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 the Inside of a Microwave — Toronto Guide 2026

The quickest and most effective way to clean a dirty microwave interior in your Toronto home. No scrubbing required when you use the steam method.

Maidless

November 8, 2026

How to Clean the Inside of a Microwave

Microwaves accumulate splattered food, grease, and odour-causing residue inside the cavity. Most cleaning attempts involve hard scrubbing at dried-on splatter. The steam method almost completely eliminates the need to scrub.

The Steam Method (Takes 10 Minutes, No Scrubbing)

Fill a microwave-safe bowl with 1 cup of water and add 2 tablespoons of white vinegar (the vinegar helps deodorize and adds cleaning power)
Place a wooden toothpick or chopstick in the bowl — this prevents superheating by giving bubbles a nucleation point
Microwave on high for 5 minutes — the water will boil and fill the microwave cavity with steam
Do not open the door immediately — leave the door closed for 3 minutes to allow the steam to continue working and condensing on all interior surfaces
Carefully remove the bowl (it will be very hot — use oven mitts) and wipe the inside with a damp cloth or sponge. Everything should wipe off easily without scrubbing — the steam has softened all the dried splatter.
Remove the turntable plate and wash it separately in the sink with soapy water
Wipe the door, door seal, and control panel with a damp cloth

For Stubborn Stains After Steaming

If anything doesn't wipe off easily after steaming:

Apply a small amount of baking soda paste (baking soda mixed with a little water) directly to the stain
Let sit 5 minutes
Scrub with a damp cloth — baking soda is mildly abrasive without scratching

Deodorizing a Smelly Microwave

After cleaning, place a small bowl of baking soda inside the microwave overnight (without running it) — this absorbs lingering odours
For strong odours like fish or burnt food: microwave a bowl of water with lemon slices or a few drops of vanilla extract for 3 minutes

How Often

Wipe exterior and interior weekly or whenever visible splatter appears
Full steam clean: monthly
Wash turntable plate: weekly

Microwave cleaning is part of every Maidless deep clean. Book at maidless.ca.

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