Cleaning Tips, Tricks &amp; Hacks

How to Maintain a Clean Home Between Professional Cleanings

Hiring a professional cleaning service is one of the best ways to keep your...

April 23, 2025

How a Clean Home Can Improve Mental Health and Physical Well-Being

Keeping a clean home isn’t just about appearances. It has a real impact o...

April 15, 2025

How a Clean Home Can Improve Mental Health and Physical Well-Being

Keeping a clean home isn’t just about appearances. It has a real impact o...

April 15, 2025

How to Prepare Your Home Before Your Cleaning Service Arrives

There’s nothing quite like getting your home professionally cleaned. The ...

March 25, 2025

How to Clean Hardwood Floors

Nothing brings warmth and beauty to traditional and contemporary homes like...

Cleaning with Baking Soda: The Ultimate Guide for Your Home

The last time you cleaned out your refrigerator, did you spy that little ha...

White Vinegar for Cleaning and Other Household Uses

Distilled white vinegar is an amazing household cleaner you can usually fin...

How To Clean Laminate Floors The Right Way

Wondering how to clean laminate floors without causing damage or losing tha...

How to Remove Sticker Residue From Any Surface

From brand-new toys, electronics, and dishes to great finds at the thrift s...

July 29, 2024

How To Wash Curtains And Drapes

While window coverings come in many beautiful designs, they have one thing ...

July 29, 2024

How to Clean a Mirror for Sparkling Results

Are you tired of cleaning windows and mirrors and never getting the profess...

July 28, 2024

How to Get Nail Polish Out of Clothes, Carpet, and Fabric

If you’ve been painting your nails for a while, you’ve likely had an ac...

June 27, 2024

How to Clean Glass Shower Doors

Shower doors add a decorative touch to your bathroom and keep water and soa...

June 27, 2024

How to Clean Tile Floors Like a Pro

Tile is a beautiful and elegant floor choice for traditional and contempora...

June 27, 2024

Professional Cleaning Solutions for Seattle's Rainy Climate

Living in Seattle’s rainy climate requires a special kind of person t...

Tackling Houston’s Humidity Havoc with Professional Cleaning

Houston is known for its classic Tex-Mex cuisine, the Space Center, and off...

How Cleaning Services Can Improve Indoor Air Quality in Los Angeles

The American Lung Association’s 2024 State of the Air research ranks ...

Your Pro Guide for San Diego Home Cleaning

While it’s close, it’s not always summer in San Diego. Our summ...

How to Clean Stainless Steel Appliances

Properly maintained and clean stainless steel appliances add elegance and s...

June 11, 2024

How To Clean Walls Like a Pro

If you take pride in keeping your home neat and clean, you know a trick or ...

June 11, 2024

How to Clean An Iron

Synthetic fabrics, sizing, and starch can stick to an iron’s soleplat...

June 11, 2024

10 Ways to Use Cornstarch for Cleaning

Cornstarch is milled dried corn originally created to thicken gravies and o...

May 24, 2024

How to Use Castile Soap For Cleaning Your Whole House

Castile soap is a multi-purpose cleaner made with coconut, olive, palm, and...

May 24, 2024

How to Wash Sneakers With and Without a Washing Machine

Today’s sneakers feature embossed leather, synthetic materials, and o...

May 24, 2024

Refrigerator Cleaning Tips: How To Clean a Fridge

Your refrigerator works hard to keep your family fed — do you give the fr...

May 14, 2024

How to Get Rid of Fruit Flies in Your House

Have you noticed tiny flies buzzing around your home? The dreaded fruit fli...

May 14, 2024

How to Get Grease Stains Out of Clothes

Whether you enjoy sausage for breakfast or like to feast on hot wings durin...

May 14, 2024

How To Clean Vomit From Carpet

You’re stepping up to the plate to handle one of the yuckiest of mess...

May 13, 2024

How to Clean a Dryer Like a Pro

Do you give your clothes dryer the cleaning love it deserves? If not, you&#...

How to Clean a Washing Machine

Washers work hard to eliminate dirt, stains, and odors—and it’s a dirty...

How to Clean a Coffee Maker Using Natural Ingredients

If your coffee pot looks worn and your coffee tastes stale, you may be drin...

How to Clean a Freezer

If you use a kitchen cleaning checklist, you’re already a step ahead ...

How to Clean a Couch

Who remembers those uncomfortable, noisy, plastic furniture covers grandma ...

How to Wash Pillows for a Better Night's Sleep

You do your best to keep your home clean and healthy. You sweep and vacuum,...

How to Clean a Dishwasher Naturally

The dishwasher must be one of the best time-saving appliances in your kitch...

How to Clean a TV Screen

If you look closely at your TV screen, you may be surprised by all the dust...

How to Get Rid of Dust Like The Pros

Dust is unwelcome in nearly every home, accumulating on our furniture, floo...

March 19, 2024

Stain, Stain Go Away: The Ultimate Stain Removal Guide

Stain removal is a big part of house cleaning chores; there’s no way arou...

February 25, 2024

How to Get Crayon Off Walls

You love for your kids to be creative and stay busy, but sometimes their �...

February 25, 2024

Should I Tip My House Cleaners?

It’s a frequently asked question at The Maids® and most other cleani...

February 24, 2024

How to Get Rid Of Gnats in a House

Gnats. Even the name sounds somewhat annoying, doesn’t it? These tiny fly...

February 23, 2024

Move-In House Cleaning: Your Solution to a Less Stressful Move

Moving to a new neighborhood or city can be exciting, but the move can be s...

January 17, 2024

How to Keep Your House Clean With Pets

Pets are a treasured part of the family, but sometimes, their messes can be...

January 17, 2024

Art Cleaning 101: The Fine Art of Cleaning Fine Art

Paintings, antique chandeliers, and other valuable items need cleaning like...

January 16, 2024

Natural Ways to Get Rid of Common Household Bugs

Nothing inspires a cleaning frenzy quite like an indoor insect sighting. Wh...

January 1, 2024

How to Get Slime Out of Clothes, Carpets, Hair, and More

Lowly slime might be your child’s favorite thing to play with because...

December 4, 2023

28 Amazing Uses for Mr. Clean®'s Magic Erasers

Do you want a visibly clean home without using potentially harmful cleaning...

November 7, 2023

How to Remove Hard Water Stains

Depending on where your home is located, your water could be categorized as...

November 7, 2023

Deep Cleaning vs Regular Cleaning a House: The Spotless Difference

Many consider a fresh, clean home one of life’s simple joys. Whether ...

A Sticky Situation: How to Get Rid of Cobwebs

If the inside and outside of your home look like you started decorating for...

12 Things You Can Clean in a Dishwasher

Life gets busy—we get it. Finding time to handle all your responsibilitie...

How to Clean a Bachelor Pad

He might be your son, your brother, your friend, or (heaven forbid) your ro...

How to Get Rid of Flies Safely and Naturally

Figuring out how to get rid of house flies naturally can be challenging. Th...

How to Get Fingerprints Off Walls

Here’s a universal truth: If you have kids, you probably have fingerprint...

How to Clean a Mattress the Right Way

You spend about a third of your life sleeping on your mattress, so keeping ...

October 6, 2023

How to Clean an Airbnb Fast

Keeping your Airbnb clean is critical for providing guests with the best ex...

August 16, 2023

How to Clean Hair Styling Tools & Accessories

From cuts, dyes, and styles to high-end products, most women spend a lot of...

January 11, 2023

How to Clean Books to Safely Remove Dirt, Stains, and Mold

Whether you’re a collector of rare or antique books or simply enjoy r...

December 21, 2022

How to Get Makeup Out of Sheets and Pillowcases

If you’ve ever gone to bed and forgotten to remove your makeup, we fe...

How to Get Rid of Paint Smell in a House

A fresh coat of paint inside your home can give you the most bang for your ...

How to Clean A White Couch: A Definitive Guide

Here’s the scenario. You’ve finally gotten that white couch of your dre...

5 Things You Should Not Put in Your Dishwasher

Washing dishes is a real pain, which is why automatic dishwashers are one o...

How to Clean and Degrease a Stovetop

Grease, grime, and dirt are just par for the course in most homes and keepi...

November 22, 2022

How To Clean A Rug

Area rugs certainly do a lot to visually unite a space, but they also take...

November 20, 2022

How to Clean Granite Countertops

Many of us dream of living in a home where granite countertops span the kit...

How to Clean a Vacuum Cleaner

Whether you use a canister, upright, or cordless vacuum cleaner, regular ...

A Guide to Your Fridge's Humidity Control Drawers

You likely have a humidity control fridge in your home, whether you reali...

How to Make Your House Smell Good

No matter how often you clean and deodorize, you’re bound to run i...

Fall Home Maintenance Tips

Fall is the last time before spring when you can comfortably work on yo...

September 30, 2022

Vacation Rental Cleaning Guide

When you think about your summer vacation rental, you’re probably thinkin...

September 17, 2022

How To Wash and Care for Wool

If you’ve ever wondered why wool clothing like sweaters and socks see...

July 22, 2022

How to Clean a Glass-Top Stove

A shiny new glass-top stove is a beautiful thing to behold. The light bounc...

July 22, 2022

Why You Need an Airbnb Cleaning Service

Many of us are familiar with Airbnb and other similar vacation rental se...

July 19, 2022

How to Clean and Care for Your Picture Frames

The proper frame for a photograph or piece of art does just what the name i...

July 19, 2022

Cleaning While Pregnant the Safe Way

If you were to ask, “Can you clean the house while pregnant?” and it wa...

July 18, 2022

Household Cleaning Products You Should Never Mix

Few things are more satisfying than successfully scrubbing up a stubborn s...

July 18, 2022

How to Clean, Preserve, and Store Your Wedding Dress

Your wedding day is one of the most important and memorable events in your ...

July 17, 2022

How to Clean and Organize Your Mudroom

Mudrooms are notoriously hard to keep clean transition areas in many hom...

July 17, 2022

How to Clean Up Broken Glass the Safe Way

Glass has been one of the most popular materials for vases, drinking glasse...

July 14, 2022

How to Organize Junk Drawers Once and For All

Pop quiz: how many junk drawers do you have in your home? If you don’...

July 14, 2022

Things That Must Be Cleaned Before Bringing a New Baby Home

Whether they are your first or third, bringing home a new baby is always ex...

July 14, 2022

The Ultimate Pre-Vacation House Cleaning Checklist

Why would you need a house checklist before vacation? Because it’s ha...

July 6, 2022

How to Clean a Patio Umbrella

Now that it’s getting warmer, your family is starting to spend more time ...

July 5, 2022

How to Clean and Maintain Your Outdoor Fountain

Whether it’s the relaxing sound of flowing water or the beauty of the s...

July 3, 2022

How to Get Mildew Smell Out of Towels

If your family’s towels smell like a locker room instead of home swee...

June 20, 2022

How to Get Blueberry Stains Out of Clothes and Carpet

Warm weather brings new crops of strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, a...

June 20, 2022

How to Clean a Kitchen Trash Can

Even if you use the best housekeeping checklist and stay on top of the dirt...

June 10, 2022

How to Clean Your Air Fryer in 4 Easy Steps

Air fryers are popular because they can help you whip up a tasty snack quic...

June 10, 2022

How to Clean a Front Door

Nothing helps your home’s curb appeal more than a beautifully clean f...

June 7, 2022

Attic Cleaning Tips and Tricks

Attics can be ideal for expanding your home’s living space, but for m...

June 7, 2022

How to Get Makeup Out of Carpet

Whether you are a beauty makeover artist or only use makeup when you have t...

June 3, 2022

How to Get Rid of a Musty Smell in Your House

You’re walking down the hallway and out of nowhere, you catch a whiff...

June 3, 2022

How to Remove Coffee and Tea Stains From Cups

Whether you’re a tea drinker or a coffee drinker, you’ve probab...

May 25, 2022

How to Clean Toilet Bowl Stains

If you feel like your bathroom cleaning routine is up to snuff, but you st...

May 25, 2022

How to Wash Stuffed Animals Without Ruining Them

Many of us had favorite stuffed animals when we were kids—and there’...

May 20, 2022

How to Remove a Red Wine Stain On Clothes, Carpet, and Upholstery

Of all life’s toughest stains, red wine stains may be the most feared...

May 20, 2022

Get a Jump on Spring Cleaning With Pre-Spring Cleaning!

If a messy house keeps you from hosting play dates or neighborhood coffees ...

March 19, 2022

How to Keep a Kid's Room Clean and Organized

If you find yourself walking by your child’s room for the umpteent...

March 16, 2022

Top 5 Practical and Painless Ways for Paring Down Your Belongings

Many of us know the benefits of decluttering, but few do it often enough. W...

March 15, 2022

Tips for Cleaning Your House for Sale

A home’s appearance can make all the difference when it comes to how fast...

March 15, 2022

How to Clean Bathtub Stains Naturally

Bathtub stains come from various sources, from shed skin and oils to the mi...

March 4, 2022

How to Clean Marble Floors

Before we get started learning how to clean marble floors, a quick primer o...

March 4, 2022

How to Clean Suede Shoes The Easy Way

Suede is soft to the touch, breathable, and warm, so it’s no wonder i...

December 15, 2021

How to Unshrink Clothes Made With Cotton, Synthetics, and Wool

When you don’t follow the laundry label on your clothes, colors will ...

December 15, 2021

Your Future is Bright With a House Cleaning Job

There are many reasons you may want to consider house cleaning jobs for you...

December 15, 2021

The Complete Guide To Keeping Your Dorm Room Clean and Tidy

Let’s face it—dorm rooms aren’t known for their cleanliness o...

December 14, 2021

How to Clean a Toothbrush Holder

Even if you disinfect regularly and clean your bathroom like a pro, you may...

December 14, 2021

How to Get Melted Plastic Off Your Oven and Stovetop

Hot burners, ceramic cooktops, and ovens are dangerous areas for plastic. A...

December 10, 2021

Essential Pet Cleaning Products for Pet Owners

Like other family members, our pets bring us joy and companionship while ma...

December 9, 2021

How to Get Rid of Cat Urine Smell in Carpet, Wood, Upholstery, and More

When your cat urinates outside the litter box, the odor can be challenging ...

December 7, 2021

How to Clean Windows Like the Pros

You know your freshly mowed lawn looks fabulous, but when you gaze through ...

December 6, 2021

How to Clean Quartz Countertops

Homeowners can’t seem to get enough of natural stone surfaces, and ma...

November 17, 2021

How to Get Paint Out of Clothes

Learning how to get paint out of clothes starts with understanding some thi...

November 17, 2021

Our Best Tips for Mess-Free Potty Training

In the company of other difficult parenting duties is the dreaded task that...

November 10, 2021

How to Get Rid of Pink Mold in the Shower

That pink or orange tint on your shower grout or other areas of your bathro...

November 8, 2021

How to Clean Linoleum Floors

Linoleum floors have been around for more than a century and still present ...

November 8, 2021

How To Clean Vinyl Floors

Vinyl floors are an attractive and cost-effective choice for new constructi...

November 5, 2021

How to Get Gum Out of Anything

Chewing gum can be one of the toughest things to get out of fabric, hair, a...

November 5, 2021

How to Clean Your Houseplants

Houseplants are important accessories for your home. Bringing a little bit ...

November 3, 2021

How to Get Rid of Ants in the House

Almost everyone has dealt with house ants. These uninvited and unwelcome gu...

October 26, 2021

Back to the Office: Office Cleaning Checklist

It’s no secret that employees can be more productive in a comfortable...

October 26, 2021

How to Spruce Up Your Favorite Fall Leather Items

Supple leather boots, a good leather handbag and a hand-stitched leather wa...

October 20, 2021

How to Clean-Up Your Yard for Fall

Fall is one of the greatest seasons of the year. There are football games t...

October 13, 2021

How to Clean Kitchen Cabinets

You take a lot of pride in keeping your kitchen clean and probably focus on...

October 4, 2021

How To Remove Chocolate Stains From Clothes and Upholstery

Believe it or not, not everyone loves chocolate, but it’s surely one ...

September 29, 2021

What Is a Microfiber Cloth & How to Use It for Cleaning

Let’s start with the basics: what is a microfiber cloth? Microfiber clean...

September 29, 2021

7 Unexpected Uses for Dryer Sheets Around the House

Softer clothes, less static, and that freshly washed laundry smell we all l...

September 29, 2021

Celebrate House Cleaners During International Housekeepers Week

Every year, the second full week of September is International Housekeepers...

September 15, 2021

How to Clean and Disinfect a Pool

Pools, both in- and above-ground, provide hours of family fun all summer lo...

September 1, 2021

How to Get Stains Out of a Mattress

We know all about the unique cleaning challenges our customers face, and th...

August 31, 2021

What Is The Difference Between Cleaning, Sanitizing and Disinfecting?

Whether you use a professional maid service or clean your own home, does it...

August 26, 2021

How to Clean Baking Sheets

When you learn how to clean baking sheets and cookie sheets correctly, you ...

August 6, 2021

How To Clean Window Sills and Window Tracks

Whether your home has vinyl or wooden windows, one thing is certain: window...

August 6, 2021

How to Clean Burnt Pots and Pans

Whether it’s from heating up leftover spaghetti too long or forgettin...

August 5, 2021

How to Clean a Popcorn Ceiling

Homes can come with many types of ceiling finishes, from smooth to textured...

August 5, 2021

How to Clean Lamp Shades

The only time most of us notice a lamp shade is when it is unique or notewo...

August 5, 2021

How to Remove Sunscreen Stains

Sunscreen is a summer essential that protects you from the sun, but also ha...

August 3, 2021

How To Keep a Kiddie Pool Clean

Having a kiddie pool as a child is one of those timeless traditions that ju...

July 28, 2021

Get Ahead on Your Late Summer Cleaning

We’re all enjoying sunny days and the lazy evenings of the summertime. So...

July 14, 2021

You Missed a Spot: The 5 Most Overlooked Places to Clean in Your House

We all have our own definition of the word clean. To some people, clean is ...

June 23, 2021

How to Clean Ceiling Fans

Nothing invites the blessing of warm weather into your home like opening th...

June 21, 2021

How to Clean White Shoes

It’s a wonderful feeling to unbox a brand new pair of white shoes—a...

June 16, 2021

How to Remove Glue From Most Surfaces

From super glue to wood glue, most households have tubes and bottles of glu...

June 14, 2021

How to Get Ink Out of Clothes

Even in the digital age, most of us try to have an ink pen on hand just in ...

June 14, 2021

Don’t Get “Tide” Down: 5 Unexpected Laundry Detergent Uses

You finally found the time to clean the house. You’re on a roll, and just...

June 2, 2021

How to Clean and Disinfect with Hydrogen Peroxide

In case you weren’t listening in science class, hydrogen peroxide is ...

May 28, 2021

Our Five Favorite TikTok Cleaning Hacks

If you’re like the rest of us, you may have found yourself scrolling happ...

May 19, 2021

How to Clean and Sanitize Your Home Gym Equipment

Whether you work out at home because of convenience or cost, or your gym wa...

May 12, 2021

Mother’s Day Gifts That Will Fill Her Heart (But Not Her Home)

We’ve learned a lot through the experiences of the last year, and one of ...

April 21, 2021

How to Clean Your Jewelry at Home: Simple Solutions for Keeping Your Pieces Shining

Jewelry accounts for some of our most prized possessions. Because of their ...

March 24, 2021

How to Sanitize Laundry Without Bleach

We often use bleach as a whitener and sanitizer for laundry and for disinfe...

March 17, 2021

How To Clean and Polish Tarnished Silver

Whether it’s that sterling silver tea set you inherited from your grandmo...

February 23, 2021

How to Clean a Leather Couch, Chair, and Other Furniture

Keeping your furniture clean makes your home beautiful and protects what co...

February 23, 2021

Laundry Room Organization and Cleaning

Laundry rooms are often the smallest room in the home, but they see more th...

February 15, 2021

How Often Should You Wash Your Sheets?

We spend a lot of time in our beds, and after 49+ hours of sleeping each we...

January 19, 2021

How To Clean a Chandelier

At first, learning how to clean a crystal chandelier without damaging it ma...

December 19, 2020

How to Clean and Disinfect A Humidifier

Humidifiers are a proven solution for combating the kind of cold, dry air t...

December 11, 2020

How to Clean Baseboards The Easy Way

If cleaning baseboards never made it onto your weekly cleaning list, you...

December 11, 2020

How to Get Butter Stains Out of Clothes, Carpet, and Upholstery

Let’s face it: creamy butter is the ultimate topping for many of us. ...

December 1, 2020

How to Remove Candle Wax From Any Surface

We all enjoy a little aromatherapy and the festive glow of candles, especia...

November 6, 2020

Benefits of a Commercial Cleaning Service & Why Every Business Needs One

Unless you’re a cleaning company, your employees didn’t take th...

October 30, 2020

How to Remove Rust Stains From Clothes and Carpet

Learning how to remove rust stains takes patience, the right stain remover,...

October 30, 2020

How To Get Silly Putty Out Of Clothes and Fabric

You may have the skills for cleaning up most of your kids’ spills and...

October 29, 2020

How To Read Laundry Symbols: The Ultimate Laundry Symbols Guide

The symbols printed on the tags of your garments may seem like they are in ...

October 13, 2020

How to Balance Household Chores While Working From Home

When work and home are in the same place, it’s challenging to keep yo...

September 22, 2020

How to Clean House Fast While Learning & Working From Home

If you work from home or are learning online, finding a healthy balance bet...

September 22, 2020

Three Steps for Managing Fall Allergens in Your Home

The beginning of fall means festive morning drinks, spooky décor, and, if ...

September 9, 2020

How to Get Stains Out of Carpet

Keeping your carpet clean not only makes your home more appealing, it also ...

September 9, 2020

Six Benefits of Hiring a Cleaning Service

This summer may feel different than in those in years past, but the busynes...

August 26, 2020

How To Clean and Disinfect Toys To Keep Your Kids Healthy

One of your most critical roles as a parent is keeping your children health...

August 19, 2020

The Ultimate Germ-Eliminating House Cleaning Guide

We have all made changes as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Social dista...

August 19, 2020

How to Wash a Dog Bed

That unpleasant odor from your dog’s bed means it’s time for a thorough...

July 10, 2020

How to Wash Your Throw Blankets

A lot of us love cuddling up with a plush throw blanket in our favorite cha...

July 10, 2020

How to Clean Your Instant Pot Step By Step

If you have an Instant Pot, you know what a workhorse this kitchen applianc...

July 10, 2020

How To Remove Blood Stains Naturally

From scraped knees to cuts in the kitchen, bloody messes are an expected an...

June 24, 2020

How To Remove Grass Stains From Clothes and Shoes

For parents, there are few things more smile-inducing than listening to you...

April 29, 2020

How to Clean Up Common Kid's Messes

Children can fill your home with laughter, joy, and inspiration, but they c...

April 1, 2020

How to Prevent the Coronavirus by Disinfecting Your Home

The coronavirus known as COVID-19, along with germs that cause colds...

March 5, 2020

How to Clean a Shower

The shower is a daily refuge: a place where we relax, have kid-free quiet t...

February 26, 2020

How to Load Your Dishwasher For Cleaner Dishes

You can count on The Maids to keep your home clean week after week, ...

February 20, 2020

6 Expert Tips for Washing Delicates

Most laundry experts agree that silk, synthetics with polyester, lac...

February 20, 2020

How To Clean Makeup Brushes, Beauty Blenders, and More

When was the last time you cleaned your makeup brushes, sponges, and...

February 5, 2020

10 Tips for Getting Workout Clothes Clean and Fresh

Workout clothes can really stink! If you thought your gym clothes smelled b...

January 14, 2020

10 Tips to Get Kids' Sports Uniforms Clean and Fresh

If you have a child who enjoys athletics, you know how quickly their sports...

January 14, 2020

Is Your Hotel Room Really Clean?

We’ve all heard horror stories about dirty hotel rooms. Many of us ha...

January 14, 2020

20 Songs to Pump You Up for Cleaning Your Home

Listening to music while you’re working or exercising doesn’t just ...

December 12, 2019

Commonly Missed Cleaning Spots and How to Clean Them

Even the housekeeping pros can miss dirt and grime in out-of-the-way places...

December 10, 2019

How to Safely Clean and Sanitize Your Electronics

You won’t find “clean electronics” on most cleaning check...

December 10, 2019

How to Keep Your Pet Safe During the Holidays

We love celebrating the holidays with our friends and families, incl...

December 9, 2019

Quick Cleaning Tips to Get Ready for Unexpected Guests

Have you ever noticed that the afternoon your friends unexpectedly pop by h...

December 9, 2019

How To Make Your Guest Room Their Home Away From Home

The arrival of the holiday season means oftentimes, guests are coming to vi...

November 13, 2019

7 Simple Reasons To Hire A Cleaning Service

Every big decision can be based on weighing the pros and cons. For example,...

October 30, 2019

Celebrating 1 Year of Cleaning with Mr. Clean

Since 1979, we’ve provided our customers with professional cleaning servi...

September 25, 2019

How to Safely Clean with Bleach

Rubber gloves? Check. Face mask? Check. Biohazard suit? Check. Wait, what? ...

September 18, 2019

Does a Clean House and Mental Health Go Hand-in-Hand?

With the popularity of tidying room by room, decluttering and other houseke...

September 17, 2019

How to Prep Your Summer Gear for Winter Storage

After the lazy days and fun in the sun of the summer season, the changing s...

September 17, 2019

10 Surprising Uses for a Garment Steamer

Garment steamers are a convenient way to keep your clothes fresh and wrinkl...

September 17, 2019

Clean for Your Health this Fall

A deep fall cleaning is a great way to prepare your home for a long winter....

September 4, 2019

Make Housekeeping Fun With These Handy Tips

Can you really make housekeeping fun? Absolutely! Housework doesn’t h...

How to Clean Outdoor Furniture

Isn’t outdoor furniture designed to withstand the elements? Why should I ...

How to Avoid Post-Vacation Clutter With Unpacking Tips

Summertime brings long, sunny days and that summer vacation you’ve lo...

How to Make Late Summer Cleaning Less Stressful

Those sunny days and lazy afternoons of summer are winding down and it̵...

Why Last-Minute Cleaning Services Are a Lifesaver!

Surprises are great – receiving a bouquet of flowers at work or being tre...

July 10, 2019

Backyard Party Preparation for Easy Cleanup

We’ve all seen plenty of tips and hacks for backyard party preparatio...

July 7, 2019

Protect Your Patio and Driveway From 4th of July Fireworks

Independence Day and Canada Day festivities mean backyard barbeques, commun...

July 3, 2019

How To Clean A Grill

While some call all that buildup and grease “seasoning,” let’s ca...

June 19, 2019

Don't Let Cleaning Summer's Stickiest Messes Ruin Your Summer Fun

When the weather turns hot, it’s time for summer treats like popsicles, l...

June 11, 2019

The Ultimate House Cleaning Checklist

There is no better time-saver than a field-tested house cleaning list. Thes...

June 4, 2019

10 Ways to Get Your Teen to Clean Without a Civil War!

As a parent, you’ll inevitably encounter the age-old battle to get yo...

How to Prepare Your Home for Warm Weather

You’ve come through another winter, and you’re getting geared up for wa...

How to Prevent Summer Break Messes

Summer is a fun time for kids and families with cookouts, beach trips, outd...

Prepare Your Home for Summer Break Vacation

Summer is here! You’re ready for vacation time — but is your house?...

How to Get Rid of Sand After a Beach Day

Sand is one of those tricky messes that are a part of a fun day at the beac...

Who Can Benefit From A Maid Service? You!

There are a couple of questions you probably ask yourself before making a...

May 15, 2019

Mother’s Day Gift Certificates Are Perfect For Every Mom

Flowers, candy, jewelry, bath products, a fluffy robe – these are all g...

April 30, 2019

The Basic Rules of Tidying Room by Room

Since we were kids, we’ve been told hundreds of times: “Clean u...

April 4, 2019

Does Cleaning When Anxious Really Help Reduce Anxiety?

If you’ve watched the popular Marie Kondo show, then you know there i...

April 4, 2019

5 House Cleaning Tips for Men

Whether you’re a single guy or a marriage veteran, house cleaning may...

March 11, 2019

How to Create a Cleaning Chart for Kids That Really Works

Getting the kids involved with routine cleaning chores is the perfect way t...

January 15, 2019

Bathroom Cleaning Hacks: Tips and Tricks From a Professional Maid Service

When you go out of town or on vacation and stay at a hotel, what is one of ...

December 18, 2018

How to Make Sure Your Cleaning Service is Up to Scratch

Keeping your home neat and clean can seem like a never-ending chore. If you...

December 5, 2018

Quick House Cleaning and Preparation Time-Savers for the Holidays

If you think wiping down countertops, spraying some air freshener in the ba...

December 5, 2018

Why You Should Add Mattress Vacuuming to Your Cleaning Schedule

You spend about a third of your time laying on your mattress. Do you rememb...

October 30, 2018

5 Steps For Throwing The Ultimate Halloween Party

Planning the perfect Halloween party shouldn’t be a horrifying experience...

October 10, 2018

Move-Out Cleaning Tips to Help Students Get Their Security Deposit Back

One of the last things students are thinking about when it’s time to go b...

September 27, 2018

Grab Your Cleaning Podcasts On The Go

Between our busy careers and shuttling kids to and from school and activiti...

September 12, 2018

Mold No More. How to safely store your summer stuff.

Mold. Just the name can send shivers down a homeowners spine. That’s beca...

August 22, 2018

Your Lazy Day Guide To Cleaning

Life is busy, and sometimes we just don’t have the energy, time or desire...

August 15, 2018

Why You Should Hire Move Out Cleaners

Buying and selling a home is a stressful process. Not only do you physicall...

July 11, 2018

How To Take A Vacation From Housework

Summer is for trips to the pool, picnics and baseball games, not housework....

July 3, 2018

Why Hire A Cleaning Service

Lack of time, lack of knowledge or lack of desire. There are many reasons p...

May 16, 2018

How to Make New House Cleaning Easier

Moving into a new home is akin to making a fresh start. Before heavy furnit...

February 20, 2018

How to Clean Your Home Office

Working from home is a privilege not everyone gets to partake in, so if it�...

February 20, 2018

4 Ways to Occupy Your Kids While You Clean House

There’s no way around it—you really need to clean your house. But the k...

February 19, 2018

Housekeeping 101: Cleaning Supplies and Cleaning Products Recommended by The Maids

We often get asked “What are the best cleaning supplies to get my house c...

January 2, 2018

5 Whine-Free Ways To Get Kids To Clean

Ahhh, cleaning with kids. Super fun, right? We know. The litany of whines t...

November 29, 2017

Your Bathtub's Dirty Little Secret

Your bathtub could be harboring a thriving colony of mold within plain sigh...

October 12, 2017

How To Keep Your Cool With Pool Organization

If children and swimming are in your summer future, chances are you’re on...

June 21, 2017

Talking To Your Maid Service About Getting a Better Clean

Whether it’s the first time you are hiring a maid service or the first ti...

May 31, 2017

Mother's Day Gifts That Warm Her Heart (But Don't Clutter Her House)

It goes without saying that mothers are superheroes (but we’ll say it any...

May 8, 2017

5 Chores Your Kids Will Love To Do

You may not realize this, but one of the best things about having kids is t...

April 26, 2017

Maid For You: How to Choose the Right Maid Service

We’ve been in the cleaning business long enough to know that hiring a cle...

April 19, 2017

How To Break Up With Your Housekeeper

Breaking up is hard to do, especially with your cleaning service. While the...

March 22, 2017

How To Use Essential Oils Around Your House

It seems like everyone is talking about essential oils these days. And whil...

December 12, 2016

Pros and Cons of Washing Your Clothes in Hot Water

Ah, the washing machine. Arguably one of the great inventions of our era, t...

November 23, 2016

How To Clean a Fireplace

We all know winter is coming when the nights get longer and those comfy bla...

November 15, 2016

Closing Up Your Summer Home: 10 Tips To Protect Your Investment (And Next Year’s Vacation)

Several parts of North America have had an unseasonably warm fall season, a...

November 3, 2016

How to Clean Bath Toys & Prevent Mold

Tell us if this sounds familiar: The first thing your kids do when you put ...

August 7, 2016

Best Ways to Clean Your Blinds

There is nothing like waking up to a soft morning glow. With warm sunlight ...

June 20, 2016

Organization Hacks for Your Kitchen

Spice jars stacked haphazardly in the cabinets, pot and pan lids in chaos, ...

May 9, 2016

Things to Do Before Moving into a New House

You’ve got the keys in your hand, the address memorized, and it’s almos...

April 18, 2016

Things To Do Before Moving Out Of Your House

It’s time to pack up, clean up, and move to a new place! However, before ...

March 28, 2016

The Dos and Don'ts of Giving Your Kids Chores

According to the latest research, there are actually more rewards for havin...

March 18, 2016

11 Tips To Keep Your Kitchen Clean While Cooking

You’ve all heard of clean eating, the dietary model that gives your body ...

March 9, 2016

How to Clean Hard to Reach Places

When it comes to time-consuming household chores, cleaning those hard-to-re...

December 28, 2015

How Long Does It Take to Clean a House?

We get it. You’re letting us into your home and your personal space, so y...

October 31, 2015

How Much Does a House Cleaning Cost?

With many people leading busier lives than ever before, finding time for tr...

October 17, 2015

10 Quiet Ways to Clean While Your Baby Sleeps

The sage advice of “sleep while your baby sleeps” often goes unh...

September 17, 2015

Easy Summer Clean-Up Tips

Summer means sunny days, gorgeous nights and the occasional humid or dry he...

August 31, 2015

Cleaning Memes That Prove You Aren't Alone

To bring a bit of humor to the woes of housekeeping, we thought you might e...

July 1, 2015

How to Prevent Dents and Scratches When Moving

There’s no two ways about it: Moving is stressful. For all the rewards th...

June 19, 2015

3 Reasons Why Hiring an Uninsured Cleaning Service Could Cost You Millions

We know that hiring the best cleaning service can feel like a luxury, espec...

May 27, 2015

How to Clean a Car Like a Pro

We spend a lot of time in our homes and cars and we enjoy them more when th...

September 24, 2014

How to Get Rid of Mosquitoes Naturally

We all know how effective mosquito insecticides like DEET can be, but the h...

July 9, 2014

How to Get Fingernail Polish Out of Wood Flooring and Furniture

There’s a reason why our “How to Get Fingernail Polish Out of Carpet an...

June 11, 2014

10 Creative Uses of Rice Around Your Home

One of the most consumed grains across the globe, rice is a nutritional sta...

February 12, 2014