Going on vacation is a great way to relax and get away from all of life’s daily stressors. However, coming home to a dirty and disorganized house can burst your vacation bubble the minute you open the...

It’s highly unlikely that cleaning the toilet is one of your favorite activities. Nonetheless, it’s one of those unpleasant tasks that just has to be done. Here at Merry Maids, we have plenty of...

Squeegee is more than just a silly-sounding word. In fact, it's a hot topic among many housekeeping circles: “Should I use a shower squeegee or is it a waste of time?” As it turns out, one of these...

Plastic food containers with lids are so convenient for storing leftovers and taking lunches to work. However, you don’t want today’s Greek yogurt with berries to taste like the leftover taco meat you...

Cleaning the bathroom probably doesn’t come close to topping your list of favorite activities. After all, there are few things more unpleasant than a filthy bathroom. Nonetheless, it’s one of those...

The harder you scrub, the cleaner the tub. All bathtub cleaners are created equal. These are just two of the many misconceptions that exist in regards to cleaning bathtubs. However, there are many...

You’re relaxing at home, sipping coffee, flipping through the paper and thinking about how the house really could use a good cleaning, but it’s just not going to happen today. The next thing you know...

What would you say if we told you that you could clean a fair amount of your home during commercial breaks? It’s true. According to Nielsen, the average Americans watch about five hours of television...

If you have a nice set of china dinnerware, chances are high that you only use it for special occasions. That means your delicate dishware spends most of its time boxed away where it can get dirty and...

There are few things in life that are more disgusting than a dirty toilet. You probably don’t want to use one, and you don’t want house guests and visitors to see one in your home. We’ve got the tips...

Vacuuming may seem like a no-brainer. You plug the appliance in, switch it on and you’re ready to go, right? Well, that’s somewhat true, but it’s also possible that you may be taking longer than...

Have you ever walked into your home after a busy day and—after surveying the mud tracked across the carpet and the smears on your kitchen countertops—wished that you had a maid? If you have, you’re...