Cleaning Tips

80% of the dirt in your house is tracked inside. Placing the proper mats inside and outside of all entrances will help reduce the amount of cleaning necessary. Choose professional mats from a janitorial supply store for best results. These aptly-named walk-off mats give dirt a chance to be “walked off” before it enters the…

Few things are as stunning as a properly-maintained ceramic tile floor. Keep yours looking beautiful with these three easy tips: Sweep and mop your ceramic tile floor with a little soap and water to ensure that it stays clean and shiny, taking care to change the water if it gets cloudy. There is no need…

Grouting can be one of the most neglected areas of your bathroom. Follow these simple steps to keep it looking fresh. Clean old grout with a wax stripper or heavy-duty cleaner and a grout brush. Use bleaching cleanser on trouble spots. Rinse well, then dry and apply a coat of masonry sealer so it doesn’t…

No-wax and linoleum floors offer some of the easiest cleaning options around. Follow these four steps to keep your floor looking brand-new. Vacuum and sweep regularly to maintain your floor’s finish. Then, mop with plain water or a drop of liquid dish soap. For tough spots, use a white, nylon-backed scrub sponge. Use a floor…

Typically marble and granite tends to be protected with a finishing agent to maintain a shine a lustre. If you wish to retain this shine, it is necessary to periodically buff the floor and once and a while replace the actual finishing agent. Marble and Granite rocks are very porous and can suffer scratches without…

Wipe down your mini-blinds with a damp fabric softener sheet to eliminate static. This trick also works for TVs and monitor screens.

Remove pet hair from fabric or upholstery with a pet rake, velour brush, tape roller, or tape wrapped around your hand. Use gentle, uniform strokes to remove the hair. You could also use the rubber bottom on a clean running shoe or a slightly dampened sponge, as long as it won’t damage the upholstery. To…

At Merry Maids, We’re pet owners, too. Follow these handy tips to remedy your pet’s little accidents. Blot up liquids by placing absorbent towels or rags over the affected area and stepping on them; applying light pressure at first. Change towels or rags until the mess is no longer absorbed. For fresh stains, apply a…

Dust is a big contributor to indoor pollution, and Merry Maids takes its removal process very seriously. We use microfibre cloths when cleaning, because we’re yet to find anything that works better. These cloths are great at capturing dust and dirt, last longer than traditional cotton cleaning cloths, and are easier to clean, too. Because…

To prevent soap scum build-up, squeegee the shower walls and doors after every use, or wipe them with a towel. Apply a light coating of lemon oil to tile walls or frosted shower doors. For a porcelain tub, apply light coat of boat and car wax to the sides—and only the sides—of the tub. To…