How to Clean Cast Iron

How to Clean Cast Iron

Cast iron cookware is valued for its durability and tolerance of high cooking temperatures. There are many things to know when it comes to caring for cast iron, but don’t be scared away. It’s easy to maintain these pieces once you know how. Here we will...
Green Cleaning Solutions

Green Cleaning Solutions

Green cleaning is the common term for cleaning that’s done in an environmentally friendly way, with products that are naturally-derived rather than heavily-processed or harmful.  Here is a quick guide to some of the most versatile and effective green cleaning...
House Cleaning Safety

House Cleaning Safety

Cleaning comes with risks: chemicals that are harmful or dangerous, heavy lifting, wet floors, ladders, and more. Did you know unintentional falls are the leading cause of non-fatal injury in the US? There are lots of opportunities for injury while cleaning, so learn...

“Very happy with the way the teams clean my house”

Recently, a long-time client of Maids by Trade, Robert L., wrote this fantastic review about us on Google, which highlights the importance of communication. We were so thrilled to hear about his awesome experiences with us throughout the years:   For starters, we...
Age Appropriate Chores

Age Appropriate Chores

As a parent, you want to teach your children responsibility and basic skills (and make sure they don’t wind up as the cliché college kid who can’t do laundry). However, you also want to introduce these lessons in safe and fun ways. Safety is especially...
How to Spring Clean

How to Spring Clean

Spring is the time of rebirth and that includes our homes! When it’s spring cleaning time, go all in, do it right, and set yourself up for a wonderful summer in your beautiful home. Use our basic tips to get your spring clean started.     Make a...
How to Clean Soap Scum

How to Clean Soap Scum

As we’ve said before, 85% of homes in the US have hard water. That means that most of the country will also be affected by soap scum, which is caused by soap mixing with hard water. Soap scum looks ugly and can clog up the works in your bathroom. Read our guide...
How to Remove Rust

How to Remove Rust

Rust forms when iron and oxygen are in the presence of water or moisture in the air. Rust not only looks horrible, but, given enough time, can completely ruin anything you belong that contains iron. Read about how to remove rust and rust stains. Silverware Make a...
How to Remove Hard Water Build-up

How to Remove Hard Water Build-up

Hard water is water that contains minerals such as magnesium and calcium. When hard water evaporates, it leaves these minerals behind, often along with an ugly build-up on your belongings. Hard water is a common problem and affects more than 85% percent of the...
How to Clean with Lemon

How to Clean with Lemon

When life hands you lemons, clean! Lemons aren’t just for delicious lemonade; they’re also natural disinfectants and great for cleaning. Here’s a beginner’s guide on how to clean with the power of lemon.     Clean a Microwave This is...