How often should I have my home professionally cleaned?

For 1–2 person households: monthly. For families with children or pets: bi-weekly. For heavy-use households: weekly. First-time professional cleans should always be a deep clean.

What should I do before a professional cleaner arrives?

Declutter surfaces so cleaners can access everything. Clear the kitchen counters and move any items from the floor. You don't need to pre-clean — that's what your cleaner is there for.

What is the difference between a deep clean and a standard clean?

A standard clean covers bathrooms, kitchen surfaces, floors, and dusting. A deep clean adds inside appliances, inside cabinets, baseboards, window tracks, and all the areas that accumulate over time. Always start with a deep clean for a first booking.

How do I keep my home clean between professional cleanings?

A 10-minute daily reset — dishes away, kitchen counter wiped, bathroom sink wiped, entry swept — prevents accumulation between visits. Squeegee the shower after each use to eliminate 90% of soap scum buildup.

Cleaning Tips3 min read

How to Clean Chrome Taps and Fixtures — Remove Water Spots and Restore Shine

Chrome bathroom fixtures get water spots and mineral film from Toronto's hard water. Here's how to restore the shine and prevent buildup.

Maidless

January 14, 2027

Chrome taps, showerheads, and fixtures develop a dull film of water spots and mineral deposits from Toronto's hard water — the calcium and magnesium that evaporate and leave a white or grey residue every time water dries on the chrome surface. Regular wiping removes fresh spots; removing established mineral film requires acid. Here's how to do both without damaging chrome.

Daily Maintenance: Wipe After Use

The single most effective prevention is wiping chrome fixtures dry after each use — towel dry the tap after every use. This takes 10 seconds and prevents the mineral deposits from forming in the first place. It's particularly effective in Toronto where the water is moderately hard.

Removing Water Spots and Light Mineral Film

White vinegar is the most effective and safest cleaner for chrome mineral deposits:

Soak a cloth in undiluted white vinegar
Wrap it around the fixture and let sit for 5–10 minutes — the acetic acid dissolves the calcium carbonate deposits
Remove the cloth and rub with a soft cloth — deposits should wipe off
Rinse with water and dry immediately

For the gap around the base of the tap where it meets the sink — a common buildup area — use a toothbrush soaked in vinegar to scrub around the base and underneath the tap edges.

Polishing Chrome for Shine

After removing deposits, buff chrome with a dry microfibre cloth to restore shine. For an extra-high shine: apply a small amount of rubbing alcohol to a cloth and buff the chrome surface — it removes any remaining film and leaves chrome glossy.

What to Avoid on Chrome

Abrasive scrubbers or steel wool — permanently scratch chrome plating
Bleach-based cleaners — can discolour and damage chrome over repeated use
Strong acid cleaners (heavy-duty lime remover, undiluted CLR) — test on a hidden area first; some chrome finishes are sensitive to strong acids

Showerhead Scale

When a showerhead has clogged jets from mineral buildup: fill a plastic bag with undiluted white vinegar and secure it around the showerhead with a rubber band or zip tie so the head is submerged. Leave overnight. Remove and run the shower for 30 seconds to flush. The jets will be clear.

Chrome fixture cleaning is included in Maidless's standard bathroom clean. Book a Toronto house cleaning — HST included.

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