Home cleaning

Regarding Pests

In Bermuda, pests are an everyday and everywhere occurrence. For more than 70 years, Bermuda Pest Control has protected the island’s homes, businesses, and vehicles from unwanted pests, including rodents, cockroaches, ants, and termites. Here are some tips from the experts on preventing some of our most common pests. Start with a clean slate

Proper sanitation is always the best first step to keeping pests at bay. While the presence of pests doesn’t necessarily mean a home is dirty, it never hurts to keep things clean. Clearing clutter both inside and outside eliminates pest harborages and helps cut down on cockroaches and ants, as well as a variety of other pests, such as indoor moths and flies. The trouble with termites

Once termites have taken up residence in your home, getting rid of them can be very difficult and costly. When purchasing a home, make sure to request a termite inspection; you’ll want to know if you need a fumigation down the road. When introducing new wood to the home, whether it’s cabinets, furniture, or building an addition, be sure to have the wood treated beforehand; this will prevent introducing termites that may be lurking in the new wood. Cover that crack

The best method for dealing with pests is exclusion; staying on top of the physical upkeep of a home or business can stop pests before they ever get in. Check window and door seals regularly; if you can see the light around a door, so can the pests. Rats need a hole the size of a quarter to enter your house; mice only need the size of a dime. If you find a rodent-size hole, make sure to block it with either metal or concrete, as rodents have no trouble chewing through almost anything else. Go green

If you’re not a fan of pesticides, there are some all-natural solutions you can try. Citronella and peppermint oil are both popular insect repellents. Diatomaceous earth, a product found at most home and garden stores, can be used to deter crawling insects. Even crushed-up eggshells can be used to stop slugs and snails in their tracks. Lastly, when used correctly, baits can be an effective, low toxicity treatment for ants and roaches. If all else fails, contact the professionals at Bermuda Pest Control. Its friendly, knowledgeable staff will be happy to assist you, whether you require a treatment or just want some advice.

How clean is your home?

Now, more than ever, it’s important to not let your maintenance priorities slip. COVID-19 has made the need for cleaning services more critical than ever. If you want a home that is safe, clean and inviting, professional cleaning can help.

Cleaning can help against viral infections

Of course, this is something you were aware of even before the pandemic turned our world upside down. COVID-19 continues to keep us on our toes and you should do all you can to keep your home a healthy place to live.

Professional cleaning uses latest products

It’s hard to keep up with all the new products available to ensure your home is perfectly clean, but luckily, this isn’t something you have to struggle with. Professionals always keep up with all the practices and protocols required for high quality cleaning and disinfection. Commercial cleaners can provide the detailed and complete disinfection of your home that will create a healthy, safe space.

Atlantic Cleaning & Maintenance Ltd., can provide the services you need to keep your home clean and safe. Most importantly, it does it quickly and effectively, meaning this is one item you can immediately check off your to do list, and spend more time doing what you enjoy doing. Atlantic Cleaning & Maintenance Ltd. (441) 236-4051. Email info@atlanticcleaning.bm.