House Cleaning Tips & Home Care Guides

Baking soda has always been known for its leavening properties in baking bread for thousands of years. But the powder has a lot of other household and even medical uses too. Here are just a few you might not be aware of: In the Kitchen: 1) General cleaning - Baking...

It's probably a lot easier than you might think to germ-proof your home and reduce the threat of sickness and infections. The experts agree that the process begins with keeping your home as clean as possible. Cleanliness One of the top ways you can germ-proof your...

How to Remove the Worst Clothing Stains                                                                                                                                                          By Rick Shultz Every one of us has been there at one time or another....

Having a maid or hiring a professional cleaning service isn’t just for the ultra-rich. Best Maids has been providing house cleaning serves in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs for over 10 years. We clean the homes of families, couples, the elderly, and busy...

If you are thinking about hiring a Chicago house cleaning service but have never had a maid before, you are probably wondering what to expect from their first visit. Do you need to clean first? Should you be home? Will it be weird having a stranger cleaning up after...

Everyone wants a clean dust-free home but finding a duster that actually traps and removes dust without making a bigger mess seems impossible. Best Maids has been providing home cleaning services in Chicago and the surrounding area for over 10 years, and trust us,...

We’re always looking for ways to cut costs and save time. Clothes dryers use a surprising 590 kwh of energy. That’s nearly as much as your refrigerator. Reducing the amount of time your clothes spend in the dryer, especially in the winter when it’s much harder to air...

Coming home to a spotless house is a wonderful feeling that we are thrilled to be able to provide to families, couples, the elderly, and busy professionals in the Chicago area. But we know life happens and soon enough that professionally cleaned home doesn’t feel...

The holidays are a wonderful time of the year, but along with all the joy and happiness they bring, they can also bring chaos and clutter. It comes in the form of holiday cheer, but once the season settles, you may find yourself buried under a little extra stuff. Best...

Butcher block cutting boards are wonderful, versatile kitchen tools. They offer a sturdy cutting surface for chopping fruits and veggies or meat, and their warm, natural beauty makes for a lovely centerpiece or serving platter. Keep your butcher block cutting board...

Fixing a leaking sink is no easy task unless you know how to repair it step by step. And the problem just doesn’t end there. More often than not, it is extremely difficult to figure out where the actual leak is and whatever’s triggering it. If your sink is leaking, it...

People tend to use their fireplace the most during the cold days of winter and vacuuming or sweeping it at least once a week is a must if you want to keep your fireplace clean. And if you are one of those people who clean the fireplace only once every year, chances...