One of the best ways to keep your household running smoothly and to keep things properly organized is to create a master chore list. This way, everyone in the family has specific chores to do and no one is forced to do more than anyone else. The result is that all the...

In the springtime, the weather finally starts getting a little warmer. Our energy levels begin to get back to normal after the dark and dreary cold winter season. It's that time of year when many of us start feeling the urge to do some spring cleaning. But often all...

The kitchen is often considered the nerve center of your home. It's where everyone congregates the first thing in the morning for coffee and the last place we look around for a late-night nibble. Keeping this important area of the home as spotless as possible should...

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,...