Last updated Aug 31, 2018 at 10:22AM | Published on Jul 23, 2018 | General Blog |
A Lazy Susan once occupied the dinner tables of most middle class families back in the 1960s. The spinning contraption typically held salt and pepper shakers, paper napkins, and a sugar bowl for tea or coffee. The idea of the of this was to save time or energy by... 
Last updated Sep 4, 2018 at 1:15PM | Published on Mar 27, 2017 | Cleaning Tips, General Blog |
A wine rack is meant to store bottles of wine. Often times home owners receive a wine rack for a wedding gift. Others are gifted one at a housewarming party. Most of these racks house between six and 18 bottles of wine, freeing up ample space in cabinets and on... 
Last updated Aug 9, 2018 at 12:40PM | Published on Dec 28, 2016 | General Blog |
Magazine holders are perfect for stashing those copies of the monthly glossies you simply can’t part with. Did you know they’re perfect for a lot of other things, too? Since our housecleaning duties include organizing in every room of our homes, you’ll be glad to know... 
Last updated Sep 4, 2018 at 3:16PM | Published on Dec 24, 2016 | General Blog |
In today’s day-and-age, it’s more important than ever to know how to properly dispose of medications. Opiate use is out of control. Preventing the next generation from becoming addicted is a step in the right direction. Disposing of medications is fairly... 
Last updated Aug 10, 2018 at 12:58PM | Published on Dec 19, 2016 | General Blog |
We all know the feeling: all the food has been eaten, the gift wrap has been shredded and is scattered around the home, and your relatives are finally leaving. Your home is in disarray…just in time for the new year! What a combination— you’re exhausted... 
Last updated Aug 10, 2018 at 9:48PM | Published on Oct 19, 2016 | General Blog |
Think: repurpose. Your kitchen is likely filled with items you purchased or were gifted, that are taking up space and seldom getting used. It is a treasure trove of excitement at your very fingertips. Did you know you can repurpose some of these items commonly found... 
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 31, 2018 at 3:05PM | Published on Jun 25, 2014 | Cleaning Tips, General Blog |
Our houses fill up with so much junk! Knickknacks, bits and bobs, memorabilia, whatever you want to call it, our lives quickly accumulate a bunch of stuff. Then, later on, we all realize we don’t need any of it. It’s all just taking up space! Here are six...