Guides

Practical Knowledge on Cleaning, Moving & Demolition

Before you book, we try to answer the practical questions you actually want answered.

Cleaning

How to Choose a Cleaning Company: 8 Practical Checks to Avoid Getting Burned

Hong Kong has countless cleaning companies with wildly different prices and scopes. This guide covers 8 practical checks to do before booking, so you don't end up with less than you paid for.

Cleaning

How Long After Renovation Should You Clean? A Complete Timeline

Clean too early after renovation and the dust hasn't settled yet — you'll be cleaning the same mess twice. Clean too late and paint smell and residue get harder to remove. This guide shows you the right timing.

Moving

Moving Checklist: What to Do at Every Stage, Before and After

Moving involves a lot of fiddly admin — cancelling broadband, transferring accounts, packing — and it's easy to miss something. This guide lays out everything in chronological order.

Cleaning

How Clean Does a Move-Out Clean Need to Be to Get Your Deposit Back?

Many tenants lose part of their deposit over cleaning issues at move-out. This guide explains the general standard for move-out cleaning and the spots landlords/agents check most.

Cleaning

Hourly Cleaning vs. Full-Home Cleaning: Which One Suits You?

Hourly cleaning and full-home cleaning differ in pricing and use case. This guide helps you tell them apart and pick the right one.

Cleaning

“Domestic Helper” or “Hourly Cleaning”? Work Out Which One You Actually Need

Many people search for a “domestic helper” when what they actually want is just help with cleaning — not a full-time helper for cooking and childcare. This guide helps you tell the two apart and pick the right service.

Cleaning

How Is Cleaning Priced? What Affects the Cost of Home & Post-Renovation Cleaning

Cleaning prices aren't fixed — home cleaning and post-renovation cleaning costs depend on factors like unit size and how dirty the space is. This guide explains what affects the quote.

Cleaning

How to Clean Your Home Properly: 6 Practical Tips

The right order and method make a big difference when cleaning your own home. This guide shares 6 practical tips to help you clean more efficiently.

Appliance Care

How Often Should You Clean Your Air-Con and Range Hood?

Not cleaning your air-con and range hood regularly doesn't just hurt performance — it can also breed bacteria that affect your health. This guide covers the recommended cleaning frequency.

Cleaning

How Often Should You Deep-Clean a Carpet? A Home Carpet Care Guide

Carpets trap dust mites and allergens, but over-cleaning worries some homeowners too. This guide explains how to judge when it's time for a deep clean, plus daily care tips.

Cleaning

Mold at Home? A Guide to Removing and Preventing Bathroom & Wall Mold

Black mold spots in bathrooms or near windows aren't just unsightly — they can affect health too. This guide explains how to gauge severity and prevent mold day to day.

Pest Control

Bugs at Home? A Guide to Pest Control Services in Hong Kong

Cockroaches and ants keep coming back no matter how much spray you use? This guide covers how common household pests are typically treated and when to call a professional.