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Hoarding Cleanup Tips & Insights
We’re committed to being your ultimate resource for valuable insights, practical tips, and compassionate guidance. As a family-owned cleaning and general contracting company serving The Greater Houston area, Freedom Maids is committed to helping individuals and families overcome hoarding situations, deep clutter, chronic filth, and disorganization. Join our community as we explore strategies, share inspiring stories, and foster understanding around this sensitive topic.
Home Rehabs & Remodeling
Learning Property Preservation and Home Repair in the Last Great Recession During the Great Recession in Houston when foreclosure rates were very high — from 2009 through 2011 – we became a subcontractor for a major Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae Field Services Contractor...
Insurance-Related Roof Replacements
We Are Insurance Specialists Following Hurricane Ike, we began roofing repairs and replacements for homeowners who experienced storm damage. Over the years, we have become specialists in helping homeowners get their wind and/or hail damage claims approved and their...
Some Professional Tips for Taking on a Hoarding Cleanup
Hoarding cleanup can be an overwhelming physical and emotional task. Here are some things to keep in mind: Safety First Prioritize safety first during the hoarding cleanup and be aware of any hazardous materials or sharp objects, like broken glass or rusty nails, that...
House Cleaning Tips for The Woodlands
Here are a few of our favorite house cleaning tips to quickly and easily keep a home fresh and clean. Don’t worry about wax or floor finish. Just sweep and mop on a regular basis and they’ll stay clean and shiny. Mop floors with clear water or just a dash of...
Welcome to Freedom Maids
Freedom Maids is a family owned cleaning service serving the Houston, Texas area.We offer experienced, reliable and friendly staff, all of whom are bonded for your protection. Our cleaning programs are customized to your needs and expectations. Our maid service...
Dealing with Hard Water Spots
Hard-water deposits are alkaline, so an acid-based cleaner is the best approach for cleaning them. Phosphoric acid works well and is safe for most surfaces. If you buy cleaners containing phosphoric acid in a grocery store, it will likely contain about 4 percent to 6...
How to Clean Painted Surfaces the Right Way
The type and quality of the paint greatly affects how you clean a wall and how clean it will come. There are generally four types of paint finishes you might encounter: Baked enamel (most appliance finishes), epoxy enamel and automotive paints These paints are durable...
How to Clean Windows
The best way to clean windows, or any large expanse of glass, is with a squeegee. It does a faster and better job. You need a professional-quality squeegee, a window wand, and an extension pole if you’ll be doing high windows. The basic process is simple — apply the...
Got a Mess? Got Hoarding? Where Do You Start?
Going it Alone? Good for you! Don't Get Stuck on WHERE to Start. Just Start! As a hoarding solutions provider in Houston for several years now, I invariably will hear this statement from a client: "I just had no idea where to start"? I totally get it. You are looking...
Use These Helpful Tips to Improve Your Communication With Elderly Persons
I found this list at the Cuyahoga Hoarding Connection. It is very useful when working with family members who are trying to help an elderly loved one. Having now done literally hundreds of small- and large-scale hoarding clean-up projects, I can vouch 100% as to the...
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