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The Right Way To Clean Granite Kitchen Countertops

There are plenty of things to love about granite kitchen countertops, from their irregular, natural patterns to the sparkle and luster they give off. Yes, granite countertops can take your kitchen’s...
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Q&A with Franchise Owner Stacey Huskey

Over the years, women have taken the franchise world by storm. A report commissioned by the International Franchise Association (IFA) found that in 2012, 30.6 percent of franchise businesses are women...
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5 Ways to Upgrade Your Cleaning Routine This Year

Now that the holidays are over and the New Year has officially begun, it’s the perfect time to start upgrading your cleaning routine! Whether you’re a long-time fan of cleaning schedules or just...
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A Guide to Removing Grass Stains from Anything

With warmer weather upon us, you and your family are likely eager to get outside and enjoy the sunshine—even if it’s just in the backyard. But with outdoor activities often come the dreaded grass...
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Overlooked Kitchen Items You Should Be Cleaning

Has your kitchen been seeing a lot more activity than usual these days? As the main room where we store food and prepare meals, kitchen cleanliness is vital for preventing food-borne illness. However...
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Top Tips for Cleaning Mud, Rain & More

April showers may bring May flowers, but they can also bring a muddy mess. If you’re facing water stains on your wood floor from a wet umbrella or a trail of soggy paw prints across your living room...
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Common Sense Ways to Deep-Clean and Disinfect

With some simple cleaning and disinfecting, most common viruses can be wiped out on all sorts of surfaces—countertops, electronics, upholstery, and others. All it takes is a little common sense and...
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The Best Green Cleaning Uses for Castile Soap

Castile soap has been touted as a near-miracle product: non-toxic, vegan, biodegradable, and cruelty-free, with a long list of household uses. With increased interest in eco-friendly housekeeping...
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5 Tips for Cleaning Your Home Office

Famed physicist Michio Kaku once said, “It’s pointless to have a nice clean desk, because it means you’re not doing anything.” With all due respect to Dr. Kaku, we think a nice clean desk can help you...
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Bathroom Cleaning Tips from Merry Maids®

No room in the house sees as much traffic as your bathroom, meaning you probably find yourself having to clean it more often than you’d like. Fortunately, our cleaning experts are sharing some of...
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What Are the Benefits of Green Cleaning?

Over the years, “green cleaning” products and techniques have become more and more popular with eco-conscious homeowners. Unfortunately, it can often be difficult to tell when green cleaning products...