Sunrise Cleaning Services Blog

2012-03-08T09:38:00.001-08:00

Happy Woman's Day from all of us at Sunrise Cleaning!

2011-11-18T08:59:00.001-08:00

Book your appointment for Monday November 21st and receive 40% off the regular price. Cal now 905-567-1199. www.Sunrise-Cleaning.com. This offer is valid only for November 21st 2011 and can not be combined with any other offers. http://amplify.com/u/a1iiyg

15% off Special - Nov 8 - Nov 11th 2011 only.

2011-11-07T08:48:00.000-08:00

Book a house cleaning appointment for November 8, 9, 10 or 11th and receive 15% off the regular price. Call now 905-567-1199, www.Sunrise-Cleaning.com

25% Off Special

2011-10-24T08:23:00.000-07:00

Book your appointment for tomorrow (October 25th) and receive 25% off. Call now 905-567-1199, www.Sunrise-Cleaning.com

20% Off Special

2011-09-24T16:03:00.000-07:00

Book your appointment for this week (Sep 26 -Sep 30 2011) and receive 20% off. Call now 905-567-1199 www.Sunrise-Cleaning.com

Back to School – A Hectic Time of the Year.

2011-09-24T15:55:00.000-07:00

Back to school marks a very hectic time for most folks, especially parents with kids returning to school and to old and new routines. Lunches must be made, homework struggled through and children hustled back and forth from endless activities. If that isn’t enough, parents must scramble to get errands done and dinner on the table every night for hungry families.

Often cleaning the house is a last priority and left for the weekend if it’s tackled at all. Folks try to squeeze it in between all the other activities and chores saved for the weekend. ‘Not enough hours in a day’ has never been truer than at this time of the year.

Sunrise Cleaning Services can ease the burden and free up time for busy folks by getting it done for you!

After all, there is nothing more uplifting than coming home to a beautifully clean, organized home that you didn’t have to do yourself.

Cross off an important item on your ‘to do’ list today and call Sunrise Cleaning Services at 905-567-1199 or visit us at www.Sunrise-Cleaning.com

Tips for New homeowners

2011-06-27T18:35:00.001-07:00

It is exciting to be the first homeowners of a brand new, just-built home. As owners, there are some things to be aware of in that first year. You may be anxious to pick out colours and get your new home painted as soon as possible. You don’t like the ‘builder’s beige’ colour, as it is known, and who can blame you.
However, it is best to wait about year or so after you’ve moved in before you begin painting (or hiring painters). Newly constructed homes need time to settle. Due to settling, nails that hold drywall to the stud will sometimes pop out within the first year. These are called nail pops and are a normal occurrence. The nails will have to be screwed back in, the holes refilled with drywall mud, sanded and then repainted. Home builders will usually put the nails back in and refill the holes, but they usually won’t do paint touch-ups. You have to do it yourself.
Sometimes it will be noticeable where the paint touch-ups are, as the colour might not blend in perfectly with the existing paint on the wall. If you don’t mind this extra work and interruption down the road, go ahead and paint now!
If you want someone else to clean up the mess (there will be drywall dust when the nails pop out, and more to clean when the sanding is done), consider hiring professional cleaners to do it. Sunrise Cleaning Services can do a beautiful job cleaning your new home, and taking care of the drywall dust and mess that sanding leaves.
Speaking of drywall, within that first year of a new home there is a great deal of construction dust that exists from all the drywalls, cabinetry and other woodwork. Most new homes have forced air heating systems and the fine dust particles will be picked up and blown throughout the house. It is important to change your furnace filter regularly and to have your vents and ducts cleaned as well.
If there are any unfinished rooms or areas of the basement, you should be aware that concrete floors shed concrete dust during the curing process (the hardening process) for the first year. These floors need to be mopped regularly to cut down on the amount of dust that will be carried throughout the house.
Of course it is important to take care of your new home by cleaning it regularly. Your home builder will provide you with a list of cleaners that are safe for cleaning all the different surfaces such as floors, cabinetry, woodwork, railings and countertops. If you don’t want to clean it yourself, consider hiring outside help. Sunrise Cleaning Services has knowledgeable professionals who are experienced with cleaning every type of home – old or new. Visit our website at http://www.sunrise-cleaning.ca/ for more information. Enjoy your new home!

Last Minute Special!

2011-06-15T08:03:00.001-07:00

Get your house cleaned tomorrow June 16th at 30% off the regular price. Limited appointments available. Call now 905-567-1199. http://amplify.com/u/a15812

Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer

2011-05-10T15:37:00.000-07:00

One of our long term clients is taking part in Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer. We wanted to help by spreading the word and donating to this great cause. Please see below to find out more:

A message from Ian Shaw

Dear Tina,

This will be my 3rd year working to help Princess Margaret Hospital raise research dollars. To earn your support I'll be participating in a 2-day major cycling event called The Ride to Conquer Cancer. (Officially it's The Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer benefiting The Princess Margaret, one of the top 5 cancer research hospitals in the world.)

I've set my personal goal to $5000. I need your help to do that.

Please consider making a donation of $100 or more. Use the link at the bottom of this email to go visit my web page. I'll be updating a personal blog about my progress, or lack thereof owing to the really, really, wet, cold weather.

I'll be cycling over 200 kms the 2nd weekend in June, from Toronto to Niagara Falls, with about 4500 other riders. All the proceeds will go to The Princess Margaret to support cancer research, treatment, and services. The Princess Margaret is Canada's leading cancer research facility. They are world renowned. (PS. Other countries research helps us too.)

Cancer is something that has affected most of us in one way or another. It's still a very expensive disease to live with and while more are living with this disease a lot, are not. Research is the only way to find a solution. Please help. It may make a difference to someone you know.

Thank you. Your donation is tax supported and will make a much appreciated difference.

Something to feel good about!

Sincerely,

Ian Shaw

Click here to visit my personal page.
If the text above does not appear as a clickable link, you can visit the web address:
http://www.conquercancer.ca/site/TR?px=1734544&pg=personal&fr_id=1361&fl=en_US&et=wu8Hm25Dc9KxAzGs1H4qbQ..&s_tafId=195901

Click here to view the team page for Life Advance
If the text above does not appear as a clickable link, you can visit the web address:
http://www.conquercancer.ca/site/TR?team_id=36151&pg=team&fr_id=1361&fl=en_US&et=Wj1ufdFCvIyVBv3IRd8vdw..&s_tafId=195901

Organize and Declutter Tips

2011-05-09T17:57:00.000-07:00

Do you cringe at the sight of some spaces in your home because they are a disorganized mess? Do you avert your eyes when you pass by, promising yourself you will get to it one day? Perhaps you have every intention of organizing that neglected space but feel overwhelmed at the thought of starting, so you put it off indefinitely?

You don’t have to be a hoarder or a pack rat to sometimes feel like one. Many of us have living areas that overflow with items accumulated over time. Sometimes the clutter has hijacked an entire room and the only way you’ve learned to deal with it is to shut the door and pretend it doesn’t exist.

Spaces that have been overtaken by clutter have a way of robbing you of the calm and relaxation you could otherwise feel. Your home shouldn’t contribute to your stress but be a place of refuge instead.

You have two options: you can do it yourself or hire help. If you prefer to hire help consider hiring Stephen Ilott from decluttering.ca. Sunrise Cleaning works closely with him and highly recommends his services. You can find out more information about his services at www.sunrise-cleaning.com/services.html

If you prefer to do it by yourself here are some helpful hints:

The first step in tackling the issue is to take a look at the spaces that need organizing and make notes about what needs to be done. Are there items to be sorted through – some to keep, throw out, give away? Or just move? Do you need to buy containers like boxes, filing cabinets, albums, shelves or other storage units for those items?

Once you have figured that out, the next step is to decide on what space or room you are going to work on. You don’t have to do it all at once. If you are very busy, give yourself a set amount of time to work on the job. Maybe you only have an hour to devote to it that day, so do that. Set a timer if you have to.

Now comes the sorting part. You will probably find some things that can be thrown out or recycled. Others can easily be stored elsewhere. Decide what items have sentimental value and where the best place to keep them would be. Is it in a box, an album or scrapbook of some sort? Perhaps it’s on a shelf or in a memory box. Some things may need to be set aside until you make that decision.

Once the clutter is gone, it is amazing how clear your mind can feel! You may have opened up a space that can now be used for other purposes like a spot for reading, a computer nook or a play area for your children. Getting organized does take time and effort. But once it’s done, it’s a great stress reliever and a great sense of accomplishment!

Now that your home is clutter free with reclaimed space, why not let Sunrise Cleaning Services give it a great cleaning from top to bottom? For more information, please visit our website at http://www.sunrise-cleaning.ca/

Tips For Cleanup after Painting (from doorfly.com)

2011-05-05T05:30:00.001-07:00

Amplify’d from blog.doorfly.com

10 Painting Cleanup Tips For The Homeowner

Posted on May 4, 2011 by admin

Painting any part of your house is something that most homeowners eventually have to do. It doesn’t matter if it needs to be painted from weather damage, or it’s a simple wish to redecorate. Either one can create a need to get out the brushes and paint. When it is all done, the new paint job brings new life to the area.You’ll generally be glad you took the time to change the color or restore its fresh appearance. Then comes the time for clean up. This is never as fun as the painting, but it isn’t something that can be avoided either. Here are ten painting clean up tips that will hopefully make the process a little easier.

Use a plastic garbage bag. Put your roller tray inside a plastic bag before putting in paint into it. When you are done you can turn the bag inside out for use again and the roller tray is already clean for the next job.

Use plastic bags on rollers and brushes. At the end of the day you don’t have to clean up your brushes and rollers. Put them in a plastic bag and seal out the air. They will stay fresh and be ready to finish the project the next day.

Keep roller tray in plastic bag. If you need to stop painting partway through a project, you can save yourself some cleanup time. Just seal your roller tray in a plastic garbage bag, after use, and keep the air out, trying not to let the bag touch the paint. It will be ready to use when you remove the bag again.

Store paint in margarine tubs. For those small painting jobs, keep the paint you will use in small margarine tubs. They are easy to use for painting and can be thrown away afterwards.

Brushes and containers. You don’t have to have different brushes for each color. It will decrease the clean up time needed, if you used the same brush for more than one color.

Cleaning up splatters. The best time to clean up paint that has splattered is when it first happens. No matter how careful we try to be, there will be some accidents. They clean up much easier while wet.

Reusable Drop Cloths. Try to buy drop cloths you can reuse. Pick out ones made of canvas or heavy duty plastic that can be left to dry after painting then folded up and used the next time. It will save having to replace them when you use the cheaper disposable types.

Don’t Delay In Cleaning. When you do have to clean up, don’t put it off. Dried paint will not come out of a brush as easy as wet paint. The few minutes spent after painting on clean up will be less time consuming, than if wait until the paint dries. It may not come out at all, if you wait too long.

Rags. Be sure you have an adequate supply of rags. It is easy to spill or have accidents, and they clean off easier when you have fresh dry rags. They can be cleaned later, but the more you have on hand, the easier clean up will be.

Razor Blades. These work great on cleaning up drips on tile and windows. Even after the paint has dried, the razor edge will scrape the window glass clean.

Using these tips should help with the clean up you do after painting. There is no reason to add to the chore of clean up, when you have these easy methods to keep it simple and hassle free.
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Let Us Clean Your Way Through Spring With Sunrise-Cleaning Services

2011-04-06T06:06:00.000-07:00

Springtime - It’s a time of growth and new beginnings. The weather is getting warmer, the air is fresh and life is blooming all around us once again. For those living in cold climates, spring’s arrival couldn’t come sooner after winter’s long retreat.

Synonymous with spring is another familiar word: Spring cleaning. After surviving the ravages of the winter months, it’s time to arm ourselves with washrags, vacuums and brooms, move every stick of furniture and clean the house from top to bottom.

But with today’s frantic pace of life, who has time for that? Any spare time we have we’d rather spend outdoors enjoying all those activities that we have missed so much over the long winter months with family and friends.

There are dust bunnies in the corners of every room and slick dirt that has accumulated on the blinds and baseboards and everywhere in between. As much as no one wants to be indoors when the good weather arrives, our homes need a breath of fresh air just as much we do. We can spend weeks doing the work ourselves by fitting into our busy schedules but there is a better alternative.

Sunrise Cleaning Services offers a thorough cleaning of your whole house the way you’d love it done yourself. Professionally trained cleaners even move small to medium-sized furniture to clean under and behind those neglected areas. The service includes washing blinds as well as baseboards, doors, door and window frames and more. Our maids always work to exceptional professional standards.

The Spring Cleaning package also offers extras that can be requested while booking your appointment. Some examples of these are cleaning trash bins, cleaning the inside of fridges and changing the linens. While booking your appointment feel free to ask any questions you may have regarding these services.

This Spring Cleaning package is being offered at an exceptionally discounted rate of $220.00 plus tax. This includes two professional cleaners working for five hours each - the equivalent of 10 hours of cleaning. Please check our Spring Cleaning website: http://www.sunrise-cleaning.com/sprcleservices.html for a detailed list of all tasks that are included in our Spring Cleaning Special.

For information on other house cleaning services provided by Sunrise Cleaning Services, please visit our website: http://www.sunrise-cleaning.com/

Don’t forget to watch for other house cleaning specials we have to offer on our Sunrise Cleaning Services Facebook Page.

Get out and enjoy spring!

Please feel free to visit our website or call us at:

Tel: 905-567-1199

Cell: 416-820-4106

2011-03-23T08:21:00.001-07:00

Get 2 maids for 5 hours each for $220.00 plus tax to thoroughly clean your house this spring. Check out the list of all tasks that are included in the Spring Cleaning at http://www.sunrise-cleaning.com/sprcleservices.html

This package can be customized to your needs. Call now! 905-567-1199. http://amplify.com/u/bw4qv

2011-03-23T08:09:00.001-07:00

Last minute house cleaning special. We have two openings for a cleaning service for tomorrow Thursday March 24 2011. Get one maid or a team of two maids to clean your house at 30% off the regular price. Call now 905-567-1199 http://amplify.com/u/bw4mm

2011-02-22T11:14:00.001-08:00

Last minute special! A team of two maids available tomorrow February 23, 2011 at 2:45pm. Book them now at 30%off regular price. Call 905-567-1199. http://amplify.com/u/brd1d

2011-02-07T00:36:00.001-08:00

Last minute cleaning service special! We have one opening for a house cleaning on Tuesday February 8th around noon. Get it now at 30% off the regular price! Call 905-567-1199. http://amplify.com/u/ap400

2011-02-03T17:06:00.001-08:00

Last minute special! We have one opening for a house cleaning tomorrow Friday Feb 4 2011 at 2:45pm with a team of two maids. Get it now at 30% off regular price! http://amplify.com/u/aodtc

Excerpt from Oak Park Neighbourhood Center Newsletter – February 2011

2011-01-30T14:01:00.001-08:00

http://www.oakparkmomsandtots.ca/

http://www.opnc.ca/

Sunrise Cleaning Services

You may have noticed that the centre is looking even more tidy then usual! We want to thank Sunrise Cleaning for their very generous in-kind donation to clean the centre mid-week for this year. This means the centre is now being cleaned twice a week. If you are considering hiring a cleaning company please consider hiring Sunrise. They are a community-minded agency that is a pleasure to work with and have been doing a great job at the centre.

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30% off Special!

2011-01-26T00:34:00.001-08:00

Book your regular weekly or bi-weekly cleaning on Mondays or Tuesdays and receive 1 hour free on the first visit and every 4th cleaning session discounted 30% until the end of September 2011. Promo code 9952. Offer expires February 28th 2011.

2011-01-20T19:25:00.000-08:00

Why A Cleaning and Maid Service?

With our lives so full with work and family, cleaning and maid service is something everyone needs! Now, some may be under the impression that a maid or cleaning service is too expensive. This is not the case with Sunrise-Cleaning Services. Each customer receives customized service, so clients only pay for what is needed. Services can be on a weekly, bi-weekly, monthly or on as needed basis.

Hiring a cleaning service gives you time to do the things that you want to do. This can be spending time with your family, out golfing, or just relaxing and catching up on a great book. Your time is valuable and should be used the way you want to and not cleaning.

Being a locally owned company, Sunrise-Cleaning Services is committed to providing best possible personalized cleaning service, as well as actively supporting our community.

Sunrise-Cleaning Services is a unique cleaning company that prides itself on not only being the best cleaning service, but also treating each customer/client as an individual with specific needs. Each household is different and Sunrise-Cleaning Services is here to help lessen the load.

The different services offered are:

Regular Cleaning

Spring Cleaning

Move-In or Move-Out Cleaning

All of the above cleaning services can be customized to meet your needs.

Our staff is known for professionalism, courtesy, and thoroughness.
We offer total care house cleaning with satisfaction guaranteed. If our customers are not 100% satisfied, we will go back and redo all of the disputed areas.

For more information on Sunrise-Cleaning Services feel free to visit our Sunrise-Cleaning Services Website, our Facebook Page as well as our Twitter Page. Spend your time the way you want to and let a professional and thorough cleaning service clean your house for you.