Isn’t outdoor furniture designed to withstand the elements? Why should I worry about cleaning and protecting it? Good questions! Yes, outdoor furniture is designed and constructed differently than indoor furniture so it can last season after season in outdoor
Make Housekeeping Fun With These Handy Tips
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
Let The Maids Help With Back To School
Most of us tend to think of summer as the busy time. We take vacations, attend ball games, host barbecues and generally try to squeeze in as much fun as possible. But in actuality, back-to-school time is far busier than summer. Not only are ball games still in full
5 Reasons Why You Should Hire The Maids to Clean Your Rental
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
Never Mix These Cleaning Chemicals
Few things are more satisfying than successfully scrubbing up a stubborn stain. Some cleaning know-how and a little elbow grease and what once was thought to be a permanent mark is now a thing of the past! Hey, we’re right with you; we love removing stains, it’s
Find Out If a Home Cleaning Service Can Work For You
For many of us, family and work can take up most of our time during the week, and weekends can be filled with soccer games, errands and other responsibilities. Even if you don’t have kids, there’s still not much free-time left because of housekeeping and
How to Clean Slime from Everything
Making and playing with slime is an uber-popular pastime for both kids and tweens. There are hundreds (maybe thousands) of recipes online for making slime, each with different properties and textures. But what they may not tell you is this stuff is murder to remove.
Why Last-Minute Cleaning Services Are a Lifesaver!
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
Backyard Party Preparation for Easy Cleanup
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
Protect Your Patio and Driveway From 4th of July FireworksÂ
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
Top Stories From The Maids That WOW!Â
At The Maids, we’re committed to providing residential cleaning services for busy families and we strive to meet or exceed our customers’ expectations. Our residential cleaning services deliver amazing value through quality service and premium products because we’re
5 Tips For Preparing to Sell Your Home
A home’s appearance can make all the difference when it comes to how fast a property sells. If you do a thorough and careful job, you will see a payoff in your efforts. Here are some tips for prepping your home before putting it on the market. Clean The Exterior When
10 Air-Purifying Plants for Your HomeÂ
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
How To Clean Your GrillÂ
Fire up the grill. When the temperatures rise, it’s the perfect opportunity to take cooking outdoors. Burgers, hot dogs, steak and chicken all get a big flavor boost when cooked over an open flame or hot coals. But if the inside of your grill looks more like a
Cleaning Jobs Can Lead to a Whole New Career
Housekeeper Jobs are Demanding But Rewarding If you enjoy the feeling of a fresh, clean house, take pride in a job well done and simply love to clean, house cleaning jobs might be right up your alley. Residential housekeeping is a career that provides instant
Win The Battle Against Summertime SandÂ
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
Don’t Let Cleaning Summer’s Stickiest Messes Ruin Your Summer Fun
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
The Ultimate Cleaning Checklist
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
Things You Can Spring Clean Besides Your House
When most of us think of spring cleaning, we think of getting rid of all the dust and dirt, opening the windows to air out the house and deep cleaning stuff like draperies, upholstery and carpets. But who said that spring cleaning was only for cleaning up the house?
You Clean Your Bathroom Until It Sparkles. But is It Really Clean?
Even if you clean your bathroom like the pros and everything looks squeaky clean, some areas get missed. From those out-of-the-way spots to things you may not think to clean, even the shiniest bathroom has hidden dirt and germs. To make sure your bathroom is