What if you stepped out your back door and felt like you were at a resort? We sometimes spend so much energy making our indoor spaces perfect, that the patio or deck can seem like an afterthought...

On the first warm day of the year, have you gone outside with a glass of lemonade, ready to soak in the sun…only to realize your outdoor furniture has spent the winter collecting dust and spiderwebs...

Did you know…Merry Maids does cleaning for college move-outs? At the end of a long year, the last thing students and parents want to do is take care of a well-lived in dorm or apartment. Then, when...

Wood is a natural material, which means it’s a little more sensitive. Whether you have solid oak, maple, or engineered planks, knowing how to clean hardwood floors can be the difference between long...

When the weather gets warm, people get the universal urge to throw open their windows and let the stale air out. At Merry Maids, we know a clean home is one that appeals to all your senses. Why not...

Since the garbage disposal is out of sight, it’s easy to ignore it until a mysterious odor begins to invade your kitchen. At Merry Maids, we know that a clean home is all about the details. A smelly...

As the days grow longer and the weather begins to turn, people experience the same feeling: the desire to start fresh. It’s not just tradition – it’s science! People have a documented response to the...

Mildew! It can strike fear into a homeowner’s heart. Often found in damp places like bathrooms, basements, and laundry rooms, mildew is a type of fungus that not only can affect allergies, but can...

In the honeymoon phase, you notice the way your partner laughs. Three years in, you notice the way your loved one leaves dirty dishes all over the house. What happened? Life gets busy, messes build up...

The party was a hit. The playlist was perfect, the appetizers were delicious, and the conversation was witty. But now, the sun is coming in the window, and your house looks terrible. Is that a...

New year resolutions are in full swing! You’ve committed to running, learning a new language, and baking a loaf of sourdough. Then, halfway through the month…your shoes haven’t left the closet, your...

Although cleaning is physical work, we all know how a messy home makes us actually feel – out of control, unsettled, and even a little irritated. Of course a clean house won’t fix everything, but a...