How to Create a Cleaning Chart for Kids
How to Create a Cleaning Chart for Kids That Really Works Getting the kids involved with routine cleaning chores is the perfect way to teach valuable life skills and get more done around the house. A cleaning chart for kids is a great way to keep track of the chores you delegate and create fun along the…
Read MoreYour Monthly Deep Clean Schedule
We love a clean house, in fact, the cleaner the better. But we recognize while some things need to be cleaned daily and weekly, other chores only need to be cleaned once or twice a year. The problem is, these are BIG chores, i.e., the ones you don’t want to do (who wants to wash…
Read MoreAdditional Home Services
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…
Read MoreThe Maids’ Vacuum
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…
Read MoreDecrease the Amount of Dust in Your Home
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…
Read MoreThe Maids Training
At The Maids, we take training very seriously. Of course we train our new employees in our unique system of cleaning. But it doesn’t end there. Every day is a training day at The Maids, even for our established employees. As an example, our Field Managers meet with our Team Leaders every morning in a…
Read MoreMove-Out & Move-In Cleaning
Planning to move? Few things are more stressful. And then when everything is moved, packed and out of the house, there is still one gigantic task left- cleaning! Floors, cabinets, sinks, tubs, showers…they need attention. Do you really want to scrub the shower when you have all of the other moving-related activities on your list?…
Read MoreOur Field Managers
We are very proud of our Field Managers-Konni and Tracy! Both started as Team Members, worked their way up to be Team Leaders, and eventually were promoted to the Field Manager position. Konni has been with The Maids for 15 years, most of that as a Field Manager. Tracy has only been with The Maids…
Read MoreCleaning For A Reason
The Maids is a proud partner of Cleaning for a Reason®. Cleaning for a Reason is a nonprofit organization that gives the gift of free house cleaning to women undergoing treatment for any type of cancer. As a partner, our goal is to let these brave and strong women focus on their health treatment while…
Read MoreWe Say “No” to Bleach and Dust Wands
At The Maids, we say “no” to bleach and “no” to dust wands. Don’t get us wrong- bleach (aka sodium hypochlorite) is a great disinfecting, whitening, and brightening chemical. And it smells clean. But here is our objection. It’s too harsh. Make a minor mistake resulting in a small spill, and you’ve got a nice…
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