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A cup of tea can be calming, but it’s important to keep that kettle clean. Here's a helpful tip to descale your kettle without using harsh chemical products. Hint: it’s easier than you might think! Mrs Hinch Cleaning Tips, Lauren Jones explained that boiling a kettle filled with some lemon juice and water can help revive shine and remove limescale! High in citric acid and antibacterial properties, lemons not only smell fresh but are great for cleaning household items as they are unlikely to cause damage to surfaces and appliances. When life gives you lemons, use them to tackle that pesky limescale!

Has this ever happened to you? Your favourite shirt, skirt, or pair of pants went missing on the journey from the washer to the drier? Now time is of the essence, and you need your garment dried fast. Here’s a helpful hint to dry in record time. Try tossing in a couple of dry towels with your garment, they’ll help absorb moisture and speed up the drying process. Size permitting, you could even toss your garment in your handy kitchen spinner. It’s a quick way to wick moisture away from fabric.

If left unchecked, cosmetics can quickly turn your bathroom into clutter-city. Plus, when looking to thin your makeup cabinet it’s not always clear which products are expired and which aren’t, since many simply state how many months the product will last after opening. To keep track of your cosmetics and keep your cabinet less cluttered try using a thin-tipped permanent marker to note the date you’ve opened it, suggests organizing guru Jeffrey Phillip. It’s a simple way to know what’s good and what needs to go the next time you cull your cluttered bathroom cabinet.

Did you know that many nurse shifts are 10-12 hours long? They give up their early mornings, weekends, late nights and more to ensure someone is always ready and willing to provide you and your loved ones with the best care possible. We can’t thank our Canadian nurses enough for their strength, sacrifice and support. Merry Maids wants to thank all the brave men and women out there for their kindness and dedication in caring for us when we need it most, especially during these uncertain and scary times. #NationalNursingWeek

How good was it loading up on sweet treats and amazing eats during holiday season? Now festive season is all boxed up for another year, remember to remove all leftover food and unused items from your refrigerator. Nobody enjoys stinky, cluttered spaces so if you're keeping that 1/4 cup of icing that's been sitting there for weeks, it's probably best to toss it.

It's devastating to see a new piece of clothing shrink in the laundry. But did you know clothes can be unshrunk? No we're not kidding! A TikTok user demonstrated that by adding one teaspoon of conditioner in a bucket with warm water, and mixing the clothes and letting them sit for 30 minutes, this trick actually unshrunk his clothes. Make sure to hang the clothes to let them try and remember, it's recommended that this hack be used on cotton, wool, and other knit fabrics. Instead of throwing out clothes because they've shrunken in the wash, try this technique! It could save you a pretty penny this holiday season.

Sometimes, the best way to organize odds and ends is to create a junk drawer. You know, one that is full of stuff you just can't find the room for or are not sure where to put. A good rule of thumb? Throw out anything in the drawer that you haven't used in a year. Holding onto a lid you don't know what it belongs to? Or a bracket that doesn't have a match? Get rid of it - it will clear space and make you feel better. Now that's a win-win!

Do you have a stubborn sticker that simply won't peel off new home décor? When pesky stickers just won't budge, Style at Home offers a solution for those in need. They suggest using a hairdryer, as the heat will loosen the glue that bonds the sticker. At the right temperature, the sticker should lift right off. If any sticky residue is leftover, everything from peanut butter to cooking oil dabbed on a piece of paper towel can help get the glue gone. Next, simply wash the décor and enjoy the new aesthetics sticker-free!

It is that time of year again - National Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day! Refrigerators are notoriously neglected and yet can harbour sticky spots from spilled juice, bacteria from thawing raw meats and smells from long-forgotten foods. Did you know that Merry Maids offers refrigerator cleaning? Our experienced maids can leave your fridge looking its best. Contact us for a quote! https://www.merrymaidsregina.ca/cleanin/additional-services

This flu season say goodbye to nasty unwanted visitors with Merry Maids NEW Enhanced Disinfection Services. 3 different services with one very important goal to keep you, your family and your home safe and germ-free. Cleaning kills some germs, but not all. Using hospital-grade disinfection and state-of-the-art application, our services kill 99.99% of microscopic bacteria and airborne viruses, so you can feel confident that your home is clean as can be. Don’t let the cold bring cold and flu germs into your home, call Merry Maids today! #homecleaning

Today on World Kindness Day, try performing a random act of kindness when going about your daily tasks. This year, more than ever a simple act of kindness can make a world of difference for someone.

Cleaning may not bring you joy - but living in a tidy space is proven to help keep your mind clear and promote happiness. Do you feel better with a clean home?

Phone, wallet/purse, keys. A checklist for what you need before you leave the house or a list of the dirtiest things in your home? These items usually end up plopped onto public surfaces and are rarely - if ever - cleaned. Next time you clean your home, give your keys a good cleaning too!

Not everyone loves cleaning as much as we do - but it's easy to see why! Leaving the whole list of chores to the weekend can feel overwhelming and take up precious hours that could be better spent with friends and family. Instead of letting chores pile up, try doing a little every day. Tackling a load of laundry or cleaning one bathroom can help divide the labour across the week, leaving you with more time on the weekends.

With cold and flu season here and the holidays coming, there’s no better time to choose our Enhanced Disinfection Services. Our cleaning teams use hospital-grade disinfectants and leading application methods like fogging to provide your family the extra layer of disinfection protection you need. Nobody wants to be feeling blue at this time of year. With Merry Maids on your side, you can eliminate germs, bacteria and viruses, and protect what’s important. Learn more about our three individual Enhanced Disinfection Services here.

Sanitizing your cleaning tools is important - but are you doing it right? Many people have heard the "hack" that microwaving your dish sponge kills bacteria, but that is FALSE! In fact, it can actually contribute to higher bacteria colonies. That is because in order to get the sponge to a high enough temperature to kill all the bacteria, it would start a fire. Instead of throwing your sponge in the microwave, switch to cloths that can be put in the washing machine for an eco-friendly cleaning solution.