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
20 Uses for Mr. Clean Magic Erasers
There’s a reason they’re called “magic”. Mr. Clean Magic Erasers are incredibly effective and even more versatile. This handy tool is also affordable, making it a wise choice for a cleaning staple. Our teams at The Maids are huge fans of this multipurpose device: so
Creative Bathroom Organization Ideas for More Storage
The bathroom can be a tricky place to clean. Since it’s one of your family’s most frequently used rooms, you naturally want it to be tidy and welcoming. That means no countertop clutter, no towels on the floor and no personal products lying around. The keys to
How to Get Rid of Ants in the House
Everyone has, at some point, dealt with house ants. These uninvited, unwelcome guests will invade even the cleanest, healthiest homes. They get in through spaces in windows, doorways and floors in search of provisions to replenish their colony’s food and water supply.
How to Wash Pillows for a Better Night’s Sleep
Can You Wash Pillows? For the most part, yes you can! Is pillow washing part of your house cleaning checklist? Probably not. Many people wash sheets, pillowcases and even throw blankets once a week or more, but they rarely think about their pillows. That leads to our
Get an Insta-Worthy Playroom with these Fun and Functional Ideas
For parents everywhere, having a playroom is an extravagance. It’s a spot for kids to imagine and create; and it’s home to all of the brightly colored plastic possessions that would otherwise take over the living room. Although it serves as a designated location for
Simple Home Staging Tips: Three Things Buyers Look For
Staging a house is the art of making a home appear stylish, comfortable, and livable; it’s also about making the property feel as if no one actually lives there. Part of showcasing a home in its best light is providing the buyers with a glimpse into their own
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
Are You Cleaning Your Coffee Maker Often Enough?
How often do you clean your coffee maker? If you had to stop and think, the answer is probably “not enough.” According to research, 50% of coffee makers contain yeast and mold. That’s not healthy at all, and begs the question: How often should you clean your 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 Keep Dog Beds Fresh and Clean
That unpleasant odor from your dog’s bed means it’s time for a good cleaning. 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
Keep or Toss: What to Do With Your Kids’ Papers
It is estimated that each month, kids bring home approximately one large tree’s worth of paper. Okay, that’s not exactly true, but it sure feels like it, right? Regardless of age, kids tend to accumulate a huge amount of paperwork. From projects to coloring pages,
Tips for Keeping the Bathroom Continuously Clean
Bathroom cleanliness is usually a pretty precise barometer for the overall state of the house. Inversely, sparkling bathrooms make the other spaces feel instantly better. It’s obvious that keeping your bathrooms free of ~unpleasantries~ like fungus and bacteria is
Natural Tips for Removing Blood Stains
From scraped knees to dry noses, bloody messes are an expected and regular occurrence in most households. Accidents happen; and, unfortunately, sometimes those accidents happen on our cream-colored carpet or beautifully upholstered chair. When a blood stain strikes,
Three Common Pet Messes No One Wants To Talk About (And How to Clean Them)!
Pets often feel like children; and, like children, they tend to bring both lovely chaos and mild destruction to our homes. Beyond the typical paw print problems and shedding situations, there are also those inevitable but dreaded indoor accidents. From house-training
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 a Consistently Clean Home During COVID-19
Right now, we’re all spending more time at home than ever before. Children are completing schoolwork at home, kitchens are being used for 3+ meals each day, and leisure and entertainment activities are concentrated indoors. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by household
That’s A Wrap on #TheMaidsCleaningChallenge
We launched our #14DayCleaningChallenge with the hopes of motivating our social media followers to achieve a happier and more hygienic home. This year, the tradition of Spring Cleaning went from yearly ritual to necessary precaution. With this in mind, the campaign
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