Our House Cleaning Blog
June 25, 2021
The entryway is the first place that people see when they encounter your home. In some situations, it might be the only space some people might see (think delivery people, neighbors stopping by for a cup of sugar, census workers, etc.). Regardless of the context, you want to make sure that people get the right impression of your home – and as an extension, of yourself – from the very start. So here are three ways to clean and organize this area before the next party or get-together, or unexpected visitor! 1. Pull Everything Out The first step is to take everything out of this space so that you can start with a new canvas. Once everything gets removed, put the items in similar groups. For example, place blankets with other blankets, books in one place, etc. This allows you to find what you need when the time comes. Next, […]
June 18, 2021
We’re probably all guilty of not cleaning out our kitchen cabinets as often as they need to be cleaned, but it’s something we all should be doing. Just as we wipe down our counters or mop our floors regularly, our cabinets need the same attention. As always, at Diamond Maids we’re here with tips to help you get your cleaning chores tackled as easily as possible. Before we get into the steps to deep clean your kitchen cabinets, make sure to grab these supplies: two cleaning cloths, a new sponge, dish soap, and warm water. Now, let’s get to tackling those Cabinets. 1. Prepare the Solutions Since most cabinets are made with painted wood, metal, and vinyl materials, a warm water and dish soap solution is commonly used to wash kitchen cabinets. Dish soap is especially good in removing any grease build-up and stains that are present. You’ll want to […]
June 11, 2021
Knowing what to stock in your cleaning closet can sometimes feel like a mission in itself, with widely differing information and opinions on the internet. But it’s necessary to have supplies on hand for your regular cleaning chores and everyday messes and other situations that you’ll need to address in a possible cleaning emergency. As always, we’re here to help you stock up on what you need to have in your DIY cleaning closet and also here to help create a space for everything you’ll need to keep your home sparkling. Our recommendations are below: 1. Glass Jars Not only are jars perfect for organizing and keeping everything neat, but they also help to pull the overall look of the closet together. You can keep clothespins, brushes, soap, or whatever you desire in those jars. Check out Amazon for some different options to choose from, but in the meantime, here […]
June 4, 2021
“Everything good, everything magical, happens between the months June and August.” -Jenny Han. We understand. The summer months are meant for vacations and relaxing, and cleaning isn’t the most fun thing we want to be doing when the beach and picnics in the park are calling, but as we frolic and play in the summer heat and plan all sorts of wonderful escapades, we still can’t let our homes fall apart. Also, in the summer months, some cleaning issues are exacerbated by heat and humidity, so to stay on top of all that we are sharing some summer cleaning tips that we promise won’t take you longer than an hour so you can get back to the sun. 1. Deodorize Your Trash and Recycling Cans Trash cans often have an unpleasant smell that comes to the surface if not regularly cleaned. Especially in the summer months, the heat and humidity […]