If youre hosting this years Thanksgiving feast, you probably shouldnt be taking the time to read this article. Youve got lots of work to do! But since youre here, lets talk a little bit about what you need to do to prep your home for the big day. Youve probably got the menu handled so well focus on the house. The goal here is not perfection. The goal is to have your guests smell only the turkey when they walk in the door and to thwart that judgmental aunt from pointing out the dust bunnies in the corner. Declutter: Yes,... Read More

The holidays are upon us. Along with the joy of the season we face some pretty monumental tasks in the days ahead. Namely: keeping your house clean. Whether it's kids, pets, parties, or unexpected guests, the last thing you need is to add stress to your already busy calendar. So to save time and energy, we put together some great tips and tricks to help make your holiday cleaning a breeze. Use an extension cord to move your vacuum throughout the house. That way, you don't have to keep searching for an outlet. Turn up the... Read More

Are you feeling overwhelmed, unable to catch up in life and work, and unsure where the ball dropped in the first place? What if we told you that cleaning your space could realign your focus and get you back on track? Your space is a reflection of your mind. That is never more true than peering into the back seat of your car. Your car is the personal space of personal spaces. Most people use their car as a base of operations and a collection point for their busy lives. When was the last time you took a good, long look at the back seat... Read More

With Summer in full-swing, it's time to relax and enjoy the outdoors. While you plan your fun in the sun, why not give yourself a treat and let us clean your carpets for you? Whether you're going on vacation or spending your day at the lake with your family, our team is dedicated to giving your carpets a thorough deep cleaning that will clear the air of impurities and remove the dirt and grime the long winters bring to your floors. In addition, allergens can make even the sunniest days the most miserable. With a deep cleaning... Read More

Cleaning doesn't have to be gloom and doom for the kids, especially if they think it's a game. Here are a few fun suggestions for cleaning games with silly rewards that might just put chores in a whole new light. Dust Eating Monster Game - Have you ever used a bath mitt? They're functional for bath time fun, but did you know they also work exceptionally well for dusting around the house? They come in a variety of monster shapes and sizes and are available in the toddler section of your local store or through online retailers. For... Read More

Here at Champion Carpet Cleaning Upholstery, we understand the importance of the family dynamic. Our work with residential cleaning allows us to see first hand the benefits and challenges of modern day parenting. We established our Champion Mom concept to honor those families who are tackling each day like they own it even though their calendars are full, their vehicles are loaded down, and their lives are filled to the brim. Champion Mom was inspired by the fact that I both run a business and a household. Champion has 14 employees... Read More

The Lowdown on Family Chores Parents know that finding the best way to motivate their kids to do chores can be difficult. It can also be hard to figure out age-appropriate chores for the little ones. If you look online, you can find a lot of different ways to motivate kids and keep it fun. Chore charts are only limited by your imagination! You can make a chart like one of the ones below, go online for how to videos, or create one of your own. It is best to keep them simple and fun so the kids can understand and enjoy using the... Read More

Must read spring cleaning tips! Have to read article! The stuff in here I never even thought of half of it! Eliminate Germs in Your House By: Danielle Braff The next time you cut up chicken for dinner, do it on a clean surface: We recommend your toilet seat. "It has the least amount of bacteria of all the spots in your home," says Charles Gerba, Ph.D., a professor of environmental microbiology at the University of Arizona. In fact, there are 200 times more fecal coliforms--otherwise known as feces bacteria--on the average cutting... Read More