January 8, 2020 3:02 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools, House Cleaning by the Experts
As straightforward as it may seem to vacuum your home, you’d be surprised how many opportunities most of us have to improve our vacuuming technique. No matter the brand or design of your vacuum, review these tips and tricks to help make the most of it every time!
January 2, 2020 9:05 am•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools, Healthy and Green Cleaning, House Cleaning by the Experts
‘Tis the season for the sniffles. With cooler weather comes a variety of illnesses that may make their way into your home. Whether a common cold or the nasty flu, you may find yourself wondering if you’re doing all you can do to stop germs from spreading through your
December 26, 2019 7:58 am•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools, House Cleaning by the Experts, Pets
It is said that a dog is man’s best friend, and it’s clearly true. Our pets are obviously loved and cherished. What other friend- best or otherwise- would you allow to stink up your house and track dirt everywhere? While our critters truly become members of the
July 22, 2020 5:10 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools, Holiday
Christmas. At the best of times, it can get very stressful. There’s so much to do and not enough time to do it. It doesn’t have to be such a struggle though, with some handy tips you can eliminate the high blood pressure from the holiday season and focus on more
March 26, 2020 5:08 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools, Holiday, Organization
Festive holiday decorations certainly have a part in making spirits bright. Throughout the season, the colorful lights, glistening ornaments, and treasured heirlooms bring cheerfulness into the home. But all of the extra embellishments can also bring (and leave) quite
July 22, 2020 5:13 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools, House Cleaning by the Experts
If you find yourself walking by your child’s room for the umpteenth time and shaking your head, it’s probably because you can’t stand the thought of such a mess. Dirty clothes on the floor and bed, toys scattered everywhere, empty bags of chips and
July 22, 2020 12:47 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
Listening to music while you’re working or exercising doesn’t just relieve boredom—it can help improve the quality of your work by increasing your stamina and putting you in a better mood. The lyrics or catchy rhythm of up-tempo music inspires you to work longer
December 11, 2019 2:59 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools, House Cleaning by the Experts, Pets
It’s everywhere. On the couch, carpet, and your clothes. Pet hair is pervasive in the lives of families with fur babies. And as much as our precious, four-legged friends are loved, dealing with the constant shedding can get ruff. You
September 4, 2020 10:57 am•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
You won’t find “clean electronics” on most cleaning checklists and even the best maid services usually don’t include devices like laptops and smartphones. Electronics are magnets for dust, dirt and grimy fingerprints and they can be difficult
July 22, 2020 2:32 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
Even the housekeeping pros can miss dirt and grime in out-of-the-way places, so don’t be surprised if you discover you’ve been missing some key areas in your cleaning routine. Read through our guide below and identify the spots you may be missing and add them to
July 22, 2020 2:36 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools, Holiday
When the holidays roll around, the thought of entertaining family and friends can be both exciting and stressful. You want your home to feel warm and inviting, but most of all, you want it to be clean and tidy. Even with a great cleaning checklist, cleaning up your
July 22, 2020 5:25 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
Have you ever noticed that the afternoon your friends unexpectedly pop by happens to be when your house is at its dirtiest and most cluttered? Or how about that last-minute call from your in-laws who are passing through town and want to stop by for just a minute? If
July 22, 2020 5:27 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools, Holiday
We love celebrating the holidays with our friends and families, including the furry members. From pet sweaters to stockings hung just for them, many of us consider our cats and dogs to be one of the family. But all those festivities bring a range of dangers for our
March 26, 2020 5:37 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools, House Cleaning by the Experts
Area rugs certainly do a lot to visually unite a space. But they also take on a lot of wear and tear. Being at the center of common living spaces means an increase in foot traffic, not to mention some paw prints and muddy football cleats. With all of this activity,
July 22, 2020 5:33 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools, Event and Seasonal Cleaning, Holiday, Home Organization and Decoration, House Cleaning by the Experts
The arrival of the holiday season means oftentimes, guests are coming to visit. But even when the weather outside is frightful, a great hostess can make inside delightful. Preparing an inviting guest room ensures your visitors will feel comfortable during their stay.
November 6, 2019 2:59 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools, Holiday, House Cleaning by the Experts
‘Twas the week before Christmas and all through the house, no one was helping mom clean, not the kids, nor her spouse. We’re pretty sure that’s how the classic line goes. Most mamas can relate to this familiar pickle. In the short time leading up to the holidays,
October 30, 2019 3:08 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools, Event and Seasonal Cleaning, House Cleaning by the Experts
Every big decision can be based on weighing the pros and cons. For example, should you buy a new car? The pros are you’ll have a reliable vehicle and the cons may be the added monthly expense. Hiring a cleaning service is no different. Even so, some people still
July 30, 2020 5:03 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools, House Cleaning by the Experts
As long as we’ve been cooking indoors, cleaning the oven has been one of the least-liked household chores and for good reason. Cleaning baked-on grime is no easy task, and many of us are on a constant quest to figure out the easiest way to clean an oven. It used to
March 26, 2020 5:49 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools, House Cleaning by the Experts
Baby clothes with their tiny stripes and ruffles are the cutest! But nothing ruins a romper faster than a stain you can’t lift off. Throwing away a favorite bib or sleeper is heart-wrenching. Plus, if you’re planning on having more than one child, reusing clothes that
October 2, 2019 3:42 pm•About The Maids, Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools, Event and Seasonal Cleaning
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, where millions of women living with breast cancer are supported, and even more, are encouraged to get annual detection tests. It is estimated that every year in the United States, 200,000 women are diagnosed with breast
September 30, 2019 2:53 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools, Event and Seasonal Cleaning, House Cleaning by the Experts
Fall is probably the best season to focus on home maintenance. The weather is bearable after a hot, humid summer and the kids are back in school, giving you more time to get projects done. On the flip side, it’s easy to forget about fall maintenance with the
September 25, 2019 3:04 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
Since 1979, we’ve provided our customers with professional cleaning services that leave homes fresh sparkling and spotless, but last year we added a little muscle to our team. In September 2018, The Maids became the only cleaning service to be an exclusive partner
March 26, 2020 5:46 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
Rubber gloves? Check. Face mask? Check. Biohazard suit? Check. Wait, what? Cleaning with bleach isn’t scary or toxic. Bleach is actually one of the best and least expensive cleaning products you can use, next to vinegar. Is Bleach Safe? Household chlorine bleach is
February 3, 2020 2:41 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
You spend about a third of your life on your mattress, so keeping it clean is one housekeeping chore that should always be on your cleaning checklist. Regular mattress cleaning can help reduce allergens, decrease dust mites and give you a clean, fresh place to sleep.
September 17, 2019 6:26 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
Garment steamers are a convenient way to keep your clothes fresh and wrinkle-free at home or on the road. They keep your clothes looking new longer and eliminate some of the wear and tear from ironing and frequent washing. But did you know there are a multitude of
March 26, 2020 5:28 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
While getting crayon off walls isn’t as easy as cleaning up fingerprints and dirt on your walls, but it is possible. With a little know-how and elbow grease, you can get your walls looking good as new. You love for your kids to be creative and express
September 17, 2019 12:53 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
Mudrooms are an essential transition area in many homes. It’s the place where your family pulls things together as they head out the door each day—and where they dump everything as they walk back in. It’s easy to let a mudroom get cluttered and dirty, but when
September 17, 2019 12:10 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
After the lazy days and fun in the sun of the summer season, the changing seasons bring cooler weather, fall cleaning and swapping your summer gear for winter gear. Your seasonal changeover should include a thorough house cleaning, decluttering and a strategy for
September 17, 2019 11:49 am•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
When you think about your summer vacation rental, you’re probably thinking of marketing your property, decorating your summer rental and other ways to keep your place booked all summer long. Whether it’s good old word of mouth or a digital review, how
September 17, 2019 11:41 am•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
Fall brings cooler weather, falling leaves and the challenge of getting everyone back-to-school ready. With summer ending, it’s time to change gears and get back into a schedule of classes, homework and extracurricular activities. Planning ahead, getting
September 17, 2019 11:28 am•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
With the popularity of tidying room by room, decluttering and other housekeeping trends to create a more peaceful environment, and a calmer mind, it’s time to take a look at the connection between a clean house and mental health. Leading psychological research
September 11, 2019 2:59 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
Hiring a cleaning service comes with a lot of perks like having a spotless home you didn’t have to lift a finger to get. But even though everyone loves to come home to freshly vacuumed floors, clean, wiped countertops and disinfected, sweet-smelling bathrooms, some
September 4, 2019 2:55 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
A deep fall cleaning is a great way to prepare your home for a long winter. Just like a spring cleaning opens up your home following the cold, frigid temperatures, a fall cleaning is really your last opportunity to clear your home’s air before being shut tight again.
August 28, 2019 3:01 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
Self-care is taking care of your physical and mental health; making you a priority. And while you may ask yourself, “Don’t I already do that?” You probably don’t. We’re so consumed by daily stress that most of us probably don’t recognize just how little care we give
August 21, 2019 3:07 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
Before we attempt to do something new, most of us ask a friend who’s been there, done that. We get advice on vacations, vehicles and home services, like housecleaning services. When you’re curious about trying a new service, you want to see how others are using it.
September 22, 2020 4:44 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
Do you want a visibly clean home without using potentially harmful cleaning products—and without all the work? Stop packing cleaning solutions under your sinks and make your tidying up easier with Mr. Clean’s Magic Erasers. Thanks to our partnership with
March 26, 2020 4:40 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
Those sunny days and lazy afternoons of summer are winding down and it’s time to get ready for fall and winter once again. From the mounting stress of back to school prep to making sure your home is ready for cold weather, the change in seasons brings plenty of
August 7, 2019 12:15 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
Summertime brings long, sunny days and that summer vacation you’ve looked forward to all year long. As exciting and relaxing as vacations can be, inevitably, the day comes when it’s time to head back home. The last day of vacation is full of packing and
August 7, 2019 12:09 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
Isn’t outdoor furniture designed to withstand the elements? Why should I worry about cleaning and protecting it? Good questions! Yes, outdoor furniture is designed and constructed differently than indoor furniture so it can last season after season in outdoor
August 7, 2019 12:03 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
Can you really make housekeeping fun? Absolutely! Housework doesn’t have to be a dreaded chore if you start with the right mindset and change your housekeeping strategy. Sure, your house may be way overdue for a deep-down cleaning, but don’t let that
August 6, 2019 1:07 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
Most of us tend to think of summer as the busy time. We take vacations, attend ball games, host barbecues and generally try to squeeze in as much fun as possible. But in actuality, back-to-school time is far busier than summer. Not only are ball games still in full
July 31, 2019 3:03 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
Today, turning a home into a vacation rental is big business and for good reason. By renting, homeowners get the ability to earn extra income on an otherwise empty space and guests receive a more comfortable living experience while on vacation or traveling for
July 24, 2019 2:59 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
Few things are more satisfying than successfully scrubbing up a stubborn stain. Some cleaning know-how and a little elbow grease and what once was thought to be a permanent mark is now a thing of the past! Hey, we’re right with you; we love removing stains, it’s
August 28, 2020 12:07 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
Making and playing with slime is an uber-popular pastime for both kids and tweens. There are hundreds (maybe thousands) of recipes online for making slime, each with different properties and textures. But what they may not tell you is this stuff is murder to remove.
July 10, 2019 3:19 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
Surprises are great – receiving a bouquet of flowers at work or being treated to lunch but there are some surprises that come with unwanted stress and anxiety. Take this example, your best friend from out of state calls to let you know she’s in town for the
August 7, 2019 11:49 am•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
We’ve all seen plenty of tips and hacks for backyard party preparation, from organizing to hosting and menus. But there are lots of things you can do to make backyard barbeque cleanup quicker and easier, too. Whether you’re throwing a small cookout or a
August 7, 2019 11:43 am•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
Independence Day and Canada Day festivities mean backyard barbeques, community celebrations, fun in the sun and fireworks. Most of us know the precautions we should take with fireworks, from keeping them away from the kids to keeping a safe distance. But how many of
July 10, 2019 5:07 pm•About The Maids, Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
At The Maids, we’re committed to providing residential cleaning services for busy families and we strive to meet or exceed our customers’ expectations. Our residential cleaning services deliver amazing value through quality service and premium products because we’re
June 26, 2019 3:10 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
For most of us, when the heat kicks off, the air conditioning kicks on. We work in climate-controlled buildings and live in temperature-steady homes. We want to be at a comfortable 70 degrees at all times, and that’s ok. The problem lies in that we’re breathing the
March 26, 2020 5:36 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
Fire up the grill. When the temperatures rise, it’s the perfect opportunity to take cooking outdoors. Burgers, hot dogs, steak and chicken all get a big flavor boost when cooked over an open flame or hot coals. But if the inside of your grill looks more like a
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