Gaskins Cleaning Services

04/22/2026

Great recipes and labels for your DIY cleaning solutions!

For all your homemade cleaning concoctions, you need these labels! Many of you have been asking for exactly this over the years and I'm thrilled to be able to share them with you! Find the link in the first comment.

These are labels for my most-used GIY (Green-It-Yourself) house cleaning recipes AND--this is the truly exciting part--the recipes are printed RIGHT ON THEM! 🥳 Print at home & attach to the bottles/containers. Personally, I am always exceedingly remiss in labeling my bottles & jars around my house (my fam has learned to be wary of unlabeled bottles), so I have already printed these out for myself. What label(s) are you going to use first?

Find my latest blog post with the downloadable GIY Recipe Labels and these recipes. Link in first comment.

🍃Here's what's included: Housecleaning Wipes, All-Purpose Spray, Baby Wipes, Foaming Hand Soap, Scouring Powder & Glass Cleaner

Thanks to those of you who tested these & gave us GREAT feedback!

04/05/2026

The Weidman cooktop cleaner and stainless steel cleaner are considered a premier choice for specialized kitchen cleaning, particularly for maintaining high-end surfaces like glass cooktops and stainless steel appliances.

03/16/2026

Just finalized a thorough move-out cleaning on a recently sold property! 🏠 I want to thank Dave Burgess for making this possible. For those looking for an agent with patience, local market expertise, and a genuine commitment to finding the right fit, Dave Burgess Real Estate John L Scott Snohomish is the ideal choice. He makes the entire process remarkably stress-free. https://www.facebook.com/share/1CXAp9EcEH/?mibextid=wwXIfr

01/14/2026

10/16/2025

☑️ A fresh space never looked so good! Our deep cleaning service is the perfect way to hit reset, and with recurring visits we help you keep that clean-home feeling all the time. Our friendly cleaner brings the sparkle (and the smiles😁), so you can enjoy a beautifully maintained space without getting your hands dirty.

❇️ Ready for your stress-free clean? Send us a message or visit our website to request a free quote.

📞 Call or message us today.
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08/25/2025

White vinegar is a powerhouse for cleaning—cheap, eco-friendly, and surprisingly effective.

Here’s what it can tackle:

🪟 Streak-Free Windows – Mix vinegar + water (1:1) in a spray bottle
🛁 Bathroom Shine – Cuts through soap scum on tubs and tiles
🚰 Fresh Drains – Pour vinegar + baking soda down the drain, let fizz, then rinse
🍽️ Sparkling Dishwasher – Run a cup of vinegar in an empty cycle
🧽 Microwave Magic – Heat vinegar + water in a bowl, then wipe away grime with ease

Just skip it on natural stone (like granite or marble), vinegar’s acidity isn’t their friend!

03/26/2025

It's Spring Cleaning time!

Deep clean all those nooks and crannies in your house that aren't part of regular cleaning. Dust harbors a multitude of yuck, from insect particles to our skin and hair, plus textile fibers, microplastics, outgassing chemicals, combustion remnants from propane and gas, and food particles. Get rid of it!

Spring Cleaning is not primarily about making things look nice, but more importantly about eliminating dust caches in out-of-sight places, which regularly become airborne and pose health hazards. PLUS, getting rid of these dust stockpiles will make your regular cleaning cycle more effective. Ever wonder why your house gets dirty so quickly after you clean? One reason is that there's a steady resupply coming from these hard-to-reach places.

Vacuum all surfaces, then wipe down with a damp soft cloth (no sprays necessary).

Notes-to-self, and maybe to you, too!:
* Use all those vacuum cleaner attachments to get under, over, and in between furniture, rugs, fan blades, window shades.
* Look up! It's crazy what dust and cobwebs can collect in the corner of ceilings.
* Light fixtures gather a ton of dust. It's amazing (and slightly disconcerting) how much brighter rooms get with clean fixtures!
* There's a treasure-trove of dust behind the fridge, behind the washer, and behind the dryer - And you'll also quite possibly find a few treasures!
* Wipe down window shade slats and run curtains through the dryer's fluff (no-heat) cycle.
* Houseplants and trees, both real and artificial, need a wipedown. If they're too bushy to wipe down entirely, take them outside and blow them off with a hair dryer on the "no heat" setting.
* Change out filters on HVAC intakes. Look for a MERV 13 or higher rating, being sure to check with the capabilities of your system.
* Look up under your stove hood. (Ewww!) Wash off cooking grime and wash/replace filters.

What will you add to this list?

(Picture for dramatic purposes - not my actual situation!)

10/12/2024

A common question I hear is, “why does my toilet still have a ring after it was cleaned and why is it not staying clean until the next scheduled service.” This is a great demonstration and explanation as to what could be going on.

We tested the top 3 recommended solutions to resolve this nagging problem faced by home owners and cleaning companies. Maid Training Academy is the largest ...

08/25/2024

Needing a different spray for different surface types takes a lot of cabinet space, is time consuming, and expensive. What if there were one cleaner that could clean them all??? There is!

Here's a partial list of all than an All-Purpose Spray made with Castile Soap or Sal Suds tackles at my house... toilets, showers, tubs, countertops, stainless steel, baseboards, cabinets facing, doorknobs, faucets, light switches, patio furniture, the pet door... And the list goes on!

This spray is also the basis for a bunch of other tasks such as carpet care, laundry pre-treatment, and dishes. I've even used this to clean my shoes!

Get a deeper dive into the All-Purpose Spray on my website at https://bit.ly/GIYCleaner

02/14/2024

Does cleaning your floor make your air dirty? A recent study says yes.😱

Mopping your floor with limonene-containing cleaners🪣 (keep reading for our pet-safe DIY cleaner recipe) for just a few minutes can create as much air pollution as traffic 🚙 on a busy city street, according to researchers. The aerosols generated by mopping with commercial grade lemon🍋- or pine🌲-scented chemicals can be inhaled deep into the lungs 🫁 (by both humans and animals) causing irritation and leading to health issues 😷 like allergies, cancer, and more.

So can you have a clean floor AND clean air? Also yes! 🥳 Researchers found that use of an air purifier during mopping can significantly reduce the concentration 📉 of harmful aerosols.

In our Forever Dog LIFE Learning Lab group, we show you how to make a budget-friendly DIY air purifier to minimize indoor air pollution. 🙌 [If you haven't signed up yet for this free weekly masterclass, you can learn more at www.ForeverDogLIFE.com/learninglab]

🧽 In the meantime, try one of our pet-safe floor cleaners:
1 gallon water
2 cups white vinegar
1-2 cups rubbing alcohol
1 tsp natural dish soap
Optional: 5-10 drops of bergamot, lemon, or other pet safe essential oil

🪣 Combine in a bucket to mop. Can be added to a spray bottle for spot cleaning. No need to rinse.

In the Forever Dog LIFE you'll find many more non-toxic cleaning tips and recipes, so we’ve got you covered no matter how you tackle cleaning your home! 🥰🐾