Colleen Cleans

05/27/2026

First job of the day ! On to the second!! Happy Hump day !!!

05/27/2026

This is one of my go to cleaners

Now let’s talk about Sal Suds because a LOT of people think it’s just another Castile soap… and it’s not.

Sal Suds is actually a highly concentrated plant-based household cleaner made by Dr. Bronner’s, and it works VERY differently than traditional soap.

So what exactly IS it?

Sal Suds is a biodegradable surfactant cleaner made primarily from:
• Plant-derived surfactants (cleaning agents)
• Fir needle and spruce essential oils
• Water softeners
• Natural fragrance oils

Unlike Castile soap, Sal Suds is NOT oil-based soap.
It’s closer to a professional concentrated detergent cleaner.

That’s why many professional cleaners actually prefer it for house cleaning.

WHY IT WORKS SO WELL:
• Cuts grease extremely well
• Works better in hard water
• Rinses cleaner
• Leaves less residue
• Doesn’t create soap scum like traditional soaps can
• Highly concentrated so a little goes a LONG way

WHAT YOU CAN CLEAN WITH IT:
• Floors
• Counters
• Cabinets
• Bathrooms
• Stainless steel
• Dishes
• Degreasing stovetops
• Walls
• Baseboards
• Trash cans
• Outdoor furniture
• Car interiors
• Laundry pre-treatment
• General all-purpose cleaning

A tiny amount is all you need.
Most people use WAY too much.

COMMON MYTHS ABOUT SAL SUDS:

MYTH: “It’s Castile soap.”
FALSE.
It is NOT Castile soap and does not behave like Castile soap.

MYTH: “Natural cleaners don’t work.”
FALSE.
Sal Suds is one of the strongest plant-based degreasers on the market.

MYTH: “More soap = cleaner.”
FALSE.
Overusing Sal Suds can actually leave residue because it is SO concentrated.

MYTH: “It’s only for crunchy granola cleaning.”
FALSE.
A lot of professional cleaners use Sal Suds because it performs extremely well while still being biodegradable.

THINGS TO KNOW:
• pH is typically around neutral/slightly alkaline
• Highly concentrated
• Septic safe when properly diluted
• Biodegradable
• Strong enough for heavy grime but safer on many surfaces than harsher degreasers

At the end of the day, Sal Suds is one of those products that people underestimate until they actually learn how to use it correctly.

05/06/2026

You are greatly appreciated!!

04/04/2026

Seen this at a local company 🫶

03/30/2026

Colleen Cleans ✨️

03/26/2026

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03/14/2026

I had to share this. This is so true. I often hear people saying sorry when I go on estimates. We are here to help 💓We do not judge!!!!!

Things cleaners wish people knew 👇👇👇

1️⃣ We’re not judging your messy house. If anything, we’re excited about it. A perfectly clean house is boring 🥴

2️⃣ You don’t have to apologize for the mess. Seriously. If your house was already spotless… you wouldn’t need us.

3️⃣ We’ve seen WAY worse. Trust me. Whatever you’re embarrassed about probably wouldn’t even make our top 50.

4️⃣ Cleaning is weirdly satisfying for us. Watching a dirty space turn spotless is basically our version of therapy.

5️⃣ We actually love helping people feel better in their own homes. A clean space can change your whole mood.

So if you’ve ever felt embarrassed having a cleaner come over… don’t be 🥰

👉 Be honest… what’s the ONE thing you’d be embarrassed for a cleaner to see?

03/02/2026

Happy Monday 🌞

I honestly wasn't sure what day it was... but happy Monday ❤️ I hope everyone has a fantastic week. What's on your schedule for today?! Im starting a new bi-weekly client this morning then have another bi-weekly maintenance clean after that! 🫧🧼✨️

02/28/2026

So true 🤗

02/26/2026

So true 💗

One thing that will always be off-putting to me is when cleaners steal other people’s photos, posts, or videos to use on their business page.

Your work should speak for itself.

If you’re doing a good job, learning your craft, and showing up consistently you will never need to take shortcuts like that.

Integrity matters in this industry.

Because here’s the bigger question…

What happens when you show up to the job and can’t deliver the results you advertised?

If you’re using someone else’s work to market yourself, eventually you’re going to be in a home where you don’t actually know what you’re doing.

That doesn’t just hurt your reputation it hurts trust in our entire industry.

Integrity builds long-term business.
Shortcuts build short-term attention.

And the truth is, a lot of cleaners are generous people.
If you need help, advice, or education just ask. Most of us would gladly share.

There is enough work for everyone.
Build your skills.
Create your own results.
Earn your credibility.

That’s how you build something that lasts.