august 2025 newsletter
- Lisa Umholtz
- Aug 14
- 3 min read
Ah, the dog days of summer! While many of us are looking forward to a break from the heat, those of us who enjoy the warmth are soaking up the sun while we still can.
Speaking of dogs: if you have furry family members, you won’t want to miss Dash & Splash on September 7 at Kiwanis Park - including a chance to win a Clean & Tidy gift card! See all the details below under Community Information.
In our august newsletter, we’re covering:
News and Updates
holiday closure
Clean & Tidy will be closed on:
Monday, September 1, 2025 (Labour Day)
Cleans that fall on Monday, September 1 will be automatically cancelled.
If you would like to reschedule your clean, just give us a call!
We will reopen on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.
Best all natural cleaners for soap scum
Soap scum happens, but don’t let it stress you out! We’ve put together some of our tried, tested, and true methods for easily tackling this common bathroom grime - the all natural way, of course!
Safely and effectively cleans and neutralizes odours. No need to dilute - just spray it on, let it sit, and give it a scrub.
Vinegar + Water Mixture
Mix cleaning vinegar and water at a 50:50 ratio in a reusable spray bottle.
If you’re looking for an all natural product that does some heavy lifting, you need to give Universal Stone a try.
Dawn Dish Soap
Not just for your dishes, Dawn is a major multitasker when it comes to cleaning! Mix with one part Dawn with three parts water in a reusable spray bottle.
nicole: cleaner
Nicole is our resident football fan! She has been supporting the Philadelphia Eagles for as long as she can remember. Make sure to ask her about her favourite team next time you see her!
Congrats to Sarah - she won a paid day off as part of our employee incentive program!
Sarah is hard working, thoughtful, and considerate. She always takes the time to build relationships with her clients and consistently goes the extra mile for them. Sarah is an amazing role model for her child as well as for other other Clean & Tidy team members. We appreciate her and are so glad to have her on the team!
Our Employee Incentive Program
All of our staff who pass their team inspections are entered into a monthly draw to win a paid day off. It’s just one of the many benefits we provide for our staff at Clean & Tidy!
august Donation
Every month, we make a donation to a local organization making a difference in our community.
Our July donation will be going to the Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford Perth.
Small Business Spotlight
We recently had the chance to visit Tullamore Lavender Co, a small-scale lavender farm in Arthur that is open to the public from June 18th to July 27. While it’s currently closed for the season, we highly recommend you bookmark it on your calendar to visit next year!
Owners Stephanie and Steve have cultivated a peaceful paradise where you can stroll among the lavender, sit and appreciate the quiet, or book a Golden Hour Picnic - where we were served delicious charcuterie and lavender drinks under the setting sun.
🪻 Let’s talk lavender 🪻 This pretty purple plant is a powerhouse when it comes to all natural cleaning!
We are all familiar with lavender’s aromatic abilities to promote rest and relaxation 😌
But it also has antibacterial, antifungal, and deodorizing properties, making lavender a powerful partner in all natural cleaning.
It was very cool to see the different varieties of lavender and how they are grown. Now, every time we smell the delicate scent of lavender, we will be whisked back to this wonderful moment in time. We can’t wait to visit again next year!
Community Information
Dash & Splash
Sunday, September 7
10AM - 4PM
Kiwanis Park, Waterloo
We are proud to sponsor Dash & Splash, a fun event where the pool at Kiwanis Park is opened up for dogs before it gets closed for the season.
There are food trucks, local vendors, and fun activities for everyone in the family to take part in.
And it’s all for a good cause, raising funds for the Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford Perth Humane Society. If you have a furry family member, you won’t want to miss it!
Make sure to stop by our booth and get entered to win a Clean & Tidy gift card!
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