Using the Right Tools for Cleaning

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…

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…

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…

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

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…

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…