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 Remove Mould from Caulking — Toronto Guide 2026

How to remove mould from bathroom and kitchen caulking in your Toronto home. When cleaning works and when you need to replace the caulk.

Maidless

December 1, 2026

How to Remove Mould from Caulking

Mould growing in caulking is a common bathroom and kitchen problem caused by the moisture that the silicone or latex caulk absorbs over time. There are two situations: surface mould that can be removed with bleach treatment, and deeply embedded mould that has penetrated the caulk and cannot be fully removed without replacement. The difference is visible — surface mould is on the caulk face; embedded mould shows as dark colouring throughout the caulk body.

Surface Mould Treatment (Removable)

If the mould is on the surface of the caulk and hasn't penetrated deeply:

Apply undiluted bleach to the mouldy caulking using a cotton ball or folded paper towel — place it directly on the caulk and saturate it
Allow to work for 30 minutes to 1 hour. For stubborn mould: cover the bleach-soaked cotton ball with plastic wrap to prevent evaporation and allow 2–3 hours.
Scrub with an old toothbrush
Rinse with water and dry
Repeat if any mould remains

Hydrogen Peroxide (Alternative to Bleach, Safer for Coloured Tiles)

Apply 3% hydrogen peroxide (drugstore hydrogen peroxide) to the mouldy caulk
Allow 10–15 minutes
Scrub with a toothbrush and rinse
Less harsh than bleach but still effective on surface mould

When to Replace the Caulk (Embedded Mould)

If the mould is embedded throughout the caulk body (visible as dark colouration when you look at the caulk from the side), cleaning treatments improve the appearance temporarily but the mould always returns because it's growing through the entire caulk. The correct fix is recaulking:

Remove the old caulk completely with a caulk removal tool or a utility knife — be careful not to scratch tiles
Clean the gap with bleach, allow to dry completely (24 hours minimum)
Apply new 100% silicone caulk (not latex) in a continuous bead — silicone is more mould-resistant than latex
Smooth with a wet finger and allow to cure per product directions (typically 24 hours before water exposure)

Preventing Mould in Caulking

Keep the shower/tub area dry — squeegee or wipe down after each use
Run the bathroom exhaust fan during showers and for 15 minutes after
Apply a caulk sealant or mould-resistant spray to the caulk annually

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