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Party’s Over. Post-holiday Cleanup Checklist

Party’s Over. Post-holiday Cleanup Checklist There’s no perfect time to take down all that’s festive and put the house back in order. But you also don’t want to leave it until the spring. Ornaments, stockings, candles and beaded garland, all need a quick dust before getting properly stowed away. The same goes for linens, holiday […]

It’s 2021: Time To Reset our Homes! 

It’s 2021: Time To Reset our Homes!    Goodbye 2020! Hello 2021! It’s finally the start of a new year, time for a reset. Nothing major, just some clutter clearing and instilling a few new habits. It may take a month or two, but if you tackle one task a day you’ll be surprised at […]

Fall Yard Work Made Beautiful

Fall Yard Work Made Beautiful   Preparing the garden for winter is hard work. Cleaning up fallen leaves, wrapping trees, and trimming back branches are just some of the many tasks that need to be done before the snow begins to fall. But while you work, keep a lookout for the perfect leaf or two. […]

Spruce up Your Cleaning Routine with New Scents

Spruce up Your Cleaning Routine with New Scents   Each season has a fragrance, an olfactory trigger, that sparks happy memories. The smell of fresh grass reminds us of spring, coconut often transcends us to the beach on a hot summer day, while boughs of holly, pine, or spruce evoke thoughts of cozy winter afternoons. […]

The Most Reliable Stinky Odour Hacks   

Baking cookies, pies and cupcakes can fill the house with smells of sugary goodness, luring family members to the kitchen. But some cooking aromas are less desired. Fish, curry and cabbage, for example, are delicious to eat but can leave lingering scents that are not pleasing. Luckily, there are a few everyday household items that […]

Unclog Your Sink with this Simple Money Saving Secret!

Unclog Your Sink with this Simple Money Saving Secret! If a clogged drain has you running for a chemical drain cleaner, it may be time to reconsider your options. There are downsides to using chemical drain cleaners, in fact, many professional plumbers caution against using such products. Not only harmful to skin (causing even serious […]

Bring Old Boots Back to Life in 4 Easy Steps

Bring Old Boots Back to Life in 4 Easy Steps   Boot season is here! Tall or short, black or brown, flat or high heeled, leather boots are a must-have fashion staple once the weather cools. In fact, once the snow begins to fall, they soon become less a fashion accessory, than a much-needed piece […]

How to Get Your Kids to Clean Their Rooms in 4 Easy Steps

How to Get Your Kids to Clean Their Rooms in 4 Easy Steps   As we settle into the new norm of social distancing and a mishmash of in-school learning and the virtual classroom, it’s the perfect time to teach your child to clean their room, or to provide a refresher. Let’s be honest, they […]

How Do I Clean my Beauty Blender?

How Do I Clean my Beauty Blender?   We all know that old and expired cosmetics can become a breeding ground for bacteria, which may cause irritation, breakouts, eye infections and styes. But keeping applicators clean is just as important. Take the beauty blender, a versatile makeup sponge that helps you apply makeup, flawlessly! Amazing, […]

3 Essential Steps to Swapping Out Seasonal Clothes

3 Essential Steps to Swapping Out Seasonal Clothes   September brings with it a reminder that cooler weather is on its way. Although the days can still be sunny and warm, Thanksgiving weekend is just around the corner. It won’t be long before an extra layer is not only wise, but well-advised, and closed-toe shoes […]

How to Degrease a Stove Top 

How to Degrease a Stove Top    To someone who loves to cook, a clean stove top is like a blank canvas to an artist. There’s a real feeling of joy and endless possibilities when you can start cooking in a clean area. So don’t let spills and splatters mar that feeling. Keep this star […]

Stop Ignoring Your Gutters 

Stop Ignoring Your Gutters Gutter maintenance is essential in the fall. As the trees drop their leaves they get caught in the eaves troughs, which doesn’t allow rain to drain properly. Debris and pooling water it may sound innocent, but it can lead to holes and leaks, or much worse: a wet basement, leaky roof or […]

Cleaning Accidents 101

Cleaning Accidents 101 Slipping or falling while working around the house can happen in the blink of an eye! Most of us keep watch over young kids, big kids or ageing parents, but it’s also important to consider our own safety when cleaning. Accident prevention is something we have to think about all the time, […]

Bust the Dust!

Bust the Dust! There are some household items and furnishings that attract more dust than others. Although it may seem like there’s nothing you can do to stop the accumulation, there are in fact secret ways! Cole Cheema, our Molly Maid cleaning expert in Vancouver, has a few dust-busting suggestions that he urges everyone to […]

Face Masks: This Year’s Back-to-School Essential

Face Masks: This Year’s Back-to-School Essential The first day of school is fast approaching, which means it’s time to make a game plan to keep our kids safe. One of the strategies proposed by school boards is that children over the age of 10 (grades 4-12) must wear a face mask. Luckily, it’s something kids […]

Molly Maid's Book

A clean house has never been so simple!

The MOLLY MAID Cleaning Handbook is full of easy cleaning methods, tips and advice. Cleaning can be fast and simple; from tackling the clutter to scrubbing the bathtub, the cleaning experts at MOLLY MAID will be with you every step of the way. With a system as efficient as MOLLY MAID, you’ll have plenty of time left over to enjoy your sparkling home.