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9 Ways to Relax & Manage Stress

DIY Life is stressful, from tackling household chores to traveling here and there for your children’s after-school activities. Regardless of your lifestyle, job, daily routine, encountering stressors...
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What Is A Silicone Sponge

Tidy Home If you stay abreast of the latest trends in household cleaning supplies, you may have heard of the silicone sponge. This innovative new scrubber is getting some rave reviews, and in some...
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National Spilled Milk Day

Tidy Home Did you know that February 11 is National Don’t Cry Over Spilled Milk Day? You shouldn’t feel bad if you didn’t; most people aren’t aware of this special date. Though the day was created to...
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5 Benefits of Bed Making

Tidy Home Do you make the bed every morning? Some of us are diligent at bed making while others may grumble, “Why should I make the bed if I’m just going to unmake it this evening?” Well, if you fall...
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5 Cleaning Tips to Keep Seniors Healthy

Tidy Home Just because an aging family member seems healthy, happy, and thriving doesn’t mean they don’t need a little assistance every once in a while. In fact, keeping a home clean can be one of the...
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The Magic of a Professionally Cleaned Living Room

Tidy Home Relax and Unwind with Merry Maids' Services The living room is often referred to as the heart of the home, and for good reason. It’s where we connect with family, entertain friends, and...

Memorial Day Housekeeping Tips

Seasonal Cleaning Memorial Day and the long weekend we enjoy in honor of the holiday are just around the corner. Three-day weekends provide a great opportunity for friends and family to take mini...
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Spring Cleaning with Kids

Seasonal Cleaning It’s springtime again! In addition to enjoying the blooming flowers and singing birds, you’re probably itching to give your home a good old-fashioned spring cleaning. Of course...
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How To Clean Laminate Countertops

Trusty and affordable, laminate counters have been a staple in home kitchens since the 1940s. Nowadays, they aren't as popular as granite countertops, but you will still find them in a lot of homes...
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Cleaning Tips For Allergy Sufferers

When you have environmental allergies, it can be hard to bring yourself to open a window, much less stir up dust, dander, pollen or mold while cleaning your house. But letting allergens pile up in...
Shower Cleaning Basics

Shower Cleaning Basics

Cleaning the bathroom shower is a task that many people put off until it’s out of hand. Who can blame them? It’s not incredibly pleasant, and can be downright disgusting at times. But when you’re...
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The Right Way To Clean Granite Kitchen Countertops

There are plenty of things to love about granite kitchen countertops, from their irregular, natural patterns to the sparkle and luster they give off. Yes, granite countertops can take your kitchen’s...