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 12:10 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 11:28 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 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 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.
January 25, 2021 12:59 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
September 22, 2021 3:27 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools, Outdoor Organization and Decoration
Isn’t outdoor furniture designed to withstand the elements? Why should I worry about learning how to clean outdoor furniture? Good questions! Yes, outdoor furniture is designed and constructed differently than indoor furniture so it can last season after season in
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
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 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
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
January 11, 2022 1:58 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
While some call all that buildup and grease “seasoning,” let’s call it like it is—dirty grills are nasty and they can make steaks, burgers, and dogs less tasty. But lack of flavor isn’t the only concern with dirty bbq grills—they can also harbor bacteria
August 19, 2020 5:34 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
Memories are made at the beach. Days spent splashing in the surf and building sand castles in the summer sun are treasured times. That is until it is time to leave and the sand comes with you – in your clothes, shoes, bags, coolers and eventually every square inch of
June 11, 2019 12:54 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
When the weather turns hot, it’s time for summer treats like popsicles, lemonade and ice cream. Throw in those year-round kids’ favorites like candy and gum, and you could spend a good part of your summer cleaning up sticky messes. Kids are great at making
August 17, 2022 11:11 am•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
There is no better time-saver than a field-tested house cleaning list. These handy lists help keep us on track for when, where and how to clean in the most efficient way possible. Using a house cleaning checklist also helps break down big projects into more manageable
March 26, 2020 4:44 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools, Event and Seasonal Cleaning
Sand is one of those tricky messes that are a part of a fun day at the beach. Those tiny grains stick to wet and suntan-lotioned bodies, find their way into bathing suit pockets, beach totes, shoes and just about anything else you take on your day trip. Getting rid of
January 12, 2022 3:26 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools, Event and Seasonal Cleaning
Summer is here! You’re ready for vacation time — but is your house? Before you pack up and head out, be sure to prepare your home for summer break. Those hot summer days can cause all sorts of problems around the home, especially if you’re going to be gone
May 28, 2019 1:42 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
Spring brings spring cleaning, blooming flowers and, for dog owners, pet shedding. As winter comes to an end, your dog begins shedding their thicker winter coat to prepare for the hot days of summer. Seemingly overnight, you start seeing wisps of fur floating around.
May 28, 2019 1:43 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
Summer is a fun time for kids and families with cookouts, beach trips, outdoor games and plenty of opportunities for messes! All those summer goodies like popsicles, ice cream, frozen drinks and candy almost seemed to be designed to cause messes just about anywhere.
January 12, 2022 1:03 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
You’ve come through another winter, and you’re getting geared up for warm weather, spring cleaning and summer fun. Those cold mornings, the runny noses and winter doldrums are now just distant memories. But winter can take a toll on your home just like it does you and
May 28, 2019 11:28 am•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
As a parent, you’ll inevitably encounter the age-old battle to get your teen to clean up and take on responsibilities around the house. You may think you’re ready for this battle, but teens present a unique challenge. You have a child who’s at the
May 15, 2019 3:42 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
There are a couple of questions you probably ask yourself before making a purchase, “Is this worth the money?” and “Will this benefit my life?” It doesn’t matter if you’re buying a new pair of walking shoes, an instapot or even a housecleaning service, the answer
May 8, 2019 3:29 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
No one likes to eat off of “questionably clean” dinnerware or drink out of dingy glassware. For shinier plates and crystal clear glasses, most of us are always looking for ways to get dishes cleaner, whether it’s by hand-washing or in the dishwasher.
April 30, 2019 12:00 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
Flowers, candy, jewelry, bath products, a fluffy robe – these are all great (but predictable) Mother’s Day gift ideas. They are so common, the mothers in your life have probably already received them numerous times. And, let’s ask ourselves, is this what mom really
July 21, 2022 1:23 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
You’re probably familiar with ‘spring cleaning,’ but do you know that ‘pre-spring cleaning’ can make this often dreaded seasonal cleaning more bearable? There are plenty of areas around your home you can tackle well before the first sign
May 21, 2019 4:05 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
Since we were kids, we’ve been told hundreds of times: “Clean up your room!” And as adults, we keep hearing this sage advice—but instead of our parents, it’s our internal chatter that’s telling us to get busy tidying up. Tidying has also
April 4, 2019 11:14 am•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
Cleaning isn’t exactly rocket science. Sure, it takes some know-how, attention to detail and the right supplies. Keeping your house clean isn’t so tough as long as you stay on top of things. Until you have kids. Cleaning house should really fall into two
September 24, 2019 10:07 am•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
If you’ve watched the popular Marie Kondo show, then you know there is a growing trend around how cleaning your house can clear your mind. The concept is not new, and many studies and surveys we’ll discuss in this article have been conducted to find out how
April 3, 2019 1:25 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
Spring cleaning. Just saying the words gives some of us feelings of anticipation because we are finally able to get to all the places that have eluded us all winter, windows for example. For others, the words give a deep-seated feeling of dread, and we can understand
August 31, 2021 10:38 am•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
Your refrigerator works hard to keep your family fed, but many of us don’t give our fridges the cleaning love they deserve. Its handles are pulled with sticky, germ-filled fingers. Its exterior is covered with reminder notes, photos, and precious scraps of
April 4, 2019 11:06 am•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
Whether you’re a single guy or a marriage veteran, house cleaning may be a skill you haven’t quite mastered yet. Men have notoriously gotten some bad press when it comes to housekeeping. The good news is, we have some pretty handy tips for men who want to learn
January 22, 2020 2:05 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools, House Cleaning by the Experts
Pet Owners: How to Keep Your Home Spotless For many of us, our furry friends are our best friends. That’s not to say sometimes we don’t have beef with our little bffs. Pets are notoriously messy. Between shedding, dirty paws and house training accidents, it can feel
February 1, 2021 12:36 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools, House Cleaning by the Experts
The Magic Of Mr. Clean: What Can’t You Clean With Magic Erasers? Ever since Mr. Clean’s Magic Eraser hit the market in 2003, it’s been astonishing users with its ability to miraculously clean the toughest messes around the house all without bleach or other chemicals.
January 22, 2020 1:46 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools, House Cleaning by the Experts
It’s 2019, and if you’re like us, you’ve resolved to have a clean house for the new year. You’ve made a plan (thanks to some past blogs of ours 😉), and now all you need to do is stick to it. New year cleaning doesn’t have to be one of those resolutions that
March 16, 2020 12:06 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools, Cleaning with Kids
Getting the kids involved with routine cleaning chores is the perfect way to teach valuable life skills and get more done around the house. A cleaning chart for kids is a great way to keep track of the chores you delegate and create fun along the way. You’ll
December 18, 2018 4:44 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
When you go out of town or on vacation and stay at a hotel, what is one of the first areas you check out? If it’s the bathroom, then you are in good company. For many of us, the cleanliness of a hotel bathroom seems to often determine how we perceive the overall
December 5, 2018 1:10 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
If you think wiping down countertops, spraying some air freshener in the bathroom and a quick vacuum makes your home ready for holiday guests, you’d better think again. No one is saying you have to pull a full-on seasonal cleaning, but by focusing on critical areas
October 10, 2018 12:21 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools, Event and Seasonal Cleaning
Planning the perfect Halloween party shouldn’t be a horrifying experience. It actually can be easier than you think! So don’t run away screaming from the task, instead follow these five steps to throw you next Halloween bash. 1. Create Freaky-Fantastic Decorations
July 21, 2022 1:43 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
The Top 5 Cleaning Podcasts Between our busy careers and shuttling kids to and from school and activities, it seems like we live in our cars these days. Why not use some of this on-the-road time for yourself by listening to a podcast? What’s a podcast you ask? It is a
August 22, 2018 11:32 am•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
Mold No More Mold. Just the name can send shivers down a homeowners spine. That’s because mold causes considerable damage to our favorite things, like a favorite dress or beloved leather jacket. Mold grows on anything, including cotton, linen, rayon, silk, wool and
July 22, 2020 11:01 am•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
Life is busy, and sometimes we just don’t have the energy, time or desire to give our homes the attention they deserve. That’s why lazy day cleaning tips can really provide a lifeline. By cleaning a little every day, or just doing the bare minimum, life’s messes tend
July 18, 2018 10:39 am•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
8 Dirty Places In Your Bathroom You Probably Don’t Clean You’ve scrubbed the top of the vanity, scoured the sink and tub and cleaned the inside of the toilet bowl – your bathroom is spotless right? Wrong. There are a handful of dirty places you’re probably missing
October 19, 2020 8:05 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
Moving In or Moving Out: Why You Need Professional Home Cleaning. Buying and selling a home is a stressful process. Not only do you physically have to move all your belongings, but your life doesn’t stop because you’re uprooting your dwelling. There are papers to
July 3, 2018 9:38 am•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools, Event and Seasonal Cleaning
Take A Vacation From Housework Summer is for trips to the pool, picnics and baseball games, not housework. But, unfortunately, messes don’t stop just because it’s summer. Plus, with kids off school on summer vacation, the messes are most likely even messier.
June 26, 2018 11:10 am•About The Maids, Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
What Type Of Maid Service Do I Need? Whether you’re hosting a big family event or you just can’t keep up with the weekly mess; you’ve finally come to the decision that you need a maid service. You’re in luck! The Maids has several different types of cleaning services
June 20, 2018 9:58 am•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools, House Cleaning by the Experts
How To Keep A House Cleaning Schedule Like The Maids Keeping your home clean and clutter-free may seem like an insurmountable task – especially if the dishes and laundry are already piled up. House cleaning services, like The Maids, are professionals when it comes to
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