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How to Connect With Your Community
Do you want to get to know your neighbors better or become more involved with your community? Find out how to connect with your area! We will focus on the Austin neighborhoods that we primarily serve: Cherrywood, Mueller, Travis Heights, Clarksville and Hyde Park. Knocking on your neighbor’s door or attending a seasonal event are…
Read MoreThe Purple Fig: Amanda’s Story
The Purple Fig is a local cleaning company started by native Austinite Amanda May in 2007. Get to know Amanda and learn a little bit about the history of The Purple Fig through an interview with Amanda May. Why did you start the The Purple Fig? AM: Back in 2006 I worked a corporate accounting…
Read MoreShould I Stay at Home When The Cleaners Come?
Should I stay at home when the cleaners come or should I be out of the house? The answer: whatever you are comfortable with. We have clients that do both and a range of things in between. For the initial cleaning, many people prefer to stay at home while we clean. Then you can show…
Read MoreFall Gardening in Austin
Austin Autumn has arrived and it’s one of the most perfect times of the year in central Texas. When much of the US is prepping for seriously colder weather in October, Austinites are thinking about eating meals outdoors and gardening. That’s right folks. It’s time to clear out the fried and dried plants that couldn’t…
Read MoreShould I Tip My Cleaning Service?
Should I tip my cleaning service? This is one question you may feel awkward asking, but the truth is, there isn’t a standard you must adhere to. When our clients ask about tipping, the answer we give is, “Tipping is never expected, but always appreciated.” We want out clients to feel comfortable either way. We…
Read MoreFall Cleaning
Spring cleaning may hold prominence as the most well-known seasonally based cleaning occasion, but fall cleaning should not be discounted. A change of season is a great opportunity to do a deep cleaning of your home. Fall cleaning is important because your home may soon fill up with holiday guests and visiting family members. Fall…
Read MoreGreat Green Programs in Austin
The Mother Nature Network ranked Austin as one of the top 10 green cities in the United States. The City of Austin and area residents are focused on conserving the environment by creating eco-friendly resources, legislation and programs. Learn more about some of the great green programs in Austin. Plastic Bag Ban Austin is helping…
Read MoreBusiness Women’s Day
September 22nd is Business Women’s Day. The roots of this day date back to World War II, when women took over many jobs traditionally held by men while soldiers were away fighting. Hilary A. Bufton Jr. and three other Kansas City business women founded the American Business Women’s Association on this day (September 22) in…
Read MoreSafe, Natural, Pet-Friendly Cleaners
Pets are family members too! Our dogs are a part of our family and we know that our clients love their pets just as much. Pets are one of the many reasons why people choose a natural, environmentally-friendly cleaning service for their homes. We worry about our kids (whether they are human or animal) drinking,…
Read MoreWhy Natural Is Better In Cleaning
At The Purple Fig, we believe a cleaning service can be affordable, thorough and all-natural. We place an emphasis on “all-natural” because the heart of our company beats green. Our goal is to provide a safe, healthy and clean environment for your family, kids and pets by using all-natural cleaning supplies made from our own…
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