Whatâs the best cleaning hacks for cleaning your mirror? Have you ever wondered how professional cleaners seem to clean them with seemingly little effort? Mirrors are one of those objects in our home that seem impossible to cleanâperfectly. But, believe it or not, itâs actually much easier to clean your mirror and have it look […]
Professional Mopping Tips
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 […]
Reinvent Your Spring 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 […]
What is the Difference Between Cleaning, Sanitizing, & Disinfecting?
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 […]
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. 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 […]
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. 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, […]
A Green Cleaning Mindset
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 […]
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 itâs a tricky item to cleanâor an item we overlookâthere are plenty of professional tips for cleaning our lampshades so that theyâre […]
Cleaning Mistakes to Avoid
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 […]