Jess2003

🎄 Pre & Post-Christmas Deep Cleans Hosting this year — or dealing with the aftermath? S&S Cleaning has very limited spots left for full deep cleans before and after Christmas. Perfect for: ✨ Guest prep ✨ Big resets before hosting ✨ Post-Christmas recovery ✨ Homes needing more than a quick tidy Slots are filling fast. Message 07424 994942 now to book your Christmas clean.

Not yet but have been seriously considering it. Good to know others are successfully using it.

❄️🎄 Winter Reset Club – Get Ahead of the Cleaning Curve 🎄❄️ With Christmas coming up, now’s the perfect time to get into a solid routine and get ahead of the cleaning curve. The Winter Reset Club has been a real mix lately — some people booking full top-to-bottom deep cleans, others choosing multi-session declutter packages, and a few keeping it simple with basic refresh cleans. Each Reset typically includes: High dusting for pesky cobwebs and light shades Skirting boards, coving, and beading Door frames, handles, and nooks Light switches and plug sockets Internal windows, sills, and frames Sub-contracted external window cleaning available if required (recommended to achieve the full aesthetic benefit of an internal window clean) Full kitchen degrease – cupboards, fronts, and surfaces Limescale removal in wet rooms, sinks, and taps Bed linen changes Plantation and café shutters included Venetian blinds available as an add-on (due to the time required) Light decluttering and reorganisation Finishing touches that leave everything feeling calm and reset If clients like a scented finish, I use Tallow & Ash “Duvet Day”, my current favourite — perfect on curtains, rugs, and sofas for that clean, cosy feel. The scented finish is completely optional, but I love leaving homes feeling fresh and balanced, using long-lasting, high-quality scents. There are options to suit all home sizes and budgets, and spaces are limited before Christmas. If you’d like to join the Winter Reset Club or see which option fits your home best, drop me a message. Jess 07424 994942

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I just want to thank the lovely clients I've gained from the forum. Since advertising I've welcomed 3 new clients to my services Two of which are on their second reset and the 3rd due soon. Regards Jess

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Hey ED I'm looking for an affordable painter and decorator to refresh 5 internal doors including adding panelling strips and a small wall papering job. Any recs would be greatly appreciated Best Jess

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Winter Reset Package Before winter settles in, give your home and wardrobe a full reset. Our Winter Reset Package combines deep cleaning with focused decluttering so you can step into the season feeling prepared, calm, and organised. What’s included: Deep Cleaning Reset Freshen up your home before the heating goes on and the windows stay shut. Hidden dust, radiators, skirting boards, bathrooms, and kitchens given a full reset for comfort and air quality. Wardrobe Declutter & Switch-Over Summer clothes packed away, warm layers organised and ready. Clear out coats, boots, hats, and scarves so everything you need this season is easy to find. Optional charity donation handling for unwanted items. This is more than a clean — it’s a seasonal reset. Make space for winter living and start the colder months with a home and wardrobe that feel ready. Limited slots before Christmas. Book your Winter Reset Package today. 📞 07424 994942

You are correct. I do run a solo cleaning company that offers resets and decluttering I've advertised here on ED forum In regards to your feminism comment, nowhere have I mentioned the gender of the reader. Men and women run homes so I'm sorry you were triggered unintentionally. This post however is about me and in parallel refining my service. I also run my own home with 2 children and alot of the things I've learned as a solo cleaner I apply at home. Every tip trick, product and equipment gets invested back into my own life. I firmly believe in practice what you preach and I aim to ensure my advice and services are personal and lived. It means my clients get holistic support. This isn't an advert it's me trying to learn more ways to help myself and therefore others. Thanks for sharing your way of doing it – I like how practical your steps are, especially the rubbish and dishes by type, that makes a lot of sense. I get where you’re coming from with the 10% everywhere approach. For me, I find doing one room at a time feels less overwhelming because I get that little boost of seeing a space fully finished. I guess it really comes down to what feels easiest and keeps you going – different methods click for different people. Angelina I think that poster took that picture off Google. Hoarding and clutter are serious mental health problems so I'm not going to entertain it.

Carpet can be a pain at times, the maintenance takes effort. I’ll look into that spray as a handy in-between for freshening things up. Steam cleaners are becoming more popular too and definitely seem more hygienic than a mop and bucket.

Thanks for the tip! I did a quick search and I’m thinking of grabbing a Bissell one. Looks like it’d be really handy for crumbs and pet hair without dragging the hoover out all the time — and especially at night when I don’t want to wake the kids 😅. For me the flat microfiber mops with the bottle attached has been game changing. No more lugging a bucket about, the thought would put me off at times

I’ve been thinking about how different people manage their homes, especially when life is busy and there never seems to be enough time. Some do a little each day, some blitz at weekends, and some just tackle things when they can’t stand it anymore! Here are 3 things I’ve noticed help a lot: 1. Start with one reset: Choose a single room (often kitchen or bathroom) and get it back to baseline. 2. Keep a simple kit: Just a handful of reliable products and cloths make it easier to get started. 3. Mini resets: 10–15 minutes daily stops everything from sliding back. Personally, in my own home I do a quick evening routine — tidy up, hoover, flat mop (it’s quick and easy), a room spray, and fabric freshener. Then at the weekend I’ll do a deeper clean. I’m curious — what works for you? Do you have any routines, hacks, or tricks that help you keep on top of your home? I’m always looking for ways to grow and develop the services I run. My aim is to support busy, overwhelmed people who need a practical helping hand. My passion is creating supportive space resets that genuinely make homes feel lighter and calmer, and my goal is to keep building that here in our community.