Get Your Clean On at Cleanaphoria(SM): A New Online Social Community About All Things Cleaning

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Nov. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- The online conversation of home cleaning just got a bit tidier. Merry Maids, the largest home cleaning provider in the nation, has launched Cleanaphoria (http://www.cleanaphoria.com), a new online social community for enthusiasts and novices alike to connect and share the tips that make their home a clean, happy one.

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Cleanaphoria combines the knowledge of Merry Maid professionals with the everyday experiences shared by community visitors. The site's features include the "Tip of the Day" and the Cleanapedia(SM), a quick reference guide for visitors to browse by topic cleaning tips provided by users and pros; community forums for visitors to tout their cleaning expertise on a variety of topics, from holiday hassles to home office organization; an online selection of Cleaning Tunes to get visitors in the cleaning mood; and an "Ask Merry Maids" section for all questions cleaning not yet on the site.

"Social media outlets and communities are where people go every day to interact with their friends and search for answers and helpful ideas - to be a part of the conversation," said Merry Maids' President Laura Hendricks. "We wanted to make our online community a place where people can learn, participate and have fun. Cleanaphoria represents a state-of-mind, and we think the site helps our visitors achieve that."

To help build excitement around the site and celebrate Merry Maids' 30th anniversary of outstanding service, Merry Maids has created the Clean House Sweepstakes, an opportunity to win one of 30 FREE home cleanings in 30 days (one per day), each valued at $300. The sweepstakes runs from November 1 through November 30. Visitors can register for the sweepstakes once per day on the site.

Merry Maids has also launched official Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/merrymaids) and Twitter pages (http://www.twitter.com/merrymaids) to expand its social media presence. Fans and followers will be provided Cleanaphoria's "Tip of the Day" as well as other helpful information shared by visitors.

This community is all about you, the visitor. Share your thoughts and tips, ask a question or recommend a song for our play list. Let us know what puts you in a state of Cleanaphoria.

About Merry Maids
Founded in Omaha, Neb. in 1979, Merry Maids is celebrating its 30th anniversary of outstanding service during 2009. With more than 8,000 home cleaning professionals across the globe, the company has become the world's largest home cleaning network, servicing three continents and more than 300,000 homes each month. For more information, visit us at www.merrymaids.com or call 1-800-MERRYMAIDS. Merry Maids is a part of the ServiceMaster® Family of Brands which provide a wide range of related home services, including Terminix pest and termite control, American Home Shield home warranties, TruGreen LawnCare, ServiceMaster Clean janitorial and residential cleaning and disaster restoration, TruGreen LandCare, AmeriSpec home inspection and Furniture Medic furniture repair.