main issue she and her husband fought over. "I felt very frazzled when I had to keep up with all of the cleaning without outside help and I grew resentful toward my husband that he wasn't doing more," she says. Hiring a housekeeper not only lowered her stress level, but also kept her marriage intact. "I just love coming home to a clean house on those days -- particularly when the bed sheets have been changed -- that's my favorite part," she adds. According to Bowden, having a housekeeper is a valuable time-management tool that everyone should consider.

You Enjoy Entertaining
Whether you're putting on a large event or just having company over, you don't need to add cleaning to your to-do list. Save your time -- and your energy -- for the party by hiring someone to clean your home before and after the event. Even if you're just having people over for dinner or to spend the weekend, knowing your housecleaning is taken care of takes the load off of you, and leaves you time to prepare for their arrival and enjoy the visit.

You Don't Know How to Clean
Remember all those times your mom tried to teach you how to clean? Good. Now, do you remember anything she actually said? We didn't think so. Cleaning isn't as easy as just turning on a vacuum. There are tips and tricks you learn with time or experience. Don't know how to clean your home? Hire a housekeeper to show you. She can clean it a few times and demonstrate the best methods. But be careful; you may like just having her do it -- and that's okay too!

You Don't Like Cleaning
Who does? But some people are better at it than others. Just because cleaning isn't your forte, doesn't mean you're lazy. Why waste your time and efforts doing something you're not good at, when you can have someone else do it? If cleaning takes you hours and you hate every minute of it, hire a housekeeper and devote that time to something more productive. If hiring someone to clean weekly strains your budget, find someone to deep clean once a month. That way, you'll be better equipped to keep the house tidy the rest of the time on your own.

You Have Elderly Family
You might not want or need someone to clean your own home, but your aging parents or other relatives might need help. As people get older, it becomes harder to take care of daily chores and housekeeping tasks. A disorderly home is a health hazard for the elderly. A cluttered floor can cause them to fall and eating from dirty dishes can make them ill.

Barbara Berta of Colorado Springs, Colo., hired a housekeeper to tidy her father's apartment once a week. "My dad had diabetes, so between his illness and his age, it was hard for him to keep his home as clean as he would have liked," she says. "I already had my hands full with chores around my own home, so the housekeeper was a huge help when it came to making sure my dad had a comfortable and clean living space."

If your aging parents need more help than just cleaning, hire a senior care aide who can care for them, run errands and provide light cleaning around the home.

You Have a New Baby
A new baby in the house means lots of extra cleaning and laundry -- more than exhausted new parents may be able to handle. A housekeeper can help pick up the slack while you get used to your new routine. Family or friends want to pitch in and get you a gift? Instead of flowers, suggest they chip in for a housekeeper to help you out for a few weeks.

You Deserve a Treat
Sometimes you just need a break. Manicures and massages are great, but you can also pamper yourself by hiring someone to clean every once in a while. It's a nice luxury that will give you some extra time to yourself. Go ahead, you've earned it!v

11/05/2014

10 Reasons You Should Hire a Housekeeper
When you have a busy schedule or find yourself unable to perform the tasks necessary for house cleaning, you may want to consider hiring a housekeeping service. You will reap several benefits by hiring a housekeeper, and there are several reasons you should consider doing so.
1. Convenience. Whether you work 80 hours a week or have several young children, a housekeeper can make your life much easier. It won’t be necessary to find spare time in which to clean the different areas of your house because the housekeeper will take care of it all. You can schedule to have your house cleaned as often as you like, and you can choose the days and hours that work best for you.
2. Focus. When you hire a housekeeping service to clean your home, it allows you to focus on the more important things in your life. You will be able to spend more time with friends and family, and you can concentrate on your job instead of worrying about the chores that are waiting for you at home. You won’t need to spend your energy doing house cleaning tasks, which will allow you to devote yourself to your job and your loved ones.
3. Time. House cleaning takes time, especially if you want to do it well. By hiring a housekeeper, you can spend your valuable time pursuing activities that you enjoy. You will have more opportunities to play with your children, go out with friends or to simply enjoy a good book.
4. Healthy Environment. By hiring a housekeeper, you can ensure that your home is as healthy as possible. Your housekeeper will have all of the supplies and knowledge necessary to prevent bacteria and germs from accumulating on surfaces. A housekeeping service will also vacuum and dust regularly to minimize your family’s exposure to allergens.
5. Knowledge. Most people know the basics about cleaning, but housekeepers know all of the tricks and secrets to making your home look its best. They know which treatments to use on certain stains, and they can keep your floors, counters and other surfaces looking new.
6. Experience. A housekeeping service will have experience in cleaning several types of materials, such as fabric, countertops and floors. Housekeepers have worked with a variety of surfaces and cleaners, and they know exactly what works and what doesn’t. This saves you time and frustration that you might experience while tackling difficult housekeeping chores.
7. Comfort. A clean home brings a certain sense of comfort to the homeowner. Clutter, dust and dirty areas can keep you from settling in and feeling at ease in your own home. A housekeeper will take care of all those things for you, which allows you to walk into your clean house and immediately begin to relax.
8. Flexible Plan. When you hire a housekeeper, you have the option of scheduling the house cleaning around school, work or other activities. A housekeeper can also help you decide exactly what needs to be cleaned and how often. For example, your guest room probably does not need to be cleaned every week, but your housekeeper can focus on it just before and after you have guests.
9. Reliable. Most housekeepers are extremely reliable, and you can trust them to work in your home. They will arrive on schedule and work efficiently throughout the house. This is particularly true when you hire someone through our housekeeping company. With our services, you will have no doubt that your housekeeper is reliable, honest and trustworthy.
10. Effective. Hiring a housekeeper is a very effective way to keep a clean home. While you might only have enough time to tackle small tasks here and there, a housekeeper is completely devoted to house cleaning. This means that you get the best service possible with excellent results.
A housekeeper will make life easier and more comfortable for you in many ways. If you are looking for a house cleaning service, contact us. We can offer you a clean home that will allow you to devote more time and energy to the things that are really important in your life.

08/05/2014

Cleaning Tips for the Kitchen
For more effective dishwashing, add a few tablespoons of vinegar along with the dishwashing detergent when washing dishes. The vinegar cuts the grease and leaves dishes sparkling.
To clean up spills in your oven, sprinkle the spills immediately with salt. When the oven has cooled, brush away the burnt-on food with a damp sponge.
To disinfect smelly sponges, wash sponge thoroughly, then microwave it while it is wet, for a short period. When you see steam from the sponge, the bacteria in the sponge will be dead. Remove carefully, it will be hot! Wash the sponge thoroughly before use. **Make sure the sponge has no metal components!**
To remove hard-water and lime build-up in a teapot or kettle, pour in two cups of vinegar and bring to a boil. Let simmer for about 10 minutes, then rinse well.
To remove mineral deposits in a tea pot or burnt spots on a coffee pot, put some ice cubes, cut-up lemon, and salt with a tad water and swish around and let sit overnight.
To whiten an old stained sink , poor a half cup of salt in it and then scrub it with a lemon. Let it stand for a few minutes and rinse.
To remove skid marks on linoleum rub the spot with toothpaste before washing the floor.
To keep your plastic containers from getting stained from tomato based foods, rub the inside with vegetable oil before placing the food in the container.
Kitchen surfaces: Mix in spray bottle, 1 part ammonia to 3 parts water. Or try diluted bleach solution in a spray bottle. It will remove stains AND disinfect.
Removing kitchen and food odors: Soak pure vanilla on a cotton ball and place in a saucer. Put the saucer in the car or refrigerator to remove odors. Keep cotton ball out of reach of children as it contains some alcohol.
Odor producing mold and bacteria in garbage cans: sprinkle 1/2 cup Borax in the bottom of the garbage can.
Cleaning coffee maker: Pour straight vinegar into it as if you are making the coffee, no filter is need. Turn coffee maker on as if you were making a pot of coffee. Repeat this with a new batch of vinegar until it runs clear of calcium deposits.

Cleaning Tips for the Bathroom
Bars of soap too small to use effectively can be pressed into the sides of new bars softened by recent use.
Shower curtains can be renovated by being washed, on gentle cycle, with a pint of white vinegar.
If you have more than one bath to clean, keep separate cleaning supplies in each bathroom, that way you can clean the bath at a moments notice.
To clean tubs and showers use a product that contains phosphoric acid, their is no scrubbing involved.

Buildup on shower doors: Wipe with lemon oil. Removes buildup and keeps doors protected longer from future buildup.
Removing mildew from shower or bath: 3 parts bleach and 1 part water -- put in spray bottle. Spray on mildew areas and it will virtually disappear.

Cleaning Tips for the Laundry Room
To remove perspiration stains in clothing, soak in warm vinegar and water.
Microwaves can be used to emergency disinfect clothes, such as a child's cap that another kid has put on, as long as they have absolutely NO metal in the zippers, buttons, rivets etc. ALWAYS place a cup of cold water next to the article to absorb the heat and microwave on high until the water is steaming.
Removing mildew stains from clothes: Begin by brushing of mold outdoors so you don't scatter mildew spores in the house. On washable fabrics, pretreat by rubbing detergent into the dampened stain. Then, launder the items in hot water, detergent and chlorine bleach, if it is safe for the fabric. If the stain remains, sponge it with hydrogen peroxide, rinse and launder. If the item isn't bleach-safe, soak it in an oxygen bleach that is safe for colors, then wash it. Take non-washable fabrics to the dry cleaner and tell them what the stain is.

07/02/2014

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06/25/2014

Check out these 10 health benefits of a clean house and get scrubbing!

1) Reduces allergies
Regular cleaning is the best way to reduce dust and other irritating allergens from the home. Chores like sweeping, dusting, and vacuuming dispose of dust, dust mites, pet dander, and dozens of other allergens that cause cold and flu-like symptoms. People with allergies, asthma, and respiratory problems can relieve their symptoms and breathe easier by keeping their house clean.

2) Sanitation
Every time you clean the house with disinfectants, you are killing bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms that can compromise your health. These powerful cleansers target germs and bacteria, such as E. coli, staph, and salmonella that are responsible for many foodborne illnesses and infections. Sanitizing surfaces in the kitchen, bathroom, and other areas of the house will help protect you from these potentially dangerous bacteria.

3) Reduces mold
Keeping your house clean provides more opportunities to detect mold growth and fix the problem in a timely manner. Mold can wreck havoc on people's health, causing allergic reactions, cold and flu-like symptoms, asthma attacks, and other severe health problems. Regular cleaning and inspections help control and prevent mold growth.

4) Lowers risk of injury
Keeping your house clean and organized can reduce the chance of injury by minimizing clutter and keeping things out of harm's way. Leaving loose items around like toys may increase the risk of trips and falls. Stacks of boxes and other large piles can easily fall on top of someone and injure them. Simply tidying up and organizing can make a huge difference in the overall safety of your home.

5) Reduces stress
Both the act of cleaning and maintaining a clean house can help relieve and prevent unnecessary stress. A clean house makes maneuvering and finding things much easier. Easy cleaning like sweeping, doing the dishes, and making your bed will make your house look clean and ready for guests if the opportunity arises.

6) Wards off pests
In general, bugs and other household pests like warm, damp environments and they have a tendency to disguise themselves in dusty, untidy areas. Regular cleaning helps occupants discover pest problems and treat them accordingly. In addition to regular exterminations, simple chores like taking out the garbage, sweeping, and vacuuming keeps bugs and other pests from making your home their nesting ground.

7) Burns calories
Cleaning doesn't just make your home look s***k and span, it also burns calories. Everything from sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and hand washing the dishes can make you work up a sweat and burn off calories. To increase your calorie burn, dance to your favorite tunes while cleaning the house for at least an hour.

8) Encourages cooking
A dirty and unorganized kitchen can deter people from cooking at home because they don't want to make the mess even worse. A clean kitchen is much more inviting than a messy one. Washing the dishes, wiping down the countertops, and cleaning out the refrigerator allow the kitchen to serve as a functional workspace where you can cook healthy meals for the whole family.

9) Improves mental state
Let's face it: there's nothing better than walking into a house that is clean and organized. In fact, the process of cleaning and de-cluttering has been known to provide many mental health benefits. From the physical movements to the completion of a task, people find cleaning very cathartic. It's also a great way to release frustration, anxiety, and anger.

10) Reduces health and safety hazards
A clean house can mean the difference between life and death. Those who live in an unsanitary environment are more susceptible to illnesses caused by bacteria, allergens, and pests. An untidy home can also be a safety hazard for its occupants. Clutter is a fire hazard and can physically trap occupants inside their homes, preventing them from escaping in an emergency. Cleaning frees up space and keeps messes from becoming serious hazards.

06/23/2014

Welcome to Ragz Cleaning. We've been providing quality recommended residential maid services in the Oakland County area for over 27 years. We specialize in professional home cleaning services that revolve around our clients in Berkley, Beverly Hills, Birmingham, Bloomfield, Bloomfield Hills, Clawson, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lathrup Village, Madison Heights, Oak Park, Orchard Lake, Pleasant Ridge, Royal Oak, Southfield, Square Lake, Sylvan Lake and West Bloomfield.

06/23/2014

06/23/2014

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