Archive for November, 2008

Time is the most precious gift we have.  Each of us are given 24 hours every day to make the most of.  The best investment we can make is in those we love. There is no better gift than the gift of time. Contact us at quality@madisonhousecleaning.net for your Gift Card / Gift Certificate today.

A Helping Hand Residential Cleaning Professionals, LLC enjoys giving our clients an average of 200-400 hours of free time each year – and that’s a fact!

Recently, we received a postcard in the mail from a client which read:
“I love cleaning day. That evening at home is so relaxing. It’s nice to look around and know everything is clean and I can spend time with my family.”

That says it all! If you are looking for the perfect gift for a busy friend or relative, consider giving them the gift of time by purchasing A Helping Hand gift cards or certificates in the amount of your choice.

To get your gift certificate today, simply e-mail A Helping Hand at quality@madisonhousecleaning.net the following information:

• Your name
• Gift Certificate amount
• The mailing address (yours or the recipients’)
• Any additional information regarding your purchase

“Never Clean Your Home Again”

Call (608) 829-2444 or email quality@madisonhousecleaning.net today

Share Your Holidays to Eliminate Hunger

In southern Wisconsin, more than 100,000 people are at risk. Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin is there to help. This holiday season join A Helping Hand & NBC 15 to Share Your Holidays to eliminate hunger.

Here’s How You Can Partner with A Helping Hand and help “Feed A Family”:

The “Feed A Family” Food/ Fund Drive runs from Nov. 24th-Dec. 10th.

• Fill a grocery bag with non-perishable food. Stop by our office to drop off food. Office hours are 9am-5pm: 598 Grand Canyon Dr, Madison WI, 53719. (google maps) (mapquest)

• We will gather the food at our office until Dec. 10th and deliver it to the Alliant Energy Center.

• $1 provides 7 meals; If you prefer to give money, please make your check payable to “Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin.” A charitable receipt will be available upon request.

• Get a friend, co-worker, or family member to help you.

• Visit www.madisonhousecleaning.net for more information.

Our Goal is $500 and 500 lbs of food.

“>(video) Second Harvest: Bringing food to people

Cleaning Checklist

Your Guide to Helping You Never Cleaning Your Home Again.

by A Helping Hand 608-829-2444

Formal Living, Dining & Family Room Areas:

* Dust furniture
* Vacuum carpets
* Clean under couch cushions
* Dust light fixtures
* Dust exposed heat registers and baseboards
* Dust windowsills
* Patio doors inside and out

Kitchen and Laundry Areas:

* Clean countertops
* Clean small kitchen appliances
* Microwave inside and out
* Stove exterior and inside oven window
* Refrigerator exterior, rubber seals and air vents
* Cabinet exteriors
* Dishwasher and trash compactor exteriors
* Sink, faucet and drain
* Inside windows over sink
* Dust window sills
* Vacuum and mop floors
* Dust exposed heat registers and baseboards
* Washer and dryer exteriors; inside washer lid

Bedrooms and Office Areas:

* Dust furniture
* Vacuum carpets
* Linens: change or straighten
* Dust exposed heat registers and baseboards
* Dust light fixtures, lampshades and artwork

Master Bath/ Hallway Bath/ Half Bath:

* Tub/shower stall(s)
* Commode inside and out
* Lights, mirrors and counter
* Clean cabinet exteriors
* Paper holder/towel racks
* Vacuum and mop floors and rugs
* Dust exposed heat registers and baseboards

Entry, Exit, Stairwell, Hallway

* Dust furniture
* Dust light fixtures, lamp shades and artwork
* Vacuum and mop floors
* Dust exposed heat register and baseboards

Rotational Tasks:

These tasks are typically completed on a rotational basis,

depending on the needs in your home from visit to visit,

or we will select these tasks based on an area or room of concentration.

* Polish furniture
* Move and clean under furniture
* Edge carpets
* Clean unexposed heat registers and baseboards
* Cobweb patrol
* Dust ceiling fans
* Wash artwork/light fixtures
* Wash window frames
* Wash door frames
* Polish kitchen cabinets
* Wash kitchen baseboards and splashboards
* Polish bathroom cabinets

Add-On Services: ($30/hr. Team Member)

The following services may be available with prior advance notice and at additional charge.

These items are not considered every-time cleaning tasks.

* Wash windows inside
* Wash walls and ceilings
* Empty, wipe and replace items inside the cabinets and/or hutches
* Removes shoes, etc. from closets, vacuum and replace
* Vacuum drapes
* Clean ornate chandeliers
* Remove ashes from fireplace
* Clean inside oven (please run self-cleaning ovens the night before)
* Clean inside the refrigerator

We look forward to helping you. Contact us today for your customized quote.

quote@madisonhousecleaning.net

Scott Kindberg

A Helping Hand 608-829-2444