July Newsletter Update

denverconcierg on July 13, 2015

Happy Birthday America!

We hope you all had a safe and fun Independence Day!! We heard lots of stories of you all going camping, biking, hiking and cooking out with family and friends!

The fireworks across the Front Range were fabulous and other than the mountain traffic, it was an amazing weekend all the way around.

We also want to thank all of those that have served our country and helped to maintain our freedom and way of life. So for all of you that are either in the armed forces or have family or friends serving, our biggest thanks and appreciation for all you do and have done.

Partners We Love

We are fortunate to have so many friends around Denver in a variety of fields. One of the more unique companies in town is Auctoris. They specialize in wealth preservation and planning and have been at it for nearly 40 years!! They are experts in finding ways to preserve capital via alternative, customized strategies that utilize any and all avenues to protect your family and your wealth down the line. Most importantly, like all of our partners, they care deeply about people and about doing things the right way. If you are planning for the future and need some guidance on how to best protect your assets and ensure they are maximized for future generations, give our friend Frances Mickelson a call at (303) 740-8001 or email her here. To learn more about Auctoris and their innovative approach to wealth preservation, visit them here.

How’s Your Memory?

If you are like us, sometimes really good, and sometimes…not so much! Nothing like walking into a room and suddenly realizing you have no idea why you walked in there! Of course that never happens to us, but we have heard stories. We also tend to forget names sometimes, so running acrossthis article on mnemonics helped us tremendously.

If you could use some tips on remembering names and other things, visit the folks at mental floss here.
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Giving Back

For you regular readers of our newsletter, you know we love giving back. We support numerous charities in Denver and love to support partners that share our vision.

We also realized that we are usually in a pretty good mood over here atDenver Concierge. We think the two are related.

You folks are great at giving as well, and we hear stories all the time about charitable things that you do (that is why we love our clients so much).

The folks at LifeHack confirmed our suspicions. Generous people are more successful and happier all the way around To get their take on things, visit them here.

Our Outstanding Leaders
Some of you know our General Manager, Maria Herrera, who has been with the company 15 years this month!!She took a short sabbatical to part time for the birth of her child, but she has returned to full time and is celebrating a long career here.We will honor her this month at our employee meeting, but wanted to give her a shout out, as she is the person that makes sure your home is clean and that our ladies perform their duties to the excellent standard that you expect.Also, our very own Queen Bee, Angela Danessi had a birthday this month (those of you that follow us onFacebook may have noticed!)

Both of these ladies are instrumental to our success…congrats to both of you and thanks for your dedication.
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Queen Bee Corner

by Angela

We are getting a lot of compliments on our ladies in the field, which makes us very proud (and prone to brag).  At the end of each month when we have our employee recognition meeting and birthday cake we announce each compliment and give a big round of applause to the recipients.

ALL of your comments are taken seriously and hopefully you feel like we listen.  I do attempt to answer the phones promptly so you get a real person when you call (me!). Still, with over 450 regular clients it sometimes just isn’t possible. But, please, leave me a message so I don’t miss anything!  Or just leave your name. I know all of you and I will call you back right away!

Fleet Update

Be on the lookout for DenverConcierge‘s latest additions to our fleet this month.

Vehicles 7, 8 and 9 will be hitting the road next week and more are coming.

We hope you love the new look and the improved presence in front of your homes!

Our teams are thrilled to be driving to your house in style!

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June Newsletter Update

denverconcierg on June 13, 2015

Welcome Summer!

On June 21st, we will finally be able to officially welcome summer into our lives again. Not sure about you, but we are ready for a little less rain and a little more sunshine! In that spirit, we know kids are out of school and that many of you take vacations. Please let us know your schedule as soon as you can, so we can make the right adjustments for your cleaning schedule. We hope you all have a safe, dry and enjoyable summer, starting this month! Finally we decided to learn a little more about summer, the solstice and what goes with it. So we consulted the Old Farmer’s Almanac for some info. If you want to learn more, visit them here.

Denver Summer Restaurant Openings

We love a good meal over at DenverConcierge and sometimes it’s fun to try new things. This summer will be a busy one for new restaurants inDenver and the folks at Zagat have helped us figure out what’s happening. To see a full list of what is coming to our fine city, click here.

Partners We Love

Is your company looking for more information on health care reform and how to handle it? The Affordable Care Act is in full force and it’s fairly complicated to navigate. We love the folks over at Rocky Mountain Insurance Consultants. They deal with group health insurance plans for companies large and small, and have been instrumental in helping us prepare for the health care mandate that we will be facing next year.  They have 20 years in the industry and are nice people to boot. To learn more about Rocky Mountain Insurance Consultants, please click here. Or you can email them directly here.
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Father’s Day

June 21st will be a busy day, the start of summer and one of our favorite holidays, Father’s Day. For you golfers out there (we try) It is also the final day of the U.S. Open (that’s just a reminder for the ladies that you might be busy that Sunday afternoon).

Just as we saluted Moms last month, let’s give a big shout out to the Dads out there. We know you probably don’t want any credit but let us thank you for all you do on this special day.

Here’s to fixing things, bumps and bruises, eating meat, playing catch, and all of the other many things that fathers do. Most importantly, thanks for your influence on all the people in your lives, primarily your kids. Learning to grow up and be a real man is one of the most challenging yet rewarding things around. So, Dad, here’s to you, thanks and have a cold one on us!!!

Queen Bee Corner

by Angela

Now that the weather is hopefully beginning to settle down enough to make outdoor plans, remember that that we automatically clean your patios/balconies/decks each visit (weather permitting).  On the other hand if you’d rather we didn’t just give me a call or send me an email and I’ll make a note on your work order.

Also, with the real estate market booming we have quite a few clients who are moving but staying within our cleaning area (thank you!).  If your house is on the market and you need to have it spruced up from time to time outside your normal schedule, let me know.

Happy summer!

Tools and tricks for hard floor cleaning

denverconcierg on June 6, 2015

Tools and tricks for hard floor cleaning – tiles and laminate floors

Tools and tricks for hard floor cleaning - tiles and laminate floorings

The tiles and the laminate floors are usually the easiest places to clean and they get dirt not that easier, than the carpets for example. However, they should be frequently cleaned and sanitized as the best prevention from further staining. The tiles in the bathroom or in the kitchen floors make an exception, because they see daily foot traffic and they usually stain with dirt from food, crumbs and other blemishes. Mopping or wiping off dust then becomes not enough to restore shine and cleanliness of the tiles and laminate flooring, and you need to apply some tricks for hard cleaning. Take a look at the following ones:

  • Call a professional cleaning company and first stroll through the sites of the companies in your region and find if they have tile cleaning services. Some cleaning agencies are also specialized only in cleaning tiled floors, including stone floors, laminate floors and floors with other hard coverings. Their professional crews are well experienced and they can choose the right methods for cleaning, saving you time and money for buying numerous detergents from the market. The professional cleaners also have the needed tools and items for deep cleaning tiles like a scrubber machine. It is the most effective tool for cleaning the grout lines in the meantime too. Moreover, if you want to deodorize and sanitize the tiles – the crew can add a small amount of sanitizing or deodorizing agent in the detergent for the scrubber machine. This is very important if you have pets like dogs and cats due to animal odor from food, hair, etc.
  • Deep clean tiles and grouts at home via simple homemade detergent solution. You can take full advantage of some cleaning detergents that you already have in your home like soap and shampoo. They can act as the perfect de-greaser, while spreading fresh and pleasant aroma in the meantime. For truly heavily stained areas and grouts – apply some spot cleaning tricks like scrubbing the spot via stiff brush and a paste of baking soda, hot water and dish-washing detergent. Wipe off the dirty excess via cloth and repeat the procedure with a new detergent application to remove the deepest stains and most soiled spots. A great idea is to let the detergent to soak up and dissolve the stain for a dozen minutes or so, and then to wipe it off via another clean towel.
  • Don’t let your laminate floors and tiles to get dirty very often. Just an impromptu daily mopping is the perfect solution to wipe off dust, sand, grit, stains, hair, pollen… Especially the areas that see the heaviest foot traffic should be mopped quite regularly to prevent the thriving bacteria, pollen and allergens, which on the other hand, appear on wet areas with remnants of food crumbs, for example. Add a few drops of a sanitizing agent every few times when changing the water for the mop.
  • After finishing the hard floor cleaning of tiles and laminate, it’s recommended to polish the floors or to treat them with a protective spray. It reduces the chance for further staining or at least it makes the floors more resistant to dirt spots and stains. In addition, the polishing wax adds a tiny little film or layer of protection, which also ensures the finest glossy look of the tiles like they’re new.

More cleaning tips find at this site

 

 

May Newsletter Update

denverconcierg on May 10, 2015

Happy Memorial Day

Even though it’s not until the end of the month, we want to wish you and your families a happy Memorial Day. We are truly grateful to those that gave the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom and way of life. For those families that have lost someone that served, we thank you as well for your sacrifice and we will honor their memory this Memorial Day. We hope you all have a safe, fun holiday and get to enjoy time with friends and family!

We will be closed on Monday, May 25th to commemorate this special day.

May Charity Events

One of our favorite charities is Judi’s House. We were honored to attend the first ever “Speaker’s Series” event on the 5th that featured former NFL greats Bob Griese and Archie Manning speaking about adversity and the loss that they have experienced in life and how they overcame it.

For those of you that aren’t familiar with Judi’s House, they provide grief counseling for children that have lost loved ones. Founded by Brian Griese, it honors his mother Judi, who he lost to cancer as a child.

Our fearless leader, John Kitts, is pictured far right above with Michael Foster of Sports Authority and former Broncos Head Coach Mike Shanahan and NFL Hall of Famer Bob Griese (we don’t know who the two lucky guys on the left are!)

To learn more about this amazing cause, please visit Judi’s House here.

Partners We Love

We love the guys over at i5fusion! They are responsible for our website, our online marketing and pretty much everything we do technologically around here!

Website building, pay per click management, online presence, reviews….for those of you that are trying to promote your business, these can be tricky and tough areas to navigate. The team at i5fusion take time to make sure you understand what you need to do, then they help you implement at a reasonable cost.

If you haven’t seen our website, please take a look at their work by clicking here.  To learn more about i5fusion and the great work they do, visit them at www.i5fusion.com, or click here.

Mention Denver Concierge when you contact them and you will receive a discount on their services!

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Celebrate Small Business Week

Did you know that the week of May 4-8 is National Small Business Week? Each of you supports small business by using Denver Concierge and other independent companies across the Front Range. We are proud to be a family owned small business in such a great community. To learn more about Small Business Week, click here.

Mother’s Day

Happy Mother’s Day to all of you Moms out there! We know you run the household, keep the kids and pets in line and truthfully, without you the men in your lives would be lost (sorry guys, but it’s true).

We take this opportunity to appreciate you for all you do and for the thankless job that is raising children and taking care of all the things that no one ever sees!

Here’s hoping your families reward your tireless efforts and celebrate with you this Sunday!

You Googled What?

We really like finding interesting stuff to share with our readers. This month, we uncovered the secret stash! That is, what do people around the world Google the most, with the term “how much does_____ cost?”We were fascinated by the types of searches from around the world and the inferences that can be drawn by the information collected by Google.For example, in the United States the most common “how much does it cost” question gathered by Google is “patent”. Great job America! On the other side of the spectrum is “prostitute” which comes up more than once! Also mentioned were camels, nose jobs and kidneys!To see more of this fascinating survey, click here.

 

Fleet Update

You may be noticing we are multiplying! We are now up to six brand new Kia Sorentos in our fleet and our ladies couldn’t be prouder!

Here is a good look at our new rides going out for another day of making homes happy across the Front Range!

Queen Bee Corner

by Angela

Mother’s Day might be one of the few days of the year, with exceptions of course, when mothers are super pampered.  In the spirit of pampering, while our team is in your home cleaning, dusting and making beds, don’t forget that we can always do a few random things to help you out even more.  We have had requests to let the dogs out and back in; to receive a package from UPS, or retrieve a package from the porch; bring in the mail if you are out of town.  If you call during the clean I can even get a message to the team leader in case you’ve forgotten to turn something off – my personal fear is – “have I left the stove on?” But that’s just me. If you need help with yours please let me know!

So…again Happy Mother’s Day and Happy Spring!

April Newsletter Update

denverconcierg on April 10, 2015

Happy Spring 2015

We are so happy that spring is finally here. Another weird winter, with record snow in Denver for the month of February. In case you didn’t know, we broke a record that stood for 100 years!!! Boy are we glad that’s over. Now, as we enter spring with birds chirping and baseball starting, our moods have certainly improved! We love spring cleaning and realize that we can’t be in your home every day, so we included a very awesome list of green cleaning tips that you can use while we are away. The article includes 10 products you can make yourself right at home (some of these we actually use in homes as well, like vinegar). To learn more, visit the folks at Green America here. Wishing you a fabulous Spring!

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Partners We Love

We aren’t sure about you, but we get so busy taking care of business that we sometimes don’t do a great job of taking care of ourselves. One of the folks in town that can help is Jacque Stevens over at Body Renewed. Her company specializes in non-traditional fitness approaches, including new technology such as a recumbent bicycle that uses infrared light to eliminate cellulite and detox the body. Beyond the cool technology, we love that they approach fitness from a holistic standpoint and are very creative and different in their approach. In short, this is no regular gym. So if your New Year’s fitness resolution has fallen by the wayside, give Jacque a call at 720.428.2347, or check out their site here  and they can help you get back on track! Mention that you saw her in our newsletter and you will receive a special offer.

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Spring Allergies

Here at Denver Concierge we take the bad with the good. As you may have heard…we love Spring! What we don’t love as much are the allergies that come with it. After all that moisture over the winter (see snow record above) we are expecting a pretty robust allergy season here in Colorado. We found some good information on surviving the allergy season on WebMD here.

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Queen Bee Corner

by Angela

I can honestly say our clients are the best in the industry. I know some of this is due to the fact that we have been in business so long and have known many of you for years. Still, when I get calls about different topics or things “just because I thought you’d like to know”, that’s pretty amazing. No action necessary; just touching base. I mean, who gets calls like that from clients? And while I’m at it, thank you for the interesting articles, photos, trip descriptions, pet updates, family updates. I even received a lovely hyacinth plant to celebrate the arrival of Spring. Thank you for it all! You’re the best.

Vehicle Update

For those of you that don’t see our Facebook page or our occasional Tweet, we are proud to announce that we now have FIVE new vehicles on the road! Our fleet upgrade project is working well and our ladies are happy to be driving these shiny new vehicles around town. Our latest happy team is shown above. We hope you like these as much as we do, stay tuned for more updates!

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Tax Season

We are guessing that this is a topic that you are as thrilled about as we are…tax season. Another unfortunate reality of life. Now that our complaining is done, we wanted to dive in and see if we can help even a little bit. We realize the deadline is right around the corner, but if you have procrastinated a little like we have been known to do, Forbes has published a comprehensive Tax guide for 2015. Obamacare requirements have kicked in, and there are other nuances going on this year that are new. Check out the nice resource here if you have questions or need information.

March Newsletter Update

denverconcierg on March 10, 2015

Our Big News

We want to thank those of you that called or emailed to guess our big announcement. We had a lot of creative guesses (some we may actually steal and use) but no one got it right! Drum roll please……

We are upgrading our fleet! We are proud to announce our partnership with Peak Kia in Denver for the transition of our existing fleet to brand new all-wheel drive Kia Sorentos. Our ladies will be safer, warmer and happier in getting to your homes for sure, and the Colorado winters should be easier to navigate. Not to mention we think it will look a lot nicer sitting on your curb while we are inside working our magic! We took delivery of our first new vehicle in February and will be adding to our fleet each month. Yes, we kept our octopus who seems to be very popular with you all. Here is a look at the graphics, the full vehicle is further down in the newsletter. Take a look and let us know what you think!

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Letter from the Owner

Every now and then, we get our fearless leader, John Kitts, to speak up about the business (OK, those of you that know him realize it’s impossible to keep him quiet mostly, but don’t tell him we said that). In that spirit, we asked him why, if he were a prospective client, would he choose Denver Concierge? What followed was a very thorough reminder, top to bottom, of what really makes Denver Concierge different and truly unique in the world of housecleaning. We posted it on our website, and the link can be found here. For those of you who haven’t seen our new site, this will give you a chance to check it out as well. As always, we welcome any feedback and we hope his comments increase your faith in us even further.

 

March Charity Events

For March, we are happy to be attending the Bal Swan Ball, held at the Omni Interlocken Resort on Saturday, March 7th. Bal Swan Children’s Center is a non-profit that assists families with their preschool children to better prepare them for life, and improve the relationships between parent and child. They also have amazing programs for children that have special developmental needs. They use innovative and proven techniques to ensure the best possible scenarios for preschoolers. Information on Bal Swan can be found here.  The event we are attending began in 1963 and will be attended by over 600 people supporting this great cause. Details on the event can be found on their website.

 
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Partners we Love

It is probably the right time to mention Peak Kia in Littleton. We searched high and low for someone to help us with our fleet and they won the prize. Everyone at the dealership has been outstanding, and they have completely delivered on all of their promises. Our representative, Grant Harrell is outstanding, and was key in us putting this program together. Peak Kia can be found here, and you can email Grant directly if you want to learn more. If you mention Denver Concierge to him, you will receive a nice surprise! We love our new Sorentos, and are looking forward to our brand new fleet! Thanks to Peak Kia for the great partnership!

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St Patricks Day

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March is one of those months we love. Not only because it means spring is around the corner (no more snow!), but because of the “green” holiday known as St. Patty’s Day! Much like our tradition of being green, St. Patty’s Day traditions have been passed down for years. From cabbage to shamrocks, we can all identify with this holiday and its history. We found out a lot about St. Patty’s Day in our research, and realized that we had a lot to learn (like St. Patty’s day started with blue not green)! If you are curious about some of the myths behind this holiday, click here. In the meantime, know that by using Denver Concierge, you will be “green” not just in March, but year round! Happy St. Patty’s Day!

 
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Queen Bee Corner

by Angela

I’ve been with Denver Concierge going on 15 years now (yikes!) and during that time I have gathered in my proverbial black book, quite a few names of reliable, honest and knowledgeable tradespeople from all different industries. I’d be more than happy to share if you are looking for help around your home. On the other hand, if you have someone fantastic that you would recommend feel free to send me their info and I’ll add it to the book.  Many of these names have come from your fellow Denver Concierge clients (thank you Bettie for the roofer recommendation.  I love those guys!).

Happy Saint Patrick’s Day!  May the luck of the Irish be with you!

 
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Spring Cleaning Specials

Don’t forget that we have some amazing specials heading into our busy spring cleaning season. You are probably aware we have referral bonuses where you can earn free cleans by recommending us to your friends and neighbors. You may not be aware that we have a 50% off special on initial cleans! There are rules to the promotion, and we are really looking for people that want to become clients. This offer gives folks a chance to try our services at a reduced rate, and hopefully fall in love with what we do. Give Angela a call at 303-975-2808 to learn more. As always, we appreciate your faith in us and your recommendations. Here is to a great spring!

Deep Cleaning Tips

denverconcierg on February 25, 2015

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“Deep cleaning” are two words that inevitably evoke association a lot of efforts and sufferings. Maybe, you were doing it all wrong. Although you cannot omit it completely, you can make your life far easier. Get a thorough cleaning while saving times and money.

The Faucet

You can take care of the whole sink including the drains with green cleaning products. You will need baking soda, white vinegar, lemon, sea salt and a liquid dish washing soap. Bleach and strong acid, as well as abrasive cleaners may damage the stainless steel. Sprinkle the baking soda over the area, with a small amount of water running until you create paste. Place paper towels soaked in vinegar and let it sit for 20 minutes. Remove them and wash the sink with hot soapy water. Grab your old toothbrush and rub the difficult to reach parts. To clean the drain, put half a cup of baking soda and vinegar. Then pour boiling water. Finish by putting sliced lemon that will sanitize and aromatize the area.

The Oven

Haven’t cleaned your oven in while? Are you afraid to open it and see the damages? You can deal with the persistent stains, by placing a bowl filled with half a cup of ammonia in the cold oven. Leave for the night and rinse it the next day. You will find it a lot easier.

The Carpet

Use iron to remove very deep stains like the wax spots from your carpet. Put a clean cloth over the stain and then go over with the appliances. Not all of the stains can be removed with the iron, especially the oil one. Fear not! In this case you can use a completely green, efficient and cheap ingredient – baking soda. Sprinkle it over the spill and wait for about 10 minutes. The baking soda will soak the oil. Remove it with a vacuum cleaner. Then make a solution of two tablespoons of vinegar, two cups of hot water and a tablespoon of liquid dishwasher. Apply the mixture over the stain and let it stay for a couple for minutes. Wipe it up with a damp cloth or sponge. You can basically use it on any type of fabric. Say goodbye to the carpet steam cleaning.

The Blinds

This is quite a difficult area for cleaning and requires a lot of patience. Get a sock and soak it in a solution of equal parts and vinegar and water. Use the sock as a glove and clean the space between the window blinds.

The Shower

If you are sick and tired of rubbing the hard water deposits from your shower heads, you can now breathe a sigh of relief. Fill a plastic bag with distilled vinegar and fix it on the shower head with a rubber band.

Bathtub

Clean the annoying bathtub rings with a grapefruit juice and salt. Apply the salt over a wet tub and to scrub the surface until it’s clean.

House cleaning is a reoccurring task on your agenda and weather you like it or not you need to take care of it. Al least you can now do it the easy way.

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Upholstery Cleaning

denverconcierg on February 12, 2015

Upholstery Cleaning is a Must!

Denver House Cleaning TipsNo matter how high quality your upholstery fabric is but at some point it will need to get some deep cleaning. In fact, there are some upholstery fabrics that even require more than frequently cleaning practice. The cleaning requirements for each of the upholstery fabrics are different from one another. It is important to take care of the cleaning needs of the upholstery otherwise there are chances that your upholstered furniture can get damaged. The cleaning routine and the condition of the upholstered furniture also depend on the use of your furniture. The more the furniture is used the more cleaning it will require. The appearance of the upholstery can tell you a lot about its condition. People do invest a lot in the furnishing of their home and the major investment is made in furniture. The majority of the people do make use of soft upholstered furniture. The proper upholstery cleaning products must be used in order to keep your upholstered furniture ever green. Also, it will enhance their look as well. If you are not regularly cleaning up your upholstery then dirt and dust will settle down in your furniture. Regular vacuuming can also contribute a lot in the cleaning of upholstery. If you are not paying attention over the regular cleaning of the upholstered furniture then it might create bacteria and germs which are really unhygienic. The dirty upholstered furniture can provide breeding ground to these bacteria and germs. As a result, you get different kinds of allergies from them.

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It is recommended by majority of the professional cleaners and furniture makers that if you are going to keep the upholstered furniture then deep cleaning is a must twice a year. The cleaning also depends largely over how the upholstery is made. In many cases, the surface upholstery fabric is then having padding underneath to provide the cushion effect. Any kind of spill and stain also gets absorbed into this padding as it is normally made up of some foamy material. The usual and home made cleaning normally do not provide the complete cleaning and the padding stays the same unhygienic and dirty. Also, there are many kind of stains that leave their bad odor and the odor stinks the upholstery. It is very important to not only clean the surface but also clean the underneath your furniture items. This is the only way through which you can also get rid of the bad odor and dirty padding. Obviously, you cannot do this at your home.

February News

denverconcierg on February 10, 2015

Partners We Love

One of our favorite people in Denver is Edie Marks of Kentwood Real Estate. On top of being one of the best Realtors the planet has ever seen, Edie is passionate about the Cancer League of Colorado and donates her time, money and effort to the cause. She is a great friend of Denver Concierge and we admire her tenacity and dedication to the causes she believes in. We will be attending the Hope Ball on May 9th and will also be donating a free green housecleaning in support of this wonderful cause. You can learn more about Edie at her website and about the Cancer League of Colorado here.

Charity Events

We love being involved in the community by attending different charitable events.

February 21
Joseph’s Journey

We will be attending a silent auction for Joseph’s Journey, a non-profit that assists terminally ill children via wilderness experiences. We will be donating a free green housecleaning to this event as well. If you would like to join us, there are some fabulous items to bid on. The event goes all day and there are some great bands going into the evening hours. The event is at Twisted Pine Brewery in Boulder.

February 27
High Rollers for Health
Hope for Project C.U.R.E.

If you aren’t familiar with Project C.U.R.E., it is an amazing organization. They provide medical supplies and equipment around the world for folks that cannot afford it and their founder, Doug Jackson is a great friend of Denver Concierge as well. Visit here for event information.
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Queen Bee Corner

by Angela

I hope you enjoy February with all its special holidays. Speaking of special, I have heard from a few of you that you sometimes ask the ladies to do something special in the house and it doesn’t always get done. Perhaps they don’t completely understand. Please feel at ease calling me or emailing me with any requests. I am here early every morning for just that purpose; to act as liaison between client and team leader, and pass along any instructions or concerns you may have. Let me make it easier for you! Really!
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Denver is Growing Fast

Forbes Magazine published the fastest growing cities in the U.S., and Denver came in 6th! The article can be found here. We are proud to be a member of such a dynamic and fast growing city!

How to be a Jedi

We love finding stuff that makes your lives easier. Read these two articles from Pansy Panda and Lifehack for ideas on stuck zippers, how long a dollar bill is (6 1/8″) and other useful tips and ideas!

Big Announcement Contest

Ok, so if it were really a big announcement right now it would be at the top of the page! That said, we have some big news and changes coming up at Denver Concierge that we believe will improve our service to you going forward.

Stay tuned in the months ahead for our exciting announcement!

Any of you that would like to GUESS at what might be coming can earn a free refrigerator clean if you are correct. Just give Angela or Alicia your best guess and we will tell you if you are right! The good news is even if you are wrong, we will let you in on our surprise!

What’s needed for a perfect rug and carpet cleaning

denverconcierg on January 22, 2015

House Cleaning Denver: Tips and Tricks

Perfect house cleaningAt the end of the tenancy, it may be a time for a little bit of end of tenancy cleaning. The tenants should keep everything clean, but often that’s a mirage. The flawless services of a cleaning company are therefore all that you’re looking for, because they have all the professional equipment and outfit to make your rugs like new. On the other hand, if you have your own lovely hand-made rugs and carpets in your house – you should take good care of them on a monthly basis or so. It’s not enough only to clean everything at the end of the season, but it’s not recommended to treat the carpets and the rugs quite frequently, especially the hand-made ones. Their colors and freshness requires special attention, while the big carpet that covers the entire floor of the room definitely requires more time to enhance it into the picture perfect carpet. In all cases – next are few ideas and items that one may need for the perfect cleaning of the coziest thing for the wintertime.

  1. A vacuum cleaning system is as important as the carpet itself. Whether it comes to big carpets for the winter or rugs with complex irregular shapes – vacuuming is the first most important thing to do for removal of dirt, sand, grit or other greater particles. Vacuuming is the most common method for domestic cleaning and the easiest one too. It would be better if you can move or rotate the carpet so it becomes evenly exposed and all the corners are easy accessible. Find out the most unpleasing spots visually. They are usually the spots around the legs of big furniture objects like the kitchen table, the sofa, the wardrobes, as well as the spots with the heaviest foot traffic. If needed – make sure to repeat the vacuuming process or shake the small rugs through the balcony if possible.
  1. House cleaning tips for DenverBegin with a deep cleaning method. There is a myriad of opts to deep clean your rugs and carpets, and the services of the professional cleaners can help you with this yet overwhelming task. A rental wet-cleaning system is a typical choice to begin with, but first make sure to know the exact condition of your carpets and rugs. There are colors, materials and mostly Oriental rugs, which are not recommended for cleaning with detergents and solutions. Other carpets and colors can be deep cleaned only with a special detergent, while steam-cleaning machines are definitely not recommended for long fibrous carpets.

 

  1. For small rugs – a machine or a hand wash is the perfect choice. Just read the label of the carpet to make sure that it’s suitable for washing. This can take place outdoors in the summertime or in a hot spring day, when the direct sunlight, the hot air and the big open space facilitate the natural evaporation of the water. For this, you may need a tub according to the size of the rugs, a drying rack or so, shampoo or your favorite cleaning detergents.
  1. How to get stains our of a rugFor carpets with stains and dirt at only a few small spots – a stiff brush will do the perfect job. Treat the spot with a dis-solvent solution, then – leave a few minutes according the manual to dissolve completely the stains and the dirt, and rub in circles until it becomes a real mess. There is no need to struggle – wipe it off with a cloth or spatula, then treat again with a dry compound or directly vacuum the humid spot until it becomes even brighter than the rest of the carpet.

Article by Ella Andrews on behalf of this website