House Cleaning & Maid Service in Kennesaw, GA

Okay – let’s talk straight. It stinks. But only for a few minutes! Vinegar is one of those household cleaning items that is the ultimate mutli-tasker. Using vinegar not only leaves your house sparkling clean, but it’s available in bulk in just about every grocery store and it’s cheap! I love using…

Have you ever watched the popular program “The Hoarders” and secretly worried that was you? That somewhere under all the “stuff” is the skeletal remains of your long lost cat? Fortunately for us – most of us only fear that – we aren’t that. However – there is a very good reason to be aware…

I’ll be the first to admit there’s one thing more stressful than holiday preparing and shopping for the holiday… HOLIDAY CLEANING!! To save yourself some stress, plan ahead and hire a CLEANING ANGEL. After all, it’s the holidays. You deserve to have fun and relax by leaving the cleaning for our…

As I see it, a clean home is a healthy home and if you not only clean surfaces but you also clean the air , have clean drinking and bathing water, have good sleep, have magnetic support, have full-spectrum light support, and have organic nutrition then you have a healthier “Wellness Home” and a…

Have you lost your marbles? If you have a garbage disposal you’ve probably had that sinking feeling of “something” going into it. “Something” that requires you to delve into the depths of the disposal! Wouldn’t it be nice to search the disposal knowing it’s nice and clean? Check out our video on…

What would you do if you had more time? Spend a long afternoon taking a hike at Kennesaw Mountain? Perhaps taking an art class or attend a workshop to learn a new hobby?  Maybe just enjoy the peace and quietness of a morning with coffee and a book on your front porch? For many…

So what is all the tick tock about these days?  Is “time” really that important or is it overrated?  Well, you have to first ask yourself, “What would I do if I had more time”?  This would be after: putting in your 40 hours at your work, commuting an hour each way, grabbing groceries, cooking…

Spring is approaching faster than you may think. That is why it is important to prepare for spring cleaning! It does not have to be a long, dreadful process. By developing an efficient plan to tackle the cleaning, you will save a lot of time and energy. Making it fun and enjoyable for the whole…

Now that the weather is showing signs of spring we begin to feel the connections to fresh beginnings.  Many of us feel the common urges to start planning new gardening ideas so we visit our gardening centers and get excited seeing all the potential bloom in our own yards. Many of you are thinking…

You have a soft red neck, weigh as much as a nickel, can fly backwards & enjoy your “Red Solo Cup” sipping!  If this sounds like you, then we are in love with you because you are quite amazing. I am referring to my all-time favorite feathered friend, the Ruby Throated Hummingbird. For the last…

In late August of 2018, our first week at our new home in Lake Arrowhead was a bit of a fright for me.  Anyone who knows me well knows that I am a germaphobe and cleaning fanatic! That comes naturally for an owner of a 23 year old cleaning business, but as my sweet husband…

For some, shopping for a cleaning service is like shopping for a beautiful tree for their backyard and that peaceful garden bench to go with it. For them, just the thought of shopping sends shivers of joy through them and the anticipation of spending hours walking through a Pikes or other outdoor…

When I became a mom I fell more in love with everything yummy, sparkly and joyful about the holidays.  One year in particular, I wanted the perfect Martha Stewart Thanksgiving and literally shopped all over town for the uncommon ingredients that were needed for Martha’s special dressing.  That…

Christmas is now over. The wrapping paper scattered all over the living room floor has been picked up, and the holiday decorations have been boxed up and put back into the attic. Now you might be looking around the house and thinking, what now? The next step for most people is a good ol’ New…

Now that the ‘LOVE’ month is behind us we gleefully move into March Madness and I have to be honest with you-  I am not crazy about the madness invoked by the screaming and shouting for that ball to get through the hoop. Even as a kid I played on some basketball teams but odd…

“Proper deep-cleaning of our homes right now will increase our Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) and is something that every American should do immediately. This could potentially save tens of thousands of American lives over the next 18 months.”  – Grace Reynolds, President of the AHCA – American House…

We are all more concerned than ever before with keeping our home and office environment healthy and free of viral pathogens.  Disinfecting a surface must truly be done properly to ensure the contagions are being killed.  Here is how to go about doing it properly and safely. Step 1: Clean it…

Ever wonder why something that is used to clean something else could smell unclean or in other words…down right STINKY?  That is WHY you should clean your washer.   Eventually, it will get stinky if you don’t show it a little love and here’s why. WATER VOLUME MATTERS: Top load washers use MORE…

It seems natural to respond out of caution by locking things down during the crisis, but the experts from governments to media to the doctors have been saying “BE CLEAN” and if you use a  responsible house cleaning service it may actually help improve the home’s health.…

Most people don’t think about cleaning when they think about breast cancer but I sure do and you can bet my business changed when I heard my doctor say, “you have breast cancer”!  As a matter of fact, I am sitting on my back deck watching my husband wash his Harley and I couldn’t resist…

We are so excited to announce that we were selected as Best Home Cleaning Service in the Around Acworth Magazine again. This is our 6th year in a row being awarded as the best cleaning service! Thank you for all the love, supports, and votes. We are so honored that we are able to serve…

The blessings of November are filled with anticipation of the coming holidays where family and friends gather to celebrate the season. It’s also the beginning of stress over getting everything done during the busy holidays. Here are five proven ways that you can use to reduce your holiday stress.…

At Maid in America, we are often asked about TIPPING. Whether you tip or not should never affect the quality of your cleaning service.  Your cleaners should always strive to provide you with the highest quality cleaning as long as you have hired a professional cleaning service with a good…

Since March of 2020, all our cleaning staff have been trained to follow our specialized COVID training through a worldwide training organization called GBAC. We have utilized this information for our entire staff to better care for your environment and keep you safe.  Here are some additional…

I’ll show you how to be that cleanest house on the block without wearing out your nails! We all know ‘that’ person.  My daughter, Ashley, is one of those persons and I’ll bet you know someone as well.  They might seem like the busiest person you know and still they always seem to have the…

At Maid In America, our top priority and our slogan is to “add sparkle and shine with your health in mind“. One of the ways in which we do this is by sending one cleaner to your home rather than a team. You may wonder how this helps so we wanted to give you an…

At Maid In America, our top priority and our slogan is to “add sparkle and shine with your health in mind“. One of the ways in which we do this is by sending one cleaner to your home rather than a team. You may wonder how this helps so we wanted to give you an…

Vacuum cleaners are wonderful tools within our homes. Most of us think that the only thing we need to do to keep them up is make sure they are charged/plugged-in and empty the bag/container when it gets full. Unfortunately, that is not all they need. If you notice your vacuum working slower, not…

As all our wonderful customers know, we do encourage tipping to your cleaning technician if you love the work they do, and we thank you for your kind generosity. To make this process easier than ever before, we have been using an app that sends you a text when the job has been completed and…

Your home should be a place of comfort, where you can unwind and relax after a long day. However, many people go home to a dusty, dirty, or cluttered home that is not conducive to being a place of relaxation. It is a fact: the more things you have in your home, and the more…

As a parent, I was excited when my daughter went back to school. It meant that I had more time to work, more time to myself, and more time to keep the house clean. Many of you are in the same situation. With school now in full swing, our routines are also normalizing and allowing…

By Lucy Lee FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LOCAL OWNER CONTINUES MAKING A DIFFERENCE!   Acworth, GA – September 14, 2022 – For the past five years, Maid in America has been donating home cleaning services to local cancer patients through their partnership with nonprofit Cleaning for a Reason. Owner Vicky…

Most people don’t think about cleaning when they think of breast cancer, but I do! The day I received my diagnosis, my world immediately shifted. I never could have predicted the journey that God would guide me through, but it would eventually lead to me finding my mission as a member of the…

The holidays are almost here! That means there will be a lot to do, and a lot to clean. If you are having guests over to your home for Thanksgiving or Christmas, take a look at this helpful list of tasks that you can use to help you stay on schedule before your company arrives.…

It seems like nothing is safe from stains! When you have a busy life with work, kids, pets, hobbies, and more, it is just a matter of time before a stain gets on the carpet, your furniture, or your clothes. People commonly eat in the living room and may spill food or drink on the…

Some people find housework to be somewhat “therapeutic” and actually enjoy it, but for most of us, we don’t find joy in cleaning. We tend to put things off until the laundry is piled up and overflowing in the basket, or until one side of the sink is full, and then do the dishes. All…

Dusting is an easy way to keep your home looking great and smelling nice. It is also a great way to keep allergens, dirt, dander and pollen from resting on the surfaces of your home. Dusting is a time-consuming task, but it is important to dust frequently for your family’s health. (This is…

This month means a lot to me and my family, and supporting Breast Cancer awareness is a personal mission for me and my business. Breast Cancer awareness and prevention of this disease is very personal to me, since I am a survivor of Breast Cancer myself! I decided to fight it with all I had,…

October is near and dear to Maid in America because it’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month & our owner, Vicky Bates, is a SURVIVOR! This month is a time to honor the fighters, admire the survivors, and remember those we’ve lost. Let’s raise awareness, support one another, and work towards a future…

Keeping a clean home environment isn’t just about how it looks. It’s also about good health and better comfort. A clean home can help with both! We know that it takes time to clean a home right, and that is why many homeowners call us. Hiring a house cleaning service is an excellent solution if…

This is how gross your dishwater filter can get if you don’t clean it often enough and this is what gets splashed onto your dishes! Depending on how much you use yours, it is safe to say that it should be cleaned every 3-5 months. If your dishes appear cloudy or gritty or even if…

It can be challenging to identify mold and mildew in your bathroom because it most often grows in areas we homeowners don’t see because these are areas that may not be visible.  It’s unlikely you will see it under your flooring or actually behind the shower wall itself…it’s like a ghost, invisible…

We love Blue Dawn as one of our all-purpose cleaning options because it is gentle, safe, biodegradable, non-toxic & contains no phosphates, thus, making it safe for the environment. But it also has other surprising uses with the most famous being most remembered in the ocean oil spills that saved…

Did you know that over 75% of commercial air fresheners in the store have ingredients that have been linked to migraines, asthma, breathing issues, and nausea? Air fresheners emit over 100 chemicals, including volatile organic compounds (VOCs) such as formaldehyde, benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene…

Read this list of 5 easy household tricks you can do to save time and money… Spruce up your beat-up sneakers using an old toothbrush and some basic white toothpaste (non-gel). Mix it with a tad of Vaseline. This little cleaning trick is perfect for white-soled sneakers. Squirt your toothpaste onto…

Think about all the places your feet take you… gas pumps, Walmart, parking lots, dog parks, public restrooms, etc.  Seriously, you do not want to walk all that stuff into your home where the baby is crawling or wear you bare feet walk on just before crawling into your bedsheets…ewe!  So if you…

Regular House Cleanings have a lot of benefits to homeowners and the whole family. Just by scheduling regular house cleanings, you can enjoy… More free time for you and your family! A house cleaning service can help you find and enjoy more free time. When you discover those hours you save (now…

Spring is here! That means that it’s time to get your home ready for a new season. It’s time to get rid of the winter blues and let the light in! Spring cleaning gets to the nitty gritty of washing window sills, doors, baseboards, light fixtures, cabinets, garbage cans, detailed vacuuming plus the…

Why do some floors show streaks and remain sticky, even after you just mopped them? Here are a few reasons why… Residue from Cleaning Products You may be using too much floor cleaning solution, or the cleaning solution you’ve chosen isn’t well-suited for your floor type. Not only does using more…

Vacuum cleaners collect a variety of materials from our homes, and these materials can harbor different types of contaminants. Beyond the obvious dust and debris, bacteria, molds, ultrafine particles from the motor, and even persistent chemicals can be found within the vacuum and potentially…

Remember: Each oven (and mess!) is unique, so various techniques will work better than others. With that in mind, here are some of the most helpful tips and tricks of the trade that can help you achieve the cleanest oven glass possible.  Use oven liners at the bottom of your oven to help catch…

You’re likely to spot these creepy crawlies indoors during autumn and winter, when shorter, darker days and colder temperatures see their annual migration from our gardens to our houses, but it’s not unusual at any time of year. During late summer and autumn months, especially during September and…

This will totally surprise you and dazzle you for days!….. Prevent Dust Buildup on Your Baseboards with This Hack Utilizing dryer sheets around the house is an unexpectedly effective way to tackle dust and hair, from flat-screen TVs to baseboards. Their slightly sticky and textured surface makes…

Do you struggle with dust buildup at your home? Do you ever wonder why it accumulates so fast? Here are a few reasons why it happens, and some ideas for what you can do to control the dust. 5 Reasons Why You May See Dust Buildup… **Poor Ventilation**   Inadequate airflow can cause dust to settle…

Don’t we all love the beautiful aromas of Christmas — those scents that whisk us right back to childhood? Maybe it’s the smell of cookies baking for Santa on Christmas Eve, or the fresh evergreen scent of a real tree picked up at the farmer’s market. This time of year is truly special, and we’ve…

These are some of my favorite tips and cleaning hacks that’ll help you get the job done better and faster. Creating natural alternatives to toxic household cleaners is pretty helpful if you want to save money and keep toxins out of your home! Enjoy… Tip #1: Homemade Bleach Alternative This is…

Your fridge, dishwasher, and microwave share something surprising: they can all be cleaned safely and effectively with plain white vinegar. At Maid in America in Acworth, GA, we use this old-fashioned, non-toxic solution to cut grease, neutralize odors, dissolve mineral buildup, and tackle…

March is the perfect month for a fresh-start clean. Days are longer, weather is milder, and a few focused tasks now will keep your home looking and feeling great through spring. Whether you want allergy relief, more natural light, or a clutter-free space, these practical steps will get you there…