As of the 20th of this month, it is officially spring! That means blooming flowers, chirping birds, and, of course, spring cleaning. Spring cleaning is a routine (and tradition) that we understand here at Maxi Maids - your Springfield source for cleaning services. It’s the perfect time to shake off the dust of winter and gain a fresh perspective on the year. That makes spring the ideal time to d…Read More
With spring on its way, it is time to get your home ready! Whether you choose to do the work yourself, or let our cleaning services here in Springfield help you out, here are tips to get your house ready for the warmer weather. Windows The winter weather can take a toll on your windows; spring is the time to get them clean and sparkling. The warm weather will give you a chance to remove the screen…Read More
When it’s time to throw in a load of laundry, do you reach for the fabric softener? Or do you opt to use a dryer sheet with each tumble? Or, perhaps, you like extra soft, static free clothing… so you use both a dryer sheet and some fabric softener. Sure it’s overkill, but you love the smell and feel of your clothes. But which option is truly the best? Well, there’s no black-and-white answe…Read More
Take a moment and think about your day to day responsibilities. You need to get out of bed, shower, get dressed, eat something, get to work on time, perform the duties of your job in a competent manner, figure out dinner, have a meaningful relationship with your significant other, enjoy a social life, and possibly do a good job as a parent. With all of that, plus unexpected situations you need to …Read More
In life, we usually have to make compromises. There’s the big ones, like deciding where to go to school but weighing the cost of college. Then there’s the day-to-day ones, such as adopting a pet for life and still maintaining a clean household. Some people believe that it’s a binary choice that you can either welcome a pet into your home, or you can have a clean house. The fact is, you can h…Read More
While we live in a deeply divided country, there’s one thing that’s true of most Americans. We really love our pets. As a matter of fact, we have 70-80 million dogs and 74-96 million cats living with us, which means around 37-47% of all households have a dog, while 30-37% have a cat. It’s not surprising considering they are nonjudgmental, loyal, and fun to be around. They also can have a hab…Read More
Hosting a gathering during the holidays can be utterly magical. There’s something truly special about inviting friends and family into your home, and transforming your regular living space into a special place, a warm and welcoming refuge. That’s the idea, anyway. But then you start thinking of the massive amount of cleaning required, and those magical thoughts can quickly turn sour. But don Read More
On the one hand, holidays are great. You get a chance to reconnect with family and friends, recharge your batteries away from work, and take a moment to reflect on the magic of the holidays. On the other hand, holidays can be terrible. If you’re hosting, you need to make sure you have enough food and drink for all of the guests and enough seating areas for everyone. Worse yet, cleaning up after…Read More