October 9, 2025
Introduction: Confession Time
Disclaimer: This is my first blog, so go easy on me.
Now, as the co-owner of a cleaning business, you might assume my home is immaculate, spotless, and smells like lemon freshness year-round. I wish. The truth is, I’m just like everyone else juggling work, family, and life.
I’ve got kids who seem to believe their purpose on Earth is to create a new mess every 20 minutes. I’ve seen those wholesome videos that say, “Enjoy these moments because you’ll miss them when they’re gone.” And sure, that’s true. But let’s be honest, it’s mentally hard for someone like me, who grew up with a military dad and what I’m convinced was an OCD mom, to let a mess slide.
The Battle of the Bathroom Shower
Let’s talk about the bathroom, specifically, the shower. Ours even has a built-in seat (fancy, I know).
In theory, the right thing to do would be to clean it weekly. But between work, kids, church, business, and in-laws, that schedule doesn’t always make the cut. So I did what any disciplined man would do: I put it on my Google Calendar.
Every two weeks, a notification pops up: “Clean the Shower.” And every two weeks, something comes up.
Maybe my wife planned a Saturday outing. Maybe one of the kids is in full chaos mode. Maybe a client issue needs my attention. Either way, that alert gets snoozed again.
So finally, I outsmart myself: I’ll clean it after work. I tell my wife I need to “run upstairs real quick.” That gives me a solid 10-minute window. If I stretch it right, maybe 25. The mission begins.
My Professional-at-Home Cleaning Procedure
First step: remove everything from the shower. And by “everything,” I mean all the hair products (you’d think we owned a salon).
Then I grab my go-to combo: Formula 409 mixed with a few drops of dish soap. That mix is my secret weapon. I spray every inch of the shower walls and floor, let it sit a few minutes, then go in like a warrior ready for battle.
The scrubbing begins. Corners, grout, caulk lines — everything. The caulk is my sworn enemy; once it stains, it’s game over. And don’t even get me started on the glass door.
For that, I use The Pink Stuff. That paste is magic. My cleaning teams have their own techniques, but this one’s mine, and yes, I still brag about it.
After rinsing everything off, the shower gleams like new. Mission complete.
The Aftermath
I emerge victorious, 40 minutes later. My wife (the boss) calls out sweetly, “What are you doing up there?”
And for the record, no, she did not yell. I’m definitely writing this of my own free will.
Moral of the Story: Sometimes, It’s Just Worth It
Here’s the truth: even as the owner of a cleaning company, I get it. Life is busy. Schedules get full. Showers don’t clean themselves.
So, not to be biased or anything, but sometimes it’s just worth it to hire a professional cleaning company.
At Two Arrows Cleaning Services, we live for these moments — the ones you keep putting off, the ones that never fit in the calendar. Whether it’s a deep bathroom cleaning or a full-home refresh, we’ve got your back.
📞 Call 443-504-9214 or visit www.TwoArrowsCleaning.com to schedule your cleaning today.