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Routine Cleaning

🎃 Halloween in Austin: Cobwebs, Candy, and Real-Life Chaos

Halloween in Austin means decorations, candy, and a lot of cleanup. This post covers how Austin Cleaning Crew helps Barton Hills, Bouldin Creek, and South Lamar homes recover from the chaos with one-time and recurring post-Halloween cleans.
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Mike Cavanaugh
March 31, 2025
2
min read
Deep Cleaning

East Austin Dust: Why Homes Over Here Need Extra Love

East Austin homes deal with constant dust thanks to traffic, construction, and dry air. This post breaks down why Cherrywood houses get dusty so fast and how recurring cleaning keeps them fresh longer.
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Mike Cavanaugh
March 31, 2025
3
min read
F1 cars racing at COTA
Airbnb Cleaning

🏎️ Formula 1 Weekend in Austin: Fast Cars, Full Houses, and Dirty Floors

Formula 1 weekend turns Austin upside down. This post dives into how Austin Cleaning Crew helps homeowners, Airbnb hosts, and party-throwers across South Austin and Circle C stay clean through the COTA chaos.
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Mike Cavanaugh
March 31, 2025
2
min read
Happy or concerned? We're both!
Deep Cleaning

ACL Weekend Two: We’re There Too (And We’ll Still Clean Up After You)

ACL Weekend Two brings the music, friends, and chaos back to Zilker and Barton Hills. Mike’s heading to the fest too — but Austin Cleaning Crew is still keeping homes clean before and after the fun.
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Mike Cavanaugh
March 31, 2025
2
min read
Deep Cleaning

ACL in Zilker: Great Music, Messy Homes

ACL brings music, friends, and chaos to Austin homes. This post looks at how one-time and recurring cleaning in Zilker, Barton Hills, and Bouldin Creek helps locals enjoy the festival without coming home to a wreck.
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Mike Cavanaugh
March 31, 2025
2
min read
Comic-style split illustration of a Cherrywood home interior. The left side shows a cluttered, dusty living room with messy floors, unwashed dishes, and scattered belongings. The right side shows the same room spotless and refreshed after a deep professional clean, with polished floors, tidy shelves, and bright, welcoming energy.
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East Austin’s End-of-Month Reset: Why September’s the Perfect Time for a Deep Clean

East Austin homes take a beating in September. This post looks at why end-of-month deep cleans in Cherrywood and Mueller help reset your space and give you a fresh start heading into October.
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Mike Cavanaugh
March 31, 2025
2
min read
Comic-style split illustration of a Travis Heights family kitchen. The left panel shows clutter, dirty dishes, and kids’ school items scattered around, while the right panel shows the same kitchen spotless and organized after a recurring professional clean.
Routine Cleaning

Back-to-School in Travis Heights: Keeping Homes Sane When Life Gets Messy

Back-to-school season in Austin means busy families juggling new routines and messy homes. This post looks at how recurring cleaning in Travis Heights and Bouldin Creek keeps households from feeling overwhelmed during the school year.
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Mike Cavanaugh
March 31, 2025
2
min read
Comic-style split illustration showing a “before and after” of a Hyde Park living room during a move-out. The left panel depicts a messy space with stains, trash, and a dirty couch, while the right panel shows the same room sparkling clean with a fresh couch, polished floors, and tidy shelves.
Deep Cleaning

Move-Out Cleaning in Hyde Park: How We Saved Deposits This August

Hyde Park turns into moving chaos every August, and deposits are on the line. This post looks at how professional move-out cleaning saves tenants money and landlords headaches, with real examples from Austin Cleaning Crew.
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Mike Cavanaugh
March 31, 2025
2
min read
Movers and cleaners in a turnover apartment.
Deep Cleaning

Looking Back on Austin’s August Madness: Move-Out Cleans That Saved the Day

August in Austin is always a whirlwind of move-outs and move-ins. This post looks back on the cleaning chaos of August 2025, breaking down what makes move-out cleaning so important and how professional services can mean the difference between getting your deposit back or not.
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Mike Cavanaugh
March 31, 2025
3
min read
Comic-style split illustration showing a tired Austin resident struggling to clean their home with visible frustration on one side, and the same person relaxing happily at Barton Springs pool on the other, symbolizing the difference between DIY cleaning and hiring Austin Cleaning Crew.

The Real Cost of “Doing It Yourself”

Austin has a DIY culture, but when it comes to house cleaning, “doing it yourself” costs more than just time. This post breaks down the hidden costs of DIY cleaning and why recurring service is the smarter move for your sanity, energy, and weekends.
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Mike Cavanaugh
March 31, 2025
2
min read
Sweaty movers!
Deep Cleaning

Austin Move-In & Move-Out Month: Cleaning Tips for August Chaos

August in Austin is peak move-in and move-out season, and the cleaning pressure is real. Between student housing flips, lease turnovers, and new home move-ins, this post walks through exactly how to leave a place spotless or make a new space feel fresh before the boxes arrive — plus why August is the month to book your cleaning crew early.
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Mike Cavanaugh
March 31, 2025
2
min read
Mike interviewing and getting ready with cleaners at their favorite coffee spot.

What It Really Takes to Keep Your Home Clean (The Austin Cleaning Crew Way)

Behind every clean home is a system — and a seriously high standard. In this post, Mike walks through what it actually takes to keep Austin homes spotless: from a no-nonsense hiring process to professional cleaning systems and how the team handles mistakes when they happen. Real talk, full transparency, and a look inside what makes Austin Cleaning Crew different.
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Mike Cavanaugh
March 31, 2025
6
min read
Comic-style illustration of a cheerful family hosting friends in a cozy living room. Adults are chatting and enjoying drinks while children play on the floor, capturing the warmth and energy of a lively home gathering.

Hosting, Hustling, and Wiping the Same Counter 12 Times a Day?

Austin’s calendar is jam-packed this time of year — from events and guests to Airbnb turnovers and weekend plans. This post is a casual, straight-up take on why recurring or one-time cleaning can keep your home from falling behind when your schedule’s already full. We’re seeing it all over Hyde Park, Mueller, and South Lamar — and we’re here to help.
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Mike Cavanaugh
March 31, 2025
2
min read
Austin or Seattle? It's been a rainy summer!
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Austin’s Been Soaked This Summer — Here’s What That Means for Your Floors (and Sanity)

Austin’s been drenched this summer, and with it comes muddy floors, humid funk, and homes that feel impossible to keep clean. In this blog, Mike breaks down what local families are dealing with across Hyde Park, East Austin, and beyond — and how recurring cleaning isn’t about perfection, it’s about peace of mind.
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Mike Cavanaugh
March 31, 2025
3
min read
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When The Water Recedes

In the wake of the devastating July 4th flooding across Central Texas, we’re reflecting on what it really means to clean a home after crisis. This post offers support and perspective for Austin residents dealing with the emotional and physical toll of storm recovery — and how recurring, compassionate cleaning can help families begin to feel normal again.
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Mike Cavanaugh
March 31, 2025
2
min read

Austin House Cleaning: Why It’s So Hard to Get Right (And What We’re Doing About It)

Tired of unreliable house cleaning in Austin? So were we. After reading dozens of one-star reviews, we built a cleaning service that solves the five biggest complaints: late arrivals, poor communication, inconsistent results, property damage, and language barriers. With real-time tracking, in-app messaging, digital checklists, and multilingual support, we’re making house cleaning in Austin finally feel easy—and worth it.
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Mike Cavanaugh
March 31, 2025
2
min read
Comic-style illustration of people in kayaks watching an outdoor movie projected on a screen over Lady Bird Lake at night, with the Austin skyline glowing in the background. A scene from Jaws appears on the screen, surrounded by reflections on the water and a clear evening sky.
Routine Cleaning

Summer Movies on the Water in Austin (and Why You Shouldn’t Miss ‘Em Because You’re Vacuuming)

Austin’s summer movie scene is in full swing, with rooftop showings, lakefront screenings, and classic drive-ins happening all over town. But if you’ve ever skipped a fun night out because the house was a mess, you’re not alone. This post is a casual reminder that recurring cleaning can take one more thing off your plate — so you can enjoy Austin’s best without sacrificing your peace at home.
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Mike Cavanaugh
March 31, 2025
2-3
min read
Comic-style illustration of a smiling father relaxing in a clean living room on Father’s Day, holding a coffee mug and a greeting card. The banner reads “Happy Father’s Day,” with lightning visible outside the window and the room sparkling from a fresh clean.
Routine Cleaning

Give Dad the Gift of Not Lifting a Finger

Father’s Day is around the corner, and instead of another tie or grill accessory, this year’s best gift might be something unexpected: a clean, stress-free home. In this post, we talk about why recurring house cleaning is the ultimate “dad gift,” especially for families in Austin neighborhoods like South Austin, Hyde Park, and Tarrytown. Whether it’s a one-time reset or a long-term routine, giving dad time back is a win every time.
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Mike Cavanaugh
March 31, 2025
4
min read
Comic-style illustration of a stormy suburban scene in Austin with dark clouds, heavy rain, large hail, and bright lightning bolts striking near a house. A tree is shown downed in the yard, surrounded by scattered hailstones and a broken wooden fence.
Routine Cleaning

⚡ After the Storm: Why Recurring Cleaning Just Makes Sense (Especially in Hyde Park & East Austin)

Austin's wild lightning and hailstorms this week left more than just yard debris — they tracked dust, mud, and pollen straight into homes across Hyde Park and East Austin. In this post, we break down how recurring cleaning helps homeowners stay ahead of the mess, especially in older neighborhoods with drafty crevices, large trees, and unpredictable weather. If your floors are feeling storm-worn, this one’s for you.
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Mike Cavanaugh
March 31, 2025
2
min read
Memorial Day on Town Lake, Austin, TX
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Memorial Day Weekend in Austin

A day for remembrance and enjoying our civil freedoms.
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Mike Cavanaugh
March 31, 2025
4
min read
Family fun in the sun vs family labored cleans?
Routine Cleaning

100 Degree Days Incoming

Summer in Austin is no joke. Triple-digit temps, hot pavement, cars that feel like ovens... it’s enough to make you want to post up in the A/C and not move ‘til October. So yeah, the idea of spending a Saturday scrubbing your shower? Kinda brutal.
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Mike Cavanaugh
March 31, 2025
3
min read
Frustrated Housewife saved by Austin Cleaning Crew
Routine Cleaning

The Hidden Costs of a Bad Cleaning Job (And How to Avoid Them)

Bad cleanings suck! Let's talk about the issues they cause and how to make them better.
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Mike Cavanaugh
March 31, 2025
5
min read
Routine Cleaning

Get Out and Enjoy These Austin Events in May

May is a special month before we start to see triple digit temperatures here in Austin. Recurring cleans can help you get out and enjoy it all the more! We love freeing up our clients' time to go out and enjoy this beautiful city we all call home. Here are some things we're eyeing on this month's calendar.
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Mike Cavanaugh
March 31, 2025
3
min read
Bluebonnet Deep Cleaning Service
Deep Cleaning

Spring Cleaning

Austin Cleaning Crew - your neighborhood cleaning service - springs you into freshness with our Bluebonnet deep cleaning service!
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Mike Cavanaugh
March 31, 2025
3
min read