It isn’t a surprise for spring to be just around the corner and see that this week’s post is all about spring cleaning ideas! It might feel like an old topic that’s a little worn from overuse. But just like there are ways to revamp your cleanings, here we are with new, fresh ideas for […]
What is the Difference Between Cleaning, Sanitizing, & Disinfecting?
Surprise! These terms are not the same! We tend to use them interchangeably, and there’s 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 what’s a […]
Have the Right Vacuum for the Task
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 […]
10 Ways to Make Cleaning Easier, Pt 1
Endless cleaning tips are a great way to save time. It’s easy to let things slide, forget the cleaning, and let it build up until it’s an overwhelming task. But there are hundreds of tricks that can prevent this from happening in your home—yes, even if you have an unbelievably busy schedule! We’re always here […]
The Wonders of Castile Soap
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. It’s 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, […]
Tidying Up the Lampshades
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 it’s a tricky item to clean—or an item we overlook—there are plenty of professional tips for cleaning our lampshades so that they’re […]
Cleaning Mistakes to Avoid
Here at the Maid to Shine blog, we’re 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 […]
More Things Not to Clean with Vinegar
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. It’s a bit of a shock learning that […]
Quick Hacks to Get the Most from Your Cleaning, Pt 2
Last week, we began looking at several different cleaning habits and tricks that can help us get the most out of our house cleanings. Our efforts to clean our homes efficiently can be a mere matter of the habits we keep while cleaning. Adjusting them to make our process more proficient can give us a […]
Quick Hacks to Get the Most Out of Your Cleaning, Pt 1
With limited time, sometimes it’s hard to know how to get the most out of cleaning our homes. Busy schedules don’t make it any easier. But we’ve found that the best way to get the most out of a cleaning is to make it as efficient as possible. The more structured and efficient the cleaning, […]