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.
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March is all about the Garden
The days will soon be getting warmer and after a long winter, it will be good to be outside working in the garden again. Here are the top 10 tips from the cleaning professionals at MOLLY MAID for getting your garden into top shape for the spring season. Protect new spring shoots from animals and […]
6 Surprising Ways to Recharge
1. Take up a hobby: Try something new, such as a knitting circle (where they teach you), learning a new language or taking up a hobby you've always wanted to try. 2. Explore your city: Head to a neighbourhood you're not that familiar with and make a few discoveries; a cozy coffee shop, a […]
Get rid of it – Expired Products
How long has that cold medicine been sitting in the medicine cabinet? How old are the spices in your cupboard? Foods and products we use every day have expiry dates. Here are guidelines to help you stay on top of them: Medicines and vitamins: Check the expiry dates on packaging. If it's past, don't flush […]
6 Easy Ways to Say No
Are you the person that everyone turns to when they need something? While it's wonderful to be helpful, it's also important to take care of yourself. Here are common requests – and how to say no when it becomes an inconvenience to you: “Can you drive us to school again?” When the weather outside is […]
Get rid of it – Unnecessary ‘Stuff’
February is a good time to pare down your 'stuff'- and teach others in your household to do it too. Here's great advice from the residential cleaning professionals at MOLLY MAID: DISHES: Donate extra dishes, mugs and other saleable kitchen items to a community outreach program. RECEIPTS: Check with your accountant about how long you […]
Friday the 13th: 5 Ways to make it your Lucky Day
Friday the 13th, which is also called Black Friday, is considered to be unlucky to those who are superstitious. Rather than chance fate, here are some habits to make it you lucky day (all in good fun): Take the day off from cleaning.There are superstitions around handling a broom, changing sheets, slipping mattresses and doing […]
Valentine’s Day: 6 Ways to get the Gift you really want
Valentine's Day is around the corner. While you can start planning a few themed activities for your family (baking special cupcakes or making Valentine's Day cards), it's also okay to drop a few hints about gifts that you wouldn't mind for yourself. Of course, it's not always about buying something! Help Around the House Set […]
Get Rid of it: Things that Don’t Work
The old saying goes, “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”. But if it is broke – what do you do? When it comes to home appliances, the decision can be an expensive guess, according to Consumer Reports. You don’t want to put money into a product if it’s troublesome or unfixable, so here are […]
No Rest from Garden Duties
While January is not a traditionally busy gardening season, MOLLY MAID, the professional cleaning company, believes that just like keeping on top of housework and cleaning, there are still some gardening tasks that need to be done! So, when the weather allows, carry on clearing paths of moss and leaves in January. After heavy snowfall, […]
Beat the January Blues… A Good Excuse for a Dinner Party!
Winter is the perfect season for hosting a dinner party. A hearty meal helps chase away the cold weather blues and brightens up the dark nights. Make your guests feel special with their own place setting and let the laughter lighten a dreary evening. With just a little forward planning and forethought, MOLLY MAID, the […]
How to be a Savvy with your Food Shopping
January is the month to think about your annual budget and, if you need to free up a little extra cash, consider looking at cutting the cost of your food bill. You may worry that this will mean compromising on quality, but it is possible to pare back, achieve great value AND still enjoy tasty, […]
Financial Housekeeping: There’s No Better Time
The professional residential cleaners at MOLLY MAID see the New Year as an ideal chance to review all residential matters to get one’s home in order and set good practices for the remainder of the year. There’s nothing like the start of a new year to prompt an urge to improve our finances, but all […]
Embracing the Need for Change
Having celebrated and welcomed in the New Year, it is the ideal time to think carefully about whether you should use this opportunity to change certain elements in your lifestyle. Ask yourself these questions: Do you change things regularly? Or do you prefer getting into a routine and sticking with it? Do you actively seek […]
New Year’s Eve – 9 Ways to make it Special for your Family
1. Decorate. Head to your favourite department or dollar store and stock up on celebration paraphernalia, such as party hats, noise makers, decorations and other celebratory items. Decorate the family room or living room. 2. Dress Up. Decide together that everyone in the family is going to dress up – and go all out. And break […]
Great Last Minute Gift Ideas
Uh oh, you just remembered that you need to bring a gift for someone at tomorrow's Christmas dinner – and you forgot to get one! Not to worry, the drugstore is still open on Christmas Eve and there are actually some great – and even inexpensive – gifts you can pick up there. Gift card. […]
