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Getting a stain on your couch, carpet or clothing can be extremely frustrating and difficult to remove. Sometimes those pesky stains call for unconventional cleaning methods. The following are some tips and tricks for removing some of the most difficult stains from your upholstery or other fabric surface. 

For most people, house cleaning is not at the top of the list for enjoyable activities. It's time consuming, tedious, boring, and it can be overwhelming if things haven't been cleaned for a while. By following some helpful cleaning tips, you can make house cleaning easier. Take a look at the 10 most dreaded cleaning chores and ways to tackle them.

The first hints of summer are in the air, and it's time to start thinking about summer cleaning. Before you call First Coast Home Pros to schedule summer cleaning services, it's important to consider which cleaning projects are best completed before summer starts and which are better left until the end of summer. Doing so ensures that you get the most out of your cleaning service and are fully happy with the lasting results.

Jacksonville’s Only Full-Service Specialized Cleaning Company Partners with Cleaning for a Reason

Jacksonville, Fla. (May 14, 2014) – First Coast Home Pros, Jacksonville’s only full-service specialized cleaning company, is proud to announce their partnership with Cleaning for a Reason, a nonprofit, national organization providing women battling cancer with free professional house cleaning care.

As we all know, moving is extremely stressful. You have to decide how you want to pack, get boxes and newspaper for the fragile items, remember all the errands from changing your mailing address to setting a date to cut the utilities ... it can drive you crazy! Then there is the cleaning, a whole other can of worms. Just this part can be as time consuming as all other chores combined. Cleaning seems to be a never ending struggle but you do want your security deposit back, right?

Begin planning now for the move-out cleaning. Starting a few weeks in advance may eliminate a large chunk of effort at the end. For best results, have all belongings moved at least one day before the due date, to ensure all is in good order. If this is not a task you want to take on yourself, cleaning services from First Coast Home Pros in Jacksonville can really help eliminate the stress.

For many allergy sufferers, the worst part of the affliction is that even in the comfort of their own homes – their own beds even – they find no relief. Pet dander, spring pollen, mold spores and dust are everywhere around us, even when we sleep. If this sounds familiar to you, don’t give up yet. Here are some cleaning tips to allergy proof your home.

Did you go out to buy an area rug just to cover up that stubborn stain you couldn’t get out on your living room carpet? Stains from drinks, food, or accumulated dirt may seem like a nightmare, unless you know how to properly remove them…and no, covering up the damage with a decorative rug doesn’t count! Prevention and knowing the right information for different types of stain removal will keep your carpet looking like new much longer.

Isn’t it a great feeling when you get a compliment for something you’ve worked hard on? Nothing is more gratifying than someone recognizing your hard work and complementing you for the effort you’ve invested into it. The appearance of your home is one of those things. As homeowners, we take pride in the look of our home and the countless hours we spend trying to keep the interior clean and the exterior manicured. However, sometimes our schedules get in the way and we aren’t able to spend as much time on it as perhaps we would like. This spring, take a vow to change that! With First Coast Home Pros’ full line of exterior services, you won’t even have to do the work! As spring is officially underway and spring cleaning at the top of everyone’s mind, check out these services to help you boost your homes’ curb appeal.

It's just about time for Spring Cleaning again and we understand that it can be overwhelming, at best. What if, instead of cleaning the house, you could be enjoying yourself while the professionals at First Coast Home Pros did the work for you? Check out our full list of housekeeping, interior and exterior services here and contact us to schedule an appointment. Spring is calling your name...let us freshen up your house for you!

Spring is (finally) in the air. It seems that this winter was one for the Florida record books. The cold, wet and seemingly never-ending gloomy weather is now on its way out for good. Temperatures are rising, sunshine is consistently peeking out from around clouds and Jacksonville residents are preparing for springtime. Sure you’re looking forward to backyard cookouts, beach trips with the kids and dusting off the bikes, but what about dusting…or let’s be honest, deep cleaning, the house? You guessed it. We mean spring cleaning. We understand that it doesn’t generate the same energy as fun outdoor activities do, but with a little help and a solid plan of action we think you will be just as excited once it is done! We’ve compiled the best cleaning tips to prepare your house for spring and advice for when to call in the pros’ help.