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.

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How to Clean a Bathroom Exhaust Fan Properly — Toronto Guide 2026

How to clean a clogged bathroom exhaust fan in your Toronto home. Takes 10 minutes, dramatically improves performance, and prevents mould.

Maidless

November 5, 2026

How to Clean a Bathroom Exhaust Fan

Bathroom exhaust fans accumulate dust on the cover and fan blades until they become nearly useless — a clogged fan can't move air effectively, which leads to moisture buildup and mould in the bathroom. Cleaning takes 10 minutes and dramatically restores performance.

How Often Should You Clean It?

Every 6–12 months, or when you notice the cover is visibly dusty or the fan seems louder than usual (a fan working harder to move air through blocked blades makes more noise). In dusty Toronto homes or during renovation season, more frequently.

Tools Needed

Screwdriver (flathead or Phillips depending on your model)
Vacuum with brush attachment
Warm soapy water and a cloth
Compressed air can (optional — very effective)

Step-by-Step

Turn off the power at the breaker for the bathroom. Don't just turn off the switch — fans are wired to the light circuit in some bathrooms, and working near electrical components with power on is a risk.
Remove the cover — most covers snap off with a gentle pull (squeeze the metal clips inside) or unscrew with a screwdriver. If it doesn't budge after squeezing, check for a screw in the center.
Wash the cover — soak in warm soapy water for 10 minutes, scrub off dust and grime with a cloth or sponge. Rinse and set aside to dry completely.
Vacuum the fan assembly — use the brush attachment to vacuum the fan blades, the motor housing, and the duct opening. Remove as much lint and dust as possible.
Compressed air — if you have a compressed air can, blow air through the fan blades and into the duct opening to dislodge embedded dust that vacuuming misses. Do this before vacuuming if doing both.
Wipe the fan blades — use a barely damp cloth to wipe each blade. Don't get the motor wet.
Replace the dry cover and restore power.

Test It

Turn the fan on after cleaning. You should notice quieter operation and stronger airflow — a well-maintained fan moves significantly more air than a clogged one.

When to Replace Instead of Clean

If the fan is very loud, rattles, or barely moves air even after cleaning, the motor bearings may be worn. Replacement fans are $30–$80 at Home Depot and can be swapped in 30 minutes. A functioning exhaust fan is one of the most important mould-prevention tools in a Toronto bathroom — worth replacing if failing.

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