Seasonal Cleaning Have you ever heard of Borax? Yes? Perfect! No? Not a problem. If you’re a whiz at chemistry, Borax probably sounds familiar. If you’re thinking of the naturally occurring element...

Of course you clean your bathroom and shower, but how often do you clean your plastic shower curtain or shower liner? If you’re like many people, the answer is not that often. You may not even be...

Knowing how to remove wine stains is a great skill to have. Read on for tips on how to remove wine stains from your sheets, carpet and clothes, as well as those stubborn old stains that refuse to go...

If you have a steamer for your clothes, you already know how convenient it can be when it comes to quickly knocking out wrinkles if you’re rushing out the door or on a business trip. But did you know...

Even if you clean your house on a regular basis, there are just some places that are all too easy to overlook. From the dishwasher to the fireplace, these hard-working areas need a thorough clean too...

Who handles the housework in your home? Whether you’re a family of four juggling working from home and distance learning or a career-minded couple who works hard and wants time to relax, you’ve likely...

Are you looking for a last-minute weekend trip for your entire family or your significant other? Not to brag, but our team at Merry Maids® is a pretty well-traveled group, having worked and vacationed...

As that school bell begins to ring and summer fades away, parents everywhere are getting back into the routine of packing kids’ lunches. But with this comes the dreaded task of cleaning lunchboxes and...

Home Organization Laundry is a major chore in any home. And if you want to keep your busy household on schedule, you need to make sure you have a functional laundry room. After all, cleaning up the...

DIY Microfiber cloths are amazing multi-purpose housekeeping tools that are especially handy for dusting and removing grime. However, even these cleaners have to be cleaned at some time. After all, if...

DIY What is it about the gap between your stove and countertops that makes it a magnet for crumbs, grains of rice and little bits of whatever food that happens to be within a one-foot radius of that...

DIY Even the most thorough cleaners can overlook a vital portion of a home—the walls. Many people barely think about their walls even though they’re one of the most prominent parts of a space...