The Journal
Cleaning tips and seasonal home care for Central Texas
Real, useful advice from the people who clean Bastrop and Austin homes every day, plus a little local seasonal wisdom for cedar fever, oak pollen and August dust.
Seasonal
Cleaning the Spots You Only Notice When Guests Sit Down
Fall hosting brings low afternoon sun and guests who actually see under your furniture. Here is how to hit the spots you probably ignored all summer.
October 14, 2026 · 5 min read
Seasonal
Getting Your Fireplace and Hearth Clean Before Fall
Before you light that first fire of the season, here is how to clean months of dust, ash, and soot off your brick hearth and mantle without making a mess.
October 14, 2026 · 4 min read
Cleaning tips
How to Clean Sunscreen Film and Summer Grit Off Floors
Sunscreen and lake grit turn summer floors sticky. Here is how to clean sunscreen film off tile, tubs, and baseboards without ruining your finish.
August 20, 2026 · 4 min read