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It’s easier than ever to pressure wash the surfaces around your home.  Pressure washing equipment can be purchased or rented easily, and homeowners are increasingly eager for DIY projects.  It’s still important to plan your project, research the right equipment for the job, and take the time to understand the machinery before going to work on your house.  Our tips will help you get started!

There is nothing better than the look and feel of freshly cleaned carpet, especially when the job was done by a team of truly great professional carpet cleaners.  It can come as a big surprise, therefore, if any spots return to your carpet’s surface once the carpet cleaning team has left.  What causes these spots to occasionally return, even after a high quality carpet cleaning job?

First Coast Home Pros has been recognized as one of the 50 fastest-growing private companies in Northeast Florida for the third year in a row!  

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The 2015 “Bold City Best” competition is gaining steam!  The Florida Times-Union designed and launched this exciting contest to give Jacksonville residents the chance to vote for their favorite restaurants, doctors, museums, hangouts, and more.  This is the time to celebrate your Jacksonville, Florida favorites with a vote!  One of the most popular categories is the “Home & Professional Services” category, where you can vote for the best carpet cleaning company in town - First Coast Home Pros!

Finding the right house cleaner for your home is a big decision.  After all, the cleaners you hire will be coming into your home and space and handling and cleaning your personal belongings.  Some homeowners choose to hire an individual worker to clean the house, while many other homeowners rely on a team of professional cleaners to do the work.  All homeowners want the same result - a clean home - but depending on whether you hire an individual or a team of professionals to clean your house, you may have wildly different experiences.

The Florida Times-Union has officially launched its “Bold City Best” 2015 contest!  The “Bold City Best” lets Jacksonville residents vote on their favorite restaurants, shopping spots, doctors, law firms, and more.  Best of all, there is a “Home & Professional Services” category, where you can vote for the best carpet cleaners in town - First Coast Home Pros!  

We often get asked about our favorite cleaning products and recommendations. Some of our clients like to spruce up their homes themselves between deep clean appointments, and others are just curious about the wonderful products we use to make their appliances, floors, faucets, and everything else so clean. Below you’ll find our “Five First Coast Home Pros Favorites” - the five products we love, trust, and use the most. They might become your favorites, as well!

A clogged dryer vent is a nuisance. When the vent is clogged, it can cost you anywhere from an extra $0.50 to and extra $3.00 per load to do your laundry! Even more importantly, a clogged dryer vent is a hazard. When lint builds up in your dryer hose and vent, the duct becomes clogged, the airflow is blocked, and the built up exhaust gasses create a combustible environment. The nuisance, risk, and overall inconvenience of a clogged dryer vent can all be mitigated by a visit from a professional dryer vent cleaning company.

Here in Florida, we are known for our extreme weather conditions. Intense sunlight, thunderstorms, high temperatures, and humidity each plays a significant role in our lives, to say nothing of the salt, sand, and ocean overspray we get to enjoy throughout our state. These features make our region special, but at the same time they affect our homes and our responsibilities as homeowners. The windows of your home, for example, are greatly affected by the elements and need to be cleaned from time to time, not only to keep them looking good, but also to protect them from damage.

Keeping air ducts clean and clear is important in maintaining the air quality in your home. When dust accumulates in your ventilation system, trouble will occur. Some issues are highly visible, for example, the accumulation of excess dust on the furniture and fixtures in your home. Some issues, however, are less tangible. For example, when you or someone in your family experiences allergies that are worse than usual, it could be related to the air quality in your home, and thus,possibly to your ductwork. Replacing and repairing your duct system may solve your problem, but can be a costly and invasive process. Effectively cleaning your ducts may also have a positive effect, and at a much lower cost. If you know the type of ductwork you have and the problem that is affecting your system, you’ll know whether to replace the system or simply schedule an appointment to have it professionally cleaned.