Home Cleaning tips - The Maids Home Cleaning Service

How to Keep your Pet-Friendly Home Hair-Free

December 11, 2019 2:59 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools, House Cleaning by the Experts, Pets

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

March 26, 2020 5:40 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools

Facebook

Twitter

Google+

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

March 26, 2020 5:06 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools

Facebook

Twitter

Google+

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

How to Get Your Home Cleaned Up for the Holiday Season

March 26, 2020 5:10 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools, Holiday

Facebook

Twitter

Google+

When the holidays roll around, the thought of entertaining family and friends can be both exciting and stressful. You want your home to feel warm and inviting, but most of all, you want it to be clean and tidy. Even with a great cleaning checklist, cleaning up your

Quick Cleaning Tips to Get Ready for Unexpected Guests

December 12, 2019 11:31 am•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools

Facebook

Twitter

Google+

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

March 26, 2020 5:04 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools, Holiday

Facebook

Twitter

Google+

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

Unique White Elephant Gifts Under $30

December 4, 2019 4:09 pm•Holiday

Facebook

Twitter

Google+

Holiday gift exchanges, also known as Yankee Swaps or White Elephant parties, are a fun tradition aimed at adding some lighthearted merriment to the season. For these events, guests bring a wrapped, but unlabeled, gift. Each person draws a number to determine

Your Friends and Family Will Actually Want These DIY Gifts

November 27, 2019 3:09 pm•Holiday

Facebook

Twitter

Google+

‘Tis the season for quality family time and beautifully wrapped packages. It’s also the season when your husband asks you if “we” got anything for his dear Aunt Linda yet. Gift-giving is part of what makes the holidays merry, but it’s a lot of pressure to come up

The Best Way To Clean A Rug

March 26, 2020 5:37 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools, House Cleaning by the Experts

Facebook

Twitter

Google+

Area rugs certainly do a lot to visually unite a space. But they also take on a lot of wear and tear. Being at the center of common living spaces means an increase in foot traffic, not to mention some paw prints and muddy football cleats. With all of this activity,

How To Make Your Guest Room Their Home Away From Home

March 26, 2020 5:14 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools, Event and Seasonal Cleaning, Holiday, Home Organization and Decoration, House Cleaning by the Experts

Facebook

Twitter

Google+

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

November 6, 2019 2:59 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools, Holiday, House Cleaning by the Experts

Facebook

Twitter

Google+

‘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

October 30, 2019 3:08 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools, Event and Seasonal Cleaning, House Cleaning by the Experts

Facebook

Twitter

Google+

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

Tips To Make Your Pumpkin Carving Party A Smashing Success

October 23, 2019 3:25 pm•Holiday, House Cleaning by the Experts

Facebook

Twitter

Google+

A favorite Halloween tradition for almost every child is carving pumpkins. But the same really can’t be said for adults. As kids, we just saw the fun of carving a super spooky or smiling face but as adults, we see a giant mess. Pumpkin “guts” and seeds are sticky,

How To Deep Clean An Oven

March 26, 2020 5:27 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools, House Cleaning by the Experts

Facebook

Twitter

Google+

As long as we’ve been cooking indoors, cleaning the oven has been one of the least-liked household chores and for good reason. Cleaning the oven was no easy task. It used to take strong scrubbing with caustic cleaners to rid the oven of burnt-on, sticky

How to Clean Baby Stains from the Top to the Bottom

March 26, 2020 5:49 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools, House Cleaning by the Experts

Facebook

Twitter

Google+

Baby clothes with their tiny stripes and ruffles are the cutest! But nothing ruins a romper faster than a stain you can’t lift off. Throwing away a favorite bib or sleeper is heart-wrenching. Plus, if you’re planning on having more than one child, reusing clothes that

Support Breast Cancer Patients & Survivors

October 2, 2019 3:42 pm•About The Maids, Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools, Event and Seasonal Cleaning

Facebook

Twitter

Google+

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, where millions of women living with breast cancer are supported, and even more, are encouraged to get annual detection tests. It is estimated that every year in the United States, 200,000 women are diagnosed with breast

5 Fall House Maintenance Tips You Shouldn’t Forget About

September 30, 2019 2:53 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools, Event and Seasonal Cleaning, House Cleaning by the Experts

Facebook

Twitter

Google+

Fall is probably the best season to focus on home maintenance. The weather is bearable after a hot, humid summer and the kids are back in school, giving you more time to get projects done. On the flip side, it’s easy to forget about fall maintenance with the

Celebrating 1 Year of Cleaning with Mr. Clean

September 25, 2019 3:04 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools

Facebook

Twitter

Google+

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

March 26, 2020 5:46 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools

Facebook

Twitter

Google+

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 best and least expensive cleaning products you can use, next to vinegar. Is Bleach Safe? Household chlorine bleach is

The Best Ways to Clean Your Mattress

February 3, 2020 2:41 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools

Facebook

Twitter

Google+

You spend about a third of your life on your mattress, so keeping it clean is one housekeeping chore that should always be on your cleaning checklist. Regular mattress cleaning can help reduce allergens, decrease dust mites and give you a clean, fresh place to sleep.

Categories