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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The Beach Clean Method: Benefits of Sun-Bleaching Laundry
Drying your towels and whites in the sun is one of the best things about spring and summer. That sun-bleach-clean (sans bleach) is not only easier on sensitive skin but also much better for the environment! It helps cut down your electric usage and helps you get outdoors quicker because you’re not stuck inside waiting […]
Teach your Teen how to Clean a Bathroom
No two families are alike when it comes to schedules, routines and chores, but most families are alike in that no one wants to clean the bathroom. Love it, or hate it, learning to clean your bathroom is a lifelong skill necessary for hygienic reasons (and for romantic reasons too). Not sure when to teach […]
Don’t Throw your Pennies in the Garbage!
In 2012, Canada’s Economic Action Plan included a clean-up of its currency production, specifically, phasing out the penny. Why go after the noble penny, we all wondered? Well, it turns out that by stopping its production, taxpayers were going to save $11 million dollars a year! So, in February 2013, The Royal Canadian Mint stopped […]
Make This Your Mom’s Best Day Ever! Part 2
Still searching for the perfect Mother’s Day gift? Let us help you think outside the box to show her how much you really care. A gift is lovely, but to go the extra mile with an act of love is even better! So, whether you’re planning a gift for a New Mom or a Zen […]
Make This Your Mom’s Best Day Ever! Part 1
These days, every mom is technologically advanced. It seems like no one can function without a smartphone, laptop and in some cases, multiple devices to keep our work and personal lives separate. But how often do these items truly get cleaned? Much like magnets, your cell phone, computer keyboard and mouse attract anything and everything […]
How to Avoid Dead Lighters
Sadly, many pocket and multipurpose lighters are not refillable. If you’re trying to adopt an eco-friendly lifestyle, here are some things you can do to avoid non-refillable lighters: Go Flameless No joke. The new electric lighters are flameless, windproof and rechargeable via USB. This is the ultimate modern day camping companion! Go Vintage or Antique […]
How to Clean Zebra Hide
Some people are rich in love, others rich in money, and then there’s the people rich in inherited oddities like zebra hide furnishings. Wondering how to extend the life of the zebra hide ottoman and footstool your globetrotting Aunt just left you? Read on! Vacuum Treatment You will need a soft brush attachment to vacuum […]
The Secret Lives of Kitchen Scissors
In some households, kitchen scissors are multipurpose magicians. One minute they’re cutting architectural snowflakes, the next minute they’re slicing open a package of hot dogs, and after that someone’s getting their bangs trimmed. Sure, scissors have chameleonic superpowers, but it’s time you set some boundaries. Post Pizza Party One of our neighbours cuts everything with […]
How to Maximize Your Toiletries
If you share a home with roommates or children, the toiletry situation is likely out of hand. Different shampoos and conditioners for every different hair type, two or more almost-empty toothpaste tubes littering the vanity, and sometimes up to a dozen half-used containers of face and body cream. Here’s how the frugalistas get more bang […]
Clean Your Room — the Modern Way!
Even if you lived it, it’s hard to imagine that not so long ago, parents would yell out the front door, or from the balcony, for kids to come clean up their rooms. And with no friend finder apps around, there was the tasking chore of having to dial 10 whole digits over and over until you […]
Treat Your Home Like a Temple
Even if you’ve never stepped foot inside a temple, you’ve likely seen one in a film or magazine. Large or small, rich or poor, urban or rural, all temples have one striking thing in common: strict adherence to housekeeping rituals. When cleaning rituals are consistent, and non-negotiable, spaces look clean and calm. If you’ve always […]
How to Purge Your Growing Magazine Stash
These days, being a magazine lover is complicated: the environmentalists shun our glossy-page habit, and furthermore, more and more magazines are ceasing publication. If your devotion to magazine subscriptions is out of hand, there’s a few pain-free ways to slash your stashes below from our cleaning service experts at MOLLY MAID: Switch to Electronic Subscriptions […]
How to Save Money on Cleaning Products
Most families are just not able to invest their hard earned money on overpriced and ineffective cleaning products. Many available on the market are pricey, and they certainly don’t last long. If saving money was one of your New Year’s resolutions but you’ve fallen off the wagon, then here are some insider tips to get […]
For the Love of Garlic
With a history stretching back over 5000 years, garlic is possibly the most versatile item in your pantry. It’s mentioned in both the Bible and the Quran, revered as an aphrodisiac, alleged to ward off vampires, and praised for its health-giving nutrients. But, nowhere is it more celebrated than in the kitchen! From snacks and […]
Book Review: The Art of the Pantry
In the introduction to her second cookbook, The Art of the Pantry: Save Time and Money with 150 Delicious Meals Using Everyday Ingredients, Claire Thomson writes: “A well-stocked kitchen needn’t mean piles of expensive and esoteric ingredients (here lies waste and all sorts of culinary trouble), but crucial, necessary items that will make day-to-day cooking […]
