Here at Maid to Shine, we talk quite a bit about the importance of wiping down furniture and other things around our homes to get up grime and built on dust. We all know it’s not always possible to dust to get things clean. Hand wiping is a great method to have handy. But sometimes […]
When Dusting Isn’t Enough
Dusting, as a part of our regular cleaning habit, is a good practice, but dusting only maintains objects. It isn’t meant to deep clean, and day-to-day dusting doesn’t work up the dust that has settled down into the grooves and surface of your household items. Sometimes, what’s needed is a good, deep and detailed cleaning. […]
How to Clean Your Air Vents
Clean air vents can give your home a professional house cleaning look. Â Vents are one thing in the home that are easily missed and forgotten about in regular cleanings. But, taking the time to clean them thoroughly can be a huge benefit to your cleaning routine, whether you clean your own home or specialize in […]
The Benefits of Hiring a Cleaning Service
The Benefits of Hiring a Cleaning Service Can your home really benefit from hiring a professional cleaning service to clean your home for you? It might seem like throwing your money to the wind since cleaning is something anyone can do, but there are so many extra benefits of hiring a maid service. A few […]
Deep Cleaning the Ceiling Fans
Cleaning ceiling fans effectively poses a cleaning quandary for us all. Finding an easy way for home owners and local cleaning services to efficiently clean in a timely manner. But, once you’ve hit upon the magic formula to clean ceiling fans well and quickly, cleaning them often will be a no brainer. Not only will […]
Baseboard Cleaning Hacks
At first glance, the baseboards in our homes might not look too dirty. Because baseboards aren’t something we often think about, this leaves them open to continue collecting dust, grease, pet hair, and other particles. Being intentional about cleaning your baseboards regularly will give your home a helpful lift, making it that much cleaner. Cleaning […]
Cleaning Activities for Kids
Family bonding is at an all-time high as we practice social distancing. We know it can’t be easy entertaining the kiddos throughout the day, especially if you’re now finding yourself working from home. Maid to Shine would love to gift you with a little bit of entertainment for the kids that can double as some […]
Cleaning vs. Disinfecting
We are servicing calls about a lot of miss-information concerning how to clean houses in regards to the COVID-19. So let’s go over the advice we like to give as a professional cleaning service. #1 Cleaning with regular soap and water is super effective on all surfaces. It is cheap and easy! The coronavirus family […]
Helpful Habits for a Cleaner Home, Pt 1
Our habits define us, and they shape every aspect of our lives, even the conditions of our home. We all are habitual beings by nature, and forming good cleaning and organizing habits (whether or not we hire a professional maid service) goes a long way in improving our lives. It takes just a little bit […]
The Benefits of Dusting, Pt 2
After last week’s piece on the benefits that come along with dusting, you might be left wondering what one should include in a thorough dusting. If dusting has that many helpful benefits for you, your family, and your home, then it’s just as important to be complete in one’s regular dusting routine. It’s easy to […]