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Essential oils can be used to help to improve your mood. Feeling run down from a long work week? Can’t wait to get home and relax and unwind? That is how we all feel heading into a much deserved weekend. Unfortunately, most weekends are our catch up time on chores... Last updated Aug 18, 2018 at 11:05AM | Published on May 5, 2016 | General Blog |
Looking for recycling options? The three R’s—reduce, reuse, and recycle—have been discussed ad nauseam by now. Most people have become dutiful recyclers and keep their used paper, glass jars, and plastic bottles out of the trash. Many do it without thinking too... Last updated Aug 18, 2018 at 11:14AM | Published on Apr 22, 2016 | Portland |
Here at Maids by Trade, we strive to be as environmentally-friendly as possible. That includes recycling! We know that it isn’t always a straightforward process though, especially when it comes to plastic recycling. Here’s an overview of recyclable... Last updated Aug 26, 2018 at 10:50AM | Published on Apr 18, 2016 | Cleaning Tips |
People have been using olive oil for thousands of years, and in that time, we have come up with a large number of uses for it. It’s an incredibly versatile substance, used for everything from salads to saving furniture. We’ve come to think of olive oil as... Last updated Aug 24, 2018 at 4:00PM | Published on Apr 14, 2016 | Cleaning Tips |
Going to the grocery store is a pain. Spending money is a pain. When it’s time to clean, avoid both these nuisances by using cleaners you already have! We’ve complied this list of common household items that may surprise you with their cleaning powers.... Last updated Aug 24, 2018 at 4:32PM | Published on Apr 12, 2016 | Cleaning Tips |
Potatoes are multifaceted things. On the one hand, they’re humble little lumps you dig out of the dirt. On the other, they’re the versatile superstars of the cooking world, delicious in everything from fast food french fries to classics like potatoes au... Last updated Aug 24, 2018 at 3:54PM | Published on Feb 18, 2016 | Cleaning Tips |
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... Last updated Aug 21, 2018 at 8:59AM | Published on Feb 8, 2016 | Cleaning Tips |
Why buy a 10 dollar cleaning product when you can make a similar one using ingredients you bought for less than half that? No one wants to spend money they don’t have to. We probably don’t have to talk you into saving money, so let’s just get... Last updated Aug 25, 2018 at 9:35AM | Published on Feb 2, 2016 | Cleaning Tips |
The world sees a brand new carpet as a blank canvas on which to spill juice, dirt, and many, many other things. It seems inevitable that a pristine floor becomes a minefield of stains. Well, that doesn’t have to be true! Removing stains from carpets and rugs is... Last updated Aug 18, 2018 at 11:17PM | Published on Nov 11, 2015 | Cleaning Tips, General Blog |
It is chic, trendy, smart, and compassionate to strive for green house cleaning. The world has never seen a more collective push to restore green ideals and actions, and there is no downside to helping the Earth flourish as it ought. For questions on green house...