You can undoubtedly find a product for virtually every cleaning need. Sometimes, however, the simplest methods are still best. Dig through your pantry and embrace your inner naturalist with the following solutions from the cleaning experts at The Maids Home Services (www.maidstampabay.com), a residential cleaning service.

Reach for the vinegar instead of the bleach.

·         A simple yet effective surface cleaner can be concocted by pouring equal parts white vinegar and water into a spray bottle. Not to worry, once dry, the only thing you’ll smell is clean.

Some household cleaning chores are just easier when completed outside. Armed with little more than a garden hose, you can clean a few items around your house this summer with ease. The cleaning experts at The Maids (www.maidstampabay.com), a residential cleaning service, have identified the perfect outdoor summer projects:

Kitchen trash cans: Odds are good that you seldom clean your hardest working kitchen “appliance.” The time is ripe for a good scour. Put a few drops of dishwashing detergent in the can, add water and scrub well with a long-handled brush. Let air dry.

Blinds: Don’t get tangled trying to clean hanging blinds. Remove vinyl mini blinds from the window and lay them on a swept driveway. Use a gentle nozzle setting and hose off dust and grime. Once returned to the window, swipe slats with a dryer sheet to prevent dust from settling again.

It’s Time to Make a Switch!
Spring cleaning tips offered by The Maids

Spring is bursting all around and that means it is time for spring cleaning! Whether you love it or hate it, spring is the perfect time to get last year’s dirt out of your home. If you are about to dig into that sometimes dreaded chore, start by making a switch.  The cleaning experts at The Maids(www.maidstampabay.com), a leading residential cleaning service, have provided the following list of items that could use a switch:

Switch…

The Mattress. Turn it over, and then switch the top of the mattress to the bottom of the bed. This reduces concave areas and should be repeated every six months. Do not forget to vacuum mattresses using the upholstery attachment on your vacuum cleaner.

This St. Patrick’s Day, don’t just wear green – make your life green! When it comes to cleaning, environmentally friendly, or ‘green’ cleaning is all the buzz. But it’s about more than simply protecting the health of the environment. It’s also about avoiding exposure to dangerous chemicals and cleaning practices that could affect your personal health. Cleaning experts at The Maids(www.maidstampabay.com), a residential cleaning service, offer the following advice on practicing the greener side of cleaning.

Resist the urge to grab a roll of paper towel when cleaning. Opt instead for microfiber cloths that trap dust and allergens, eliminating them from the air you breathe. Look for cloths that are appropriate to your cleaning task, be it dusting or buffing.

Let your home get a breath of fresh air as often as possible. Pollutants indoors are often higher than outside. Open the windows and let them out!

Does the end of the workweek signify that the housecleaning begins? If you are vacuuming, scrubbing and dusting  away your free time, use these tips from the cleaning experts at THE MAIDS Home Services  (www.maids.com), a residential cleaning service, to get your chores done and your weekend started.

Get it together. Gather your equipment and cleaning products before you begin. Put everything in a bucket, laundry basket or kid’s wagon, and take it with you as you clean. You won’t waste time running across the room to retrieve cleaning products or equipment.