Hello everyone! A quick note in between cleaning workshops. As most of you know, I am an avid blog reader. Today I stumbled across something I had to share. As Valentine's Day approaches, it was just too good to be true!

Here's the scoop. Apparently a new study by Harris Interactive shows that one secret to a healthy romantic relationship is to synchronize your cleaning styles.

Husbands should note that 55 percent of married women say they would prefer to receive a whole-house cleaning in lieu of an expensive gift on Valentine’s Day, according to this recent "Mr. Clean Keeping It Fresh" survey. This comes as no surprise, as over half of both married men and married women say they have argued with their partner over a dirty, smelly bathroom, a disorganized kitchen, finding towels on the floor or having a messy countertop and other things.

If your relationship could use a little freshening, try freshening the house first, advises cleaning expert Tom McNulty, author of “Clean Like a Man.” “Women love men who clean the house, so what better way to revitalize your relationship than by doing just that,” he says. Keep reading the whole article...

So keep in mind, whether you're sprucing up your home for Valentine’s Day or Father’s Day, or to try to keep sanity, when you work together on cleaning, you may be bringing more than a shine to your floor -- you'll be creating harmony and a little romance -- in your home.