The late part of the year is a busy, if happy, time for most of us. Whether you have children at home or visitors of any kind, combined with parties, shopping, special dinners and occasions, it can be a frantic time in general, and for keeping things tidy. Keeping up with the mess can be […]

When we think about fall, it may evoke back to school, changing leaves, and the onset of holidays and cold weather. Whether or not you’ve got littles heading back to class, there are seasonal requirements to address in your home. Now that fall is around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about those tasks […]

Here at Maid for Portland, we understand having a clean living environment is directly related to our state of mind. Generally, if a space is cluttered and chaotic, it’s harder to think clearly or relax. Even still, so often cleaning and organizing our space is pushed lower on the priority list when other responsibilities like […]

Continuing our “Focus On” series at Maid for Portland, in this post, we’ll focus on one of  our favorite cleaning tools: Baking Soda. Baking Soda (or sodium bicarbonate) is one of the most versatile and easy-to-use cleaning products. It is a non-toxic and highly effective cleaning agent that can be used in a plethora of […]

If you are like most of us, one of the most common issues you face is the constant build-up of objects around the house and on most surfaces… in other words, clutter. To make the most of your space, at Maid for Portland we’ll focus on ways to help contain all those things you can’t […]

Our new “Focus On” series highlights special ingredients or tips to help with your cleaning projects. This post focuses on the handy ingredient: vinegar. More and more people are moving back to natural, chemical-free cleaning solutions, and there aren’t a lot of supplies that are more useful or inexpensive than plain white vinegar. Mold and […]

Summer Cleaning and Organizing Tips Now that it is starting to heat up, you may be feeling it’s time to get ready for summer by cleaning up, clearing out, and tidying up. Here are several tips and tricks to help make the most of your summer season.     Patio/Deck To enjoy your patio or […]