Candice Laurin Cleaning

06/16/2025

Hey all!

Hope everyone got a chance to enjoy the weekend. It was beautiful out there!

Just want to give a quick update on the knee situation. As much as I had hoped I'd be back at it by now, unfortunately, I am not quite where I need to be. Although it's definitely gotten better, and I can at least walk on it now, I am still struggling with bending/stairs, and it's more of a hobble than a walk, lol. BUT!! It's more than I could do last week, so there's that. I no longer need the crutches, which I am thankful for, cause those really put my body through it.

I will be taking the full week off just to give myself a chance to get where I need to be.

Monthly cleans will be moved ahead one week, and my weekly/biweekly cleans will be canceled. I have already contacted everyone affected and will be reaching out to my monthly clients to update their next clean dates soon.

Please note, that even when I do return, I will be rocking the knee brace. This thing will unfortunately be my new accessory for at least a few weeks, but all is good. It's like a hug for my leg, and i don't really mind it, if I'm being honest lol.

This has been such a struggle for me, and the sooner I can get back to it, the better. I am going more than a little nuts, and this has been so stressful.

I know I say it in my posts all the time, but I truly hope you guys know how amazing you are. I have worked so incredibly hard to build this thing, and when something like this happens, the thought of losing it all hits, and I panic and start to spiral. This has been so challenging, mentally, physically, and financially. Your support and genuine caring and kindness has meant so much to me. The private msgs, cards, and just patience and understanding has gone such a long way for me through all of it. You guys make me so incredibly proud of what I have created, and make it so easy to love what I do, and who i do it for.

You guys are incredible, and sometimes I wonder what I did to deserve having all of you in my life, and on this journey with me.

So from a somewhat broken gal, currently on the mend, I truly, truly thank and love you all. You guys are the best.

As always, reach out if you have any questions or concerns!

Thank you, and take care.

Candice

06/12/2025

Hey Everyone!

I hope you all are doing fantastic and are looking forward to the summer months ahead!

Just need to make a quick post to let you guys know of a little situation that has occurred.

40 so far has been tough, and that saying about "taking a rest before your body takes one for you"has come to be my current circumstance. I took a tumble trying to go down my stairs last night and, as a result, have suffered a hamstring injury. I am currently in a brace with crutches until I can put pressure on my leg again, which i am very hopeful will be soon. The doctor said at least a week but I'm hoping for sooner.

I have unfortunately had to cancel my cleans for the rest of the week and weekend to give myself some time to let this thing heal as fast as possible. I'm very hopeful to not have to impact any further cleans but it may be neccessary. I will keep all impacted clients updated as much as I can and I truly apologize for any inconvenience!!

Any questions or concerns, please dont hesitate to reach out! Wish me luck in figuring out how to move with crutches, and to stop trying to use my leg that doesn't want to leg!

Thank you all for your understanding! I will do my best to get back to it as soon as I possibly can.

02/02/2025

Happy February everyone!!

January is finally over and while it went fast for me, it felt like it took forever at the same time which is a mind bend in itself. I hope you are all doing well with the first month of 2025 now over.

Just want to touch base on a couple of things quick between cleans today.

Just a reminder that as of yesterday (Feb 1st), my new rate of $40/hr GST incl came into effect and will apply to your cleans going forward.

Next thing I want to touch on is scheduling. As most of you know, my schedule is fairly packed. As of right now, I have about 45 clients on a regular rotation and do work 7 days a week to accommodate everyone. I typically have one Saturday off a month and this year I will be making more of an effort to keep that day blacked out for booking cleans. In the past, I was booking it if needed. But I'm hitting a big bday next month ( the number sounds way to serious for my liking and I'm not sure how to feel about it), but it made me realize I'm getting old and that time off is becoming more neccessary lol. I typically have 3-4 afternoon spots on the weekends for those clients looking for an occasional clean and can accommodate weekend cleans, but those do tend to book up more often than not. That said, I will always try my best to accommodate scheduling changes as needed, but it's crucial that you run them by me directly and not amongst yourselves if you happen to know of other clients I may work with. Due to timing and other factors, it's not always as simple as just switching with someone so I appreciate it immensely when you guys come to me with any conflicts so I can do my best to work them out with minimal effects to the rest of my schedule. I thank you all in advance for the cooperation!

Lastly, I just want to send out a gentle reminder that payments are due on the day of the clean. I completely understand that sometimes things come up and am absolutely willing to work with you, I just ask for a heads up. Don't need details just a "hey, I will send payment ###xx". It's super appreciated and normally not an issue as long as I know. With my schedule being so packed, my days get long and to be honest I really prefer to avoid having to reach out and ask when to expect payment. Its usually not an issue and you guys have been great with this. I appreciate all of you everyday that I get to do this line of work. The little things go a long way for me. So thank you!!

As always, you guys are amazing and thank you so much for allowing me to do what I do.

Any questions or concerns, you know how to reach me.

Thank you!!!

Candice

12/24/2024

Hey hey hey!!!

I want say a HUGE thank you to all of you and your extended kindness and thoughtfulness this past month. It has been overwhelming amazing and so appreciated. Thank you for thinking of me during such a busy time!!!

I have made it to the end and am officially off for the next 3 days. I will return to work on Saturday Dec 28th, hopefully energized and recharged to continue on providing you all with the service you've all come to know and expect from me. I will most likely be turning off the world for a bit, so will be replying to any msgs once I'm back.

I'll still get to see some of you before the end of the year, but I want to wish everyone a very merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!! I hope you all get to spend some time with those you love and also enjoyed downtime!!

I will see you all in 2025!!!

All the best,

Candice

12/06/2024

Heeeeey Everyone!!!

I hope you all are doing well and hopefully things aren't too too hectic with the upcoming holidays!! What a time, what a time, what a time...

I have spent the last month informing all my clients about the rate increase coming in February, and you all have been so supportive. These things always cause me a great deal of anxiety so I absolutely appreciate your grace and support. It means alot, and always blows mind how lucky I am to have you guys!!

I have made it through my insane stretch that ends tonight, as I have tomorrow off. I am very much looking forward to a full day of whatever I want lol. My mother in law is a saint, and picked the kids after school, so I actually have the entire evening to myself until Dylan gets home. I honestly don't even know what to do!! Ack!

Regarding time off. I have informed affected clients, but I will be taking Wednesday Dec 25th to Friday Dec 27th off, and will be returning to work on Saturday Dec 28th. I will also be taking Wednesday Jan 1st, 2025 off as well.

I am very much looking forward to a couple days with the kids and family, relaxing and winding down from all the chaos. I hope all of you get some time to spend with your people/fur fam as well!

And lastly, I want to send a shout out and a thank you to my daughter Madeline, for sending me the video of the new toilet paper fold you guys have been getting lately. The feedback has been incredibly positive and it seriously cracks me up every time it's mentioned 🤣🤣🤣. I'm so glad you guys are as amused as I am, and who knew this was an upgrade I needed?! So thank you Mads, and thank you to all my clients for allowing me the space to practice and try new things.

You guys are absolutely amazing and I appreciate you all so so much.

Hang in there guys, the year is almost over!!

Love you all,

Candice 🥰

11/10/2024

Hey Everyone!

I hope you all are doing well!!

Time just keeps finding a way to fly by with Halloween over and the holidays fast approaching and the new year right around the corner, sometimes I struggle to know what day it is 😄

As always, things have continued to be insanely busy for me and I am currently somewhere in the middle of working a 68 day stretch. My last day off was Sept 29, and my next day off is Dec 7th. You guys definitely keep me busy!

It's come to that point again where I need to raise my rates once again. This is something I've been sitting on for a while and for those of you who have been with me for a while, you probably know this is always a hard choice for me and it doesn't come easy. I absolutely love what I do and want to continue doing it for as long as possible while keeping it as affordable as I can for everyone on my service. And unfortunately this is what will help me do that, even if it does cause some significant stress and anxiety for me.

With the holidays fast approaching and January typically being a slow month for most, I want to provide everyone with enough notice for the change and if any changes need to be made, the time for those to happen.

So, that being said, as of February 1, 2025, my rates will be going up to $40/hr GST incl. I will begin reaching out to everyone on my service to inform of the increase and touch base on any changes that may be needed..

I want to thank everyone for continuing to allow me the space and opportunity where this is my life, literally everyday. I know I've said it before, but 5 years ago, I would have never imagined that this is where I would be and you guys are all such a huge part of this and I appreciate each and everyone of you to my absolute core.

If you guys have any questions or concerns, as always please reach out!

Thank you for everything,

Candice ☺️

10/03/2024

Hey Everyone!

I hope you all are well.

This past week has been absolutely INSANE and I have barely had time to breath. I am so spent physically and mentally, but am so happy it's over and I have been able to start to fall back into routine and get back to work. Thank you again to everyone who was affected by my time off. It was 1000% necessary as I very clearly had some unrealistic expectations and ended up needing every last second haha.

While off in my own little world, I kinda got trapped there and completely missed a very big moment for me.

Monday was the official 5 year anniversary of me starting Candice Laurin Cleaning. You guys, it's been 5 YEARS!!! This is absolutely WILD to me. I can't even begin to forms words and put them into sentences that would make any form of sense to anyone else but me.

It blows my mind that clients who I did on my first week are still with me today and the majority of clients with me today, have been with me since my first 3 months of getting started. You guys have literally been with me since the very beginning and have been able to support me as I learned and grew. And honestly, this is no small deal. This is huge. To know that you guys have been with me for this journey and stayed with me as I figured things out, some that worked and some that didn't, means so much to me and it's absolutely something I appreciate every single day that I come out.

5 years ago, I put myself out there not knowing how it would turn out. I had my first week booked, and then my second week before the end of the first and it has honestly been non stop ever since. Today, I have 40 clients on my rotation. 34 of you I come out regularly on your set schedule, and the other 6 fill up the odd opening I have. I honestly never would have guessed that this is where you guys would bring me to, but am forever grateful and beyond happy that this is where I am today.

I was hoping to be able to do something special to celebrate, but given everything else that's been happening at this time, I will need to hold off on that for now. Once things are fully settled down, I will definitely be doing something small to thank you all for being a part of this with me.

I hope each and every one of you know how truly special you all are to me and how much I appreciate all of you. I love what I do so much, and am so grateful you guys continue to provide me with the space to do this every day. You guys are truly amazing and thank you from the bottom of my very full heart for the past 5 years. Thank you, thank you. Thank you!!!

09/25/2024

Hey all!!!

Anyone else find that September absolutely flew by? I hope everyone with Littles have had an amazing start to back to school and same to anyone having to return to the office for work. And hopefully everyone is managing with the increased traffic lol. Seriously, it's not just me right? It seems to be extra everything lately.

Things on my end have been absolute madness. Moreso then usual. And the consequences of my procrastination have ultimately come back to bite me in my butt. That being said, for those who don't know, I have taken the next 3 days off to allow me the time I need to things done and sorted. I will be off Wednesday Sept 25th- Saturday Sept 28th. I apologize for any inconvenience and am super grateful for everyone's understanding for those affected. I will be back to work for my Sunday office clean.

Also by complete fluke, I was listening to the radio yesterday and found out Monday is actually a Stat holiday. I had NO IDEA. Thank you to my clients who are still willing to have me come out. As I do my monthly clients on Mondays, long weekends pose a slight issue and the best way I've thought of handling it is to have my monthly clients moved ahead one week when there's a long weekend. It seems to have been working for the past (almost) 5 yrs but if anyone can think of a better solution I am absolutely willing to hear it!

I can't think of anything else right now, so thanks for your time!

If anyone needs to reach me, you know how. Responses may be a little delayed over the next few days but I will respond as soon as I can.

Thank you again everyone. As always, you guys are super appreciated!!

XOXO,

Candice

07/24/2024

Hey Everyone!!

Long time, no post. I hope everyone is enjoying their summer so far!!

First off, I want to thank all of you for continuing be amazing clients! As it is summer, a lot of you have plans or get aways that you are taking part in, and I sincerely appreciate the notice everyone has extended me if cleans need to be canceled. This allows me the opportunity to offer those spaces to others who may be looking for a clean when I would otherwise be booked. Being able to have the notice and ability to fill those spots is a huge help for me, and I appreciate it! So thank you!!

I have been having many people asking if I have any availability to take on new clients, and at this time, the answer is no. You guys are amazing, and have kept my schedule fully booked 7 days a week. I currently have one Saturday off a month that I am hoping to keep just to allow for some down time. If there are any openings that come up, I will absolutely post them, but as an FYI, I do have clients who take cancelation spots waiting for a regular spot to open up. Priority is given to those clients first before I open it to new clients.

Lastly, some news on my personal life... me and the family will be moving at the end of September. Staying in the west side of the city, but as we will be moving one month into the start of school with kids and work, I'm expecting it to be... something lol. I haven't had to move in 7 years so I am preemptively starting to stress a little, but overall, am excited for the change! I will be doing my absolute best to limit any impact on my clients, but may have to take a couple days off. I will keep everyone posted and inform any impacted clients once I have more details figured out and we get closer to. I'm going to take this moment to apologize in advance for any inconvenience, but will absolutely appreciate everyone's understanding at the time as I'm sure it's going to be nuts.

The end of September will be hectic and also really emotional for me. Not only are we moving, but it will also mark 5 yrs since I started my business and honestly, I can't even wrap my head around that. Most of my clients who joined the service within the first 3 months are still with me today, and you guys... I have no words. Ack. I'm getting choked up right now so I will leave it there for now. Just know that you all give me butterflies in the stomach and make this gals heart flutter. So grateful. Seriously.

Anyway! Thats it for now. Thank you all for everything. You guys rock my world. 🥰😍😘

As always, any questions or concerns, don't be a stranger. Enjoy the rest of summer!!!

Candice

06/11/2024

Hey Everyone!

I hope you are all well!!

One of my clients dogs managed to slip through their gate and has been missing. If any of you in the St. James and surrounding areas could keep your eyes open for Daisy, my client and myself would greatly appreciate it!

Please share so we can get Daisy home, where she is greatly missed!!

Any questions or sightings, please reach out

*** REUNITED *** June 12.24 ❤️

*** MISSING *** Silver Heights. Backlane between Moray & Ainslie at Ness - Please Share!

Last seen on June 9, 2024 at approx 6:40 pm heading east on Ness.

Daisy, a female Terrier mix, is approx 2.5 years old. Timid/shy.

Msg/Email from Dianne, June 9, 2024

12/31/2023

Hey Everyone!!!

I hope you all are doing well and have enjoyed your holiday season!!!

This week off has been so amazing and I've enjoyed it immensely. I did not realize how much I needed it! The time with the kids has been phenomenal and having a week with no alarms has been such a luxury!! Today is my last day off and it's bitter sweet. As much as I've enjoyed being a lump, I'm ready to get back to work tomorrow and start off 2024!!

I want to thank all of you for an incredible year, and your thoughtfulness during this time of year and throughout! It was so appreciated!!

I hope you all have a safe and happy New Year!!

Thank you for an incredible 2023, and I look forward to another great year in 2024 with all of you!!

Stay safe, stay healthy, stay happy,

All my love,

Candice!!

12/21/2023

Hey Everyone!!!

I hope everyone is doing well and healthy!!

I cannot believe how fast December has flown by. I thought I had so much time and yet Christmas is less then a week away!!

Hopefully you all are ready or if you are like me, close but not close haha. Either way it's coming faster then I'd like. We've also been experiencing a very bizarre winter so far, but honestly I am not complaining. Not a big fan of winter driving so I'll take this for as long as possible!

As most of you know already, I am taking the last week of December off for a very much needed break. I'm so beyond excited and very much looking forward to some down time to spend with the kids and hopefully tackle some of my own housework that's desperately needed!! I will be off Sunday Dec 24th- Sunday Dec 31st, and will be back to work for Jan 1st. Yes, I am working on New Years Day. I want to thank all of my clients whose cleans I am canceling that week for being so supportive and understanding.

I want to thank all of you for an incredible year. Before the week I'm taking off, there was only 21 days that I did not work in the past year, so you guys have absolutely kept me busy. I am so grateful to all of you. I know I say this alot in my posts, but I truly love what I do, and you guys are the reason I can continue this path. I really enjoy the company you guys provide along the way. You guys are so kind and supportive and have really inspired me to keep at it. Thank you all for being amazing, and allowing me to be a part of your lives on a continued basis.

I hope all of you have an incredible holiday season filled with love, rest and of course food.

Merry Christmas everyone!!

Candice