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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Mice? The Importance of Keeping them out and Cleaning up their Mess
As the cold weather settles in, mice often start looking for food and warmth, which could lead them straight into your house. If mice do find a way in, the telltale signs are simple. You'll find mouse droppings, little bits of chewed-up food packages, and you can often hear them in the walls and ceiling […]
How Safe are your Cleaning Products?
Household cleaners can be tough on some people; irritating airways and eyes, and even making allergy or asthma symptoms worse. Green cleaning comes to the rescue, say the cleaning experts at MOLLY MAID. Green cleaning is all about protecting the health and safety of your family, friends and pets, and it also helps to protect […]
Carpet Cleaning 101
Take a good look at your carpets. After a long and fabulous summer of bare feet and busy traffic, they're probably looking a little, if not a lot, worn. Next to having a carpet cleaning company come in (and this may be necessary if you haven't had your carpets cleaned for a few years), or […]
Cleaning Day: 10 Steps to Make It Green
Here are 10 easy ways to make your next clean eco-friendly. Use energy efficient cleaning equipment. Buy products from environmentally responsible suppliers, manufacturers and retailers. Get rid of toxic cleaning products (anything labeled with words such as 'poison', 'danger', 'warning', 'caution'). Take those products to a Household Hazardous Waste Disposal. Use 'green' cleaning products. These […]
Autumn: The Perfect Time for a Spring Clean
It’s a perfect time to do a ‘spring’ clean, so to speak, in your home. A spring clean is really just a deep clean, and with autumn signalling several beginnings (back to school, new courses, colder weather), it’s a perfect time to spruce up the place and still be able to leave the windows open […]
6 Inexpensive Must-Have Organizing Tools
Here are inexpensive ‘tools’ that will help you de-clutter and keep things in their place.
Cleaning Tips for Furniture
Couches and easy chairs sure take a beating because they’re used day-in and day-out. So it’s important to keep them looking as clean and new as possible. Here are four easy tips
Tools of the Trade: MOLLY MAID House Cleaners Share Their Secrets
Having the right tools can make all the difference when you clean. Here's what the Cleaning Experts at MOLLY MAID keep on hand: BROOM. Nylon bristles catch dirt best, and an angled broom head is most efficient for getting into hard to reach corners. BUCKET. Keep cleaning products together in a bucket so you'll know where […]
How to make Home Office Space Work for Everyone!
Now that kids are back to school, it’s important to provide a homework area so that the after-school ritual gets done. Kids don’t have to have a desk in their rooms – in fact parents and kids can share a work space. What’s most important is that all the essential tools are there, and that […]
Cleaning Shortcuts: 15 Quick Chores that Help Keep your House Clean Longer
Many people today have such a busy, overscheduled life and it's tough to keep up with the house cleaning. What often happens is the dirt and clutter become overwhelming and forces you to do a major clean at once. While scheduled deep cleans are necessary, the cleaning experts at MOLLY MAID have some suggestions […]
Yummy Summer Berries and Simple Berry Stain Removal Solutions
When it comes to health, blueberries, strawberries, raspberries and others have a great reputation – and no wonder; they're high in beneficial nutrients and a great source of fibre. Recent studies have shown they may be good for your heart and your bones as well! They're also delicious, on their own, with yogurt or ice […]
Summer Picnic: How to Keep them Delicious and Safe
What better way to celebrate a perfect summer day than with a picnic in the park, at the beach or even in your own backyard. Besides selecting favourite foods and beverages, it's important to be safe when handling food. Here are tips to stay safe before, during and after your delicious picnic: BEFORE Create a […]
How to Control Pests in the Garden – Naturally
When mosquitoes or aphids become a nuisance, pass on chemical products and try these natural solutions to keep unwanted garden visitors away. Use Odours They Don’t Like Certain essential oils are great at keeping away mosquitoes, ants and even fleas. Look for repellants that contain lemongrass, cedar or eucalyptus. Reapply often. Invite Beneficial Insects Talk […]
CHECK: How to Keep your Garage Clean and Functional
Many people store everything and anything in their garage. But that makes parking the car (and looking for what you need to use), a challenge at the best of times. Sweep out the garage monthly, and thoroughly clean it at least once a year. Here are some cleaning tips from the experts at MOLLY MAID: […]
Hard Stains: How to Get Rid of them at the Cottage
If you're a rustic cottage lover you may have noticed hard water stains in the toilet bowl, sinks and tub. Hard water isn't treated and contains minerals such as calcium, magnesium and lime that can leave behind residue and unsightly stains. There are specialty cleaning products available but you should be sure they're okay in […]
