We at My Amazing Maid cannot be at your house all the time. So we for those days we aren’t scheduled to appear, you can use these eco-friendly kitchen cleaning hacks. Insider approved and perfect to use in between your scheduled cleaning services. 

To keep your house cleaner — and greener — at all times, check out these seven natural cleaning tips from the professional cleaning experts. 

1. Vinegar in Your Dishwasher – If you have hard water in your home, you are probably pretty frustrated with dirty-looking dishes that come out of your dishwasher with spots. You can put a dishwasher safe bowl right-side-up in your dishwasher and pour in some vinegar. Run the dishwasher — the vinegar will help combat that hard water so your dishes come out looking spotless. You can also add vinegar in the dishwasher rinse aid compartment.
2. Set a Cleaning Timer – This tip can be a game-changer for you and your children. This cleaning tip is simple. You set a timer and work on cleaning your kitchen until the buzzer goes off. Maybe you finish the dishes early, but that gives you more time to finish another cleaning task. A timer is a great way to get your children involved in some simple cleaning tasks that are age-appropriate. You get a little helping hand and the kids have fun racing the timer to get the cleaning task complete.
3. Cotton Ball in Your Trash Can – You’re not the only one with smelly garbage. It’s a fact of life. Here’s a tip you can use to make your trash bin a little less funky — or rather, smelly in a good way. Try taking a cotton ball, soaking it in essential oil, and place it in your trash bin underneath the bag. This is an easy and inexpensive odor-fighter that helps keep your trash from smelling to disturbing.
4. Get Rid of Those Annoying Coffee Stains – Your coffee mugs have stubborn brown coffee stains? Check out the baking soda trick. All you have to do is sprinkle some onto the bottom of your stained cup, add just enough water to form a paste and scrub.
5. Quit Those Sink Odors with Baking Soda and Lemon Juice – Just think of all the gross stuff that goes down your drain, it makes sense when it starts to stink. Try this cleaning hack by flushing your sink drain with hot water and baking soda, then finish it off with a cup of lemon juice water. The baking soda and lemon juice with cause a fizzy, chemical reaction and leave your sink smelling refreshed.
6. Try a Potato to Clean Your Rusty Cast Iron – Did you know potatoes can clean rust?! You can use this trick on other rusty things, too. Cut the potato in half, dip the cut end in dish soap or baking soda, and rub it over the rusty pot or surface. Save your time and money with this vegetable cleaning tool.
7. Clean Your Microwave with Lemons – You probably don’t want your morning oatmeal to smell like yesterday’s spaghetti leftovers. Here is how you can beat the stink! Use a 1/2 cup of water in a bowl or microwaveable safe dish, slice a lemon in half and squeeze the juice into the water, then drop the lemon halves into the bowl. Put the bowl in the microwave and run for three minutes. Let stand for five minutes. Warning: Do not open the microwave door before the five minutes waiting period, that’s where the magic happens. The steam trapped inside will help loosen food debris make your microwave smell lemony fresh. After you can wipe it down!

Green Cleaning Tips for Your Home

Check out this list of green cleaning kitchen tips in between your next home cleaning. We at My Amazing Maid in Columbus, Georgia care about the environment and keeping the products we use around your home safe for you and your family. To learn more about the products we use during our home cleanings click here. Schedule your next home cleaning service today!

Growing up you probably had a list of things that your parents assigned each week. Fortunately to your parents, scientists and doctors both agree that children helping out with daily tasks around the house is helpful, not only for the house, but in fundamental development. At My Amazing Maid, we want to make life easier for you and your family by taking care of the house cleaning in whatever way you choose: weekly, monthly, or just one time seasonal deep cleans. Nevertheless, that doesn’t mean your kiddos can’t help out a little with age-appropriate cleaning chores. 

Here are five age-appropriate cleaning chores kids can do around the house.

Cleaning Chores for Ages 2-3

Cleaning chores for children ages 2 to 3 should be kept very simple. It is important to remember not to be worried about precision or completion in the chores, but their willingness to help. At this age, children are just learning about helping and might not have the total motor skills to complete at an “adult” level. These age-appropriate chores could be items like:

• Picking up toys after play
• Dusting
• Putting dirty clothes in the hamper
• Helping empty the dryer into a basket
• Wiping clean windows (at their reach)

Cleaning Chores for Ages 4-6

Cleaning duties for children ages 4 to 6 can start to be more involved. Like with younger children, it is important to remember not to be worried about precision in the chores, but their willingness to help and using positive reinforcement. At this age, children are capable of helping out more and have more understanding of what chores are. These age-appropriate chores could be items like:

• Making their bed
• Pulling weeds in the garden
• Helping clear the table
• Putting dishes away in the cabinets
• Assisting in loading and unloading the dishwasher
• Watering plants
• Putting dirty clothes in the hamper

Cleaning Chores for Ages 7-9

Chores for children ages 7 to 9 and beyond can start to be more difficult and complex. Older kids can now start tasks and complete them in a timely manner. At this age, children are capable of any of the above chores mentioned as well as being able to physically do more to help and pick up after themselves. These age-appropriate chores could be items like:

• Vacuuming
• Washing dishes
• Taking dogs for walks/feeding/bathing
• Putting away their own laundry
• Cleaning bathrooms
• And any of the above tasks

Some parents implement allowances and other items to reward children for helping around the house. No matter how you decide to reward your children (even if it’s a simple high-five), your reward will definitely be fewer chores around the home. Every parent can agree … that’s a WIN!

Let My Amazing Maid Make Your Life a Bit Easier

The school year is back in full swing and the calendars are already full through next year. Let the cleaning professionals at My Amazing Maid help you and your family worry about one less to-do, cleaning the house. 

Contact us and receive your free home cleaning estimate today!

Summertime is always busy with visitors, barbeques, and family events. Your house may suffer from the extra traffic and company. Additional guests and family can mean your home isn’t at its cleanest and may need some extra scrubbing. 

Find out where the dirtiest places in your home. Discover how My Amazing Maid can help your home be at its best not only this summer but all year long!

5 of the Dirtiest  Spots in Your Home

1. Kitchen Sink – Your kitchen sees a lot! In most homes, it is the epicenter where everyone gathers, eats, and hangs out … but it is also one of the dirtiest spots in your home. The kitchen sink can have more bacteria and germs inside than a bathroom toilet handle, 70,000 times more actually. We take pride in providing your family and home with the best cleaning services in the Columbus, Ga area.

1. Kitchen Sponge – Did you know you are supposed to clean the sponge you may use for cleaning dishes DAILY? According to a study by NSF International Household Germ Study, there are over 321,629,869 microorganisms living in every gram of your used dish sponge. Gross! Try switching to a dish towel that you can throw into the laundry daily after use and kill all the germs without buying costly sponges and causing more waste in landfills.

1. Game Controller – Video game controllers can be an excellent spot for germs to reside. You can protect your family by cleaning them regularly and especially if someone in the home has been sick. Simply remove the batteries from the controller and wipe down with a mixture of water and rubbing alcohol, this will sanitize the controller and prevent the spread of germs.

1. Pet Food Bowl – Did you know yeast and bacteria can live inside your pet’s food bowl? We suggest cleaning the bowls once a week, placing them in the dishwasher is an easy way to sanitize as well (check the manufacturer label to see if bowls are dishwasher safe before cleaning). 

1. Toothbrush Holder – Often the bathroom toilet is thought to be the dirtiest spot in the house, but your toothbrushes and their holder may be worse. Be sure to store your toothbrushes a safe distance away from the toilet to prevent fecal matter particles from spreading through the air. Cleaning your toothbrush holder is very important, try soaking in vinegar for an eco-friendly cleaner and family safe option.

Schedule Your Next Summer Home Cleaning

My Amazing Maid’s team of professional and highly-trained cleaners are here to provide your home and family the clean house you deserve. Contact us today to receive an instant and free estimate for your next home cleaning service in Columbus, Phenix City, Fort Benning or the surrounding areas.

A clean home with children and pets? No, we aren’t joking! But how do you keep your house clean with pets and kids running around leaving messes in their trail? Besides making everyone live outside … we are only somewhat serious about that option. Don’t worry My Amazing Maid is here to the rescue!

We know it’s hard to keep the house clean with a busy schedule, kids, and pets, especially in the summer months. Here are some more reasonable options you can try this summer to keep your home clean from the home cleaning experts.

5 Things Your Family Can Do Keep a Cleaner Home

• Put Items Away After Use – This may seem like a simple tip, but trust us it is a crucial one. We often take things out and don’t put them away after use adults are just as guilty as children on this one. So, try to be a good example and put away items when you are done with them, and ask your children to do the same. This keeps the clutter at a minimum and frees up space for more fun and activities.
  
  
• Set A Timer – Set a timer to pick up the house. Even something as sort as 5-10 minutes of “clean-up” time a few times a week can really be effective and fun for your kids to help with the cleaning of the house. Make it a game with them and for those minutes everyone helps out – picking up toys, wiping the bathroom counters, making beds, taking out the trash, vacuuming, or dusting can be easy tasks kids can help with and gets them involved.
  
  
• Keep Dirty Paws and Shoes Outside – Ask your kids to take off their shoes at the door or in the garage before they enter the main part of your home. As far as your fur family members, keep a clean towel or pet wipes next to the door and wipe their paws and coat before they come inside. This will keep some of the outside dirt where it belongs, outside.
  
  
• Clean Up Messes Quickly – Don’t wait! Accidents happen with children and pets, but waiting to clean up messes can make what was an easy clean up into a more difficult task. We suggest keeping a spray bottle of vinegar and water on hand for quick, eco-friendly cleanup.
  
  
• Call My Amazing Maid – We know all those tips are great but when you really want a fresh and sparkling home you need to call us! We work with your busy schedule and budget to provide your family with the professional cleaning service you know and trust.

Summer Saved by My Amazing Maid 

We have your family and home covered this summer, dirty paws and sticky hands included. Check out these special offers and contact us to get a free, instant estimate.

We hate to be the bearer of bad news, but May 10 is National Clean Your Room Day! Like most of us, you can probably hear your mom’s voice in your head from childhood. Don’t worry we have you covered, My Amazing Maid is ready to not only clean your room, but the rest of the house too!

It is not certain when National Clean Your Room Day was started, but the first blog post about this day was written back in 2010. That being said, this silly holiday can be a time your family cleans together, redecorates a space, or reminds one another to schedule a deep spring clean from My Amazing Maid!

Here are a few tips from our industry experts on how to keep your room tidy and neat in between our cleaning services.

Keep Your Home Clean In Between Cleaning Services

Often we hear from clients that it is difficult to maintain an orderly home between cleanings. We understand life gets crazy, but here are a few ways you can keep up with the clutter.

1. Put Away Every Night – Every night before bed, attempt to pick up everything that was left out that day. Meaning you can fold blankets on the couch and wipe off counters in the kitchen. Performing little tasks each night make a huge difference. So in the morning when you wake, your home is ready for a new day and you don’t have to deal with yesterday’s mess. Not only is it great to wake up to a clean home, but you could also see improved sleep!
   
   
2. Keep Bathroom Counters Clear – Try putting away all your products on the bathroom counter in a drawer. If you don’t have drawers, another option is putting them away in a storage basket or installing a shelf. Having a clean and clear bathroom counter can immediately make the bathroom look and feel cleaner. An additional bathroom tip (because we know everyone wants a tidier bathroom): can use a mixture of water and vinegar to spray down your shower or tub after each use to prevent soap scum buildup. Walking into a clean bathroom is a great way to start a stress-free morning. You may even get around faster because all of your products will be in place!
   
   
3. Involve the Whole Family – Don’t get stressed out by the kid’s mess. You can make cleaning their rooms a game and ask the kids to help out. Set a timer and whoever wins gets to pick a show that night. The kids have fun and their rooms magically become picked up! Making tidying a family event can relieve the stress of one family member and keep the home even neat and less appealing, even between cleanings.

Less Stress, My Amazing Maid Summertime Cleaning

Summertime is almost here and this is a great reminder to update your services for the upcoming months, especially since the kiddos will be home more often. My Amazing Maid offers bi-weekly, weekly, monthly, and one-time deep clean for your home or small office.

To get a free estimate on the cleaning services you would like, please visit here and fill out our form.

Is your home in need of a deep spring clean? Spring cleaning is more than just a catchy phrase about a seasonal swipe of the house, and more about quarterly maintenance and a deep cleaning of your home. Learn why your house needs a “spring clean” and what that term actually means coming from a cleaning service.

Here are five benefits you may not have realized can occur when you book a deep clean with My Amazing Maid.

5 Benefits of Deep Spring Clean

1. Less Stress, Improved Sleep – When you know your house is clean and organized, it has been proven you have a more relaxing, deep sleep. When you schedule your home’s deep cleaning service with the highly trained professionals at My Amazing Maid you can relax knowing your home is in good hands and will be sparkling clean when we are finished.
2. Makes Routine Cleaning Easier – Focusing on the “deep clean spots” makes your regular cleaning much easier. Instead of worrying about getting that tile perfectly shiny, you can simply run over it with a broom. Also if you already have a weekly/ monthly service with My Amazing Maid, we will use this deep clean to focus on areas we often do not clean in regular service.
3. Prevent Build Up of Dirt and Grim – To prevent additional build up in areas you may have missed in your day to day cleaning, scheduling a spring cleaning can address that issue and help you avoid the dust and dirt build up. This not only aids your house in looking newer, it actually improves your health!
4. Lessen the Spread of Germs and Bacteria – Your kitchen and bathrooms are probably the most bacteria-filled locations in your home. After the cooler months with runny noses and the family inside more often, those areas in your home probably need some TLC. Spring clean or deep clean is a great way to flush out all those germs and start fresh looking into summer.
5. Overall Homeowner Maintenance – To maintain your home’s integrity, you want to keep up with cleanings and maintenance. A bi-yearly deep clean can help sustain your home’s value and cleanliness. You spend the majority of your life in your home, so why not be comfortable in it?

Book Your Spring Cleaning Now

Stop worrying about the house cleaning, we have you covered, with multiple cleaning service plans to fit your budget. Contact us to schedule your homes next spring cleaning and get a free online estimate.

In today’s world, staying on top of all your responsibilities can be hard. With work, cooking, and a family, it is difficult to fit cleaning into your routine. This is why My Amazing Maid’s cleaning services can change your life! Therefore, when you hire a maid service, you will see more mental clarity, better time management, and more efficiency in your life. 

Reason One: Mental Health

Do you ever feel unsettled about something but you just aren’t sure what it is? Or you have a feeling of unclarity or grogginess? My Amazing Maid’s services can help clear your mind! Research has shown that having a clean home can actually positively affect your mental health! In this study, people whose homes were described as “restful” and “restorative” had higher levels of happiness and mental well being. This being said, you may not have time to clean your own house. This is when our cleaning services can help. Our cleaning services will allow you to stay refreshed and clear-minded in your day-to-day life. No more spending your days worried and anxious, instead, spend them focused and excited!

Reason Two: Time Management

People are busy, the last thing that you want to do when you get home from a long day of work is to clean up around the house. On average, a female spends 2 hours and 15 minutes on housework every day. When taking this into consideration, there are just 24 hours a day. 8 of those hours are used for sleep and another 8 are used for work. When you take out 2.25 hours for cleaning that leaves just under 6 hours for recreation or any other tasks you need to get done. If you have a family, minutes even seconds are precious. Say goodbye to wasting precious time on cleaning and hello to increased family time. My Amazing Maid’s cleaning services will allow you to spend time on what really matters in life; we will take care of the rest!

Reason Three: Efficiency

My Amazing Maid’s cleaning services will be completed by professionals. As a maid service, our job is to ensure the cleanliness of your home. Our cleaning services will get you a detailed clean that you may not have time to perform by yourself. We value the quality of our cleaning services, priding ourselves in our services. We also use green cleaning products so no harmful toxins are entering your home, keeping you, your family, your pets, and your home safe.

Hiring a professional cleaning service means no more buying or storing your own cleaning supplies, as we already clean with the safest, most effective supplies. Our services really are a more efficient choice, as you can choose how long you want us to clean and you will no longer be spending the pointless money on chemicals or sponges.

Why Not Hire a Professional Maid Service?

My Amazing Maid’s professional cleaning services can enhance your life. Our goal is to provide you with a happy, healthy, and clean home that you can be content with. When you hire a maid service, you can see more mental clarity, better time management, and more efficiency in your life. Life is too short to clean your own home!

Contact us to schedule your next cleaning appointment.

Moving is stressful enough without worrying about what needs to be cleaned. Whether you are just moving locally or leaving the Columbus, GA area for good, My Amazing Maid offers a move in/move out cleaning service. If you have never hired a professional cleaning service before this may be your first glance at the advantages of professional cleaning. Let us show you the perks of My Amazing Maid service!

What are the benefits of hiring a professional cleaning service during a move? Here is a list of what you can gain from hiring My Amazing Maid to clean your home:

Why You Should Hire a Cleaning Service

• Fresh Start – Moving to a new area and a new house can be difficult. Often homes have been sitting empty or have not been lived in for some time. Before you unpack all of your belongings and settle in, let My Amazing Maid cleaning service give your new space a fresh start.
• Less Stress – Whether you are moving to the Columbus and Phenix City area or leaving this area for another location, moving is stressful! Between packing, organizing, and normal life obligations, cleaning your home may be very low on your list of to-dos.
• More Time – Often home cleaning appointments can be made the same day or the following day, depending on how full the schedule is for the day. This gives you more time to tackle the long list of moving tasks, without worrying if the home is clean.
• A Professional Clean – The move in/move out cleaning package includes everything on our premier cleaning list plus the of cleaning the inside of the oven and the inside of the refrigerator. Don’t worry about your kitchen cabinets, we wipe the interior of all cabinets and drawers. In addition to the interior of the home, we will sweep out the garage or patio and make sure your home looks it’s best.
• No Contract – Since the move in/move out cleaning service is a one time service you are not required to have a contract to receive a home cleaning. We hope that if you do stay in the Chattahoochee Valley area, that you give us a call for all your cleaning needs!

Trust My Amazing Maid

Find out why we are called “AMAZING”! With over 30 years in the cleaning industry, My Amazing Maid is the cleaning service you can trust. Customer satisfaction is always guaranteed. Let My Amazing Maid take care of your home cleaning needs.

Contact us today to schedule your cleaning service and ask about our special offers.

The new year is finally here!

Do you have enough time to make those resolutions and keep them this year? By hiring a professional cleaning service, My Amazing Maid, you can have your cake and eat it too (so to speak). Whether you are trying to get back to the gym, spend more time with family, or have a more organized life, My Amazing Maid’s professional cleaning service will free up your time to do what you enjoy. Leave the cleaning to us!

My Amazing Maid Cleaning Services

When you hire My Amazing Maid cleaning services, you hire professional cleaners. What does that mean? All of our home cleaners have completed a nationally recognized training program as well as local training. My Amazing Maid has the flexibility of a small local business, with the experience and professionalism of a larger corporation.

Whether you are looking for one-time deep clean to jump-start the year, or a more regular home cleaning we have an option to meet your needs. Scheduling cleaning services provided but are not limited to one time deep clean, move in/out cleanings, weekly cleanings, bi-monthly-monthly cleaning options, and small office cleanings.

Take a look at additional house cleaning services offered by My Amazing Maid.

• Bathrooms – We clean the tub, tile, shower doors, countertops, toilets, and sinks. In addition, we remove all mildew, soap scum and lime build up.
• Dusting – My Amazing Maid dust and polish all of your furniture, to include but not restricted to: your baseboards, crown molding, ceiling corners, ceiling fans, windowsills, door facings, and doorframes.
• Floors – We vacuum your carpeted and hard surfaces and then damp mop all of your tile, linoleum and wood floors.
• Kitchen – We clean the stovetop and burners, the outsides of the refrigerator, counter tops and wipe shine all of the appliances on your counters. We clean the microwave on the inside and out every visit. Lastly, we clean and dry your sink.
• Make the Beds – If you lay out new linens, we will remake beds with clean linens. If we do not see fresh linens, we will still make the beds nicely.
• Extra Touches – When hiring My Amazing Maid, you can always expect the extra touches to be complete. “Extra touches” include emptying out waste bins and taking out the trash, fluffing cushions, and triple checking our work to ensure your complete satisfaction.

Cleaning Packages for Every Budget

Every home is unique, whether you want a single deep clean or a weekly maintenance cleaning service. You deserve to spend more time with your family and on yourself this new year. Let My Amazing Maid take care of your home cleaning needs.

Contact us to schedule your next cleaning and see our special offers.

Did you know? Everyday household cleaning items can be very harmful to you and your family. However, when you hire My Amazing Maid, you don’t have to worry about potential toxins being a part of your home. Our services value your safety; this is why we choose to do our cleaning with green and eco-friendly products. We use an all-natural choice that keeps your family, pets, and home out of harm’s way — Biokleen. Biokleen is extremely environmentally friendly, and a great green chemical that can be used to protect against germs in your home. These products are safer, more effective, and healthier for the Earth than traditional cleaning chemicals.

In Your Home

While other cleaning products can be harmful, not only to your home but people who live inside or visit the home. My Amazing Maid’s products are not. This is why we choose to clean with green chemicals. The smarter, more beneficial choice.

Instead of using chlorine, ammonia, or formaldehyde, Biokleen uses plant-based ingredients such as Glycerin, chelants, orange oils, grapefruit oils, and many more friendly ingredients! These plant-based ingredients not only assist in cleaning your home, but they also have beneficial side effects. For example, orange oils can help you relax, reduce inflammation, aids in lifting depression, and much more! 

Many people have the perception that green chemicals don’t work or are inferior at cleaning. However, green chemicals have greatly evolved over the years, making them a great way to get the job done!

We want you to be able to focus on the things that you love to do, while we worry about the dirty work. Allow us to clean your home and eliminate the presence of outside toxins in the process.

Earth Friendly Cleaning Products

My Amazing Maid’s services don’t only value how clean your home gets, we also are concerned about how the Earth is affected by our cleaning habits. This is another reason we choose to use Biokleen products. Biokleen puts the Earth’s safety first; they use less water, fewer packaging materials, and less energy. In fact, the energy that is used to manufacture Biokleen products is completely offset through wind power credits and water restoration. Biokleen doesn’t only work to better the planet in your home. They are also advocating for a greener Earth by putting its profits towards reforestation. Biokleen ventured out by planting 12,000 trees in 2017 and will continue to inhabit their plans of reforestation in the years to come.

Cleaning For the Greater Good

My Amazing Maid services is advocating for a safer, healthier home, and a greener Earth by choosing to use green chemicals to clean your home. At My Amazing Maid, we value quality over quantity. Our first order of business is to ensure that we keep you, your family, your pets, and your home safe. This is why we are a proud user of Biokleen.

Let us show you the positive effects of green chemicals on your home! Schedule our quality services today!