We’re excited (and honestly, pretty humbled) to share that Oakville Maids has been named a Consumer Choice Award winner for 2026. If you know us, you know we’re not the type to chase awards just for the sake of it. Our focus has always been simple: show up, clean properly, respect people’s homes, and treat […]
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When our family moved to Ontario, we expected colder weather, beautiful parks, and a lot more snow-related Googling (“how to shovel without dying” was a popular search in our house). What we didn’t expect was how quickly Oakville would wrap us in a sense of belonging, not just for us, but especially for our daughters. […]
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Big news: Oakville Maids is officially expanding into Burlington! And before anyone asks… yes, this was bound to happen. Frankly, we were already cleaning half of Burlington anyway. Between referrals, repeat customers, and “Hey, do you also clean in…?” messages, Burlington kept knocking. So instead of pretending we weren’t already there, we decided to do […]
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We’re thrilled to share some wonderful news: Oakville Maids has been named a 2025 Oakville Reader Favourite in the “Cleaning Service” category by OakvilleNews.org. This recognition means a great deal to us because it comes directly from the people who matter most, our customers and our community. As part of the award, OakvilleNews.org is providing […]
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Stay Cozy, Stay Clean (Even When the Snow Doesn’t) Winter in Oakville is beautiful; the soft snowfall, the cozy sweaters, and the wonderful, winter wonderland. But as lovely as winter looks from inside your living room window, it also brings with it a whole new set of “Why is my floor always wet?” and “When […]
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If you ever want to test the strength of a team, forget trust falls and escape rooms. Just ask everyone to design a flyer together. This month, Oakville Maids launched our first-ever direct mail campaign with 25,000 flyers headed to mailboxes across Oakville. Yes, we went old school. Paper. Ink. Real mailboxes. The whole […]
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If you’ve ever worked in the cleaning industry, you know every day is an adventure. Some homes sparkle after you’re done. Others… require a deep clean for your soul. But every once in a while, a story comes along that makes you question whether you accidentally signed up to clean a haunted house. Allow us […]
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The other day, Oakville Maids got some mail. Nothing unusual: bills, flyers, the usual stack of “stuff we’ll deal with later.” But tucked inside one bulging envelope was… a pen. Not just any pen. A pen with our logo on it. And suddenly, we felt like we owed somebody money. Free Stuff: A Trojan Horse […]
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I want to invite you into something special. Over 20 years ago, when I was fresh out of university and working at IBM, I found myself struggling to keep up with my place. My roommate was very particular about cleanliness, while I wasn’t exactly the tidiest person. To keep the peace, he suggested we hire […]
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By Oakville Maids (with a dash of humor and a whole lot of clarity) Let’s cut through the fluff (and dust bunnies) and dive right in: a clean home isn’t just prettier, it can actually make you happier, calmer, and more capable of adulting. Here’s the science… with a side of wit. 1. Clutter Equals […]
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