Our House Cleaning Blog

Have you noticed that soap scum keeps piling up, even if you clean your shower frequently? If so, then you might benefit from a daily shower spray. By utilizing a daily spray, you can help prevent soap scum and mildew while keeping your shower smelling fresh. To make our simple DIY recipe, keep reading for the step-by-step process. 1. Gather Your Supplies You’ll want to get hydrogen peroxide, rubbing alcohol, dish soap, a rinse aid like Finish Jet-Dry, and a clean 32oz spray bottle. Then place all the items on a clean surface. 2. Measure Out the Ingredients Next, measure out the appropriate amount of each ingredient, and pour them into the container. 1/2 cup of hydrogen peroxide 1/2 cup of rubbing alcohol 1 teaspoon of dish soap 1 tablespoon of rinse aid After all the items are combined, slowly add three cups of water. You might notice a little […]

“A dramatic reorganization of the home causes correspondingly dramatic changes in lifestyle and perspective. It is life-transforming.” -Maria Kondo. When it comes to keeping our clothing organized, we can sometimes feel overwhelmed, especially when there’s a lot in our closets. If you’re feeling this way, know that we understand, and we’re here to help by sharing our recommendations on how you can keep your clothes well organized. 1. Say Goodbye To Overflowing Drawers When you open your dresser drawers, and you find it hard to close them with ease, then it’s time to get rid of things. Pull out anything with holes or that you haven’t worn in a year. Throw out anything that’s not salvageable and donate what is still in good shape. Once you have what you’re keeping, it’s time to put everything back. For more on organizing your drawers, keep reading. 2. Coordinate Your Hangers Before you […]

Earlier this year, we talked about inexpensive ways to keep your refrigerator organized, and now we want to take it a step further to share how to stay on top of keeping your fridge clean to prevent waste. According to experts at Futurity, on average, Americans throw away a third of the food they buy, which comes to around $1,900 a year per household that is getting spoiled. Hence the reason we want to share some ways you can reduce the amount of food going into the garbage by keeping your fridge clean. 1. Eat Me First Box If you notice that something you bought is getting close to the expiration date, put it in this designated box so that you can create meals around those items first. We recommend putting anything that needs to be used up in a week or so in there first. Then each week adding […]

Clutter – whether a little or a lot – is a part of all our homes and lives from time to time. Sometimes, despite our best intentions it can creep into our homes and take root. Even if the clutter is not overwhelming your household, it can still impact your day-to-day living, both physically and mentally. When there are many areas in your home that need tidying up and decluttering, it can lead you to feel exhausted and on edge. At Diamond Maids, we understand this feeling, which is why we’re sharing the top three rules that you can utilize to declutter your home today. 1. Don’t Hold On To Things Out Of Guilt We all have an item or a few that we’ve kept out of guilt. Maybe you received a birthday present from someone you love that you’ve never used but felt bad about giving away. Or even […]