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 […]
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 […]
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 itâs hard to know how to get the most out of cleaning our homes. Busy schedules donât make it any easier. But weâve 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, […]
How to Get Kids Cleaning
One of the big questions of being a parent is how, when, or if you should get your kids to help with the cleaning chores around the house. Should parents expect kids to help with cleaning? And if so, when? Enlisting the help of our kids can be a great asset to a householdâs cleaning […]