CLEANING TIPS

Memories are made at the beach. Days spent splashing in the surf and building sand castles in the summer sun are treasured times. That is until it is time to leave and the sand comes with you – in your clothes, shoes, bags, coolers and eventually every square inch of your home. For many that leave…

Through our sister company and business partner- Chinook Services- we offer a wide range of residentialand commercial services in addition to standard housecleaning.  These services include: Window washing inside and out Carpet Cleaning Dryer vent cleaning Pressure washing Gutter cleaning Roof cleaning Handyman services The photo below shows a Chinook technician cleaning a driveway using…

At The Maids, the vacuum we use is state-of-the-art.  Ours is a specialty back-pack vacuum with HEPA filtration.  HEPA stands for “high efficiency particulate air (absorber)”.  HEPA is an industry-defined-standard by The American Society for Mechanical Engineers.  To meet the standards to qualify as HEPA, a vacuum must be able to capture 99.9% of particles…

We all know that you can’t totally eliminate dust from your home, but you can take some steps to keep it under control: Leave shoes in the entry way after entering your home. Many of us are a little uncomfortable with this, because we feel it may offend some guests.  It’s your choice, but it…