GREEN MAIDS cleaning BLOG
Eco-Friendly Spot cleaner
Whether it’s from kids, pets or from just being clumsy, spills on carpets are inevitable but thanks to this week’s Green Tip; stains don’t have to be! Instead of reaching for a chemical laden carpet cleaner, try out this all-natur...
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Wool Dryer Balls: The Eco-Friendly Choice
Wool dryer balls are all the rage these days but how is adding a few balls to your dryer helpful, you may ask? For starters, wool balls are a more eco-friendly choice than traditional chemical laden dryer sheets because with all that bou...
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Clean Your Grill Without Harmful Chemicals
It’s summertime on the Seacoast, which means it’s time for cookouts and lawn games! But before you can start grilling up your favorite foods, you need to properly (and safely) clean your grill. Traditional grill cleaners are full of ...
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Green Garden Tip: Garlic Oil Pest Solution
As you read this tip you may be wondering if we are trying to repel vampires or insects with this week’s green tip! But it turns out mosquitos and other insects dislike garlic as much as vampires! If your garden is being overrun with ...
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expert kitchen cleaning tips
Our friends over at Redfin asked us to collaborate with cleaning experts across the country! So we included a tip about a tried and true green cleaner…vinegar! Did you know you have a powerful yet safe grease fighter in your kitchen cabi...
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Gardening: Let the Grass Grow
Here’s a tip for any teenager to keep in their back pocket the next time your father asks you to mow the lawn: just tell him to let it grow another week. Right before your father loses his mind, let him know that letting the grass grow...
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Green Cleaning at Home: Creating Clean Air with Houseplants
Houseplants create more than just an improved look and feel to your budding interior design skills, they also earn their keep by improving the air quality in your home. Different plants can serve a variety of purposes, so base your choic...
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Reducing Waste: More Rags, Less Paper Towels
This is an important tip that falls in the category of “practice what you preach.” For years now, Green Maids Cleaning has abandoned the paper towel in favor of the microfiber cloth for cleaning surfaces. This simple act eliminates s...
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Reduce Energy Consumption: Full Laundry Loads
Here’s an interesting fact: a family of four will need to wash approximately 5 loads of laundry in an average week. In total, that equates to 130,000 watts of energy the washer will use each year. Sure, this is a necessary convenience ...
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Conserve Water: Be Mindful of How Long You Spend in the Shower
We know, we know… some parents with teenagers might have just had milk shooting from their noses laughing so hard when they read that headline. But hear us out! The average shower uses 5-10 gallons of water per minute. When you factor ...
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Gardening: Grow Your Own Vegetables
Most of us will remember from high school biology that plants absorb carbon dioxide (CO2) and produce oxygen as a byproduct of their respiratory systems and their photosynthesis processes. Since we know that an abundance of greenhouse ga...
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Green Cleaning at Home: Open Up the Windows
By the time we hit March, winter has usually worn out its welcome, and we all look forward to the first glimpses of spring. Maybe the first step to help usher in that spring-time freshness is to simply open your windows. We hate to be th...
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Reduce Energy Consumption: Unplug Your Electronics
Have you ever heard of a thing called “Vampire Power”? It’s a term used for the constant draw of electricity by idle devices and electronics. We never think about the steady drip of energy used by your tv, microwave, printer, etc. ...
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Reduce Energy Consumption: Use Cold Water to Wash Your Clothes
Did you know, almost 90% of the energy used to run a load of laundry in your washing machine goes to heating the water? By simply switching your cycles to run on cold water, you can reduce nearly 1,600 lbs of CO2 emissions every year. Pl...
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Green Cleaning at Home: Reuse That Old Toothbrush
After your next dentist visit when you come home with a shiny new toothbrush, stop yourself before you throw out your old one! There’s still life for those bristles after it’s scrubbed its last incisor. Old toothbrushes are nifty for...
0DIY Air Fresheners
Finding a house without at least one air freshener is about as rare as spotting a unicorn or a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow. It simply does not exist. We all have them, and I can guarantee that in every cabinet below a sink in you...
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Reduce Energy Consumption: SWITCH TO LED BULBS
We’re all feeling the pinch of higher energy costs these days, but a simple switch to LED light bulbs could go a long way to help reduce your electricity usage. Approximately 9% of your home’s energy goes to lighting! Believe it or n...
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We Move With You
“Finding a home cleaning solution had been a challenge. Not many recognize the value and importance of using green products both for our health as well as the environment. Finding Green Maids has been a huge success for us and we love ...
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Tile, Hardwood & Carpets – We Do It All!
If anyone knows how to clean tile floors, carpets, and hardwood floors – it’s us! Our team of routinely scheduled cleaners are experts at floor cleaning in New Hampshire and Maine. To ease the stress of cleaning your home and business,...
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Use Ketchup To Clean Tarnished Silver
One of our favorite solutions to tarnished silver/silverware is grabbing a bottle of ketchup. Use ketchup to clean your silver by squeezing a small amount onto a towel and rubbing it gently on the tarnished areas. Let it sit for 15 to 20...
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Use Soda To Clean Silver
Believe it or not, you can use Sprite or any lemon-lime soda to clean the dirt and grime off of silver kitchenware or jewelry. Soak your silver in the lemon-lime soda for about an hour, and then rinse with water. Let the pieces dry...
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The Green Maids Story | From York ME To Portsmouth NH
It’s hard to believe that just 12 years ago I founded Green Maids Cleaning in York Maine. What once began as a local green cleaning residential and commercial company has grown to serve homes and businesses across Southern Maine and Ea...
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How To Clean Your Showerhead
Grime on your showerhead? When dirt and hard water collects on your shower head it can make it hard for the water to flow out of the little holes. Don’t buy a new shower head and stress about installing it, just fill a small bag with whi...
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The Best Way To Clean Your Sponge
Have you ever thought about how dirty your sponge is that you use to clean everything? According to studies, the average kitchen sponge contains over 360 different types of bacteria. Yuck! That’s extremely unsanitary. The best solution f...
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Rusty Knife?
Trying to cut with a rusty knife is nearly impossible. If you have a rusty knife, try using lemon scraps to remove the rust. Wrap the lemon around the knife and wipe it clean. The rust will dissolve from the surface....
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Remove Crayon Marks From The Wall
Oh no! Did your child decide to use your walls as their own drawing board? Don’t worry, just peel a cucumber, slice it down and remove the drawings off the wall effortlessly. Rub the wall and the crayon marks are sure to come off. Repeat...
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The Cleaning Uses of Lemons
Wait! Don’t throw your lemon peel in the trash! Did you know that lemons act as a natural degreaser? Lemons have antibacterial properties that can naturally freshen your garbage disposal. This is a great alternative to harsh cleaners. N...
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Hire More Than A Maid Service. When Life Gets Busy – Call Us!
We’re more than just a maid service in New Hampshire and Maine. We’re your team of stress-relievers, time-savers, and certified green cleaners. We recognize how busy life gets – so that’s why we design our regular cleaning service ...
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Allergy-Friendly Cleaning
Did you know you might not be cleaning as effectively as you could be? To get rid of dust, pet dander, and germs – most people use strong chemicals, harsh scents, and harmful ingredients. These products can not only make your allergies w...
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Moving Clean & Green
Cleaning your house before moving out can be a daunting process to tackle. The key is to tackle each room strategically and to take your time. Whether you’re moving out, or moving in, making sure that your property is clean is importan...
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All Purpose Cleaner
Collect your used lemons in a jar and cover them with white vinegar and secure the lid. Let the jar sit out on the counter for two weeks. Strain the lemons. Combine equal parts water and lemon vinegar in a spray bottle. Use as you would ...
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We’re Expanding Our Service Area!
Since 2009, our team of superior cleaners has served commercial office spaces and residential homes in the Eastern New Hampshire and Southern Maine communities. Due to the increased demand for high-quality, eco-friendly cleaning services...
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Wash Your Dishwasher!
To clean and disinfect your dishwasher, simply pour one cup of white vinegar in the bottom of your empty dishwasher and run a regular cycle making sure to use warm or hot water – steam or sanitize cycle will work well too. Cleaning you...
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10 Questions To Ask When Hiring A Maid Service
Finding a maid service for your home or business that is reliable and trustworthy is more difficult than you think. Whether you’re looking for a regular cleaning service on the Seacoast or looking for a one-time cleaning service, there...
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6 Eco-Friendly Tips for Cleaning Granite Countertops
In 2020 granite countertops have become more popular than ever and it is easy to see why. This natural stone is not only beautiful, but extremely durable, scratch resistant and handles heat well, making it an ideal material for a counter...
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7 Tips to Keep Your Home Clean & Green
Keeping our homes and workplaces clean is more important than ever now. Check out these seven tips from Green Maids Cleaning. All sprays, solutions and methods mentioned are safe for family, pets and the environment. #1 Research Cleaning...
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Green Maids Featured on RedFin’s Blog!
Green Maids Owner, John O’Brien was recently featured in Redfin‘s Blog. The article talks about house cleaning tips that professionals swear by. John’s Tip: Utilize White Vinegar – White vinegar naturally...
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Tile & Grout Cleaner
Mix equal parts vinegar and water into a spray bottle; Spray affected area with solution; Scrub with baking soda; Rinse with vinegar/water solution; Wipe clean with a microfiber cleaning cloth...
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Floor Cleaning Solution
Cleaning a carpet is challenging if you have a busy lifestyle, kids, pets, or other distractions. Life can get messy! To clean your carpets and hardwood floors try mixing 1 tablespoon of vinegar with 1 gallon of warm water. This makes a ...
0In The News!
Green Maids marked 10 years in business in March and and we’re commemorating the milestone with upcoming beach cleanups to continue our mission to provide the cleanest environment for the Seacoast! Continue reading the newspaper...
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Don’t Let Toxins Inside
Avoid bringing toxins into the house using a doormat. People don’t realize what we bring into the house after being outside – especially if you have kids and pets. A simple doormat helps to remove oil, animal waste and pollen from th...
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2019 Beach Cleanup Schedule
At Green Maids, our commitment to the environment goes beyond cleaning withall-natural, biodegradable, earth friendly and non-toxic cleaning products.Green Maids also utilizes as much organic and green products as we can in our day-to-da...
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Thank you Adriano Batti
A huge thank you to Adriano Batti for his great photography work of the Green Maids photo shoot. We love the way he captured us doing what we do best!...
0How to Unclog a Drain
If your kitchen sink isn't draining - don't panic. This happens when a foreign object, hair, or built up debris gets caught in the drain pipe. Follow the steps below to naturally fix the clog....
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How can I clean my home safely?
Eco-friendly cleaning is something that Green Maids strives to promote. To that end, we have designed this inforgraphic to show people how they can use a few simple ingredients found at home to make safe cleaning products....
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Remove Mold & Mildew
Does your house quickly collect mold and mildew? To effectively remove it from walls, grout, shower curtains, and other materials make a vinegar solution. All you need to do is add a capful of vinegar into a spray bottle of water. Spray ...
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Eliminate Strong Odors
Help eliminate the smells on rugs and mattresses by using baking soda. Sprinkle baking soda on the affected area, let it sit for about an hour, and then vacuum it up. Baking soda has absorbing properties that can get rid of strong...
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Clean Coffee Maker
Did you know half the coffee makers in the United States have mold or yeast? Make sure you’re cleaning your coffee maker once per month to prevent this build up. Here’s a great cleaning tip: Pour equal parts water and lemon juice in ...
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ECO-FRIENDLY
Our green products are kind to you and kind to the environment.
A SPARKLING FINISH
Outstanding cleaning, each and every time for a home or workplace you can be proud of.
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