"There is more to life than increasing its speed." -- Mohandas Gandhi
"This is my simple religion. There is no need for temples; no need forComplicated philosophy. Our own brain, our own heart is our temple; the Philosophy is kindness." --- Dalai Lama
"This is love: to fly toward a secret sky, to cause a hundred veils to fall each moment. First to let go of life. Finally, to take a step without feet." ---Rumi
"All that we are is a result of all that we have thought" ---Bhudda
"If every household in the US replaced one bottle of shower cleaner containing chlorine bleach with a hydrogen-peroxide-based shower cleaner we could prevent 1 million pounds of chlorine from entering our environment."
"If every household in the US replaced just one box of 48 oz petroleum-based powder laundry detergent with a vegetable-based product we could save 96,000 barrels of oil."
"Not by harming life does one become noble.One is termed noble for being gentle to all living things." ---Dhammapada, 19, translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu.
"If every household in the US replaced just one box of 85-sheet virgin-fiber facial tissue with recycled ones, we could save 280,000 trees."
"He who knows that all things are his mind, That all with which he meets are friendly, Is ever joyful." ---Hundred Thousand Songs of Milarepa
"If every household in the US replaced just one 25 oz bottle of petroleum-based dishwashing liquid with a plant-based product, we could save 81,000 barrels of oil."
"In whom there dwells no self-deception and no pride, Who is desireless, whose wrath is put away, whose self hath cool become --He is Brahmin." ---Udana
"If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion." ---- His Holiness the Dalai Lama
"In our every deliberation, we must consider the impact of the decisions on the next seven generations." ---Great Law of the Iroquois
"Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible." ---- Dalai Lama
"You must be the change you wish to see in the world" ---Mahatma Gandhi

Greenforce clean team

San Francisco, San Mateo, Oakland and Surrounding

Free Estimates

Name
Email
Phone

Archive for January 2019

Follow these 6 Tips to Get those Grouts Clean Instantly

January 30, 2019, 7:11 am

Nearly every home has tiles fixed in the bathroom or kitchen. Although having tiles gives a sophisticated appearance to the rooms in your house, it also means having dirty grouts. You may have tried to clean the grouts of your beautifully tiled bathroom or kitchen but to no avail.

Cleaning the tiles is an essential part of house cleaning and it is also easy to clean the tiled surface. But when it comes to cleaning the grouts, the task can become tougher than you can imagine! Grouts are such spaces which gets dirty easily- in the bathroom because of the mold, soap and mildew accumulation and in the kitchen because of the cooking spills that stains the grout. Moreover, even if you have hired the best house cleaning service in San Francisco to clean the tiles in your bathroom and kitchen, the result can be dissatisfying if the grouts are uncleaned!

Thus let us look into some tips that you can apply to clean the grouts for well-maintained tiled spaces in your house.

  1. Prepare the area- Keep in your mind that you must remove the pesky dirt and grime so that your tiled surfaces look brand new. First, look for the area that requires cleaning then spray hot water on the grout. With a toothbrush, scrub in a circular motion as you continue through the grout line. By doing this, you will remove the preliminary dirt and grime from the grout surface.

  1. Make a cleaning solution– Ask the house cleaners in San Francisco to create a solution to clean the grout. Mix two parts of baking soda to one part of hydrogen peroxide or vinegar and create a paste. Remember! For coarse tiles like marble, do not use vinegar but use water since the acidic content can stain the tiles. A few drops of liquid soap is enough to clean the tiles of your kitchen where grease settles the most.

  1. Apply the paste- Put on the paste on the affected areas of the grout and then wait for 10 to 15 minutes. It is important to wait because the solution will work to clean the grouts thoroughly.

  1. Scrub & scrub– With the solution left on the grout to do its job, use a toothbrush to scrub in between the tiles. This is important because the solution will do its main job but what about the remaining dirt and grime? A toothbrush is all you need to scrub out the dirt and grime that had settled too comfortably for so long!

  1. Rinse- On a cloth or sponge, add a few drops of liquid soap and remove the remaining grout cleaner, using hot water. This will not only make the grouts clean but also your tiles will become spotless.

  1. Using commercial grout cleaning products- The grout-cleaning products that are available in your nearest departmental store, should be avoided since they contain harsh chemicals that can erode the surface of the tiles and grout.

Conclusion- Tile cleaning is not only restricted to cleaning the surface. What lies beneath and on the sides, also matters to a great extent. Thus it is wise enough to hire a reputed service for house cleaning in San Francisco so that your tiles are given the care that they deserve. With the presence of a professional cleaner, achieving dazzling clean tiles is no more a tedious affair!

Tags: , , , ,
Category: Cleaning Services  |  Comment

Remember to Clean These 5 Things When Cleaning Your Home!

January 3, 2019, 12:27 pm

Cleaning the entire house is undoubtedly an overwhelming task; not only does it drain your energy but it can also be time-consuming. Post house cleaning, when we appreciate our hard work, we suddenly come across places and objects that we had forgotten to clean. In other words, there are some things in the house that we forget to include in our ‘to-be-cleaned’ list. Ironically, some of these things are frequently used throughout the day and that is why it is vital to clean them. Engaging residential cleaning services in San Francisco is a great idea if you want to have a perfectly clean house without wasting your entire day, but again, the professionals could forget items that also need to be cleaned.

Let us look at the things that people usually miss when it comes to cleaning their homes.

1. Gym equipment at home – Those who own gym equipment use it almost regularly for various workout sessions. During the workout, you sweat on the handles and mats as well as skin cells, hair, cream, and greasy lotion tend to settle on various parts of the equipment if not cleaned properly. If this continues, not only will it affect the appearance but also the utility ability of the equipment in the long run. Thus, it is important to engage cleaning professionals in San Francisco who are well-versed with the technique of cleaning different kinds of gym equipment.

2. Bed sheets and pillowcases – Home cleaning means scrubbing the floors and walls, removing the dust and erasing grime from various corners of your house. But how often do you wash your bed sheets and pillowcases? Washing bed sheets and pillowcase in lukewarm water on a weekly basis should be a compulsory task in your cleaning schedule, since dust mites and various allergens easily settle on your bed sheets and pillowcases. Because of the lack of hygiene and health hazards, mere dusting is not enough.

3. Refrigerator and freezer – This is the most common thing forgotten when home cleaning is done. Negligence is often shown when it comes to cleaning the refrigerator, but do you know? Since the refrigerator is one of the most essential devices in your house, it needs to be cleaned once a week. Leaving your fridge in an uncleaned state will increase the chances of spreading germs into your food and other places. So if you want to keep E.coli and other disease-causing germs at bay, consider cleaning your refrigerator and freezer once a week.

4. Shower curtains in the bathroom – When it comes to cleaning the bathroom, it will surely consist of cleaning the bathtub, washbasin, the window sills, shelves, pots and so on. But do you remember to clean the shower curtains? No matter how clean they look, always note that those curtains are exposed to moisture, warm water, and dampness daily and are the perfect breeding ground for various bacteria and microorganism. By washing the shower curtains, you will have a clean-looking and hygienic bathroom to use.

5. Light holders and ceiling fans – Since these two things occupy the topmost positions in our house, we overlook them when it comes to cleaning. It is important to note that your ceiling fans gather the most amount of dust and grime since the fans are always rotating, especially during the summer months. Ideally, no one would like to visit a house where flakes of dust fall on their lap as soon as they sit under the fan! Also, spotting dust and cobwebs on the light holders is not a pretty sight at all. So make sure your expert cleaner remembers to clean these objects to give you a well-maintained house.

Conclusion- Forgetting to clean these daily things will surely spoil the appearance and while obstructing you from having a perfectly clean home. This is why it is important to include these things in your ‘cleaning list’ when home cleaning is performed.

Tags: ,
Category: Residential Cleaning  |  Comment

Greenforce - a green cleaning company uses natural products for Window Cleaning and Home.
Cleaning and Green maid Services in San Francisco and surrounding areas

Payment forms accepted: Bitcoin, Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover and cash

Greenforce, 3053 Fillmore, #118, San Francisco, CA 94123, (415) 673-3266
Copyright © Greenforce Clean Team Co 2013 | All Rights Reserved

GREENFORCE

All of our work is fully guaranteed and we carry full workers compensation as well as proper liability insurance. We are insured to do high access and ladder work, which most “fly by night” companies and landscapers are not insured to do ( A landscaper is insured to cut your grass—what happens if that same landscaper falls from a ladder and is not insured to clean gutters? The answer is simple: the insurance company will refuse to pay and you become responsible).

Our insurance not only protects us, it also protects you.

When you call our office you can always get a person on the phone. Additionally, depending on the season and weather, we may be able to get to your house the very next day!

With Greenforce, you don’t even need to be home! We come out, we do a great job, and mail the receipt to you indicating that the job was completed.It’s really that simple!

Our services also includes valley and roof cleaning.

Our teams will normally leave a “Quality Survey Card” as we want to know how you liked the service. We will also normally do a follow- up survey call for new customers. We are always open to your tips and suggestions for improvement. We want your experience to be enjoyable and easy!
See the Greenforce difference for yourself; Get a free quote or schedule an appointment online or just
call us at (415) 673-3266; it’s that easy.

TYPICAL GUTTER CLEANING SERVICE VISIT

We try to make our gutter cleaning visits as seamless as possible for our customers.We follow these simple steps:
Our experienced personnel will knock on your door or ring the bell to announce themselves.

If you are not home, we will proceed to do a great job of cleaning and flushing the gutter system.

1) Clean debris from the valleys and roof.
2) Hand-clean your entire gutter system.
3) Snake the downspouts to remove any blockages.
4) Hose wash the gutters on all sides to remove loose debris.
5) Check underground drains if any
6) Bag up the job related debris

Once they have completed the job they will then leave a receipt at your door indicating that the job was completed – or we will mail the receipt from the office.

Should the technician find any problems with the gutter system they will tell you if you are home or our office will contact you.

You can easily Get a free quote or schedule an appointment online or just call us at (415) 673-3266; it’s that easy.

NATURAL HOUSE CLEANING SERVICES FAQS
1. What cities do you serve?
We serve San Francisco, San Mateo, Oakland and surrounding areas.

2. How much do you charge?
The cost varies depending on what needs to be cleaned and the state of the home or office. We typically charge $88-$146 for a 1BR, 1BA home and $117-$176 for a 2BR, 2BA. First time cleanings are generally a little more expensive.

Many flats in San Francisco would fall under our minimum charge of $89 for weekly ongoing service (Our housekeeping supplies are included in the price). Once the initial house cleaning has been completed, we will confirm your regular cleaning price.

3. Cancellations
We request cancellations or rescheduling notice two business days in advance. Cancellations or rescheduling one business day ahead is charged $30. Same day cancellations are charged the full price of the scheduled cleaning.

4. Will you send different people to my place? We will always try to send the same home cleaning team to your place since they would be familiar with you and your needs. If there is a scheduling problem we would only send another house cleaner team with prior notice.

5. What supplies do you use?
The supplies we use are listed in our Product Recommendation list. They are more expensive than their toxic peers, but we use them because the human and environmental health cost is lower. We look for supplies that are non-toxic, bio-degradable and effective.

6. Is Greenforce a franchise?
No, the owners are the managers or cleaners in the business. All owners work in the business. We have a single office in San Francisco.

7. What about gratuities?
Our housekeeping teams are not expecting gratuities but would be happy to receive them if you choose.

8. Do you take credit cards?
Yes, we take most major credit cards including Amex.

9. Do I Have To Be Home When Greenforce Cleans? This is your option. You may give us a key to be safely stored – always with “double-blind” security. Only the local owner and/or office manager can access the client key safe. Teams are given the keys for when an appointment is scheduled, and must turn these back in to management when they’re done. These keys are returned to the lock box until the next cleaning appointment.

10. Do You schedule a specific Time for My House Cleaning Appointment?
Greenforce will schedule a specific day and time for your house cleaning within a 10 minute window plus or minus. Take that Comcast.

11. What If I Accidentally Lock Greenforce Out on My Cleaning Day?
Just as with cancellation fees, lock-out will incure a full charge since our home cleaners time is already booked.

Most of our clients either provide us a key or hide one on the premises on cleaning day if they can not be home.

12. Do I Need to Provide House Cleaning Equipment or Supplies?
We provide all cleaning solutions and state-of-the-art equipment, so you never need to worry about replenishing your supply for
our maids. You can see the cleaning products we use HERE.

If you have special house cleaning products you want the team to use, please be sure to discuss this with the Office in advance, so that we can properly instruct the team.

Here at Greenforce Clean Team we are committed to raising the standard for Housekeeping & Residential Cleaning in the Bay Area. We understand that when you come home at night after work the cleanliness and aesthetics of the home can help set the mood for a relaxing from the labors of work of the office. Because we understand what you need every service is custom tailored to meet the individual needs of our individual clients. We are a local company with local values and we demonstrate the type of work ethic and professionalism that reflects our customers here in the Bay area

When you choose to do business with Greenforce you are working with a local company built on family values that understands how important a clean and neat environment is to healthy lifestyle and we pride ourselves in being able to deliver it with a customized schedule that fits your life.

Bathroom Cleaning & Disinfection Kitchen Cleaning:

-General Disinfection - Scrub sink
- Shower & Tub Cleaned and Disinfected - Dust and shine appliances
- Mirrors wiped and shined- Clean refrigerator surface (interior cleaning if needed)
- Counters scrubbed and disinfected - Oven & Stove Exterior Clean & Shine
- Floors thoroughly mopped and disinfected - Oven & Stove Interior Clean & Shine
- Carpeting vacuumed (shampooed if needed) - Sinks scrubbed and disinfected
- Thorough toilet scrub and disinfection - Metallic fixtures Shined
- Shine metallic fixtures - Counters wiped/scrubbed and disinfected
- Dust and shine down wooden surfaces - Clean outside cabinets and cabinet faces and doors
- General dirt & stain removal - Tables wiped and polished - Floors dusted and vacuumed (mopped if need be) - Trash emptied Interior and Exterior wiped
- General dirt & stain removal

Den Cleaning: Bedrooms:

- Vacuummop and dry hard floor surfaces - Vacuum mop and dry hard floor surfaces
- Carpet Vacuumed (Shampooed if needed) - Carpet Vacuumed (Shampooed if needed)
- Mop and Shine wood floors - Mop and Shine wood floors
- Hand wash and dry stone surfaces - Clean furniture
- Clean furniture - Dust wooden surfaces
- Dust wooden surfaces - Stairs swept and vacuumed
- Stairs swept and vacuumed - General dirt & stain removal
- General dirt & stain removal -Sheets & Linens cleaned if requested
We Service all of the bay Area. Our Service area includes San FranciscoSan Mateo, Oakland, Berkeley and surrounding areas
Green House Cleaning and House Cleaning.