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The calm in our neighborhood is about to end with the start of school in a few weeks.  Our fast-paced lifestyles and hectic schedules typically push our housecleaning chores to professionals, but before picking up the phone to schedule an appointment with a service, it’s important to know whom you are letting into your home.

Bonding:  Make sure the company is bonded for its clientele. Should a theft occur, you need to be protected. Some companies, if they are bonded at all, protect only themselves, not the consumer. 

Insurance: Make sure the company is insured. If a maid slips and falls while cleaning the shower, your home owner's policy might not cover the incident.

References: Make sure the company is reliable. Ask for references and a work history.

Screening and hiring: Ask if employees' references are checked and if their residence status is confirmed. Some established company policies include screening for honesty and dependability.

Cleaning products and equipment: Some independent housekeepers as well as some services expect you to supply all cleaning products and equipment. Check out what's included with your house cleaning.

Guarantee: Make sure the service is backed by a written satisfaction guarantee.

Taxes: Make sure you don't break any tax laws. If you pay a housekeeper or maid a certain amount per year, the federal law requires you to pay social security and other taxes on that person. However, some states may require you to withhold state taxes on payments smaller than $1,000. Most maid service companies withhold taxes for their employees, but check to make sure. For more information about household employee taxes, call the Internal Revenue Service. 

The Maids of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex have provided the following tips.  To learn more about our services or to schedule an appointment, visit our website at www.themaidsdallas.com

Our residential cleaning services are based on The Maids’ unique cleaning regimen, our 22-Step Healthy Touch® Deep Cleaning System. We use only environmentally preferred cleaning supplies and state-of-the-art equipment to remove more dust, dirt and other allergens than conventional home cleaning practices.

 

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Back to Cleaning Basics

THE MAIDSâ offers tips for cleaning like mom.

The Maids of Dallas/Fort Worth would like you to know you can undoubtedly find a product for virtually every cleaning need. Sometimes, however, the simplest methods are still best. Dig through your pantry and embrace your inner naturalist with the following solutions from the cleaning experts at THE MAIDS, a residential cleaning service.

 

Reach for the vinegar instead of the bleach.

  • A simple yet effective surface cleaner can be concocted by pouring equal parts white vinegar and water into a spray bottle. Not to worry, once dry, the only thing you’ll smell is clean.
  • Remove odors from your home by simmering vinegar on the stove for 30 minutes.
  • Add ½ a cup of vinegar to your laundry’s rinse cycle to help break down laundry detergent – great for family members with skin sensitivities. It also naturally softens your clothes. 

 

Stock up on lemons during your next outing to the grocery store.

  • Run a cut lemon half over chrome faucets, then buff it for instant shine.
  • Sprinkle baking soda on the surface of the other half to scrub away stains.
  • Grind a lemon half through the garbage disposal to freshen.

 

Baking soda is a wonder cleaner.

  • Like vinegar, baking soda is non-toxic, multi-purpose and inexpensive. Use baking soda as a safe, natural scrubber rather than bleach-based abrasive cleansers.
  • Absorb odors from the refrigerator and freezer by placing a box inside.
  • Avoid clogged drains by pouring ¼ cup of baking soda down the drain and following with one full cup of white vinegar. Do this weekly for the best results.

 

 

About The Maids:

 

Known for its 22-Step Healthy Touch® Deep Cleaning System, The Maids is the only franchised residential cleaning service to clean for health, combining environmentally preferable cleaning supplies and state-of-the-art equipment with a methodical process to maintain the healthiest living environment possible for families. The Maids enjoys a 96 percent customer referral rate, distinguishing them as the residential cleaning service of choice. Visit The Maids (www.maids.com) for more information.

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Some household cleaning chores are just easier when completed outside. Armed with little more than a garden hose, you can clean a few items around your house this summer with ease. The cleaning experts at THE MAIDS (www.themaidsdallas.com), a residential cleaning service in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, have identified the perfect outdoor summer projects:

Kitchen trash cans: Odds are good that you seldom clean your hardest working kitchen “appliance.” The time is ripe for a good scour. Put a few drops of dishwashing detergent in the can, add water and scrub well with a long-handled brush. Let air dry.

Blinds: Don’t get tangled trying to clean hanging blinds. Remove vinyl mini blinds from the window and lay them on a swept driveway. Use a gentle nozzle setting and hose off dust and grime. Once returned to the window, swipe slats with a dryer sheet to prevent dust from settling again.

Area rugs: These are often too bulky to toss into the washing machine. Instead, hang them over a fence or railing and spray until water runs clear. Allow to drip dry.

Indoor Plants: Now is the perfect time to hose down indoor plants. Dust settles over the winter months, giving your plants a dull appearance. Set the nozzle to mist and reinvigorate the natural beauty of your indoor flora with a gentle shower.

Patio Furniture: While you’re outside, give your outdoor furniture a solid scrub.Don’t get caught on the perfect summer evening with dirty furniture. Grab a soft-bristled brush and scrub away the winter grime from chairs and tables.

The Maids of Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex serves communities throughout DFW including: Arlington, Bedford, Benbrook, Carrollton, Cedar Hill, Colleyville, Coppell, Dallas, Desoto, Duncanville, Euless, Flower Mound, Fort Worth, Grand Prairie, Grapevine, Haltorn City, Highland Park, Highland Village, Hurst, Irving, Keller, Kennedale, Mansfield, North Richland Hills, Richardson, Southlake, The Colony and University Park. 

If you're looking to sit back, relax and enjoy the fleeting summer breezes, give us a call today at 972-437-6253.

Known for its 22-Step Healthy Touch® Deep Cleaning System, The Maids is the only franchised residential cleaning service to clean for health, combining environmentally preferable cleaning supplies and state-of-the-art equipment with a methodical process to maintain the healthiest living environment possible for families. The Maids enjoys a 96 percent customer referral rate, distinguishing them as the residential cleaning service of choice. Visit The Maids (www.maids.com) for more information.

 

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CONTACT: Jona Boney

THE MAIDS

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(IMMEDIATE RELEASE) — May 2014

 

Take it Outside

THE MAIDSâ offers tips for cleaning indoor items, outside

Dallas, TX. - Some household cleaning chores are just easier when completed outside. Armed with little more than a garden hose, you can clean a few items around your house this summer with ease. The cleaning experts at THE MAIDS (www.themaidsdallas.com), a residential cleaning service, have identified the perfect outdoor summer projects:

Kitchen trash cans: Odds are good that you seldom clean your hardest working kitchen “appliance.” The time is ripe for a good scour. Put a few drops of dishwashing detergent in the can, add water and scrub well with a long-handled brush. Let air dry.

Blinds: Don’t get tangled trying to clean hanging blinds. Remove vinyl mini blinds from the window and lay them on a swept driveway. Use a gentle nozzle setting and hose off dust and grime. Once returned to the window, swipe slats with a dryer sheet to prevent dust from settling again.

Area rugs: These are often too bulky to toss into the washing machine. Instead, hang them over a fence or railing and spray until water runs clear. Allow to drip dry.

Indoor Plants: Now is the perfect time to hose down indoor plants. Dust settles over the winter months, giving your plants a dull appearance. Set the nozzle to mist and reinvigorate the natural beauty of your indoor flora with a gentle shower.

Patio Furniture: While you’re outside, give your outdoor furniture a solid scrub.Don’t get caught on the perfect summer evening with dirty furniture. Grab a soft-bristled brush and scrub away the winter grime from chairs and tables.

Now sit back, relax and enjoy the fleeting summer breezes.

 

About The Maids:

 

Known for its 22-Step Healthy Touch® Deep Cleaning System, The Maids is the only franchised residential cleaning service to clean for health, combining environmentally preferable cleaning supplies and state-of-the-art equipment with a methodical process to maintain the healthiest living environment possible for families. The Maids enjoys a 96 percent customer referral rate, distinguishing them as the residential cleaning service of choice. Visit The Maids (www.maids.com) for more information.