Mopping is possibly one of the least favorite cleaning tasks that exist. Getting the floors cleaned to a standard that is satisfactory can be quite the chore. It takes a lot of effort, some skill, and a lot of dedicationâas well as a great deal of self-discipline. At Maid to Shine, weâre dedicated to cleaning […]
It isnât a surprise for spring to be just around the corner and see that this weekâs post is all about spring cleaning ideas! It might feel like an old topic thatâs a little worn from overuse. But just like there are ways to revamp your cleanings, here we are with new, fresh ideas for […]
Surprise! These terms are not the same! We tend to use them interchangeably, and thereâs no harm in how we use them here and there. But when it comes to purchasing cleaning products, understanding the definitions on the product labels is important. If it comes to being technical, it is important to know whatâs a […]
Did you know you could be throwing away your money by buying the cheapest vacuum? You might even be throwing away the dollars by tossing it on the flashiest, most expensive brand, too. What a crazy thought! We can go from one extreme to another: being as thrifty as possible by nabbing the cheapest vacuum […]
Endless cleaning tips are a great way to save time. Itâs easy to let things slide, forget the cleaning, and let it build up until itâs an overwhelming task. But there are hundreds of tricks that can prevent this from happening in your homeâyes, even if you have an unbelievably busy schedule! Weâre always here […]
We know we like to go on about cleaning green and natural ways of cleaning our homes, but at Maid to Shine, all-natural cleaning is one of our passions. Itâs also a great topic for discussion since there are endless points to be made and mulled over. One such topic is castile soap: a wonderful, […]
So, you want to clean green. Youâve done your research; youâve found and purchased the certified green products. Youâve gathered your âclean greenâ arsenal; youâve organised, and youâre ready to go. But what if youâve done all that, and you still feel stuck? How does one even begin to âclean greenâ? Especially in a world […]
Are dusty, fuzzy lampshades putting a cramp on your clean home style? Or, you might glance at your lampshades in panic, realising you never even thought about cleaning your lamp shades! Even though itâs a tricky item to cleanâor an item we overlookâthere are plenty of professional tips for cleaning our lampshades so that theyâre […]
Here at the Maid to Shine blog, weâre quick to give you tips to help you achieve a cleaner home. We love giving helpful tips and tidbits. There are tricks for making your routine faster, and there are even tips to get the best deep clean. There are even cleaning habits that can become a […]
In the rush to clean green and as natural as possible, vinegar seems like an excellent candidate for cleaning naturally! While it is a multipurpose cleaner, it is not an all-purpose cleaner. Several years back we wrote about the ways vinegar can actually strip your wood floors. Itâs a bit of a shock learning that […]
