Living in Kingston, Jamaica, is amazing. It has great vibes, sunny days, and a lively city feel. But it also means ants sometimes crash the party. Our hot, humid weather is like a welcome sign for them, and if you love a clean home (maybe with a bit of help from our deep cleaning crew), keeping ants out is a top priority. Ants like Argentine, ghost, or pharaoh’s ants sneak in looking for food, water, or a cozy corner. So, how do you stop them? Make your place challenging to get into and not worth their time.
First things first, keep your apartment super clean. Ants can find even the smallest crumb or sticky spot. Wipe down your counters immediately after making some curry goat or sipping a sugary drink. Sweep the floor daily, especially where you eat, and don’t let dirty dishes sit in the sink. Our Residential Deep Cleaning service can hit those tricky spots, like under the fridge or stove, but you’ve got to keep things tidy daily. In Kingston’s heat, food goes bad fast, and that’s an ant invitation you don’t want to send.
Next, keep your food under wraps. Those nice jars or tight containers aren’t just pretty, they keep ants out. Put sugar, flour, and even your coffee in them. Please don’t sleep on the trash; take it out often and use bins with good lids. We’ve seen it plenty in Kingston: a full bin in this humidity is like an ant buffet. Too busy to stay on it? We can help with a deep clean, but a quick check each day keeps them away.
Now, get smart, close off their entrances. Ants slip through tiny gaps, like cracks you’d barely notice. Walk around your place and look for openings near windows, doors, or pipes. Grab some caulk from a shop on Constant Spring Road and seal them up. Living in a New Kingston high-rise or an older Half Way Tree spot? Check shared walls, ants don’t care whose apartment is next door. Make sure window screens are solid too; one little tear is all they need. It’s an easy fix that works even better with our deep cleaning to spot those hidden gaps.
Moisture’s a big deal too. Kingston’s damp air is perfect for ants, especially the ghost ones that love wet spots. Fix leaky taps or pipes fast, get a plumber if necessary. A dehumidifier can help in small apartments, keeping things dry and less ant-friendly. Outside, clear out any puddles or junk near your building. Got plants on your balcony? Trim them so they don’t touch the walls, ants use them like a bridge.
For extra protection, use some easy home fixes. Mix vinegar and water (half and half) and spray where you see ants—it throws them off. A bit of cinnamon or peppermint oil by doors and windows works too; they hate the smell. If ants are already inside, put out bait traps with boric acid, which is safe for you but deadly for them when they take it home. Please keep it away from kids or pets, though. If they just won’t quit, call in pest control pros like Rentokil, they know Kingston ants well. Add our deep cleaning, and you’ve got a winning combo: no ants, no mess.
Kingston life is the best, even with the occasional ant drama. With some simple steps, cleaning well, sealing up, and drying out, you can keep your apartment all to yourself. We’re here with deep cleans to back you up, so you can enjoy the good stuff without those little pests tagging along.
Finishing up your home or office construction? We will cleanup all the debris left after post construction and make your location all ready to move in. We'll polish floors, clean glass, remove the dust and cement, prepare the bathrooms and get your family and staff ready to take over.
It's easy to forget to clean the air conditioning units in your home or office. Breathe easy, stay healthy and save your electric bill when you order our team to come and clean your air conditioning units every 3 months.
Get your washing machine, refrigerator, dryer, cooking range and other home appliances cleaned and polished to have them serve you forever! From kitchen appliances to laundry room appliances, we can take care of anything.
Clear your drainage systems and get rid of the drain blocks that had you worried all this time! With Clean Jamaica you can always count on clean drains to ease out on your daily routine.
Your commercial or residential floors scrubbed, cleaned, disenfected and slip free. Whether its wood, concrete or tiles. Our team can strip, clean and polish it to look like new in no time at all. We have the expertise and equipment to make you proud of your floor.
Furnitures need to be repaired and refinished to maintain their beauty and preserve their longitivtiy. Clean Jamaica looks forward to help you bring your furnitures back to life!
Too busy to clean, but want to have a maid to clean your place on your terms? Now is the time to hire a maid. We pre-train the maid so they will do a perfect job. They will use your cleaning equipment and arrive on time. The best of both worlds! Schedule your maid now.
Need to clean your house in the corporate area, Portmore, Bull Bay and Spanish Town? Give us a try, we will clean all the places that everyone else forgot. And with our vetted and enthusiastic team of cleaners, we will treat your house like it is ours.
Get a fresh look for your home or office with the our painting service. We'll help you select colors and do the painting leaving no spots or smells so you can go back to using your environment as quickly as possible. Request an estimate now.
Get your office, commercial facility, restaurant or other space cleaned daily, weekly, monthly or any schedule you like. We would love to give you a free site visit and make a cleaning plan for you, no obligation.
Do you want us to pick up your junk, waste, and garbage in Kingston? We can have a truck with men to clear your old furniture, old appliances, construction waste, and garbage.
Need garden and landscape maintenance?? Get the weeding, trimming, grass cutting, tree pruning done for you. We know plants. With hundreds of gardens in Jamaica under our belt, contact us for an estimate for yours now!
Does your mattress and sofa have stains or smells? Our team is ready to clean your mattress, sofa or any other upholstery until it looks brand new again. We remove stains and smells from humans and animals to keep things fresh and clean.
Ready to move? Get us to pack, move you and deep clean your home. We work with a moving company to help you move. Then we help you unpack and organize your new home. No moving company in Jamaica does that. Contact us for a free assessment and quote.
Keep your office pristine. We clean the desks, chairs, meeting rooms, rest rooms, lobby areas, kitchens and everything else in your office. We'll even keep your bathrooms and kitchens stocked with your favorite foods and supplies. And computer cleaning is coming soon!
Power washing is the most effective way to clean the outdoor of your home. The pressure will clean mildew, dirt, stripping paint and grease from your driveway, walls and balconies. Our team will travel with pressure washers to your location for a satisfying cleanup.
Have your restaurant cleaned, from both the dining area and the kitchen itself. Your customers can have clean floors, seats and tables and your kitchen deep cleaned, deeper than how your restaurant staff can do it. Call us for a visit and a quote at any time.
Get your Ceramic, Porcelain, Marble and Terrazzo tiles cleaned on the floor, walls or countertop. Safe, gentle and thorough cleaning with natural products. Grout cleaning, replacement or sealing service also available.
Toilets are an essential part of your living and need to be fixed immediately if anything goes wrong. Have your toilets replaced or repaired by Smile Clean to benefit you for eternity ahead!
Do you have a broken water pump at your home? Our water pump specialist will repair your water pump or install a new water pump at your home or office in Kingston, St. Andrew, or Portmore.
