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Windows and the pesky unwanted allergens

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  Routine window cleanings have many benefits, for example, did you know that routine window cleaning can help reduce the unwanted allergens in and around your home? Let me explain, in our homes, dust and dander settles on...well, everything. Windows get no get out of jail free card on that one. Dust and dander settles in any and all cracks and crevasses, they do not discriminate. Also hair, whether it be pet, a family members or your own, hair is always flying. Among other objects, like dirt and well bugs. On the exterior of your windows, the dirt, dander, dust and bugs are more so, along with, pollen.  Now this may be a Houston thing, but have you ever seen your windows after a heavy pollen fall and some rain? Well, let me tell you, it is not a pretty sight. Talk about some filthy windows with a tacky looking residue all over them. All of that being said, we understand that a routine window cleaning can be time consuming and easy to put off when you are doing it yourself. Ho...

The meaning behind the name

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The meaning behind the name. House Spa / hous · spa / Cleaning the entire exterior of your home from the roof to the ground by a well trained professional. Services include, but are not limited to: Window Cleaning, Gutter Cleaning, Pressure Washing, Soft Washing, Roof Cleaning and Gutter Stain Removal. A complete spa for your home. When choosing House Spa you are choosing a team of professionals whom have taken the time to learn and master each craft for you. This way you can relax, enjoy and feel at ease knowing that you are in good hands. Trust me when I say, you do NOT want Joe Schmo out there flying around with a pressure washer only getting things kind of clean and most likely doing more damage than good. There is a lot more that goes into the exterior cleaning of your home than some would like to think. Until next time,  

Construction Clean Up

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To renovate or not, that is the question Some of the most exciting, but stressful times in your life are when you are buying a new home or remodeling your old home. Let's be honest, there is nothing like a fresh coat of brand new paint to help bring your dream home to life or to help you sell your home. However, let me be the first to tell you...painting can get MESSY. Have your ever been to a home that is being remodeled after painting day? We have, and let me tell you...it can look pretty scary. Check out this before and after below to see what it looks like after paint day during a remodel. Beautiful isn't it? However, as scary as it may look, never fear because as long as you have us...we can have your windows sparkling again. Window cleaning after paint day is a very tedious job that takes a lot of time and attention to detail. Not only do you want to make sure that you get all the paint off the windows so you can have them looking brand new, but you also want to ensure th...

Will Exterior Home Cleaning & Pressure Washing Remove All Stains

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      Pressure Washing and Soft Washing, the stains they won't remove. One of  the number one questions we get in this industry is "Will this remove all of the stains from my home or driveway?" The simple answer is maybe, it will truly depend on the types of stains you have on or around your home. Pressure Washing and Soft Washing does remove most stains, however, there are those pesky stains (like red wine on a white shirt) that may not come all the way out but may lighten up. Here we are going to give you the top 2 pesky stains, that cannot be guaranteed to come all the way out: 1. Calcium Stains - These pesky stains are by far the most annoying as they can adhere to most surfaces. These stains are actually caused by the harsh chemicals in our city water. You will see them on fences, houses, glass, sinks and sometimes cars. The stains will start to appear over time as you leave your sprinklers on and they hit a certain parts of your home, fence, cars or windo...

Pine Trees - Good or Bad? You decide.

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        They may look beautiful, but what I bet you didn't know was how bad they are for your roof and gutters. Pine trees are truly a gift to nature with a list of benefits, just to list a few:  1. The Pines from the Pine Trees protect your soil from erosion. 2. Pine needles add a fresh pine scent, so you will have that fresh piney smell all around your home. Also, if you are a bit on the crafty side you can use these pines as air fresheners for the inside of your home too. 3. Pine needles and the bark from the Pine Trees make great fire starters and fire wood for the colder seasons. 4. Pine oil from the Pine Tree can be used to make disinfectant spray.  5. Pine needles are natures mulch so are very good for your yard. 6. Aesthetically pleasing.     So as you can see Pine Trees aren't all bad, however, with the advantages there are also disadvantages that you should truly consider before getting Pine Trees put around your home or for t...

Curb Appeal & Tricks to Selling Your Home Faster!

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Thinking of selling your home?    In today's market, now is as good of time as any if you're trying to sell your home. After speaking with a few realtors that we work closely with in the Houston area houses are flying off the market just about as fast as they are being put on AND they are going for well over the asking prices in most cases.    That being said, if you are trying to sell your home this is probably the BEST time and we want to give you an insight from first hand experience and realtors themselves how to make your home more appealing so that it will hopefully sell faster too.    Firstly, there is the obvious home improvements you can do like changing out old fixtures and replacing them with newer modern ones i.e. light fixtures, ceiling fans, faucets, door knobs and even the knobs on your cabinets. A lot of these things you can do yourself by simply going to your local Lowe's or Home Depot. Some of these things may sound small and irrelevant, b...

'Tis The Season

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  'Tis the season to be jolly fa la la la la la la la la....the feelings you get when looking at a home neatly and beautifully lined with Christmas lights, glowing against the night sky is something out of this world. For me it brings warmth, unity, happiness and a sense of calmness. Not only do we clean the exterior of your homes from the roof to the ground, but we also hang your lights for the holidays. If you are still in need of having Christmas lights hung, give us a call. We would love to help you out, don't miss out on the feelings this brings you and your home. Until Next Time,