December 9, 2021 11:19 am•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools, Healthy and Green Cleaning, House Cleaning by the Experts
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
July 22, 2020 10:30 am•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
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
July 22, 2020 3:32 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools, House Cleaning by the Experts, Organization
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
August 10, 2020 1:27 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools, House Cleaning by the Experts, Organization
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
February 19, 2020 2:50 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools, House Cleaning by the Experts
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
July 22, 2020 1:14 pm•Holiday, House Cleaning by the Experts
Valentine’s Day is a holiday all about showing how much we care about the people we love. Bouquets of flowers, heart-shaped boxes of chocolates and dinner at a favorite restaurant are the traditional go-tos, but there are plenty of creative and thoughtful gift
January 12, 2022 3:18 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools, Franchise Info, Holiday, Home Organization and Decoration, House Cleaning by the Experts
Although 2020 is currently in full swing, we’re taking a moment to remember the highlights of the previous year. The Maids’ blog serves as a way for customers and those who choose to clean the DIY way to interact with our brand, and we have enjoyed your feedback,
May 28, 2021 10:46 am•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
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
October 21, 2020 4:01 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools, Home Organization and Decoration, Organization
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
July 22, 2020 4:11 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools, House Cleaning by the Experts
Glass shower doors with visible soap scum, hard water stains or mildew can make your bathroom look dingy and dull—and promote the growth of mold. Even in the largest bathrooms, shower doors account for a good chunk of your “wall space” and can enhance or
May 12, 2021 12:31 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools, Healthy and Green Cleaning, House Cleaning by the Experts
No matter how often you clean and deodorize, you’re bound to run into unpleasant odors from time to time – even if you have a regular housekeeping service that keeps your home always guest-ready. As long as you cook, eat, sleep and use the bathroom, odors will creep
February 5, 2020 2:48 pm•About The Maids, Holiday, House Cleaning by the Experts
Roses are red, violets are blue, the living room is a disaster, the laundry is out of control, the floors are dirty and well, the kitchen is too. Wait, is that not how the classic Valentine’s Day themed poem goes? For most families, the nagging tasks around the house
October 21, 2020 4:02 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools, Cleaning with Kids, Home Organization and Decoration, House Cleaning by the Experts
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
January 22, 2020 3:05 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools, Event and Seasonal Cleaning, House Cleaning by the Experts
Those itsy bitsy spiders have crawled all over your home this winter. And, due to a lack of indoor rain, nothing can wash the cobwebs out but you. Those sticky messes are the masterpieces of the interior-decorating arachnids of the Theridiidae family. Once the webs
July 13, 2021 9:28 am•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools, House Cleaning by the Experts, Stain Removal
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
July 22, 2020 2:28 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
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
July 22, 2020 5:07 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools, Event and Seasonal Cleaning, Holiday, House Cleaning by the Experts, Organization
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
July 22, 2020 12:39 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools, Event and Seasonal Cleaning
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
September 29, 2021 1:37 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools, House Cleaning by the Experts
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
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!Â