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A clean house brings peace of mind, comfort, happiness. That is a fact! You probably have already read a bunch of house cleaning tips, techniques, and guides to drive those clutter away and bring your private space back to its pristine condition. And congratulations if you’re applying all of what you’ve learned. However, we sometimes forget to clean the cleaning materials. Otherwise, it doesn’t serve its purpose as a cleaning tool. One best example is the vacuum cleaner that we have in our own house.

A vacuum cleaner is such an effective house cleaning equipment to take off the dirt and small debris stuck on the surface and on the floor. However, it doesn’t matter which brand or how expensive it is if at the end of the day you don’t find time to clean it. If it remains uncleaned, sooner or later, it won’t function properly anymore which will lead to not being useful for cleaning your house.

In this blog, we would like to share with you an effective way on how to clean a vacuum cleaner.

How to Clean Your Vacuum Cleaner

1. Clean the canister

Did you know that a routine of just simply emptying the canister doesn’t actually clean it? That’s right. The canister needs more than that. The grime can actually build up over time because of the dirt left.

A detergent powder can do the trick by washing the canister gently. But make sure to air dry completely before putting it back.

2. Wash of replace the filter

There are vacuum cleaners that have a foam filter. You should wash it! And once you finish cleaning it, make sure to dry it before putting it back.

On the other hand, please be mindful that there are vacuum foam filters that cannot be washed. Check the manual or instructions guide of your vacuum cleaner to be sure. There’s also a specific instruction there if a replacement is needed and on how to do it.

3. Remove the dirt in the hose

There is dirt that doesn’t actually get into the canister when you’re using the vacuum. Some of them are stuck in the airway or the hose because over time it causes blockages. Make sure to inspect the hose also to wash and clean it. To do this properly, check the manual guide.

4. Never forget to clean the brush or beater bar

Most of the time, long hair is stuck in this area. And this causes the beater bar not to work properly. Cut the dirt, like hair, or whatever is tangled on the brush carefully. The best way to do this is by using a scissor or a seam ripper. Please do not pull the hair or yarn tangled on the brush all at once as it may break it!

Lastly, once the dirt in this area is removed, wipe it with a microfiber cloth with alcohol. There are vacuum cleaners that are sensitive where this part cannot be directly washed or soaked with water.

Make it a Habit

Make it a good habit to clean the vacuum cleaner monthly. This can extend the life of this cleaning equipment. Let’s admit it, a vacuum cleaner is pricey. The best way you can do is clean it so you can use it longer to clean your house.

Make sure to let each part of the vacuum cleaner dry first after washing before putting it all back together. Disregarding it may cause mildew, mold, or an electric problem so please be mindful of that part! While our tips are applicable to most vacuum cleaners, always check the manual guide that came in with it. Each model is different!

If you need assistance with cleaning your house, you can call us at My Marvelous Maids, to book a cleaning appointment. We’re always happy to be at your service whether it is spring or deep cleaning!

There is a quotation that says, “ A clutter-free home equals a clutter-free mind.†But let’s be honest, house cleaning can be frustrating and tiring, especially when grout needs more attention due to the dirt stuck there. Most issues that occur with grout are the fact that most of the time we just wipe the surface of the tile. We miss focusing on the grout which comes to the point that the dirt is building up quickly before you know it. The yellowish or brownish stain occurs which is far from its original color.  And when it happens, the chances are high that we give up on cleaning it. 

But did you know that there are tricks that may come in handy for you to make the grout clean again? In this blog, we will discuss that with you.

Materials and Tools That You Need

• Bicarbonate of soda
• Water
• Vinegar
• Brush or Toothbrush
• Spray Bottle
• Baking Soda
• Steam mop
• Chlorine Bleach

How to Clean Grout?

The trick here is to experiment, there are materials that are already in your house that you can use to clean it. But most especially, don’t just think that you are cleaning it because you have to. Sometimes, you need to put some love into what you are doing to ease out your stress.

1. Warm water and [tooth]brush

Using a spray bottle, wet the grout with warm water and brush the grout line then let it dry.

2. Vinegar and warm water

If the first trick above did not work, try using an equal amount of vinegar and warm water to spray to the grout before bushing the grout line. But be mindful that using vinegar should depend on which type of tiles you use for your kitchen tile countertops or bathroom tiles. Vinegar is acidic and there are tiles that are sensitive to acid type materials as it may damage it.

3. Baking soda plus vinegar

You can also try mixing baking soda and water to spray on the grout. Once the mixture stops foaming, you can start scrubbing it using a brush.

4. Chlorine bleach and water

When all ticks above fail, you may also try using chlorine bleach or any commercial grout remover product. 

Once you are done cleaning the grout, always and never forget to mop or wipe it with clean water for safety purposes. For instance, vinegar produces the smell. The same goes if you use bleach, it releases chemicals that may be harmful if not rinsed well.

A Friendly Reminder

Finally, the most important tip of all doesn’t make grout cleaning using chemicals a routine for the reason that it may wear the grout. If you already have cleaned it with chemicals before, try just to do a regular cleaning after.

On the other hand, if you are unsure of doing what’s listed above, you can always outsource professional house cleaners to do it for you. You may also check us out, My Marvelous Maids, and discuss with us having your house for deep cleaning.

Cleaning your house is not just a chore that you do for your house’s aesthetics. It is a must-do task! House cleaning is actually essential not only to make your space clean, comfortable, and livable but also because it is beneficial for your health. On the other hand, despite that we admit this fact, we may be having a difficult time doing it. Some possibilities may be because of schedule conflicts whether it’s work-related or personal.

Fortunately, we have now a solution to this matter. We can now hire a cleaning company or professional housekeeper(s) to clean your house on your behalf. Nowadays, hiring someone to do house cleaning does not necessarily mean you’ll hire them for a full-time position known as housemaids.

Contrary to what many believe, you can now hire professionals to do house cleaning services in a contractual manner. This means that they’ll just come knocking on your door on the dates and times you agreed on to take care of your house’s clutter. With that being said, the main question now would be whether you need a basic house cleaning or deep cleaning.

In this blog, we will give you a better understanding of which of the two types of cleaning you’d need to book.

Basic Cleaning Definition

Basic cleaning, also known as regular cleaning, may be described as doing cleaning tasks that are performed on a regular basis. It is maintaining good cleanliness of your house.

It includes, but not limited to, the following tasks:

• sweeping and mopping the floor
• cleaning the living room, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, etc.
• dusting and wiping all visible surfaces (i.e. tables, racks, and couches)
• tidying up the house

Deep Cleaning Definition

Deep cleaning involves more focus and attention of cleaning to such areas traditional cleaning doesn’t cover. This is more thorough than regular cleaning which means you or the housekeeper you hired needs to invest more time.

It includes tasks as follow:

• cleaning behind appliances that normally not covered on a basic cleaning service
• oven and microwave
• refrigerator
• windows and frames
• bathroom tiles and glass walls to remove stain and molds
• thorough cleaning on the corners of the room to remove cobwebs
• kitchen tiles or countertops
• under the sink
• under the mattress

With deep cleaning tasks listed, you may notice that this type of cleaning requires more time than usual. Compared to regular cleaning, deep cleaning can be done on a monthly, quarterly basis, or every six months. It depends on your preference as the house owner. Although there are times, your house cleaners may remind you if you already need deep cleaning or not.

What Type of Cleaning do You Need?

When you hire a house cleaning service like us, My Marvelous Maids, you might be thinking of which cleaning service you need. If you are hiring a house cleaning service for the first time, deep cleaning is the best option in most cases. On the other hand, if you are still undecided, you can always consult in order to help you make a decision.

Swimming is a great, fun, and exciting activity that most of us do. Everyone of all ages enjoys it. Regardless of the season, one way or another this activity may be done. It doesn’t necessarily mean of always going to beaches but an outdoor or indoor pool, lake, or even in your own tub this can be done. Well. Aside from the fact that we enjoy swimming, it is also a good exercise for many to increase stamina.

On the other hand, did you know that there are also possible dangers this activity may bring? Yes, that is a fact! With this being said, we must keep in mind that there are safety precautions you must consider first and foremost. It doesn’t matter if you’re tall and the water is only three feet deep, danger can happen anytime. It does not consider anyone. If it happens, it strikes fast which caught us off guard. That is why the word safety must always come along when you’re doing your swimming activity.

If you’d like to know more about this, we would like to share with you an informative website discussing tips and the importance of safety when swimming. It is entitled, Swimming Safety: Tips and Considerations for Pools, Beaches, Hot Tubs, and More.

You’ll not only learn one but many safety precautions for you to follow when you’re engaging in this fun activity.

We would like to thank Los Angeles Homes, for giving us the opportunity to feature their informative article here at My Marvelous Maids.

Let’s start this blog by saying, “Yeah!†as you finally considered hiring a housekeeper or a house cleaning company to take care of your beautiful home. This is awesome! It really is since you you know how beneficial it is for you to outsource a professional house cleaner. On the other hand, the next question you’ll think of is, how often should your house be cleaned.

In the house cleaning companies’ perspective, the automatic answer to the question is “every day!†Yes, the cleaner the house is, the better. But, kidding aside, that question might be a tough one to answer… or maybe not. So, to help you with this dilemma here is a bit of advice we’d like to offer for you to decide on your situation.

How Often Do You Clean Your House?

From a house owner’s perspective like you, doing house cleaning on your own is always done once a week. Whether you do this in the middle of the week, on the weekend, or during your day off from work, it doesn’t matter. What’s important is, you spend a day or two finishing all of your house chores.

But at the same time and most of the time, this routine is not a general house cleaning. You just do this to maintain the cleanliness of your own space. With this being said, you only do a it unless you have plenty of time at your disposal. In most cases, spare time is what prevents you from thoroughly cleaning your place.

And this is where cleaning companies, like us at My Marvelous Maids, come in to give you a helping hand. Our aim is to do these tasks on your behalf. We can offer you these services depending on what you need and your preferred schedule for house cleaners to come.

Daily

A daily house cleaning is ideal for families with busy schedules like a family with a newborn baby, working couples and/or parents who are both busy even on weekends, and house owners who are elderly and need assistance on house chores on a daily basis. There are instances that this is ideal too for Airbnb (but depends on the duration of stay of the property occupants).

This daily setup does not literally mean that the house cleaner(s) come in seven days a week. Usually, it is a Monday to Friday schedule to clean.

Weekly

This is an ideal setup for a family who doesn’t want any interruption on their daily routine. If you have a family like this, then this is a good option for you. The house cleaner you hire will only come once a week or every two weeks (depending on your preference) to take care your house. Dedicated hours or a day will be allotted just for them to come and do the chores on your behalf.

In general, this is the most common setup when house owners hire house cleaners. They are expected to focus on sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming the floors along with tasks like emptying trash bins, cleaning the bathrooms, cleaning the living room, bedrooms, and the kitchen areas. On the other hand, changing bed linens, kitchen linens, and laundry would depend on your agreement with them.

Monthly

Whether you already have a someone that you hire for a daily or weekly house cleaning, it is good if you still consider a monthly house cleaning option. In most cases, monthly house cleaning can be equivalent to deep cleaning.

This is an ideal setup to flourish your house and make it pristine once again. When a house cleaner does a monthly (deep) cleaning, he or she focuses on making thorough cleaning like removing molds/mildews on the tiles in the bathroom and kitchen counters, removing stains on walls, taking care of the glass doors and windows, and other households chores that need labor and time to focus on.

Furthermore, cleaners doing this takes longer than the usual to clean. This can also be tailored fit depending on your agreement with the one you hired.

Occasional or Seasonal

These cleaning services are more popular during holidays, when there’s an event, or when you have short-notice from your in-laws and friends who’d visit your place. An occasional house cleaning usually lasted only for a few hours and maybe you’d need more than just one helper (this will depend on what occasion you are preparing for). But one thing is for sure, whether you hire one or more house cleaner, the goal is to help you prepare and set up your home for whatever occasion you’ll be having.

One good example is during holidays, like the upcoming Holloween, you might be having friends, relatives, or in-laws coming over to your house. You can hire a someone or a house cleaning company to prepare your place for this event. 

And if you’re in this situation this Halloween, we, at My Marvelous Maids, are offering a promo for this event. For just $129, you can book with us for a house cleaning service for 3 hours and we will send you one of our highly trained house cleaner! You may reach us today to book a cleaning appointment!

Conclusion

When hiring someone to take care your home, it is not just a question of how often he or she should come. Always put into consideration too the other factors such as:

• How often do you clean your house on your own? 

If you really have no time to spare, then you might consider a daily house cleaning service. But if you can clean in between your schedule, maybe the weekly cleaning schedule done by a house cleaner is what you need to assure that the areas you might have missed will be polished.

• What is your budget for a professional house cleaning?

Depending on the size of our home, you can determine which set up you’d most need to keep your place in its pristine condition. Furthermore, find a housekeeper of a house cleaning company that suits your budget like My Marvelous Maids.

• Determine on what level of cleanliness you need for your home

This is important if you’d want a tailored fit cleaning service for your house. You should elaborate on what type of cleaning you want so that the house cleaner could deliver and meet your expectation.