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How to Safely Dispose of Electronic Waste 

How to Safely Dispose of Electronic Waste    Holiday shopping trends suggest Canadians truly shopped local in 2020, and as reported by the Retail Council of Canada, we also spent more money on personal electronics than ever before! Follow these tips to properly dispose of your outdated electronics:   Electronic waste is collected separately at […]

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 […]

Quick and Dirty Holiday Stain Solutions

Quick and Dirty Holiday Stain Solutions   No one can avoid the odd stain now and then, but there’s nothing more panic evoking than a spill during the holidays. It’s supposed to be a time for relaxation and spending quality time with family. So, this year, be prepared! Don’t let a little spilled milk quash […]

Green Reminders for Waste Removal in 2021

Green Reminders for Waste Removal in 2021   It’s a new year! A time for new habits, big and small. Although it may seem small and insignificant, being aware of how we dispose of household waste is a big deal. Here are a few easy green tweaks:    No Black Bags Most people know this […]

The 2020 Holiday Waste Guide   

The 2020 Holiday Waste Guide      Recycling is not easy, especially during the holidays. As a greener alternative to wrapping paper, you can reuse furoshiki over and over again, and not only to wrap more gifts.While the winter holiday season brings good cheer to most people, it also brings a lot more solid waste to […]

A DIY Tissue Dispenser with a Chic Vintage Look

A DIY Tissue Dispenser with a Chic Vintage Look   As we enter cold and flu season, the tissue box becomes a household staple in every room. Most manufacturers try to make them pleasing to the eye with cheerful colours, prints and seasonal images, but they still seem to clash with our home decor. This […]

5 Handy Kitchen Hacks for 2021

5 Handy Kitchen Hacks for 2021   If better organization or a simpler cleaning routine top your New Year’s resolutions this year, this blog’s for you! We’ve searched high and low, talking to cleaning experts from coast to coast, to pull together a list of new life hacks to help keep your house neat and […]

The Most Genius Shoe Gadget

The Most Genius Shoe Gadget   Ancient artifact or modern necessity? The humble shoehorn dates back to the Middle Ages, where historical records indicate the Queen of England, Elizabeth 1st, bought 18 of them from her shoemaker, Garrett Johnson, between 1563 and 1566. Remarkably, she ordered four more in 1567 from the blacksmiths Gilbert Polson […]

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. […]

Smart Online Shopping Tips to Reduce Excess Packaging

Smart Online Shopping Tips to Reduce Excess Packaging   Online shopping has become the norm for many Canadians this year. From food to clothing to school supplies, we’ve had to alter our behaviour to stay safe. But with online shopping comes extra packaging, like air pillows and bubble wrap, and the inevitable question – which […]

5 Time-Saving Tips for the Holidays

5 Time-Saving Tips for the Holidays   The holidays can seem overwhelming at times—more so during a pandemic. All that “so much to do and so little time” sentiment can be exhausting. So, don’t let your preparations get the better of you. This year’s going to be much quieter, with no large gatherings, no office […]

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 […]

Rethinking the Layout of Your Linen Closet 

Rethinking the Layout of Your Linen Closet    Linen closets can become overstuffed with much more than just linens, becoming a literal dumping zone for anything bed and bath.  If your linen closet needs an organizational overhaul, a few tips from the cleaning experts at Molly Maid may help.   What belongs in your linen […]

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.