Category: Cleaning Tips

Cold and Flu Season Are at Their Worst: Is Your Cleaning Routine Helping?

Posted on January 21, 2026 by maidbrigade - Cleaning Tips, Healthy Home

Close-up of colorful striped socks on a couch with tissues, a mug, and medicine in the foreground, while a sick person in the background blows their nose.

January has a way of turning everyday life into a relay race: work deadlines, school calendars, packed weekends. And then the sniffles start circulating. Cold and flu season typically ramps up in fall, peaks between December and February, and can linger well into spring.

When everyone’s coming and going, your home should feel like the safest place to land. Thankfully, a few smart shifts in your healthy home cleaning routine can help reduce germ spread and support better indoor air. But there’s some not so good news, too: cleaning the wrong way (or with the wrong products) can irritate lungs, leave residues behind, and create a “clean” that doesn’t actually feel healthy.

Let’s walk through what matters most during cold and flu season, where germs tend to linger, and how green cleaning products and thoughtful habits can help you breathe easier (literally).

The Big Mindset Shift: Clean and Disinfect (In the Right Order)

One of the most common cleaning mistakes this time of year is skipping straight to “disinfect everything” without actually removing the dirt and grime first.

The CDC is clear: cleaning is the first step. Soap or detergent removes dirt and reduces the number of germs on surfaces. Then, if needed, you can sanitize or disinfect because grime can block disinfectants from doing their job.

Think of it like this:

Cleaning = lifts and removes germs + dirt from a surface
Disinfecting = uses a product to kill remaining germs on hard, non-porous surfaces

That order matters most on the surfaces everyone touches all day.

Where Germs Lurk During Cold and Flu Season (It’s Not Just the Bathroom)

We tend to focus on the obvious places: sinks, toilets, countertops. But during cold and flu season, the most important targets are the high-touch surfaces your household taps dozens of times a day.

Health experts note that cold and flu viruses can remain infectious on surfaces for hours to days. While most spread happens through close contact and respiratory droplets, touching contaminated surfaces and then your face can also contribute to illness.

Start with these high-priority surfaces:

Doorknobs (inside and out)
Light switches
Remote controls + gaming controllers
Phones and tablets
Refrigerator handles
Cabinet pulls
Faucet handles
Bathroom vanity + toilet handle
Entryway surfaces (keys bowl, mailbox area, mudroom hooks)

Additional guidance emphasizes wiping down doorknobs, switches, counters, and remotes daily if someone is sick or you’ve had visitors.

A Simple Routine That Helps: The “Daily 5”

If you’re time-strapped (and if it’s January, you probably are), your best friend is a small routine you can actually keep.

Here’s a daily 5-minute healthy home cleaning reset you can easily incorporate into even the busiest of schedules:

Wipe high-touch points (doorknobs, switches, remotes)
Kitchen touch zone (fridge handle, counter where lunches land)
Bathroom quick pass (faucet handles + vanity surface)
Trash + tissues (clear used tissues; replace liners if someone’s sick)
Fresh air moment (crack windows 5-10 minutes when weather allows)

Don’t worry about perfection. This is about reducing the “germ handoff” points that keep illness circulating through your house.

Weekly Healthy Home Cleaning

Once a week (or twice, if someone’s actively sick), add a deeper reset:

Bedding refresh: wash sheets + pillowcases (especially if anyone has symptoms)
Bathroom disinfection: toilet, sink, faucet handles, and the “splash zone” around the vanity
Kitchen sink + sponge/cloth swap: sinks and cleaning cloths can harbor germs
Floors: especially entryways and kitchens
Soft surfaces: vacuum upholstered areas and rugs (where dust and irritants collect)

And don’t forget the simplest illness-fighting habit of all: handwashing. Mayo Clinic recommends scrubbing with soap for at least 20 seconds, including between fingers and under nails.

What to Do if Someone is Sick

When a cold or flu hits your house, aim for “contain and clean,” not panic-cleaning everything at once. You can tighten the routine without turning your home into a lab.

Helpful steps include:

If you have more than one bathroom, reserve one for the sick person when possible.
Use separate cleaning supplies for the sick area (or disinfect tools after use).
Wear gloves (and a mask if needed) while cleaning high-risk areas.
Prioritize high-touch disinfection daily (switches, knobs, remotes).

If you’re disinfecting with bleach, follow product directions. The CDC notes that when directions aren’t available, you can make a bleach solution by mixing 4 teaspoons of bleach per quart of room temperature water. When cleaning, the diluted bleach solution should remain visibly wet for at least one minute (contact time) before wiping away.

Don’t Let “Cleaning” Make Your Air Feel Worse

Here’s the part busy homeowners often feel but don’t always name: sometimes cleaning leaves the house smelling “strong” and your head, throat, or chest feeling tight.

Indoor air matters. The EPA notes that VOCs (volatile organic compounds) can be emitted by many household products — including some cleaning products — and concentrations can be higher indoors than outdoors.

A few smart protections:

Choose green cleaning products when possible, especially in frequently used areas.
Avoid heavy fragrances if your household is sensitive.
Ventilate during and after cleaning (even a short window crack helps).
Never mix chemicals, especially bleach + ammonia, which can create toxic chloramine gases.

A healthy home should feel fresh, not harsh.

Where Maid Brigade Fits In: Health-Forward Cleaning You Can Trust

During cold and flu season, reliability matters just as much as thoroughness. You don’t want a surface-level clean or a cleaner who’s improvising with whatever product is under the sink. You want a consistent system that supports a safe, healthy home.

That’s exactly why we built PUREcleaning®, a three-step process designed for real healthy home cleaning:

Step 1: Remove dirt and irritants using color-coded cloths to reduce cross-contamination and HEPA-filtration vacuums aimed at improving air quality.
Step 2: Clean and sanitize with electrolyzed water: a gentle, non-toxic cleanser/disinfectant without dyes, fragrances, or phosphates.
Step 3: Disinfect high-touch surfaces using an electrostatic spray approach for broader coverage on the places that matter most (like switches and doorknobs).

We offer green house cleaning services as a holistic approach, pairing safer solutions with air-quality-conscious equipment and consistent protocols, not just a “green” label on a bottle.

Key Takeaways

During cold and flu season, prioritize high-touch surfaces and a routine you can sustain.
Clean first, then disinfect when it makes sense, especially when someone is sick.
Your products matter; indoor air can be more polluted than you think, so green cleaning products can be a smart, health-forward choice.
If you want a thorough clean without the chemical fog, Maid Brigade’s PUREcleaning® is designed to support a cleaner, healthier home.

Ready for a Healthier Clean When You Need It Most?

If January has your household running at full speed, you don’t need one more thing on your plate. Maid Brigade helps busy homeowners protect their time, their standards, and the health of the people they love with detailed, reliable cleaning built for real life in the thick of cold and flu season.When you’re ready, reach out for a free estimate and let’s make cleaning day the best day of the week!

The Resolution That Sticks: How to Keep the House Clean Without Doing It Yourself

Posted on January 8, 2026 by maidbrigade - Cleaning Tips, Seasonal

New Year, Same Mess? Let’s Change That.

It’s the first week of January. The tree is still up. There’s glitter in the carpet. You’ve got new goals and a full inbox, and the last thing you want to do this weekend is mop.

Sound familiar?

If you’ve ever started the new year with a bold promise to “keep the house cleaner this year,” you’re not alone. But between work, kids, errands, and trying to enjoy a moment for yourself, that resolution often gets swept under the rug (literally).

Fast forward a month: February 1st rolls around, and all your bold talk of a more structured cleaning schedule has resulted in very little actual cleaning. And we know it’s not because you’re lazy or that you don’t care about your home. You’re just way too busy.

What if this year could be different?

The Real Reason Cleaning Resolutions Don’t Stick

According to research, most New Year’s resolutions fail by mid-February and often sooner. Why? Because they rarely account for the reality of our time and energy.

You may start strong, organizing closets and scrubbing baseboards, but life doesn’t slow down for our good intentions. That’s where most resolutions start to unravel.

A clean home is a worthy goal, but that doesn’t mean it has to rest entirely on your shoulders.

This Year, Let Delegation Be the Resolution

Imagine writing a resolution that doesn’t add more to your plate. One that simplifies your schedule, clears your head, and helps you reclaim your weekends. One that gives you a cleaner home without doing it yourself.

That’s not a fantasy. That’s a house cleaning plan that works, and it’s exactly what Maid Brigade delivers.

Meet the Resolution Keeper: Maid Brigade

Maid Brigade is a professional cleaning company that does more than just tidy up. They’re your partner in creating a cleaner, healthier, and more peaceful home on your terms.

Unlike private housekeepers, gig-based apps, or impersonal national chains, Maid Brigade offers:

Reliable, recurring service with every detail handled
Non-toxic, safe-for-everyone cleaning for your whole household (pets included!)
Personalized care that adapts to your needs, not the other way around

We take pride in making cleaning day the best day of your week and giving you back the freedom to focus on what really matters.

A Homeowner’s Story: From Chaos to Consistency

Let’s take a peek at what January will look like for Olivia, a new client with Maid Brigade.

She's a marketing director, mom of two, and the default “manager” of everything at home. Her resolution? Keep the house clean and calm, no matter how busy life gets.

In past years, she’d try to deep-clean during the few free hours she had, only to burn out, feel behind, or fall back into chaos.

This year, she did something different: she booked recurring cleaning services from us.

Now? She walks into a freshly cleaned home each Friday. Her weekends are spent catching up with friends or reading, not chasing dust bunnies. The house smells fresh, looks beautiful, and feels like a space she can truly relax in. It’s the first time a resolution has ever felt this easy.

Why Weekly Cleaning Is the Hidden Secret to Sanity

Weekly or biweekly professional cleaning does more than just make things sparkle. It:

Keeps messes from piling up (so you’re not “resetting” every weekend)
Eliminates dust, allergens, and bacteria before they impact your health
Brings a sense of order that trickles into your mood, focus, and even relationships
Frees up hours of time each week without sacrificing a clean space

Instead of perfection, you get peace. Instead of pressure, you get a plan. That’s how Maid Brigade turns New Year’s motivation into a lifestyle you’ll love.

Feel Good About Getting Help

Some resolutions ask you to do more. This one lets you do less and feel good about it.

Outsourcing your cleaning doesn’t mean you’re “slacking.” It means you’re smart enough to invest in what actually works. It also means you recognize that your time, energy, and wellbeing deserve care, too.

Let 2026 be the year you break the cycle of unrealistic expectations and build a home that supports your best life.

FAQ: New Year, New Cleaning Routine

Isn’t hiring a cleaning service kind of a luxury?
Not when you think about what it saves: your time, energy, mental load, and even future repair costs from neglected deep cleaning.

What if I’m not ready for a full house clean every week?
No problem. We’ll build a plan that works for your life and your budget whether that’s a targeted service, a weekly cleaning, a monthly reset, or a whole-home routine.

What’s different about Maid Brigade?
We’re not a gig app or a cookie-cutter franchise. We’re a team of trained professionals with high standards and personal service. Our goal is to make cleaning day the best day of your week.

Do you use safe, eco-friendly products?
Yes. Our PUREcleaning® system is non-toxic, residue-free, and safe for families, pets, and sensitive surfaces.

Ready to Make a Resolution That Lasts?

This year, your goals don’t need to stay on the to-do list. With a customized house cleaning plan from Maid Brigade, you can enjoy a clean home, clear mind, and more time for the things that matter most.From stress to support. From overwhelmed to organized. From resolution to real life. With Maid Brigade, you can. Schedule your house cleaning plan today!

How to Protect Your Floors This Winter

Posted on December 4, 2025 by maidbrigade - Cleaning Tips, Seasonal

Winter Is Tough on Floors. Here’s How to Fight Back.

Cold weather doesn’t come alone. It brings guests—slush, salt, sand, and mud—all of which find their way onto your floors and into your home. The result? Damaged hardwood, stained carpet, dulled tile, and more time spent cleaning up than enjoying the season.

If your home is a hub of activity (especially with kids, pets, or frequent visitors) you already know how quickly messes multiply. That’s why protecting your floor in winter isn’t just about aesthetics. It’s about preventing long-term damage, reducing stress, and preserving your investment.

Let’s walk through how you can winter-proof your floors and how Maid Brigade can help keep them clean, safe, and beautiful all season long.

The Hidden Damage Winter Can Cause

Winter grime might look harmless, but it’s anything but. Here’s what you’re really tracking in:

Salt and de-icing chemicals: These leave behind a white residue that dulls hardwood and can discolor carpet.
Water and melting snow: Moisture seeps into floorboards and carpet fibers, increasing the risk of warping, mold, or mildew.
Sand and grit: These act like sandpaper on wood and tile, scratching finishes and wearing away sealants.
Mats and rugs can trap dirt: While helpful at first, they can turn into grime zones if not cleaned regularly.

Even with the best intentions, those of us with busy homes can’t stop the mess completely. But you can stay ahead of it with an effective approach to winter cleaning.

9 Smart Ways to Protect Your Floors in Winter

1. Use High-Quality Entry Mats (Inside & Out)

Place a heavy-duty mat outside your door and a water-absorbent rug just inside. This two-step system catches salt and slush before they spread.

2. Create a Boot-Off Zone

Set up a tray or bench by the door so shoes come off immediately. Add baskets or hooks for wet gloves and hats to avoid puddles.

3. Sweep or Vacuum Often

Grit left on the floor acts like sandpaper. Use a soft-bristle broom or vacuum with a floor-safe attachment 2–3 times a week or more if you have pets or kids.

4. Wipe Spills and Slush Right Away

Moisture is a floor’s worst enemy. Keep towels handy to dry up snowmelt as soon as you spot it.

5. Use a Gentle, pH-Balanced Floor Cleaner

Harsh chemicals can damage floor finishes. A non-toxic, neutral cleaner (like the kind we use at Maid Brigade) is safer for your surfaces and your family.

6. Protect Hardwood with Felt Pads

Place felt pads on the legs of chairs and furniture, especially if sand and grit are being tracked in.

7. Rotate Rugs and Wash Door Mats Regularly

Don’t let your rugs become dirt traps. Rotate them to distribute wear and clean them weekly to prevent buildup.

8. Avoid Steam Mops on Hardwood

They may seem convenient, but excess moisture can seep into seams and damage boards over time.

9. Schedule Recurring Professional Floor Cleaning

Sometimes you just need backup. A regular cleaning service ensures deep, damage-preventing care during winter's messiest months.

How Recurring Cleaning Protects Your Floors (and Your Sanity)

Maid Brigade’s expert teams help winter-proof your home by:

Removing buildup before it causes permanent damage
Salt and grime don’t stand a chance against our high-tech tools and eco-friendly cleaning methods.
Caring for multiple flooring types
Whether your home has hardwood, laminate, carpet, tile, or a mix, we tailor our floor cleaning approach to protect and extend each surface’s life.
Reducing the workload on busy homeowners
For busy families, having help you can count on means fewer to-dos and more time to enjoy the season.
Helping you stay ahead of winter mess
Scheduled regular cleanings mean you’re never “catching up” on cleaning. Instead, your home is consistently cared for, even when life gets hectic.

What’s the Best Winter Cleaning Schedule?

Every home is different, but here’s a general guideline:

Weekly or bi-weekly cleanings for high-traffic homes
Monthly deep cleans for homes with fewer occupants or lighter use
Spot clean in between for spills, slush, or pet messes

Want help deciding? We’ll build a personalized winter cleaning plan that fits your home, family, and budget.

FAQ: Winter Floor Care with Maid Brigade

What floors are most vulnerable in winter?
Hardwood and laminate are most prone to moisture damage and scratches. Carpet can trap salt and moisture that leads to stains or odors.

What products do you use to clean winter messes?
Our team uses non-toxic, pH-balanced solutions safe for floors, families, and pets. No harsh chemicals, no residue, just clean.

Can a regular cleaning service really make that much difference?
Yes! Regular cleanings remove abrasive debris before it can cause long-term damage, preserving the beauty and function of your floors.

What if I have pets or kids constantly tracking in a mess?
That’s exactly when we’re most helpful. We’ll help you stay ahead of the mess with flexible scheduling and thorough care.

Your Floors Deserve Better This Winter

Salt, slush, and mud may be part of the season, but they don’t have to ruin your floors. With the right prevention and the support of a trusted cleaning partner, you can enjoy a cleaner, safer, and more peaceful home all winter long.From tracked-in mess to stress-free clean, Maid Brigade has you covered. Schedule your winter cleaning today.

How Long Is Allergy Season, Really? Climate Shifts Are Prolonging the Pollen Problem

Posted on September 11, 2025 by maidbrigade - Cleaning Tips, Healthy Body, Healthy Home, Healthy Soul

If you’ve been sneezing long after the spring blossoms faded, you’re not imagining things. Allergy season used to have a beginning and an end: tree pollen in early spring, grass in summer, ragweed in fall. But today, the “season” seems endless. From March through October, itchy eyes, runny noses, and scratchy throats are sticking around longer than ever.

Why? Shifting climate patterns are giving pollen more staying power, and for allergy sufferers, that means more weeks of discomfort. Understanding why allergy seasons are changing can help you take smarter steps to make your home a place of relief, not another source of irritation.

Why Allergy Season Lasts Longer Now

Allergy season is no longer just a springtime inconvenience. According to a 2025 Climate Central report, allergy seasons in many U.S. cities are now several weeks longer than they were just a few decades ago. Here’s why:

Warmer temperatures extend the growing season. Plants stay active longer, releasing pollen well into fall.
Rising carbon dioxide levels fuel plants to produce more pollen overall.
Geographic shifts spread allergies to new areas, with northern U.S. cities now experiencing longer seasons.

The result? A bigger pollen problem nearly everywhere, affecting people who may not have struggled with allergies before.

How Climate Change Intensifies Environmental Allergies

Climate change doesn’t just lengthen the season. It makes it stronger, too. Higher pollen counts mean more exposure, and overlapping allergy seasons create double or triple the triggers. Tree pollen blends into grass season, which collides with ragweed. Instead of relief between cycles, allergy sufferers now experience back-to-back-to-back irritants.

For people with asthma or respiratory sensitivities, this extended exposure can be especially dangerous. The American Lung Association notes that worsening allergies can impact lung health and overall quality of life.

26% of adults and 19% of children experience seasonal allergies

Source: Climate Central

The Indoor Connection: Homes Matter More Than Ever

It’s natural to think that staying inside is the best way to escape pollen. But allergens don’t stop at your front door. Pollen particles hitch a ride on shoes, pets, clothing, and even hair. Once indoors, they settle into fabrics, carpets, furniture, and HVAC systems — places where they can linger for weeks.

That means even if your windows are closed, allergens may still be circulating in your home. For many families, the very place that should feel safe and refreshing can become another source of allergy symptoms.

PUREcleaning®: A Modern Solution for Allergen Removal

This is where Maid Brigade makes a difference. Our PUREcleaning® system is designed to remove allergens that build up in your home without exposing your family to harsh chemicals. Using electrolyzed water and non-toxic cleaning solutions, our team deep cleans both hard and soft surfaces while our advanced HEPA vacuum systems trap particles that ordinary vacuums leave behind.

We tidy up and actively create a healthier indoor environment by:

Lifting allergens out of carpets, rugs, and upholstery.
Neutralizing irritants on kitchen counters, floors, and other high-touch surfaces.
Refreshing the air with HEPA filtration that captures dust, dander, and pollen particles.

For families worn down by months of allergy symptoms, PUREcleaning® is more than a cleaning service. It’s a breath of fresh air.

Practical Tips for Allergen Removal at Home

While professional cleaning offers the deepest defense against allergens, simple habits can help, too. Here are a few ways to support a healthier home during the prolonged allergy season:

Vacuum frequently with a HEPA vacuum to reduce allergens in carpets and upholstery.
Wash bedding weekly in hot water to remove pollen and dust mites.
Change air filters often, especially during high-pollen months.
Leave shoes at the door to keep pollen from being tracked inside.
Wipe down hard surfaces regularly where dust and pollen can collect.

These steps, combined with Maid Brigade’s PUREcleaning®, can help reduce allergy triggers and make your home a sanctuary again.

Breathe Easier, Live Better

How long is allergy season? Longer than ever, but your family doesn’t have to suffer through itindoors. With the right approach, your home can be a safe, healthy retreat no matter what the climate brings.

At Maid Brigade, we care deeply about helping you breathe easier and live better. Our PUREcleaning® service goes beyond appearances, delivering a clean that makes your home truly healthier. Because when allergy season feels endless, your family deserves a haven that feels limitless in comfort.

Ready to experience relief? Schedule a cleaning with your local Maid Brigade today and let PUREcleaning® give you back the peace of mind and fresh air your family deserves.

After the Storm: Why a Professional Clean Matters for Your Health

Posted on August 25, 2025 by maidbrigade - About Us, Cleaning Tips

Consider the calm after the storm: clearing skies, gentle breezes, and, unfortunately, the realization that the wind and rain left behind a mess that you’re now responsible for cleaning up. We aren’t talking about fallen trees and blown away trash bins, either. We’re talking about the kind of mess a storm can expose inside your house.

With experts anticipating that 2025 will be a busier-than-average season for hurricanes and heavy storms, it’s time to consider the hidden health hazards of a flooded home. Maid Brigade’s no. 1 recommendation? Professional, non-toxing cleaning solutions designed to keep your home healthy, beautiful, and safe for visitors and family alike.

Storm Recovery 101: What to Watch For After the Rain Clears

When the skies clear, many homeowners breathe a sigh of relief only to discover that the real storm damage has occurred inside. Storms, especially hurricanes and tropical systems, can compromise your home’s cleanliness and safety in ways that aren’t always visible right away. From contaminated floodwater to dangerous air quality issues, the aftermath of a storm can bring serious health risks indoors.

Here’s what to watch for and how to protect your family in the days and weeks following a major weather event:

Mold

Flooding or even high humidity after a storm creates the perfect breeding ground for mold, which can start growing within 24 to 48 hours of water exposure. Mold spores thrive in damp environments and can quickly spread through drywall, carpets, baseboards, and HVAC systems, often before you even realize it’s there.

Why it matters: Mold isn’t just unsightly. It can trigger allergies, asthma, and other respiratory problems, especially in children, the elderly, and anyone with a compromised immune system.

How to handle it: If your home has sustained water damage, it’s crucial to dry out affected areas immediately. But don’t stop there! Maid Brigade’s non-toxic cleaning solutions can help remove mold spores from surfaces safely, without harsh chemicals that make breathing problems worse. For extensive damage, a professional mold remediation team may be necessary.

Dangerous Flood Water

That murky water in your basement or kitchen? It could contain more than just rain. A flooded home often contains bacteria, sewage, pesticides, and other hazardous substances, especially if it has pooled near storm drains, septic systems, or industrial areas.

Why it matters: Coming into contact with contaminated water can lead to skin infections, gastrointestinal issues, or worse. Even after the water is gone, the surfaces it touched may be teeming with bacteria.How to handle it: Always wear gloves and boots when cleaning up after a flood, and avoid letting children or pets into affected areas. Once standing water is removed, deep-clean all surfaces with a disinfectant, but be wary of bleach-based products, which can create harmful fumes in enclosed spaces. Maid Brigade’s cleaning experts use safe, hospital-grade solutions that are tough on germs but gentle on your home.

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

When power outages follow a storm, many homeowners turn to portable generators for electricity. But if used improperly, generators can produce dangerous levels of carbon monoxide (CO): an odorless, colorless gas that can be fatal within minutes.

Why it matters: CO poisoning can cause headaches, nausea, confusion, and dizziness. In high doses, it can be deadly. Tragically, many carbon monoxide incidents after storms are preventable.

How to handle it: Never run a generator indoors or in a closed garage. Always keep it at least 20 feet away from your home, with the exhaust directed away from windows and doors. Be sure to install battery-operated CO detectors on every level of your home and test them regularly. While this doesn’t fall under our cleaning purview, we care about your whole-home safety. Awareness is the first step toward prevention.

Stay Safe, Stay Prepared

Storm recovery is about reclaiming your home as a safe, healthy space. That’s why Maid Brigade takes a non-toxic, science-backed approach to cleaning, helping homeowners bounce back from storm damage without adding harmful chemicals to the mix.

If your home has been impacted by a recent storm, don’t go it alone. Let our experienced team help you restore peace of mind with a thorough, eco-conscious clean. We’re here when you need us because a safer, healthier home is always worth it.

Need Help Cleaning Up After a Storm? We’re Here

Whether you’re dealing with post-storm mess or simply want to refresh your home with a healthy, non-toxic clean, Maid Brigade is here to help. From deep cleaning and sanitizing to routine weekly or biweekly service, we offer expert cleaning solutions designed around your family’s safety and comfort. Let us take cleaning off your plate so you can breathe easier, relax more, and enjoy the peace of a well-cared-for home. Book your first cleaning today!

Celebrate Dad With a Gift He’ll Actually Use: A Clean Home

Posted on June 10, 2025 by maidbrigade - Cleaning Tips, Seasonal

They say the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach; however, what if it’s actually through a picture-perfect kitchen he didn’t have to worry about scrubbing or cleaning? Dads are taking on more and more household responsibilities, and it’s making us reconsider all the things that make men feel seen, happy, and supported as parents and caretakers.

Looking for a Father’s Day Gift That Actually Helps?

What’s a thoughtful Father’s Day gift for a dad who does it all? No matter what your family dynamic looks like, Maid Brigade is committed to making everyone’s life cleaner, easier, and more carefree. As Father’s Day approaches, remember that dad deserves a break, too, and scheduling a professional cleaning service can help ease the stress of being a busy parent. As far as we’re concerned, it’s the perfect Father’s Day gift.

The Rise of the Stay at Home Dad (SAHD)

Gone are the days when moms handled all the housework. In fact, one in five stay-at-home parents are now SAHDs. This suggests that dads are no longer afraid to roll up their sleeves and get things done – even if those things include scrubbing the baseboards or picking up the avalanche of toys their toddler left behind. We’re in the midst of a serious cultural shift, and we’re here to support it.

Source: Pew Research Center

Why a Clean Home is a Great Father’s Day Gift

Did you know that time, comfort, and peace of mind are three things you can give dad this Father’s Day? You can’t exactly package time in a box, nor can peace of mind be stuffed in a silly card, but these intangible items are the most valuable gifts of all.That’s why we recommend scheduling a professional cleaning service to take dad’s mind off the house for the weekend and all the weeks and months ahead.

Let’s face it: most Father’s Day gifts won’t make his life easier. They’re fun, thoughtful, or tasty (no complaints there), but they don’t take anything off his plate. A professional home cleaning service, on the other hand? Now that’s a break he’ll feel.

A visit from Maid Brigade can offer:

A chance to relax after a long day without eyeing that dusty baseboard
A cleaner, healthier environment for the whole family
One less chore on his already-full plate
A visible, meaningful gesture of appreciation

Whether he’s a full-time caregiver or the weekend warrior who’s always fixing, folding, or fetching, this is the kind of gift that says: You deserve to enjoy this home, too.

For Every Kind of Dad

You know those dad sighs that seem to mean, “I’ve had enough of today?” That’s the kind of sigh we want to help you avoid this Father’s Day, and we’re confident we can do it.

Maid Brigade’s services aren’t one-size-fits-all, and neither are the dads we serve. Think about the men in your life who would appreciate a little peace and cleanliness.

The stay-at-home dad who’s juggling kids, errands, and housework all day
The new dad running on fumes and formula
The retired dad who deserves to enjoy his golden years without chasing dust bunnies
The partner who’s been pulling double-duty while you’ve had a hectic schedule
The father-in-law who never lets guests lift a finger

No matter who you're celebrating, one thing’s for sure: a clean, quiet, stress-free home is a gift they’ll remember (and actually use).

Give the Gift of a Calm, Clean Home

We know your time is valuable, just like dad’s. That’s why Maid Brigade is committed to cleaning services that are thorough, safe, and designed to give your family the freedom to enjoy your space, not stress over it.

Unlike private cleaners or impersonal franchises, we bring:

Meticulous attention to detail
High-tech tools and eco-friendly, non-toxic products
Reliable scheduling and professional service
Flexible options from one-time cleanings to ongoing maintenance
Caring, respectful teams that treat your home like it’s their own

This Father’s Day, skip the last-minute gadget and give him something that lasts: a clean, calm home that feels as good as your appreciation for him. Book a cleaning to give dad the break he’s earned.

The 300-Hour Problem: Why Americans Spend So Much of Their Lives Cleaning

Posted on May 23, 2025 by maidbrigade - Cleaning Tips, Healthy Soul

It’s shocking, but true: The average American will spend 300-hours cleaning every year. That’s arguably enough time to learn a new language, master a new professional skill, or train for a major athletic event, but rather than spending those precious weeks building towards an exciting goal, you’re dusting, mopping, vacuuming, and worrying about whether or not your home is clean enough. What gives?

At Maid Brigade, we understand the importance of a regular cleaning schedule. We also understand how managing your cleaning schedule can be overwhelming, time-consuming, and misaligned with your dreams and priorities. Enter our professional cleaning services. Our teams can visit your home as often as every week, keeping cleaning tasks on track while you shift your focus to life’s more pressing demands.

Have you considered what your leisure time would look like if you didn’t have to clean? Well, we have! And we hope our latest blog can give you some inspiration. Explore all the ways professional cleaning can enrich your life and save you valuable time.

How Long Does It Take to Clean a House, Exactly?

For the average homeowner, it typically takes three to four hours to clean the entire house. Meanwhile, a professional cleaning team can tackle everything in half the time.
Take your life back by scheduling a whole-home cleaning service that resets the clock and takes cleaning totally off your plate. Keep reading for a closer look at what your time could look like if someone else was handling the various rooms in your home.

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Estimated Time to Clean Your Living Room: 30-60 Minutes

That’s 30-60 minutes you could spend catching up on the latest episode of your favorite TV show, getting the family together to play a board game, or enjoying a home workout class. Instead, you’re busy cleaning dog fur off the couch and ensuring every surface is sparkling and dust-free.

Hand this responsibility over to the professionals at Maid Brigade. We know your living room is likely the “heart” of your home, the place where everyone gathers to relax at the end of the day. That’s why we put so much energy and effort into cleaning it correctly. We also believe that the time you spend in this space should be calming and all yours, not determined by a stressful cleaning schedule you’re always scrambling to keep up with.

Estimated Time to Clean Your Bedroom: 20-60 Minutes

20-60 minutes is more than enough time to meditate, take a long, relaxing bath, or read 50 pages of that novel that’s been abandoned on your nightstand. Would you really rather spend those minutes fluffing pillows and chasing dust bunnies out from under the bed?

Leave all that to us. Your bedroom is your sanctuary, and we’re determined to keep it that way with cleaning solutions that tackle every single corner and crevice. You can breathe easy when your bedroom doesn’t need cleaning, and that’s exactly the kind of lifestyle we’re here to encourage. After all, you deserve the relaxation, fun, and mindfulness that will ultimately fuel a more present and connected life that you’re fully in charge of.

Estimated Time to Clean Your Bathroom: 20-45 Minutes

A quick, invigorating walk around the block or a fresh look at your latest creative project are great ways to spend 20-45 minutes. Scrubbing and sanitizing your bathroom? Not so much. And think about how that time stacks up when you have multiple bathrooms to clean. Suddenly, you’re looking at enough minutes (or hours) to learn a new language, practice an instrument, or hone some other life-enriching skill.

Entrust your toilets, showers, and tile floors to the experts at Maid Brigade. We know that a sparkling bathroom is more than just a welcoming sight. It’s also a welcome gap in your busy, hectic day.

Estimated Time to Clean Your Kitchen: 1-4 Hours

Just imagine what you could accomplish with that many hours: meal prep for the week ahead, putting together a scrumptious gourmet meal for your family, or perhaps taking a moment to call your friends. When you’re not busy scrubbing your countertops, cleaning the spaghetti sauce explosion in your microwave, or worrying about a ton of crumbs coating your floor, you’re free to explore a new world of food.
You focus on eating while Maid Brigade turns our attention to those crumbs and food stains. We sanitize your kitchen from top to bottom with non-toxic cleaning solutions. From your oven to your baseboards, we’re obsessed with leaving your space fresh and healthy so you can live your best life and eat all your meals in peace.

It’s More Than Just Cleaning. It’s Your Life!

Don’t let life pass you by. You can keep yourself busy with the whirlwind of your own chaotic cleaning schedule, or you can hand your troubles to the experts at Maid Brigade. We don’t just clean your home. We dream of seeing you succeed, and we like to imagine that scheduling a weekly, biweekly, or monthly cleaning can truly transform the way you spend your time and the way you live your life. What are you waiting for? Contact your local Maid Brigade to schedule your first service.

AI vs Human Cleaners: Can Smart Tech Really Replace Professional Cleaners?

Posted on April 24, 2025 by maidbrigade - About Us, Cleaning Tips

As we mentioned, robots don’t always get the job done right. Smart home technology is often better suited to managing thermostat settings, security camera footage, and other mundane tasks that make life easier. Cleaning, on the other hand, is not so simple:

Details Matter

You know those hidden corners and crevices that always seem to collect the most dust? Well, robot mops and vacuums likely aren’t capable of reaching and recognizing them all. Dusty shelves and window sills will also be completely out of reach for this type of technology, and when it comes to deep cleaning, you can’t depend on anything electronic to get your home sparkling again.

Flexibility Matters, Too

Unlike professional cleaners, smart cleaning tools can’t make seamless transitions between cleaning the different rooms in your house and tackling the unique challenges in each one. Can your robot vacuum scrub a toilet? Can it leave perfect vacuum lines in your bedroom carpet? We didn’t think so. Plus, major spills and messes will trip up even the most advanced robot cleaning device, leaving human hands to handle shattered glass, the grossness your pets leave behind, and other problems that should be cleaned quickly after they’ve happened.

Don’t Underestimate a Personal Touch

Any cleaning team that visits your home on a regular basis is bound to learn the quirks and peculiarities of your space, along with the special tasks and finishing touches that help you feel like your home is officially spotless. Professional cleaners can read the notes you leave and take your feedback into account rather than performing the repetitive, automated chores that smart cleaning tech has been programmed for.

Smart Cleaning Trends

Look, smart cleaning tech isn’t going to replace professional cleaners anytime soon. However, we think it’s worth staying on top of the latest AI cleaning trends that are redefining how people maintain their homes. Even the best cleaning team can’t monitor your home 24/7, and if you find yourself overwhelmed by the day-to-day upkeep of your environment, there are tools that can help ease your stress.

Here are a few examples of features we find useful:

Connectivity and Control: Using AI-powered features such as smart mapping, virtual boundaries, and voice commands, the cleaning devices you allow to roam free in your home while you’re away will continue to deliver better and better results. In fact, many robot mops and vacuums are accompanied by apps that put all the necessary controls and maintenance alerts in one convenient place. At work? Out running errands? In just a few clicks, your floors can be mopped or vacuumed clean — just not quite as clean as our teams could get them.

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Maid Brigade is only a phone call away. If you want to make changes to your cleaning schedule or request additional services, all you have to do is ask.

Automated Air Quality Management: Have you ever heard of a smart air purifier? In our modern age, these machines can now adjust their settings based on real-time air quality data, improving your home’s freshness and giving your health and well being a boost.

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Don’t forget that Maid Brigade’s HEPA-filtration vacuums can help you see 4x better air quality. And that’s just a standard feature of our cleaning process!

Eco-Friendly Capabilities: It’s true: the “green” settings on many smart cleaning devices are designed to conserve energy, water, or both, soothing your conscience and keeping your home in good shape between visits from your favorite local cleaner.

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This is your reminder that Maid Brigade’s only cleaning setting is “green.” With non-toxic electrolyzed water and a step-by-step system designed to conserve resources and sanitize your home, you can rest assured that your home (and the environment) are safe with us.

Clean Smarter, Not Harder. Rely on AI cleaning and robot devices for basic maintenance tasks between cleanings. Rely on Maid Brigade for the REAL work - custom cleanings, deep cleanings, and all the detailed tasks that make your home shine.

Maid Brigade Sends Professional Cleaners

Not robots. Our cleaners are experts in the techniques and attention to detail required to keep your home pristine. Real human hands and real human eyes are so much more powerful than AI, and it’s a lot less weird to say, “Thank you!” to a living, breathing cleaning team as they leave your house.
So, choose the real smart cleaning solution. Choose your local Maid Brigade!

Tipping Etiquette for House Cleaners: What You Need to Know

Posted on April 10, 2025 by maidbrigade - About Us, Cleaning Tips

Do you tip house cleaners? The short answer is “yes,” but the intricacies of tipping etiquette make the answer a little more complicated. If, when, and how much you tip is really up to you. As Maid Brigade general manager Sarah Bettey explains, “Tipping isn’t expected like it is in the restaurant industry, but if you feel that the team has done a fantastic job, you are more than welcome to reward them for that.” We estimate that about 20% of our regular customers give cash tips, while others request that their tip be included in the price of their cleaning.

If you’re preparing to hire professional cleaners for the first time, this sort of information may help you determine whether to tip, but we have even more advice for you on tipping etiquette. Consider this your comprehensive guide for tipping options and standards. Maid Brigade strives to give you a cleaning experience that inspires you and rejuvenates the spirit of your home, and if tipping is part of that experience, we want you to feel comfortable and confident doing so.

When to Tip

Do you tip house cleaners when they’re extra friendly? When they remember your dog’s name and give careful attention to those drapes that get extra dusty? This is where our assertion that tipping is “really up to you” comes in. Our cleaning teams seek to provide expert cleaning services that meet and beat your expectations every time, but the reality is that a “tip-worthy” cleaning experience is highly subjective. Here are a couple things to be mindful of:

Regular Cleaning Services

Whether your cleaning team comes once a week or once a month, a regular tip can communicate the appreciation and connection you feel to the wonderful individuals who clean your home. Regular clients typically receive visits from the same cleaning team each time, so you’re bound to see some friendly faces.

We also encourage you to hand tips directly to your cleaning team as they’re leaving, rather than leaving money in an envelope or on a random surface.This eliminates potential confusion and mix ups. “We want to make sure that [tips] land in the right hands,” Maid Brigade franchise owner Alan Walstad explains.

Handling the Holidays

Tipping etiquette often goes hand in hand with giving your cleaners a holiday bonus. Alan shares that “many of our regular clients prefer to just tip once a year and that might be near Christmas,” showing generosity and appreciation in a larger amount of cash that’s representative of 12 months of hard work and exceptional cleanings. The holiday season is typically full of good cheer and the giving spirit, so if it makes the most sense to tip during this time, go for it!

Tips vs. Additional Services

Some services that professional cleaners provide, such as changing bedsheets or cleaning the refrigerator, will need to be discussed with the person who schedules your service. Offering your cleaning team tips or any form of additional payment to perform tasks that aren’t included in your initial cleaning agreement is not the right way to upgrade your service. Our advice? Just call and ask! We want you to be satisfied with the look and feel of your home, and we’re happy to adjust how we’re tackling your cleaning.

How to Tip — And How Much

Sarah says that $10 per maid or 10% of the total cleaning bill are standard tipping amounts. This may vary depending on where you live or the overall cost of your cleaning, but it’s definitely worth considering if you’re sitting down to calculate how much to tip. You should aim to be generous but not over generous, keeping in mind that you are one of many houses your cleaning team visits on any given day.

Remember those holiday tips we mentioned? Our franchisees and general managers see tips that range from $200 to $500 towards the end of the year, but there is no required standard. Holiday tips and bonuses will exceed the usual amount you would tip, but the precise total is completely up to you.

Other Ways to Show Your Appreciation

Cash is a simple, straightforward way to say “thank you,” but if a tip isn’t in your personal budget right now, there are creative ways to tell your professional cleaners that they’ve done an excellent job.

Google Reviews and Phone Calls

Write a review! Five shining stars, positive words, and beautiful pictures are appreciated by cleaning teams and business owners alike. A quick phone call to your local Maid Brigade office is yet another way to drop a heartfelt “thank you” for a fabulous cleaning. As Alan points out, these phone calls often get relayed directly to the cleaning teams, spreading positivity and encouragement to keep up their incredible work.

Tipping Etiquette 101: "Tips are wonderful, but if clients aren't comfortable with that or don't feel it's appropriate, we certainly don't expect it." -Alan Walstad of Maid Brigade of Phoenix

Recommend Your House Cleaners

Word of mouth reviews are great, too. When you tell your friends, family, and neighbors about your stellar cleaning team — or your stellar cleaning company — you’re spreading the message about Maid Brigade’s reliable, exceptional service. Even if your cleaning team doesn’t hear it from you directly, you’re still doing something great for your local business.

Notes, Affirmations, and Tokens of Gratitude

Want your words of appreciation to reach your actual cleaners? A verbal pat on the back can go a long way in stoking your cleaning team’s confidence and letting them know that you see and appreciate the incredible work they’re doing to keep your home in tip-top shape.

You can also leave a thank you card or note on your refrigerator, counter, or end table to express how thankful you’re feeling. Hand-written messages like “thanks for making my home look so beautiful!” or “amazing work!” can be a cherished personal touch. Store-bought thank you cards are just as sweet for our professional cleaners to receive as they’re leaving your home. Gift cards are yet another thoughtful way to share and show your gratitude.

Please note that Maid Brigade advises our cleaning teams not to accept food from our clients, so it would be best to avoid baked goods, snacks, candy, gum, etc.

Maid Brigade’s Professional Cleaners Go Above and Beyond

A thorough, detailed cleaning is Maid Brigade’s standard, and all our cleaning teams take that standard seriously. As much as a clean home is a source of pride for you, it’s also a source of pride for our cleaners. A sparkling bathroom, a fully refreshed kitchen, and spotless, dirt-free floors are satisfying signs of a successful cleaning and a job well done.

Don’t forget to ask how we can customize your cleaning to address problem areas or help you handle tasks like folding laundry or deep-cleaning your oven. We offer a full array of consistent cleaning service options like weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly, and we can also provide specialty cleanings when you’re hosting for the holidays or turning over a new leaf.

Contact your local Maid Brigade today to schedule your first cleaning service.
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International Ideas Month: How Clean Homes Spark Creativity

Posted on March 31, 2025 by maidbrigade - Cleaning Tips

It’s International Ideas Month! To celebrate ideas big and small, Maid Brigade dares you to explore your creative side. When you’re not stressed, distracted, or scrambling to stack one work task on top of another, what does your imagination reveal? The plot of a thrilling novel? A design for a decorative art piece you could print and frame for your friends? In other words, when your mind is free, where does it go and, more importantly, what does it invent?

The possibilities are endless, but you may struggle to let your creativity flow if your space is dirty and disorganized. Don’t believe us? This blog is dedicated to highlighting the connection between tidiness and an inspired, productive mind. As you read, remember: every day is a chance to use your imagination. We think you’ll be pleasantly surprised by the creative activities and adventures it leads you towards.

Creativity and Clutter Just Don’t Mix

Picture your desk or your office at its worst. Three days’ worth of stale coffee cups, a pile of discarded sticky notes, and a computer keyboard filled with crumbs from your afternoon snacks definitely aren’t the markers of an open, creative mind, and there’s serious evidence to back this up:

Stress Reduction and Improved Mental Clarity: Messiness can contribute to feelings of stress and anxiety, which can hinder creativity and productivity. A clean space can help alleviate this stress, allowing for a more relaxed and focused mindset.
Enhanced Decision Making: Next comes the cascade effect of lowered stress. By removing visual clutter and prioritizing your peace, a clean space can improve your ability to analyze information and make better decisions.
Positive Mood Boost: Less stress, less reasons to frown! A tidy environment can positively impact your mood and self-esteem, leading to increased motivation and productivity.
Better Sleep: A rested mind has more energy to be creative, and there’s something to be said for dreams and their potential link to creative ideas. So, dream away, and clean with the goal of promoting a more imaginative sleep state that inspires invention.

Helping Your Kids Thrive: A clean, well-composed space can help your children thrive, too. According to one study, 77% of parents saw more creativity and 83% of parents saw more productivity in kids who did homework and other activities in a consistently clean environment.

Dream Big. Dreams and daydreams alike can inspire creativity.

Imagine a Space Where You Can Express Yourself

It’s easier than you think. Just follow our simple guide to spruce up your home and get your favorite creative activities back on track:

Make a Plan

Ask yourself what creativity means to you. Then consider when and where you feel most creative. This will inspire you to focus on cleaning and decluttering specific areas of your home and create a step-by-step plan to address the messes that are giving you the most stress. With a renewed sense of structure and a vision of your ideal creative sanctuary, you can move forward with confidence and achieve true self-expression.

Donate and Discard

Maybe your space feels a little crowded because it is a little crowded. Determining what can be donated and what should be put straight in the trash will make cleaning and organizing so much easier. The result? Physically open spaces and, if you’re lucky, inspirational items and forgotten projects you may unearth in the process of decluttering. Creative activities can be ones you start anew or ones you revisit from a new angle. Having a cleaner space just gives you fresh opportunities to do both.

Get a Second Set of Eyes

This “second set of eyes” can be a family member, a friend, or a professional home organizer. Better yet, you can call on a professional cleaning service like Maid Brigade to handle the tidying and cleaning tasks you may have overlooked. Being in the same space every day can make you grow accustomed to your surroundings, but when a team of expert cleaners steps in, they’re bound to notice details like dusty drapes and scuffed-up baseboards, clearing the way for creativity to blossom. Meanwhile, family and friends may be able to provide organizational tips that totally slipped your mind.

Do a Digital Decluttering

There’s a sneaky, hidden space within your home that you may be forgetting, and it’s all digital. Your email inbox, your text messages, and the various places you store personal and professional files can become cluttered and chaotic fast. When’s the last time you focused on reorganizing them? We recommend unsubscribing from businesses you no longer buy from, deleting anything unnecessary, and focusing on creating a digital landscape that matches the creative person you’re striving to be.

Already super organized? Consider swapping out your current phone or desktop wallpaper for something more dynamic and exciting.

Zone In So You Can Zone Out

Once your whole home (or your whole space) is clean, you can consider designating specific areas to accommodate specific creative activities. You can streamline creative processes, eliminate distractions, and give yourself permission to get lost in your imagination when you have places that aren’t cluttered with bills to pay, mail to open, and other items from everyday life.

Add What Inspires You

Maybe it’s a potted cactus or a Venus Flytrap. Maybe it’s your daughter’s second-grade art project. Whatever lifts your spirits and makes you feel closest to your own creative muse, bring it into the space where the majority of your creative activities and thinking take place. Joy and creativity often go hand in hand, so it can’t hurt to bring things that make you smile into your personal sanctuary.

How a Professional Cleaning Can Help Creativity Shine

Let’s face it: Your home isn’t going to clean itself. Thankfully, you don’t have to be the one mopping every floor and dusting every surface to ensure your home is in the best shape for dreaming, imagining, and pursuing new creative endeavors. Even when you’re feeling your most productive, creativity typically comes second to major responsibilities like work and family. Maid Brigade understands this perfectly.
Have you considered a regular professional cleaning service? Not only will this allow you to keep your mind off of cleaning, but it will also create a sparkling clean, germ-free space where you can explore your more inventive side. Schedule your first service today and watch your peaceful thoughts flow into fun, colorful expressions of your true self.

The Ultimate Spring Cleaning Checklist for an Organized Home

Posted on March 12, 2025 by maidbrigade - Cleaning Tips, Seasonal

Flowers are blossoming. Bees are buzzing. The grass is (finally) green again. Spring is here, and it’s time to bring that fresh, seasonal energy to your home organization strategy.

Before you start opening windows and tossing worn-out rugs and linens to the curb, Maid Brigade encourages you to embrace the spirit of spring with essential cleaning tasks that will spruce up even the dullest, most disorganized rooms. In fact, our spring cleaning checklist goes deeper than just cleaning. We’re invested in the idea of a home that looks tidy and perfectly put together — just in time for events like garden parties and graduation celebrations.

Here’s how you can make it happen (and how a professional cleaning service can help):

Your Room-By-Room Spring Cleaning Checklist

Whether you’re deep cleaning or just doing a quick spring clean sweep, this comprehensive checklist will take you from room to room for a whole-home organization strategy you can follow at your leisure:

Kitchen

First things first: the heart of your home. Sure, it’s easy to picture yourself standing at the counter to make a cup of coffee or a slice of toast, but there are hidden messes you need to tackle.

Start with the fridge. Throw out expired items, reorganize condiments, and scrub everything from the interior shelves to those grimy exterior handles. You can also vacuum the coils and shift the fridge so you can fully mop and clean underneath.
Move to the pantry and cabinets. Clean, scrub, and replace shelf liners as needed. Trust us, that old can of soup from 2022 isn’t going to be missed.
Finish with the oven. If your oven has a self-cleaning function, use it! Otherwise, remove all dishes, pans, and oven racks so you can really scrub the interior as well as the door glass.

A newly organized kitchen could be what inspires you to try a new recipe you saw online or start a window box planter of herbs and flowers. But, if cleaning and organizing feel like they’re consuming too much of your time, a professional cleaning service like Maid Brigade can support your efforts by deep cleaning exterior appliances, stovetops, drip pans, and more.

Living Room

You and your family likely spend a lot of time in your living room. After months of cozying up inside to watch movies and avoid icy weather, dust has accumulated and your favorite candles just aren’t able to lighten things up like they used to. Are you ready to give the entire space a breath of fresh air?

Do some serious dusting. This includes mirrors, frames, decorative items, furniture, and light fixtures. You can also crack a window and get the ceiling fan moving.
Vacuum and polish. We’re talking upholstery, lamp shades, and carpets. And don’t forget to give your hardwood furniture a quick polish if it’s looking dull.
Wash and shampoo. When was the last time your pillows and throw blankets got a good steam cleaning? Spring is the perfect time to wash your linens or swap in new ones. As for your carpets, a thorough vacuuming may not be enough. Shampooing will make them smell and feel better while improving the overall air quality in your home.

Dusting and vacuuming (and yes, that includes your furniture) are two of Maid Brigade’s specialties. While you’re busy planning a put-together look with every picture frame and potted plant perfectly in place, consider how our cleaning teams can help spruce up your living room by handling all the deep cleaning details.

Bathrooms

A clean, hygienic bathroom is a must for every season. Make guests feel welcome and, more importantly, give yourself the sparkling space you need to do your makeup and enjoy long, hot showers in peace.

Tackle the tub and shower. We recommend mild, natural cleaning ingredients (think white vinegar and warm water) to get your tub and shower bright and shining.
Wash, replace, and rearrange. Some things can be scrubbed (and saved) while others simply can’t. If your shower liners and curtains look like they’ve seen better days, there’s no harm in replacing them with new ones. And hey, maybe your bathrooms could use a pop of color. Going from plain white to exciting florals could be a sensible finishing touch for spring. Meanwhile, washing and rearranging bath mats and small items such as your soap dishes or your electric toothbrush can freshen up countertops and floors.

As you reorganize and potentially redesign your bathrooms, remember that sinks, toilets, and overlooked cracks and crevices could still use regular cleaning. That’s where Maid Brigade comes in. Our non-toxic cleaning solutions are as natural as you can get, leaving your bathrooms shiny and spotless without the harsh, lingering odor of bleach. We’ll also spot clean walls, scrub your mirrors, and give detailed attention to things like faucets, cabinet fronts, and windows.

Bedrooms

Your sanctuary. Your personal space. When you retreat to your bedroom at the end of the day, you’re looking forward to a clean, relaxing atmosphere and all your go-to comforts, like your favorite book resting on the bedside table. Use spring cleaning as an opportunity to make every bedroom in your home a true oasis of calm and rest.

Really make the bed. Wash and change the sheets. This should include mattress covers, throw pillows, and even the stuffed animals your kids cuddle with on a regular basis.
Flip the mattress. Your quality of sleep and the longevity of your mattress will thank you. If you use a pillow top mattress, you can simply rotate instead.
Dream up new decor. From the artwork on the walls to the general color scheme of your sheets, shelf trinkets, and drapes, take a moment to swap out decor and experiment with a fresh appearance.

Don’t let your sanctuary become a source of cleaning stress. Maid Brigade can complement your home organization tactics with the kind of cleaning that addresses every corner of the room — even the dust bunnies under the bed. If you request custom cleaning services, our teams can also change the sheets on your bed, do laundry, and generally tidy up so your bedroom stays as comfortable as can be.

Every Room

Let’s think about your home from a big picture perspective. What ties our spring cleaning checklist together?

Focus on floors. Baseboards, floor vents, and door jambs deserve some extra love and attention. Dust and vacuum as needed to get every room looking brand new.
Move to windows and blinds. Both the inside and the outside of your windows could use a dose of springtime shine. Group windowsills, walls, and doors into this task for an undeniably clean feeling.
Keep lighting and hard-to-reach areas shining. Look to the ceiling to finish up. Fans and light fixtures may be in desperate need of dusting, and you can replace burnt out light bulbs while you’re at it.

Hidden cobwebs aren't just going to remove themselves, and your floors aren’t going to mop themselves, either. When every room starts to feel too overwhelming, Maid Brigade will happily handle these final finishing touches.

That’s it. You did it! Your home is ready for spring.

Infographic titled 'Bonus Spring Cleaning Tasks' with a checklist of five tasks: Throw away expired products, update your first aid kits, clean and store winter attire, dust and replace old decor, and donate unused items.

Spring Cleaning Meets Green Cleaning With Maid Brigade

From regular cleaning services that can keep your home fresh all spring (and all year) long to deep cleaning solutions that are perfect for the pivot in the seasons, our professional teams are ready to answer the call with non-toxic cleaning solutions that deliver disinfection and a safe finishing sparkle thanks to the power of electrolyzed water. Contact your local Maid Brigade today to book the right cleaning service for your lifestyle.

Like our home organization tips? Read our blog for more ways to keep your home looking and feeling its best.

Electrolyzed Water vs. Traditional Cleaners: What Makes It Safer and More Effective?

Posted on February 27, 2025 by maidbrigade - About Us, Cleaning Tips

When was the last time you read the ingredients on the back of a bottle of traditional household cleaner? The long, meandering list of unfamiliar chemicals and hard-to-pronounce, potentially toxic substances that make up the average cleaning agent may raise a few alarm bells in your head. Is this safe for your home? Can it hurt your kids and pets?

Maid Brigade does away with worrying questions like these by using electrolyzed water to create a pure, clean environment that’s free of any past-product buildup and lacks harmful residues and odors. We’re thinking deeper than just eliminating dirt and grime. We’re thinking about your family’s health, and about how every surface has the potential to harbor germs, allergens, and irritants. In other words, we care about helping you create a safe, inviting home. We care about helping you create a space where you can thrive in your everyday life.

But what is electrolyzed water, exactly? How does it work, and what makes it safer and more effective than those chemical cleaning solutions we mentioned? Rest assured that this blog has all the answers and the assurance that a cleaning service that uses electrolyzed water to clean your home is providing only the highest quality disinfection techniques.

Electrolyzed Water: Understanding the Science

Also known as e-water, this cleaning solution relies on water, salt, and electricity to create the following components, which are just as powerful as they are eco-friendly:

Hypochlorous Acid: This is a natural disinfectant. While it’s busy fighting off bacteria, viruses, and other harmful pathogens, it remains a non-toxic and totally safe cleaner for humans.
Sodium Hydroxide: Eliminating germs is just one part of the cleaning equation. In order to sanitize and tackle grease and grime, sodium hydroxide is necessary to get floors and other surfaces squeaky clean and dirt-free. This includes cutting through the build up left behind from past products.

Electrolyzed Water and You: Safe, Powerful Cleanup

What could be safer than salt and water? Now that the science is clear, we want to truly explain the difference between e-water and the chemical cleaning solutions you’re likely more familiar with. Here’s why electrolyzed water is simply superior:

Non-Toxic: Electrolyzed water is the key ingredient in a cleaning process that poses zero risks to your home’s health and safety. You’re safe, your kids are safe, and so are your pets and plants. There are no dyes, no phosphates, and, as we’ll explore later, no fragrances.
Non-Corrosive: The two cleaning solutions we’ve described above work separately to clean and disinfect without corroding surfaces. The result is gentle yet effective, protecting your home from costly damage.
No Synthetic Fragrance: Although electrolyzed water may produce a slight smell of chlorine, we can assure you that this is just a smell and not a harmful fragrance. This means the air in your home is safe to breathe and every surface and doorknob is safe to touch.
No-Nonsense Cleaning Solution: Mold, mildew, bacteria, and viruses don’t stand a chance. The innovative, evidence-based, practical technology that makes electrolyzed water possible gives pure cleaning a new, higher standard.

Chemical cleaners just can’t measure up. Ammonia, bleach, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are linked to serious health concerns such as cancer and liver damage, and, unfortunately, they are the most common components of traditional household cleaners. And think about how corrosive bleach can be. Burns and irritation will result if it comes into contact with your skin or eyes, and things like wooden furniture and stainless steel appliances can suffer damage or loss of color when bleach is used as a cleaner.

Synthetic fragrances are also highly toxic, and yet their protected status as “trade secrets” allows them to be used even in “all natural” cleaning alternatives. In fact, one study found that out of 17 randomly selected natural cleaning products, a staggering 90% contained a harmful chemical that wasn’t listed on the label.
With so much happening behind the scenes and so many cleaning products to choose from, it can be hard to know what the right choice for your home’s health and safety are. You want to imagine a house that’s also a sanctuary, a haven you can return to at the end of the day without the worries of lingering chemicals or germs. You want genuine laughter, genuine relaxation, and a space where memories are safe to be made. That’s why Maid Brigade wants to emphasize the importance of a safe cleaner—the kind of professional who uses only green cleaning products and prioritizes your well-being alongside your cleaning.

Choose the Safe Cleaner. Choose Maid Brigade!

Maid Brigade puts health and safety first thanks to our PUREcleaning® system. Using electrolyzed water, color-coded allergy-free, antibacterial cloths, and HEPA-filtration vacuums, we’re able to provide a consistent, high-quality clean every time we enter your home. Our professional cleaners move from room to room with one simple mission: creating an environment that looks and feels as clean and healthy as it actually is.

Ditch the bleach and schedule your first service with your local Maid Brigade today!