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Eco-Friendly Cleaners vs Regular Household Cleaners

“Eco-friendly” is a big-time buzzword in the home-cleaning aisles at nearly every store. Specialty companies offer cleaning supplies of all sorts, often in distinctive packaging and fragrances. Even common household names are getting in on the green trend and marketing their own eco-friendly cleaning products. Eco-friendly cleaners often come with a higher price tag, but you may wonder whether they can make a difference in your home and for the environment.

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Make Household Cleaning Fun for the Entire Family

Soon the kids will be getting out of school for summer vacation. Will they be leaving messes in their wake or will they be willing to lend Mom a helping hand around the house? If you prefer the latter, try these tips from the experts at Merry Maids and make cleaning the house a family affair, giving you more time for fun and relaxation this summer!

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5 Common Household Items that Carry the Most Germs!

No matter how intense your cleaning regimen, germs can show up where you least expect them. According to some stats, over 65% of colds are caught in the home, and common household items are often the culprits. Here are some of the most germ-ridden household items — some may surprise you — and ways to avoid them from becoming breeding grounds for bacteria.

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How to Achieve Balance

If pressed to name only one thing for which modern moms are not given enough credit, I’d say it’s their circus skills. At a minimum, mothers regularly find themselves juggling the emotional and physical well-being of one or more children; ringleading a household and all activities occurring within and without; playing the clown for an…