Alessandra Mendes

Cleaning Specialist

Alessandra Mendes is a Cleaning Specialist and the Founder of Cleaning Glow. With ten years of experience, Alessandra and her team specialize in providing residential cleaning services in the San Francisco Bay Area. Cleaning Glow offers high-quality house cleaning services and prides itself on providing a better alternative to traditional cleaning companies through its competitive pricing, friendly customer service, and Uber-like tech model of booking a cleaning service. All members of the Cleaning Glow team have completed thorough background checks.

Professional Achievements

  • Cleaning Glow earned the prestigious title of "Neighborhood Favorite" on Nextdoor in both 2021 and 2022.
  • Cleaning Glow is featured in the impressive third position among San Francisco's cleaning services on SFist.
  • Alessandra was selected to be an official Expert on Fixr, answering questions, reviewing cost information, and adding advice and suggestions based on her experience and knowledge of her specific area of expertise.

Certifications & Organizations

  • Business Management Certificate of Specialization

Favorite Piece of Advice

Consistency is key. Whether you are pursuing personal or professional goals, maintaining a consistent and disciplined approach is crucial for success.

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Remove Gorilla Glue

Gorilla Glue creates a strong bond that resists damage from water or changing temperatures. However, it’s important to be very careful when working with Gorilla Glue, as it can be challenging to remove it from surfaces...

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Acid Wash Concrete

Acid washing, also known as acid etching, prepares a concrete surface to accept a sealer. You can also use acid in weaker concentrations to remove white mineral deposits (efflorescence) and heavy grime. Acid washing is d...

How to Get Paint Off Tile

We've all been there—paint ended up on your tile despite your best efforts. Fortunately, you can get paint off tile using materials you probably already have around your home. The process is similar whether you've got ...

NutriBullet User Guide: Instructions for Beginners

Learn how to blend with a NutriBullet and clean it when you're doneThe NutriBullet is an at-home blender designed to make blending easy and compact. If you’ve purchased a NutriBullet and are a bit lost on what to do fi...

How to Disassemble & Clean a Dyson V6 Vacuum

Simple steps for clearing out the dustbin, filter, & more Dyson V6 vacuums are effective at keeping your home spotless, but over time they can get clogged with dust, hair, and other debris. To keep your vacuum functional...

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Clean a Vacuum Thermosflask That Has Stains at the Bottom

Insulated flasks are all the rage these days, and for good reason. They’re affordable, easy to carry and keep your favorite beverages just the right temperature for hours and hours. Because of their construction, howev...

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Get Gorilla Glue off Hands

Gorilla glue is one of the most difficult glues to remove, as it cures quickly and strongly. Exfoliation and oil are the key to removing it once it dries, but it may not be 100% successful. Stronger gorilla glue products...

How to Use the Attachments for Corded & Cordless Dyson Vacuums

Explaining what the most common Dyson tools doDyson attachments are interchangeable tools and brushes that lock into your corded or cordless vacuum. These attachments clean a wide variety of surfaces and messes, includi...

How to

Assemble a Swiffer WetJet

Swiffer WetJets come in a variety of styles and are great for convenience and easy to assemble. Whether assembling a battery powered model or simply changing the batteries of your Swiffer, use your WetJet to clean tile, ...

How to

Clean a Wax Pot

Cleaning a wax pot can be difficult since traditional cleaning tools won’t help remove the wax. Luckily, you can clean a traditional wax pot by heating it, pouring out the excess wax, and then applying an oil or specia...

How to

Clean a Hip Flask

Whether you want to rinse out the inside of a flask or need to clean up the exterior, there are several options that will give you great results. To rinse out your flask, choose a cleaning liquid and pour it into the fla...

How to

Easily Remove Sharpie from Hard Surfaces

Lots of people use Sharpie markers, but what if you get Sharpie marker on a hard surface, and need to remove it? Rather than using soap and water, there are a lot of better ways to remove Sharpie marker. Luckily, it shou...

How to

Clean a Thermos

Thermoses have become handy for everyday use. However, keeping your Thermos from absorbing the flavor of the soy latte you had the day before takes more than a quick wash. Luckily, it’s easy to clean your favorite Ther...

How to

Clean a Burnt Pizza Stone

If you rely on your pizza stone for making pizza with an amazingly crisp crust, you might be worried to find burnt food on the stone. Since you don't want to set off a smoke detector the next time you use it, remove as m...

What to Do If You Forgot to Put Your Garbage Out for Collection

Learn all the trash pickup solutions that might be available near youMissed your regular trash collection day? We've all been there at some point, and luckily, there are tons of quick and easy solutions. You can call you...

How to

Remove Musty Odors from Vacuum Flasks

Vacuum flasks often develop a musty odor over time. Luckily, there are some simple ways that you can get rid of an unpleasant odor in your vacuum flask. Wash your vacuum flask after each use to prevent odors from buildin...

How to

Clean Bakelite

Bakelite is a synthetic plastic resin first produced over a century ago, and used in thousands of applications. Nowadays, Bakelite has been replaced by more modern plastics, and may be the first plastic to achieve vintag...

How to

Clean a Mortar and Pestle

How you clean your mortar and pestle depends on the material it is made of. To clean stone mortar and pestles made from marble, granite or lava stone, use warm water and rice. Clean ceramic, glass, and metal (alloy, bras...

How to

Remove Epoxy Paint

Epoxy is a strong adhesive or paint that was developed to withstand wear and tear. Because it is so strong, it can be very difficult to remove. Removing this product requires careful planning, consideration, preparation,...

How to

Clean a Pack 'n Play

Tips to keep your Pack 'n Play nice and clean for your little onePack 'n Plays provide convenience, but they can also get very dirty, as babies spend a good amount of time in them. If your Pack 'n Play is only lightly d...

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