Susan Stocker
Professional Cleaner
Education
- University of Alabama, BA, English
Professional Achievements
- 5-star reviews on Yelp and Angie’s List
- Won Angie’s List Super Service Award in 2016, 2017, and 2018
- Won 25 Best Seattle Cleaning Companies Award in 2017, 2018, and 2019
- Better Business Bureau Torch Award in 2017 for Ethics & Integrity
Certifications & Organizations
- Association for Residential Cleaning Companies (ARCSI) Seal of Excellence
Philosophy
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Co-authored Articles (151)
How to
Use an Iron
Ironing your clothes can smooth out the wrinkles and make a garment more presentable. Many clothes are made ready to wear, but you will still find some items that need to be ironed. Be careful: if you use the iron improp...
How to Clean Yellowed & Discolored Plastic
Whiten & restore plastic electronics, containers, & more Yellow stains often show up on plastic electronics, appliances, containers, and cookware, whether they're from food, sunlight, or chemical reactions. Luckily, ther...
How to
Wash Your Clothes
Instead of buying new socks every time you run out of clean ones, you may want to learn how to wash your clothes. Knowing how to wash your clothes is an important life skill--particularly because otherwise your clothes m...
How to Remove Blood from Sheets: Tips & What to Use
An easy guide to get fresh or dried blood out of your sheetsYou wake up, and ugh, there’s a bit of blood on your sheets. How do you get that pesky stain out? Whether you had a cut or scrape, bloody nose, or started you...
How to
Iron Pants
Many of today’s fabrics come in wrinkle-free varieties, but tried-and-true pant material such as wool, denim, and cotton still require ironing to get rid of creases and folds. To do this, use the correct heat setting o...
11 Ways to Get Yellow Stains Out of White Shirts & Clothes
Plus, learn what causes yellow stains & how to prevent themWhite clothes are notorious for being easily stained. Whether it’s from armpit sweat, rust, or a yellow sports drink, yellow stains can ruin your best-looking ...
How to Make Vinegar Cleaning Solution
Put the power of vinegar to work in your kitchen, bathroom, and more When mixed at a 1:1 ratio with water, vinegar can become a powerful and eco-friendly cleaning solution that can be used all over your home. With the he...
How to Remove Dried Paint from Clothes: Oil and Water-Based
An easy guide to get paint out of clothes Nothing is more frustrating than finding a paint stain on your clothes. If the paint is still wet, it’s usually pretty easy to remove, but if it’s dry it requires a little mo...
How to
Keep Your School Clean
Keeping your school clean isn’t just the janitor’s job. By helping to keep your school clean, you’ll begin to take pride in your school’s appearance and you’ll gain valuable experience caring for your environme...
How to Unclog a Drain with Baking Soda & Vinegar
The best DIY drain cleaners made from everyday household products Whether you've got a clogged sink, garbage disposal, tub, or shower, baking soda and vinegar can clear it quickly. Simply pour hot water down the drain, a...
The 3 Best Ways to Descale a Tea Kettle
If you love brewing a cup of tea or coffee during the day, you’ve probably seen the crusty white limescale build up inside your kettle. Even though limescale isn’t harmful, it can be unsightly or give your drink a s...
How to
Use a Washing Machine
Washing machines are incredibly convenient and easy-to-use household appliances, but can take a bit of getting used to. If you've just gotten your first, or are branching out into doing your own laundry for the first tim...
The Best and Easiest Ways to Get Lint Off of Your Clothes
Learn how to remove lint fast (and prevent it from coming back) Having lint stick to your clothing can ruin an otherwise perfectly dashing outfit; more so if your clothes are dark-colored. Learn how to get rid of this f...
How to
Clean a Microwave
You probably don't give a lot of thought to your microwave until it's time to clean it. If your machine is dusty, the inside is splattered with food, or you notice your food isn't heating as quickly, then it's time to cl...
How to
Add Vinegar to Laundry
White distilled vinegar is a miracle for washing clothes. You can use this inexpensive product to do everything from softening fabric and deodorizing clothing to removing stains. Pour a mixture of vinegar and water direc...
How to
Shrink a Sweater
Whether your old favorite sweater is all stretched out, or you bought one that’s too big and shapeless, knowing how to shrink it will make it fit you perfectly. You can shrink a wool, cashmere, angora, or mohair sweate...
How to
Clean Your Sink with Baking Soda
Sinks get a lot of use, which means food and grime can build up in them. This can make them drain slowly or even look dingy. To use baking soda to clean your sink, buff baking soda into your sink and wash it away with wh...
How to
Get Stains out of White Clothes
There’s nothing worse than getting a great big stain on your newly washed pristine white shirt. Stains always seem so much worse when you get them on white clothes. There’s no covering them up or escaping them, but t...
How to
Fix Faded Plastic
There are a variety of reasons for plastic to fade. Most fading is a result of oxidization, which causes plastic to wear down and develop a rougher texture. Fortunately, you can easily remove oxidation with sandpaper, vi...
How to Get Wet or Dry Fabric Paint Out of Clothes
A step-by-step guide for removing fabric paint stains from fabric Whether you've spilled fabric paint on a garment or need to remove fabric paint in order to rework your design, we're here to help. The most important thi...
