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Although most people associate allergies with spring and summer, ragweed is the biggest common allergen in the fall, according to WebMD. 75 percent of people allergic to spring plants are allergic to fall ragweed. Ragweed pollen is typically released in late August and early September, when nights are cool but days are warm. Here’s how to control […]

Fall is often the craziest time of year for families. The temperatures may feel summer-like now, but the start of school in our area means life is about to get busy. Here are some of our favorite time-saving tips for you and your family so you can spend more quality time together, no matter how […]

The transition from vacation to school can be tough on parents and students. Here are ways to make the back-to-school transition easier on everyone involved! 1. Pack lunch the night before. This can seriously reduce scrambling around the kitchen in the morning and result in healthier, more-balanced lunches. 2. Lay out clothes the night before, too. You may […]

A lot of people take vacations in August – you can tell by how light traffic can be here in the DC metro area at this time of year! August is also a great time to get some home maintenance done and save money on it. Put these items on your list of things to […]

We’re quickly heading into late summer in the D.C. metro area, and that means we’ll see more and more days with temperatures in the 90s, high humidity and even “Code Orange” days for outdoor air quality. But the air quality inside your home may be just as important as the air quality outside. Here are tips on how to […]

Finding a new home can be exciting and fun, but moving to that new home isn’t. To help make your transition easier, here are tips to keep in mind: Declutter first! Moving can be a great motivator to declutter and get organized, so start with your closets and then continue room-by-room. Donate or sell what you […]

We are so happy to announce our customers have voted us Best in Northern Virginia through Northern Virginia Magazine! Though we won in the Maid Services division, the magazine also gave a big shout-out to our fantastic carpet cleaning services, too. Here’s what they wrote: “Smart Choice Cleaning has grown from a solo venture to one of […]

There are some areas of the home that people really, really don’t like cleaning. One is the oven because of the difficulty of removing cooked-on food, and the other is the bathtub due to the bending, stretching and scrubbing required. Smart Choice Cleaning has the tools, know-how and ability to make both of them look […]

It’s very nice to have carpet installed in homes and offices, but do you wonder how to make sure your carpet maintains its color and smells fresh? There are several ways to achieve that goal! Avoid tracked-in dirt by placing a mat outside the entryway and immediately inside the house. Most of the residue on shoes, […]

Are you in need of professional help with cleaning the carpets? Is the dirt so ground in that over-the-counter methods no longer work? Our professional carpet cleaning services will reach deep into the fibers of the carpet to remove dirt, grime and any other stains from it. These services will revitalize your carpeting. However, our company offers […]

Are you looking for the best carpet cleaning solution in Alexandria?With young children or an elderly parent living in your home, it is natural to feel a little obsessed about wanting to have a sanitized environment. Keeping your home clean, especially with carpets beautifying the floors, however, can be a bit tedious.To keep the carpets […]

You can evade a lot of health risks by having your carpet and upholstery cleaned regularly. Every home can benefit from floor carpets. It can enhance the visual appeal of floors and give the space an overall ambiance of coziness. For homeowners considering the carpets or rugs, it is important to remember that carpet and upholstery cleaning goes beyond […]

Your carpets and rugs are among your home’s most costly items, so you want to keep them looking great for as long as possible. In addition to regular vacuuming and professional cleanings, you may want to consider a carpet protector. A carpet protector: seals the fibers and holes in your fabric to help repel stains, […]