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Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
When it comes to cleaning, having a few tricks up your sleeve is the way to go. And if you want to know how to quickly get rid of dust bunnies, grime, dirt, and allergens, count on The Maids to provide the best cleaning tricks for your home. With over 30 years of experience under our belts, we have more than a few house cleaning tips to share. After all, we don’t go anywhere without a vacuum and cloth in hand! Read on to learn more about cleaning tools and housekeeping strategies you can use to get your home shiny and bright.
When work and home are in the same place, it’s challenging to keep your roles separate. Eying piles of dirty dishes while you try to concentrate on work is distracting and frustrating. Sometimes it can be hard to get anything done at all! You may feel
Three Steps for Managing Fall Allergens in Your Home
The beginning of fall means festive morning drinks, spooky décor, and, if you’re lucky, a whine-free family pic at the pumpkin patch. But for those who suffer from seasonal allergies, the start of fall is accompanied by an onslaught of uncomfortable and unpleasant
How to Get Stains Out of Carpet
Keeping your carpet clean not only makes your home more appealing, it also extends the life of the carpet. When you vacuum or use a carpet cleaner, you’re reviving your carpet’s luster and getting rid of dust and allergens. But even with regular healthy
Six Benefits of Hiring a Cleaning Service
This summer may feel different than in those in years past, but the busyness remains. Maybe you’re entertaining your kids, working from home, attending to errands, or taking on some extra projects. Hiring a cleaning service is a terrific time-saver, but there are
The Ultimate Germ-Eliminating House Cleaning Guide
We have all made changes as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Social distancing required that we stay at home; safety precautions determined that we would wear masks in public; and, finding that disinfecting wipes were in stock genuinely made our day. We’re living in
How To Clean and Disinfect Toys To Keep Your Kids Healthy
One of your most critical roles as a parent is keeping your children healthy—a challenging task that can seem like a full-time job! Kids love to explore, get dirty, and play with friends, but they rarely wash off the dirt they can accumulate, much less germs and
Tips and Tricks for Eliminating Dog Hair in the Home
The dog days of summer have us handling a multitude of messes. With all of this togetherness, the housekeeping to-do list is longer than ever. And, while our kids are to thank for some of the jumble, our furry family members create their fair share too. From wet nose
How to Clean Your Instant Pot Step By Step
If you have an Instant Pot, you know what a workhorse this kitchen appliance can be. From delicious desserts to marvelous main courses and other Instant Pot recipes, this is one go-to cooking essential that makes cooking and cleanup quick and easy. While there’s
How to Clean a Coffee Maker
If your coffee pot is an eyesore in your otherwise clean kitchen and your coffee tastes a bit off, it’s probably because you’re drinking dirty coffee. If you want that fresh, aromatic cup of coffee you love, it’s time to learn how to clean a coffee
How to Wash Your Throw Blankets
A lot of us love cuddling up with a plush throw blanket in our favorite chair, on the sofa and in bed. When it’s cold out, a throw is that “just right” layer of warmth to knock off the chill and keep us toasty. Most of us probably even have a
How to Wash a Dog Bed
That unpleasant odor from your dog’s bed means it’s time for a thorough pet cleanup. From rolling in who-knows-what outdoors to shedding fur and bodily fluids, dogs can get pretty stinky. Those foul odors make themselves at home in your dog’s bed and can get even more
How To Remove Blood Stains Naturally
From scraped knees to cuts in the kitchen, bloody messes are an expected and regular occurrence in most households. Accidents happen, but when that bright red blood stains your favorite shirt or beautiful carpet, it’s time to act fast. Knowing how to remove
Keep Your Home Insect-Free with these Natural Remedies
Nothing inspires a cleaning frenzy quite like an indoor insect sighting. When the hot days of summer begin, the creepy-crawlies tend to seek shelter in our temperature-controlled and well decorated-homes. And, as much as we’ve missed entertaining, these “guests” are
Tips for Preparing Winter Items for Summer Storage
Those silver white winters have finally melted into spring, and now is the time for us to deal with all the things we have accrued from the chilly season. Unless you’re gifted with gloriously unlimited closet space, storing winter items during the warmer months is a
Pet Owner Cleaning Woes (& Solutions!)
Research shows pets are major stress-reducers in their humans’ lives. In fact, having a pet comes with numerous emotional and physical benefits. They bring joy, energy, and love to our families. It’s because of those positive advantages (and downright cuteness) we’re
How and Why to Clean Your Grill Before Summer Arrives
Summer is on its way and that means splashing in the pool, working on outdoor home improvement projects, and firing up the grill for a tasty summer dinner. Is your grill not quite ready for all that? Here are some simple steps for cleaning, and why it’s important to
How To Remove Grass Stains From Clothes and Shoes
For parents, there are few things more smile-inducing than listening to your kids joyfully play in the backyard, bubbling with excitement and enjoying the outdoors. Active outside play is both valuable and fun, but it can also bring about some cleaning challenges when
Simple Steps for Safely Cleaning a Gas Stove
Gas stoves provide lots of advantages. In addition to being considered trendy by hipsters, they’re both cost–effective and durable. Because they allow for a quick change in heat, gas stoves are precise for chefs and novice cooks alike. Like most things in our
How to Clean Up Common Kid’s Messes
Children can fill your home with laughter, joy, and inspiration, but they can also create some spectacular messes. From lunchtime mishaps and nighttime accidents to wall art and messy bedrooms, kids making a mess is just part of the deal. There’s not much you
How to Prevent the Coronavirus by Disinfecting Your Home
The coronavirus known as COVID-19, along with germs that cause colds and flu, is becoming more and more of a concern. Experts advise taking extra steps to keep your home free of germs, not only to prevent illness but also to keep it from spreading if someone is
Is Your Cleaning Service Worth It? Here’s How To Find Out.
A great maid service can transform your home from fine to flawless. Besides the obvious benefits (sparkling sinks and impeccably vacuumed carpet), a stellar service also affords its occupants less stress and more free time. This is the expectation for a maid service
How to Clean a Shower
The shower is a daily refuge: a place where we relax, have kid-free quiet time, and win pretend arguments. But its intended purpose and regular use means that it’s also a place where dirt, grime, hair, and soap scum tend to accumulate. For these reasons, cleaning the
6 Expert Tips for Washing Delicates
Most laundry experts agree that silk, synthetics with polyester, lace, fine knits, chiffon, velvet and other lightweight fabrics should be categorized as delicates. From silk ties to lacy bras, these special fabrics require a different approach than you use to clean
Can Making Your Bed Every Day Change Your Life?
Making your bed is a normal part of tidying up and keeping your home in order. But do you make your bed every day? If you’re like most of us, either you think making the bed every morning is frivolous or, like me, you were forced to make your bed as a child and
How to Load Your Dishwasher For Cleaner Dishes
You can count on The Maids to keep your home clean week after week, but you have to count on your dishwasher every day. Your dishwasher saves you time and gets your dishes sparkling clean—if you maintain it, use the right cleaning products and load your dishwasher the
How to Keep Stainless Steel Shiny and Clean
Stainless steel appliances are both sleek and stylish. The timeless color is neutral, making it a great choice for varying designs and décor. While perfectly shiny upon installation, stainless steel appliances can quickly accrue fingerprints and smudges after just a
How To Clean Makeup Brushes, Beauty Blenders, and More
When was the last time you cleaned your makeup brushes, sponges, and beauty blenders? For too many of us, it may have been a couple of months ago, last year…or maybe never! But if you are a professional makeup artist, you probably cleaned them yesterday. The pros
How to Organize Under Your Bathroom and Kitchen Sink
Chances are your under-the-sink spaces are some of the most overlooked storage opportunities in your home. From keeping your kitchen more organized to decluttering your bathroom, making the most of the space under your sink gives you more storage and greater
Age Appropriate Chore Charts for Kids
According to parenting experts, kids who contribute to their households by doing chores are confident, capable, and equipped with more life skills than their peers. According to actual parents: that’s great…. how about you try getting my kids to do anything around
Quick Tips to Remove Tricky Stains from Clothing
We have all felt the frustration of discovering a stain on a favorite piece of clothing, especially hard-to-remove stains like deodorant or lipstick. You may be tempted to discard the item altogether, but don’t give up just yet. Try the following tips for fighting
Is Your Hotel Room Really Clean?
We’ve all heard horror stories about dirty hotel rooms. Many of us have experienced some of these offenses firsthand. Whether you’re a germaphobe or just go with the flow, a dirty hotel room can mean more than general ickiness, it can be hazardous. From
How to Keep Your Home Clean Season After Season
Have you ever wondered why the most famous seasonal cleaning is spring cleaning? We get it. You’ve been cooped up all winter and your house has gotten stuffy and dusty. You need a dose of fresh air. But who says giving your house a winter, summer and fall
10 Tips to Get Kids’ Sports Uniforms Clean and Fresh
If you have a child who enjoys athletics, you know how quickly their sports uniforms can get dirty, stain-ridden and smelly. It only takes one slide into second during practice or one tackle at the goal line to ruin the looks of their new uniform. As a parent, I know
10 Tips for Getting Workout Clothes Clean and Fresh
Workout clothes can really stink! If you thought your gym clothes smelled bad because you work out hard, you’d only be partly right. Sure, that offensive If you thought your gym clothes smelled and have sweat stains because you work out hard, you’d only be
Goodbye, Germs! 4 Tips for Disinfecting after Illness
‘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
Why a Recurring Cleaning Service is the Right Choice for Pet Owners
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
20 Songs to Pump You Up for Cleaning Your Home
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
How to Keep your Pet-Friendly Home Hair-Free
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
How to Safely Clean and Sanitize Your Electronics
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
Commonly Missed Cleaning Spots and How to Clean Them
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
Quick Cleaning Tips to Get Ready for Unexpected Guests
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
How to Keep Your Pet Safe During the Holidays
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
How To Make Your Guest Room Their Home Away From Home
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.
Three Reasons To Book The Maids For The Holidays
‘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,
7 Simple Reasons To Hire A Cleaning Service
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
How to Clean an Oven Using Natural Ingredients
With the invention of the self-cleaning oven in 1963 and later, safer and less toxic commercial oven cleaners, oven cleaning has gotten easier. But self-cleaning can’t take the place of a thorough manual cleaning. If you’re looking for the best way to clean an oven,
Celebrating 1 Year of Cleaning with Mr. Clean
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
How to Safely Clean with Bleach
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 most effective and least expensive cleaning and disinfecting products you can use. Is It Safe to Use a Bleach Cleaning
How to Clean a Mattress
You spend about a third of your life sleeping on your mattress, so keeping it clean is one housekeeping chore that should always be on your cleaning checklist. Knowing how to clean a mattress–and how often–helps keep allergens, mildew, odors, and dust
10 Surprising Uses for a Garment Steamer
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