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Introducing the Home Card

Home Card is here — another great way to give a loved one a gift they will really appreciate, even if you don’t know exactly what that might be!  A gift card that’s even bett ...

How's your garden looking this Spring?

Been hibernating through the whole of Winter and watching Netflix? Can't blame you! But you might get a bit of a shock when youn come out of the house this Spring to find your garden looking less ...

Mulching? There's a V.I.P solution for that

The many benefits of mulching If you take the dog for a walk round the block and peek into other people’s gardens, you might be surprised to see so many garden beds with bare earth surrounding ...

Spring Gardening and Planting

How does your garden grow? Spring has well and truly sprung and now you’ve got the lawn, the garden beds, the weeds and the mulch sorted, it’s time to check out the focus of the garden ...

How Dusty is Your Home?

Reaching for the hay fever spray? Looking for someone to blame like the pets or even the flowers?   Have you considered it could simply be dust?  You may be thinking that the house ha ...

Time for a Spring Clean

Spring has sprung and this is traditionally the time that most of us get stuck into doing some Spring Cleaning around the house. That sunshine is lovely but gee, it does show up the dust, doesn’ ...

Give Your Dad the Gift of Free Time

Sometimes life gets so busy that Father's Day sneaks up on you. Sure, everybody knows Father's Day is on a Sunday and that it's in September but this year it's not only on the very fir ...

Winter Landscaping

Why the best time is now Winter is the time that many of us hibernate. We stay indoors watching Netflix and get Uber Eats in so we don’t have to move out from under that nice warm blanket for v ...

Top 3 Winter Gardening Tips

It’s winter. And just because your garden doesn’t look like it’s doing much, doesn’t mean you should ignore it - because it’s the perfect time to take care of a few ...

When is the Best Time for Pruning?

June and July is the best time for pruning If you love your roses then you’ll want to make sure that you have the best rose bushes come spring time - the best way to make sure that you do, is ...

V.I.P. Franchisees Clock up 20 Years

In this day and age of insta-everything, and the constant rushing off to the next big thing, it’s really great to see that so many of our franchisees feel that they have found the perfect career ...

This Mother's Day Give Mum the Gift of Free Time

Yes, it’s easy to get caught up in being busy but Mother’s Day is Sunday 12 May this year and it will sneak up on you fast (because it always does) so don’t get caught out. With our ...

Happy Birthday to us - V.I.P. is 40!

Well, they say time flies and that’s very true. It’s been 40 years since Bill Vis established V.I.P. Home Services and began selling lawn mowing rounds to franchisees all over Adelaide, wa ...

V.I.P. Lawn Mowing Trailers Go Solar

While flicking through your local (Adelaide) Messenger Newspapers last week, you may have seen their article on our first solar powered trailer. At V.I.P. we’re pretty excited about it.  ...

New Year New Career

The new year traditionally is a time of New Year’s Resolutions, usually around something healthy - like giving up smoking, actually getting to the gym instead of letting that gym membership ...

Wishing All Our Customers a Very Merry Christmas

Yes, it’s true - 2018 is almost over and we can’t believe it either. Where did it go? We’ve kept this blog post short and sweet because by now you’re probably already busily wo ...

Run Out of Christmas Gift Ideas?

We understand how hard it is to think of unique and special gifts each and every year. And you want to get your special people something different from other Christmases - especially if the Chris ...

Summer's Coming Fast - Are You Bushfire Ready?

Right now, as news bulletins are full of the terrible bushfire toll in the U.S. it’s a reminder to everyone living in bushfire zones in Australia that summer is nearly here. And with summer come ...

And They're Racing!

Over the years, V.I.P. has sponsored a lot of different clubs and sporting organisations but this is one with a difference. Lawn mower racing. Yes, it’s a thing. It all started a few months a ...

Get Ready for Christmas With VIP

It’s HOW!!! many weeks till Christmas??? Just like all those tradies who have stories about how they have to pave a massive outdoor area ‘as big as Federation Square’ or quickly & ...

Say 'hello' to our new Live Chat function

If you’re thinking about becoming your own boss and getting into a franchise, you’ll probably have a lot of questions - and we encourage that, because doing your research is crucial.  ...

Maybe It's Time for a 'Me Change'

You've heard of a 'sea change' and a 'tree change' - well, at V.I.P. we’ve coined a phrase that we think applies to many of our franchisees who are making a transit ...

How to Clean Your Door Handles

Door handles are one of the most touched places in the home so you can imagine the germs that are on door handles. How often do you clean your door handles? Door handles are one of the most com ...

How to Easily Clean Your Shower Head

You know it’s time when the water should be streaming out but it’s spurting out the sides. Your shower head probably isn’t something you think about cleaning but it does need to be done occasional ...

Germ Free Remote Control in 7 Easy Steps

How often are you reaching for that remote control? Imagine how many germs are being passed from person to person through that remote control! Two studies carried out in 2012 by researchers at t ...

Tips for Cleaning Your iPad or iPhone

Finger prints, make up, dirt, dust and food are just a few of the common things that you will most likely find on your iPhone or iPad over time. Your iPhone or iPad are items you would use almost ...

How to clean your fridge

Cleaning your fridge regularly ensures no odours or bacteria can grow in your fridge. We have all experience the awful smell when you open your fridge and something is off. Regular cleaning prev ...

Quick Tips for Maintaining Your Rug and Carpet

A rug can change the look and feel of a room. They are a place to sit and read, watch movies, or play board games. A rug provides colour and comfort and are an investment that you want to look ...

Top 15 cleaning songs

Everyone dreads this one task but we all know it has to be done. Cleaning can seem boring and let’s face it there are so many more things you’d rather be doing. By adding some music, the time ...

7 tips on how to keep the house clean while the kids are on school holidays

The school holidays come around quickly. It means you can spend time with you kids, but also means having a clean house goes out the window. Your kids may be at you to entertain them and all yo ...

Our 13 top tips to help you clean in a hurry!

You get a phone call that a friend is coming over for dinner or there’s going to be a surprise visit from the landlord. You look around and you see your house is a mess and you don’t know ...

8 Myths about hiring a house cleaner busted

There are so many myths about cleaners that are not true. It is unfortunate that these myths still exist within the cleaning industry. The truth is, having a home cleaner can make your life easier ...

How cleaning has changed through the ages

Imagine having to make your own broom by weaving together straw or having to make your own soap to clean your home! We can thank modern technology and new age gadgets for making our lives easier wh ...

19 Spring Cleaning tips for your home

The sun is shining, the birds are chirping and the flowers are blooming – spring has arrived and so has the time to give your home a spruce up with a spring clean. Here are a few simple tips to he ...

How making mud pies can help children grow!

Remember the good old days where our biggest worry was who we were going to play with at lunch time or what game were we going to play in the backyard. Those were the days! Playing outside in ...

What time am I allowed to mow my lawn?

We all know that sometimes we feel like getting those weekend jobs done early and out of the way so we can relax and enjoy the afternoon. However, it is important to know your states noise restriction ...

8 Myths about your local lawny long eradicated!

You’ve heard it all before, “only men can mow lawns”, “It’s too hard to find a local lawny!” Well we're here to smash these myths plus many more! Check out ou ...

How to Choose the best lawn mower to suit you

Choosing a lawn mower can be hard. Maybe you have never purchased one before or maybe you are upgrading, no matter what the reason is it the options can be overwhelming. Preference and budget can p ...

When it is best to mow your lawn – 3 important tips!

Many people have different opinions about when the best time to mow the lawn is. Some say midmorning and others say late afternoon. It can be confusing knowing what the wrong and right answer is. ...

10 Fairy Garden ideas to spark the imagination and delight!

Tiny, elegant figurines, combined with mystique and intrinsic wonder, is a great way to inspire imagination and creative play. What if the fairy garden was hidden so your little ones can feel ...

Fairy Garden for Family Day Care Centre

Imagine creating a magical backyard for your little ones! V.I.P. Lawn and Garden Franchisee Mike Johnson from North Lakes, Queensland was asked by a customer if he was able to create a fairy fantas ...

9 Makeover Ideas to Transform Your Garden Fence

A humble garden fence can become a work of art in some simple, easy steps. Here are nine ideas to transform your fence from boring to beautiful. 1. Rain boot planter pots 

Use old gum boots that y ...

8 Myths about hiring an office or commercial cleaner gone!

Knowing the facts can help you make the right choice when it comes to your office and commercial cleaning. Check out our eight myths about having an office or commercial cleaner below: Myth #1: Only ...

 

 

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From the V.I.P. blog

Introducing the Home Card

How's your garden looking this Spring?

Mulching? There's a V.I.P solution for that

Spring Gardening and Planting