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 a Microwave Without Chemicals — Steam Method and More

Microwaves accumulate splattered food on the interior walls and ceiling that hardens over time. Here's how to loosen and remove it without spraying chemicals inside a food appliance.

Maidless

January 10, 2027

Microwave interiors accumulate splattered food on the walls, ceiling, and turntable that hardens when repeatedly heated. Many people are reluctant to spray commercial cleaners inside a food appliance. Here are effective chemical-free methods that work better than dry scrubbing anyway.

Method 1: Water and Vinegar Steam (Easiest)

Fill a microwave-safe bowl or mug with 250ml (1 cup) of water and 2–3 tablespoons of white vinegar
Place a toothpick or wooden skewer in the water to prevent superheating
Microwave on high for 5 minutes — the water will boil and steam will fill the interior, loosening dried-on food
Leave the door closed for another 2–3 minutes after the microwave stops — the trapped steam continues working
Carefully remove the bowl (it will be hot)
Remove the turntable and wash it in the sink
Wipe the interior walls, ceiling, and floor with a damp cloth — the food residue will come off with minimal scrubbing

The vinegar smell dissipates quickly. The steam does the work; the scrubbing becomes easy.

Method 2: Lemon Steam

Works identically to the vinegar method but leaves a fresher smell:

Slice a lemon in half, squeeze the juice into a bowl of water, and add the lemon halves to the bowl
Microwave on high for 3 minutes
Let sit with door closed for 5 minutes
Wipe clean

Stubborn Spots After Steaming

For spots that remain after steaming: make a paste of baking soda and water, apply with a damp cloth, let sit 2 minutes, then wipe. This is mildly abrasive and handles residual hardened spots without scratching the microwave interior.

The Turntable

The glass turntable is usually dishwasher-safe (check your manual). Alternatively, wash in the sink with dish soap. Remove it from the oven before cleaning the interior so you can wipe beneath it.

The Exterior

Wipe the exterior with a damp microfibre cloth. The control panel should be wiped with a barely-damp cloth — avoid excess moisture near buttons and vents.

How Often

Quick wipe after any spill or splatter: immediately
Steam clean: monthly, or whenever the interior has visible buildup

Microwave interior cleaning is included in Maidless's deep cleaning checklist. Book a Toronto deep clean — HST included.

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