Tag: Cleaning

The living room is often one of the main gathering spaces during holiday parties, but its typically larger size can be intimidating when it comes to cleanup. Fortunately, you don’t need to carve out an hour to clean this room. Instead, follow these step-by-step cleaning tips provided by Debra Johnson, training specialist for Merry Maids, …

The holidays are all about opening your doors and welcoming friends and family. But along with hostess gifts, your guests may also bring sniffle-causing viruses and colds. To keep your family healthy throughout the season, follow this smart germ-free game plan:   Germ-free move No. 1: Wipe down surfaces “Cold and flu viruses can live …

Cleaning the house in 15 minutes may seem a little crazy, but it’s definitely possible — particularly if you stay on top of the clutter and use the right products. To save time, just focus on high-traffic areas like the entryway, kitchen, living room and guest bath, rather than bedrooms, the garage or laundry room …

A well-organized fridge is a must, especially as the holidays approach, but cleaning it is hardly a favorite task. Party guests and relatives mean extra food and drinks crowding the shelves — so don’t wait until the fridge is jammed to tackle the mess. Instead, speed-clean your fridge. Follow these easy steps and you’ll find …

’Tis the season for shopping, eating and family get-togethers — oh, and don’t forget about all the pre-guest cleaning! Sure, the holidays are a time to eat, drink and be merry, but someone has to scrub the halls before they’re decked. It can be overwhelming when prepping for the holiday season, but you don’t have …