What Minneapolis landlords check at a move-out walk-through
The seven spots property managers check first at a Minneapolis move-out, what Minnesota law says about deposit timing, and what to photograph before you hand in keys.
Journal
Notes from about 4,400 cleans a year: what landlords look at during a move-out, what smoke days do to window sills, and what to do before we come.
Cleaning up after a wildfire smoke day
Smoke days leave fine gray ash on sills, screens and every flat surface. How we clean it up without smearing it, and what to do before you call anyone.
Getting your house ready for a first cleaning
What to put away before your first house cleaning, what to leave out for the team, and the one thing you can skip: cleaning before the cleaners arrive.
Living with a shedding dog: what keeps the hair in check
Our teams clean up after about 230 dogs a month. What really keeps dog hair under control between cleanings, and which popular tricks barely help.