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House Cleaning Tips (with Video)

Filed under: Decor

Using the wrong materials to clean valuable items in your home can quickly destroy them. Gisela Lowenstein, president and founder of The Glow System, shared with us the following tips and advice on how to clean and organize a home. The Glow System is an instructional DVD that teaches viewers how to clean and organize quickly and efficiently.

Here are a few of Lowenstein's favorite housekeeping tips:

First, organize a "cleaning caddy" or container that is stocked with supplies.

Invest in specialized cloths. Terry cloths are ideal for cleaning wet areas, while felt cloths are recommended for very delicate areas, such as a piano, to prevent scratches. Microfiber cloths work well for wet or dry areas and are perfect for capturing dust on delicate and smooth surfaces.

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Should You Tip the Housekeeping Staff at a Hotel?

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Filed under: Luxury Travel & Hotels

How to Tip a hotel housekeeper Tipping housekeepers, bellmen, concierge staff and others in a luxury hotel is a topic even experienced travelers ask about. How should staff be tipped? How often should you tip them? How much should you tip?

Robin at AAA New England says "Housekeeping receives $3-$4 a day, only if you choose to tip. You should tip daily, because staff changes. Leave cash in a sealed envelope (most hotels offer stationery and envelopes in guest rooms), and write "for the chambermaid" on it. You may put the cash in the hand of whomever you're tipping. Tip the bellman about $2 for each bag, or more. Tip the concierge depending on how hard he worked for you. For example, if you want to have dinner in an exclusive restaurant and can't get the reservation yourself, tip the concierge $5 -$10 if they get you in..depending where you are, the money you leave may be very appreciated. When I was in Mexico five years ago, I left $10 with the housekeeper. She started to cry and hugged me so hard. Workers are paid really low wages, our tips are so great to them."