Our Cleaning Blog
June 5, 2020
Businesses have always had a responsibility to keep the office clean to help keep their employees happy and healthy. Now with the Coronavirus and businesses reopening, this is more important than ever. Which is why, My Diamond Maids, want to share our five tips to help keep your office clean. 1. Develop Your Plan The CDC recently came out with some Guidance For Cleaning & Disinfecting, and they talked about the importance of developing a cleaning plan, and we agree with this. Figuring out what needs cleaning, and how specific surfaces will be disinfected will help to ensure that you’re able to stay on top of everything. 2. Provide Needed Supplies Whether that’s offering a mask, wipes, or placing hand sanitizer throughout the office, providing these essential supplies will help reduce the exposure risks for your employees. 3. Hire A Professional Cleaning Service Office Cleaning, deep cleaning, is something that […]
May 29, 2020
When it comes to cleaning your home, you might be wondering what the best practices are to help ensure that you’re truly disinfecting the surfaces. That is why we wanted to share our top 5 tips to help kill household germs today. 1. Start With Soap And Hot Water If there’s a lot of dirt and grime on the surface, you should be cleaning it first with soap and water. The reason for doing this is that it helps to remove the first layer so that the disinfectant can come in contact with the actual surface. 2. Let Your Disinfectant Sit Once you wipe the area down with soap and water, the next step is to wipe it down with a disinfectant. Something important to remember, though, is to allow the disinfectant to sit, rather than wiping it down right away. Different disinfectants have guidelines on how long it should […]
May 22, 2020
Sometimes, it can seem like no matter how much you clean, there are still places within your home that are dirty. Unfortunately, this is true. There are many places, we often overlook when we clean our homes, which are some of the dirtiest spots in our homes. According to an article written by Healthline , they said, “A 2016 study of the most contaminated objects in the home also found over 340 different bacteria on 30 different objects. Not all bacteria are harmful, but some can be found throughout your home and make you sick. Those are the following: staph, yeast and mold, salmonella, E. coli, and fecal matter.” This study shows how important it is to keep your home clean, which is why we’re going to be sharing the top 6 dirtiest places within your home. 1. Dish Sponges The very thing that is supposed to be cleaning your […]
May 15, 2020
Whether we like to admit it or not, we all have moments where our homes are not clean. That’s why we want to share our top 10 habits with you to help keep your home cleaner. 1. Start Your Day With A Made Bed Most of the time, this extra task in the morning can seem almost pointless because you’ll get back into the bed that night. However, by having a made bed every day, it can help ensure your home looks and feels less messy. 2. Empty Your Dishwasher In The Morning Doing this first thing in the morning can seem like a daunting task, especially before coffee. But, if you do it while the coffee is brewing, that cuts down on your work later on. Plus, you won’t have dishes staring at you or cluttering your counter space because you will be able to place them in right […]