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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Three Things to Eliminate from your Living Room Right Now
Visible cords and wires A tangle of visible wires can be quite an eye-sore in your living room. To help tackle the problem, start by determining what, if any, wires can be removed. Label each remaining cord or wire according to their device using a labelled bread tag. Next, use a zip tie to hold […]
Polished for the Summer
Summer is the season for nail polish, and now is the time to organize your nail polish products so you know where to find them. Keep in mind, there is no official expiration date for nail polish. As you go through your collection, shake the bottle a few times to ensure the liquid is smooth. […]
On Track: How to Tackle Patio Sliding Doors
During the summer, you often have an open door policy, so make sure your sliding doors open with ease. Standard sliding glass doors are situated on tracks which guide the roller wheels to help the door open and close smoothly. Over time, the sliding glass door track accumulates dirt and grime. To clean your door […]
Fire up the Barbecue
Finally, barbecue season is here! Before you get cooking this spring, give your beloved BBQ a quick clean. Here’s how: Charcoal To clean the cooking grate, heat the grill on high for ten to fifteen minutes. Once hot, remove any leftover debris by scrubbing the grill with a wire grill brush. Once cooled, discard ashes […]
How to Throw a Freeze-ahead Dinner Party
Most of us love the idea of a dinner party but, as the night gets closer and reality starts to sink in, our stress levels often begin to rise. To combat the pressure of last minute meal prep, MOLLY MAID suggests trying these freeze-ahead recipes for your next dinner party. Appetizer Crustless Mini-Quiches Makes: 48 […]
Worried about your Christmas spending this year? Here are 9 money saving tips to help you stay in control of your finances
The professional residential cleaning experts at MOLLY MAID recommend trying these tactics to help you stay within your budget this holiday season. 1. Only bring the amount of money you wish to spend Bring the allotted amount of money you wish to spend on gifts with you to the mall, and leave your credit card […]
Spiders: 6 Reasons to Love Them
1. Spiders help keep your home, yard and garden free of insects such as earwigs, cockroaches, flies, mosquitoes and other spiders. 2. Spiders help prolong plants by protecting them from harmful insects. 3. Spiders are a source of nutrients for other animals such as birds, reptiles, small mammals and other spiders. 4. Some spider venom […]
Forget the Gym, Exercise by doing Housework!
Don’t have time to visit the gym? No problem! Here are some great ways to get a good workout at home and clean up your yard in the process. Mow the lawn with a manual lawn mower. Mowing the lawn for 20 minutes can burn more calories than a power walk. You can expect to burn […]
Cleaning Schemes: How to Cut Corners
Summertime and the living is easy – but not with the kids home all day, tracking dust and dirt into your home! Here are a few shortcuts you can use to keep your home cleaner, between your regular cleaning days. Keep clutter to a minimum: Having lots of ‘stuff’ around encourages dust and allergens to […]
Preparing for Summer Holidays: Part Two
the professional residential cleaning experts at MOLLY MAID suggest trying these activities to keep your children entertained during your holiday trips!
Preparing for Summer Holidays: Part One
For a stress-free packing experience, the professional residential cleaning experts at MOLLY MAID suggest these simple tips for packing your suitcase with ease.
Tips and Tricks for Upcycling Furniture
The residential cleaning experts at MOLLY MAID suggest revamping old pieces of furniture by scouring antique stores, auction houses, friends and family’s homes or online buying and selling networks such as eBay.
New Year’s Resolutions: Get your House in Shape to Help
Have you made a resolution to lose weight, quit smoking, or start exercising in 2015? These three resolutions are probably the most popular lifestyle changes people to commit to at New Year’s. Experts will tell you that it’s important to plan for success in different ways, and one way is to prepare your home to […]
Hot Weather? Here’s some Cool Food!
When it’s hot and humid outside, what you eat and drink can help cool you down – from the inside out. So dress in light clothing, find some shade and enjoy what’s on the menu: Lemonade: Some people say the secret to great lemonade is using lemons-skins and all. Blending lemons whole release the peels’ oils, […]
Tiptoe through the Tulips – and other Spring Flowers
As the warm days of spring set in, flowers can add colour and fragrance to your life in different ways. * Plant some: Make flower beds or planters of pansies, primrose, bleeding heart, dahlias, gladiolus, forget-me-nots and other popular varieties. Consider planting flowering perennials for your garden such as black-eyed Susan's, salvias, and daylilies as […]
