Blog Posts
Should 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…
Fall 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…
Great 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…
Business 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…
Safe, 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,…
Why 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…
Central Texas Drought
We here in Austin are in the midst of the drought gripping central Texas. You can read all about it at the Drought Monitor and at LCRA. Scary stuff. What can we do to help? There are some small things that can make a big difference! Some things are obvious. Stop watering the lawn: either…
Fruit Fly Invasions
Fruit flies are a very common problem amongst our greener clients and I get a lot of questions about getting rid of them. This is so common that it has been covered on a lot of blogs and wikis and just a few clicks can give you many tips and tricks! Some of the best:…
Interesting Inbox
I’ve been pretty discerning with what I let continue to hit my inbox. This week has yielded some great articles that we’d like to share. Have you read something great and green lately? Hit us up in the comments! Cancer, Cured. at Seventh Generation’s Blog: This subject hits home for me, with a close family…
Relieve Dreary Weather Boredom!
It’s a little chilly out there for us Austinites. The kids and dogs are probably going a bit stir crazy, being stuck inside the house. How do you keep everyone happy? Make things! First, distract the dog with some home made toys: A few ideas from Wise Bread. Organic Authority has a green, reuse…