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You have probably received coupons in your local paper advertising cleaning services at costs too good to be true. When the company arrives, you find that though they had advertised a certain low price, your bill is much higher due to upcharges, add-ons, and other hidden fees and costs that weren’t made clear to you. This scam is called “bait & switch,” and it is an unscrupulous tactic used all too frequently among cleaning companies. By learning more about this tactic, you will be able to recognize bait & switch companies and avoid them.

First Coast Home Pros has been recognized as one of Jacksonville’s 50 fastest-growing companies for the second year in a row. The Jacksonville Business Journal together with a CPA agency identified and vetted top-performing private sector companies in Northeast Florida, and First Coast Home Pros once again ranked in the top 20.   

To be considered for this prestigious list, a company must meet the following criteria:

We’ve all been faced with the difficult task of trying to remove a stain from our walls, countertops, floors or other hard surface. While it may seem as though some stains are impossible to remove, that is usually not the case. The following is a continuation of our fabrics and upholstery stain removal guide but is specifically focused on removing stains from hard surfaces in your home. We researched and collected some of the most commonly used cleaning methods for some of the most troubling stains.

Pets are a wonderful addition to the lives of millions of people. They bring unconditional love and acceptance. Unfortunately, they also bring messes. Knowing how to clean up pet-related messes is a part of owning a cat or dog. Here are cleaning tips for pet owners you can use to keep your home clean while enjoying your furry companion.

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.