﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Cision News</title><link>https://news.cision.com</link><description>Cision is the leading global provider of media research, distribution, monitoring and evaluation services. With over 40 locations throughout the world, Cision provides the insight, expertise and intelligence that improve performance and build reputations.</description><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:39:46 GMT</pubDate><image><title>Cision News</title><width>146</width><height>60</height><link>https://news.cision.com</link><url>https://news.cision.com/Content/img/news-logo.png</url></image><item><title>Merry Maids is a Proud National Supporter of the American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women® Movement</title><link>http://news.cision.com/merry-maids/r/merry-maids-is-a-proud-national-supporter-of-the-american-heart-association-s-go-red-for-women--move,c9372295</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1246077</guid><description><![CDATA[Month-long activities planned for February to bring awareness to the fight against heart disease
MEMPHIS, TN—February 18, 2013 -- February has been designated “American Heart Month” to raise awareness of heart disease, the number 1 killer of women. Each year, the American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women movement encourages Americans to wear red during February to help spread awareness of the disease and raise funds to support research and education.

Merry Maids, the nation’s largest home cleaning company, is going red in a big way. During the month of February, Merry Maids will]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 18 Feb 2013 19:57:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Merry Maids Tackles Big Game Stains</title><link>http://news.cision.com/merry-maids/r/merry-maids-tackles-big-game-stains,c9362106</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1225535</guid><description><![CDATA[Tips for Cleaning Up After Your Watch Party
Memphis, Tenn. – January 28, 2012 – Does the Big Game mean a big party at your house?  Food, drinks and rowdy friends make it fun, but cleaning up Big Game stains can be super difficult.

Merry Maids, one of America’s leading home cleaning (http://www.merrymaids.com/) services, has some great advice to keep food and beverage fumbles from ruining your furniture and carpets.

“Football parties are predictable when it comes to clean up,” said Debra Johnson, a training specialist with Merry Maids. “The most common spills involve beer, cheese dip,]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2013 18:44:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>EXPERT CLEANING TIPS FOR COMBATTING FALL ALLERGIES</title><link>http://news.cision.com/merry-maids/r/expert-cleaning-tips-for-combatting-fall-allergies,c9306207</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1117945</guid><description><![CDATA[MEMPHIS, TN, September 18, 2012 ― The Fall season is just around the corner and that means tough times for allergy sufferers. Sure the falling leaves and beautiful sunsets are perfect this time of year but it can sometimes be hard to enjoy the bliss of Autumn through a veil of watery eyes and the hail of sneezes.

The cleaning experts at Merry Maids have some important tips and things that anyone can incorporate into their cleaning routines to combat against the fall allergies. Among the tips are three major key things according to Merry Maids Cleaning Expert, Debra Johnson:

“ Fall is]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 18 Sep 2012 11:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Merry Maids to Host National Hiring Week: Company to Hire Approximately 1,000 New Positions Nationwide.</title><link>http://news.cision.com/merry-maids/r/merry-maids-to-host-national-hiring-week--company-to-hire-approximately-1-000-new-positions-nationwi,c9261301</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision495207</guid><description><![CDATA[Memphis, Tenn., May 16, 2012 ― Memphis-based Merry Maids, the world’s largest home cleaning franchise, announced intentions today to hire approximately 1,000 new full and part-time positions to support its 70 company-owned locations and 400 franchised operations throughout the United States.

To support the company’s hiring plans, Merry Maids is hosting a National Hiring Week May 21 – 25 and asks for all interested and qualified candidates to apply online at jobs.merrymaids.com. Local Merry Maids managers have committed to follow up with all of the most qualified applicants within 24]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 17:50:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Expert Cleaning Tips for Holiday Fun</title><link>http://news.cision.com/merry-maids/r/expert-cleaning-tips-for-holiday-fun,c9198043</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision428198</guid><description><![CDATA[MEMPHIS, Tenn. December 8, 2011 – As time quickly ticks by and holiday festivities take over our days and weeks, preparing your home for expected and unexpected guests becomes a daunting task for many. Is your home ready for parties, baking and last minute stop-ins from family and friends? Experts from Merry Maids (http://www.merrymaids.com/), a division of The ServiceMaster Company and the largest residential cleaning franchise network in the world, provide tips to help plan and execute timely holiday cleaning.

Time and energy are two essential items everyone needs during the holidays.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2011 20:48:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Brent Armstrong Named COO of Merry Maids</title><link>http://news.cision.com/merry-maids/r/brent-armstrong-named-coo-of-merry-maids,g547286</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision299282</guid><description><![CDATA[Michael Isakson, president and chief operating officer of ServiceMaster Franchise Services Group, has named Brent Armstrong as chief operating officer of Merry Maids, the nation’s leading home cleaning service.  As COO of Merry Maids, Armstrong will report to Isakson through ServiceMaster’s Franchise Services Group, which includes ServiceMaster Clean, AmeriSpec, Furniture Medic and Merry Maids.

Most recently Armstrong was vice president and general manager of AmeriSpec, Furniture Medic and ServiceMaster Clean’s residential cleaning business.

In this newly created position, Armstrong,]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Feb 2011 21:51:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Merry Maids honors Jason Skillingberg with award of excellence</title><link>http://news.cision.com/merry-maids/r/merry-maids-honors-jason-skillingberg-with-award-of-excellence,g541823</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision295041</guid><description><![CDATA[FORT COLLINS, Colo.  – Merry Maids knows how difficult it is for busy families to keep their homes clean and just as important, how hard it can be to find cleaning help they can trust. Every year, the company honors a limited number of franchisees who embody Merry Maids values and go above and beyond the call of duty to give their clients the best in housecleaning, with the Dallen Peterson Award of Excellence.

The company is proud to announce that Jason Skillingberg of Boulder is one of this year’s recipients. The award was recently presented at the Merry Maids annual convention held in]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 31 Jan 2011 23:06:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Merry Maids honors local Escondido, Calif., owner with its highest award</title><link>http://news.cision.com/merry-maids/r/merry-maids-honors-local-escondido--calif--owner-with-its-highest-award,g541822</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision295038</guid><description><![CDATA[ESCONDIDO, Calif.  – Merry Maids knows how difficult it is for busy families to keep their homes clean and just as important, how hard it can be to find cleaning help they can trust. Every year, the company honors one franchisee who embodies Merry Maids values and demonstrates professionalism with purpose and pride by presenting the owner with the Dallen Peterson Founder’s Award.

The company is proud to announce this year’s recipient is Tom Ducey of Escondido. The Founder’s Award was recently presented at the Merry Maids annual convention held in Memphis earlier this winter.

This]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 31 Jan 2011 23:02:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Merry Maids honors local  Victoria, British Columbia owner with award of excellence</title><link>http://news.cision.com/merry-maids/r/merry-maids-honors-local--victoria--british-columbia-owner-with-award-of-excellence,g541821</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision295037</guid><description><![CDATA[VICTORIA, British Columbia  – Merry Maids knows how difficult it is for busy families to keep their homes clean and just as important, how hard it can be to find cleaning help they can trust. Every year, the company honors a limited number of franchisees who embody Merry Maids values and go above and beyond the call of duty to give their clients the best in housecleaning, with the Dallen Peterson Award of Excellence.

The company is proud to announce that Scott Tanner of Victoria is one of this year’s recipients. The award was recently presented at the Merry Maids annual convention held]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 31 Jan 2011 22:59:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Merry Maids honors Newport News owners with Dallen Peterson award of excellence</title><link>http://news.cision.com/merry-maids/r/merry-maids-honors-newport-news-owners-with-dallen-peterson-award-of-excellence,g541820</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision295039</guid><description><![CDATA[NEWPORT NEWS, Va.  – Merry Maids knows how difficult it is for busy families to keep their homes clean and just as important, how hard it can be to find cleaning help they can trust. Every year, the company honors a limited number of franchisees who embody Merry Maids values and go above and beyond the call of duty to give their clients the best in housecleaning, with the Dallen Peterson Award of Excellence.

The company is proud to announce that Don and Lorri Krance of Newport News are one of this year’s recipients. The award was recently presented at the Merry Maids annual convention]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 31 Jan 2011 22:50:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Merry Maids honors Donna Partin with award of excellence</title><link>http://news.cision.com/merry-maids/r/merry-maids-honors-donna-partin-with-award-of-excellence,g541819</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision295036</guid><description><![CDATA[ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. (January 3, 2011) – Merry Maids knows how difficult it is for busy families to keep their homes clean and just as important, how hard it can be to find cleaning help they can trust. Every year, the company honors a limited number of franchisees who embody Merry Maids values and go above and beyond the call of duty to give their clients the best in housecleaning, with the Dallen Peterson Award of Excellence.

The company is proud to announce that Donna Partin of Mechanicsburg is one of this year’s recipients. The award was recently presented at the Merry Maids annual]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 31 Jan 2011 22:46:46 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>