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Keeping our giant screens clean and in tip-top shape is worth it – the picture stays crisp and clear and 3, 5, 10 years later your t.v. can look as good as the day you bought it.  Maintaining and cleaning your t.v. is just worth it! Here are a few tips to help you clean and preserve a large television: Flat Screen t.v. are best cleaned with caution, a brand-new micro-fiber cloth and an ammonia-free, alcohol-free screen cleaner. Those cleaners evaporate rapidly, so while some say using distilled water is okay, there is just no reason to use water and…

We love serving the St Louis area every day!   What does it take to provide the best service around?  It takes a desire to treat work like it matters, each step of the way!  It takes a goal to be number one, across the board.  It takes a willingness to treat people like they matter! Lexi Maids has a goal to provide solid, reliable service by people you can trust.  Every day is a new opportunity to build lasting relationships with our clients.  We want to be your cleaning company and work to prove our value every time we step…

When it comes time to clean, having your ducks in a row makes everything smoother! 1. A hand held basket can help you move from room to room faster, bringing all you scrubbers, bottles of cleaners, and a trash bag for disposables. 2. Having fresh cleaning materials, like disposable cloths or paper products allows you to clean areas that need more disinfecting, like sinks or toilets, without worry of cross contamination. Remaining aware of contamination flow is important with all cleaning! 3. Glass cleaner bottles are notorious for leaking, so always keep them upright. The same goes with many spray…

Stairs see a lot of traffic, and that traffic is unique because it leads to more wear due to pivoting, running, and feet rolling over the edge of the stairs – especially if you have kids.  Keeping stairs clean can lead to a better appearance of carpeting, due to less rub-in.  The more dirt an area has the more likely it is to pick up humidity over time, and saturate the area as pressure and foot traffic grinds it in. Spot treating small stains is great, but don’t forget those spots are wet, often for 24 hours or more.  It’s…

Who likes scrubbing dishes? The good old dishwasher is there to move that task along. They’re easy to use, and require little upkeep, but let’s take a look at some small ideas that make the swirl-go-round. 1. Not all dishwashers perform as well, and some require pre-rinsing. The earlier you pre-rinse the less caked-on food must be dealt with. For the worst pots and pans, you can actually empty them of cooked food, and put a little warm water in, allowing the pan to soak at a low heat as you plate your food. This leaves far less scraping. 2.…

Spilling red wine on the sofa or carpet leads to a special kind of gasp. There are a slew of remedies for the situation, but take a second and first let your rapidly beating heart calm down; but don’t wait too long, because speed is of the essence. Red wine is a difficult stain to remove, but with tried and true methods, anything is possible! Before trying any of these methods, first know that we cannot assess every stain or every material, so tread at your own risk! 1. Soapy mix: A common method goes like this: Mix one part…

Kids are important and they take a lot of our time, it can require shifting priorities, and sometimes that means getting behind on cleaning.  It can be hard to keep the house free of dirt, grime, and especially clutter, and it may be a few years before your kids can clean up their toys which have a way of spreading all over. Obviously our answer includes hiring cleaners for the occasional deep clean, or a regular service, but in between, there are things you can do to help.  A messy house can cause a lot of subconscious stress, especially if…

Tile floors are beautiful, and if done right, they can be easy to take care of. There are so many great tile patterns to choose from, it’s an obvious choice for some areas of the house. Some houses even have tile for miles, and who can blame anyone for such a choice. There are some tricks to keeping this versatile, enduring flooring in top shape. Let’s take a look. 1. Find the best cleaning agent. It can be tempting to use whatever you have on hand, but the best cleaner is the one you are the most experience with, in…

Just a heads up – we are still running the June 2020 summer sale, 10% off using the discount “JUNE10” We know it’s not easy working all week, or raising the kids either. It takes a lot of work, and the effort pays off. Getting a great house cleaning service going will always lighten the load, and we’re here to help in that department. Whether you are looking for a regular maid, or a need to get a deep clean, we can check the boxes and leave you with a clean home and a happy heart. The heat is starting…

As the heat rolls in and the air conditioner goes on, there’s nothing better than a clean house, especially when you don’t have to clean it yourself. Just in case you need a nudge to try our service – please try this special sale price for select services : 10 percent off (good through June 2020). Just use the promotion “JUNE10”. Every passing day, our homes get a little bit dirtier, and fresh upkeep gives us a sense of well-being and hope. No matter how the day goes, coming back to a clean home is one of the greater things…