Dirt Diva Ottawa, Household cleaning hacks and tips

06/04/2026

Empty Nest Midlife life?
Wondering where to start decluttering?
Look for the places that don’t match up with the life you’re living TODAY
In the untouched kids’ bedroom.
The garage full of old sports equipment.
The linen closet full of twin sheets.
The basement or garage of items no longer being loved by your household: Bikes, Sleds, game boards, bye bye
The bulk-buying habits you reflexively continued.
That’s why midlife decluttering can feel so loaded.
You’re not just sorting stuff.
You’re sorting out who you are NOW, what you still need, and what you’re done carrying.. i must admit, i still carry my kids baby clothes, videos etc etc, its time to clear out.
1st ask if the adult kids want these items, if the answer is no swiftly declutter and donate..
Are you guily of hanging on and why?

06/03/2026

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/W-GXWFjbTVs a great little video to watch to deter pests from in and around your home, works great in the garden and on trees too, must remember though to re-apply once a week..

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05/28/2026

Maintaining a spotless sink:
Stainless Steel Sinks -
The Baking Soda & Vinegar Method: Sprinkle baking soda generously over a wet sink. Spray with distilled white vinegar, let it fizz for 5–10 minutes, and scrub gently.
Bar Keepers Friend: Wet the sink, sprinkle the powder, and gently scrub with a sponge in the direction of the metal grain to avoid scratches.
White Enamel or Porcelain Sinks
Baking Soda & Lemon: Combine baking soda, salt, dish soap, and a bit of lemon juice to form a paste. The lemon acts as a natural bleach.
Commercial Bleach: For deep-set, dark stains, apply a cleanser like Soft Scrub with Bleach, let it sit for a few minutes, then wipe clean.
For Scratches/Marks: Use an eraser sponge like the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser with a bit of dish soap to lift dark scuff marks left by metal pots.
For Hard Water Stains: Apply CLR to a toothbrush and gently scrub around the faucet.
regular sponge and dawn soap will make your sink sparkle if no stains, rinse well, dry to shine.
Maintenance for stubborn stains and dirt should be done at least twice a week.

05/24/2026

Dirt Diva has available space for every 2nd Monday morning or early afternoons.. if you think its about time you get a housecleaner in the home, give us a shout .. i reply usually within 24 hrs or sooner

05/08/2026

I just want to wish all the incredible moms out there a wonderful Mothers day weekend.. i hope you get to spend time with your loved ones and truly relax, this is your time ❤

05/05/2026

Do you need a cleaning before the weekend ? We have availability this upcoming Thursday morning or early afternoon , make your home sparkle and smell refreshed by booking now before the spot is gone..

04/29/2026

Hi everyone , spread the word, we have an opening and are looking for clients for every 2nd Thursday.. i appreciate it :)

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04/20/2026

Tip of the day:
have you ever noticed slightly greasy buildup on your kitchen cupboards, the luster is gone from the kitchen cupboards? that comes from months of cooking food and the steam with all these tiny microscopic particles of grease and grime travel and settle right on your appliances and kitchen drawers and cupboards, Ive been using a diluted orange degreaser in a spray bottle on my cabinets for years and ive heard a billion times how its gonna mess up the wood or finish.. it does not, you may add just a drop of dawn dishsoap.. but just a drop, heres the catch on getting those cupboards almost like new again, take your time, spray down one or two cupboards at a time, let sit for a minute then with a wet sponge wipe down the surface, then dry with a clean soft rag immediately. do not let any cleaning product sit too long or dont spray too many at once as you may get streaks and that might require re-doing.. if you need Dirt Diva to tackle a full cleaning of your kitchen cupboards surfaces top to bottom that isnt included in your basic or med clean, that would be considered a deeper clean and the fee would be higher..always ask for extras at least 72 hrs before your reg clean to see if we the time and space on the schedule.. inside cleaning requires a seperate day from a regular cleaning.

04/20/2026

you ever look at your kitchen cupboards and see the luster faded.. some of that might be very small particles of grease from cooking that travel over from the steam while you cook, your cupboards should get a touch up at least once a month, Ive been using a diluted orange degreaser in a spray bottle on my cabinets for years and ive heard a billion times how its gonna mess up the wood or finish, it does not, spray one to two cupboard at a time, let sit for about 2 minutes and then wipe down ..and continue on, if you get ahead of yourself and spray several at a time, you may be left with streaks.. dont do that.. if you need a full cupboard clean top to bottom this would be a seperate fee then reg wipe down on reachable surfaces or considered part of a deep clean.. you can book a deeper clean anytime with us but please realize the fee does go up..