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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How to Clean and Organize your Purse
Have trouble finding your keys or your lipstick? An organized purse will save you time. Here are 9 tips that will help: Dump everything out of your purse onto a table or kitchen counter. Divide the contents into piles: makeup, personal items (gum, aspirin), credit cards, loyalty cards, feminine products, keys, cell phone, pens/pencils, cash, […]
Do you do This? 7 Ironing No-no’s
1) Use too much heat on delicate fabrics: With delicate items, if the heat is too high, there is a risk of melting fabric. Start with polyester, silk and other delicate fabrics and use the lowest setting. 2) Iron fabrics that are too dry: If a fabric is really dry and wrinkled, it’s important to […]
How to Deal with a Messy Roommate
Dirty dishes, mouldy shower tiles, shoes, clothes and other things strewn on every surface, and a toothpaste-laden sink are all signs that you are sharing space with a super messy roommate. What can you do about? Talk about the problem: Your roommate may not realize there’s a problem. Bring the messy home up in a […]
6 Things you should Clean Every Day
1) Hand and dish towels: Hand towels in the washroom and dish towels in the kitchen are the most used towels in a household. Put out fresh clean towels every day and use this trick to freshen up the dingy ones: Put towels into the washer with the usual detergent, but add 1 cup of […]
Mouldy Caulking: Should you Clean it or Replace it?
No one likes stepping into a shower and seeing spotting mouldy spots in corner caulking. Here’s what to do about it: TRY CLEANING IT WITH VINEGAR. Put white vinegar into a spray bottle (its acidity makes anywhere you spray it an inhospitable place for mould). Spray the vinegar, full strength, onto the mouldy surfaces. Wait […]
Fall Purge: 7 Things you can get Rid of Right Now
With summer nearing its end, and the cooler days upon us, you may find the clutter in your entry way and closets piling up. Don’t let it get the best of you, here are some items you can pack away today to help you! 1) Sunscreen: Just because summer’s over doesn’t mean you should pack […]
How to get your Laundry to Peak Performance
All-purpose laundry detergent ranks high on most people’s list of comforts. What’s not to love? They’re easy to use (especially the pods!), they’re safe for the environment and they make our clothes smell great; however, that hasn’t always been the case. According to the Soap and Detergent Association of Canada, it wasn’t until 1946 that developers […]
Keep your Reusable Water Bottle Fresh and Clean
We carry our reusable water bottles everywhere we go; to the gym, the beach, work, school and sports. They have become part of our everyday routine and help us feel environmentally responsible. Regardless of where it goes, we often feel less of a need to clean them regularly when we only fill it with water; […]
Cat Sitting 101
If you are a cat owner, you may require short-term care for your feline when you take an extended vacation. Whether you hire a professional pet sitter or ask a family member or neighbour, it’s important to provide detailed instructions for them. Here’s how: The House Tour Show your cat sitter where your cat eats […]
Get to Know your Fridge and Maximize its Space for Better Efficiency
The modern refrigerator is a thing of beauty. Each manufacturer claims to have the best design by boasting a bevy of must-have amenities. An ice machine, a shelf to store eggs, a meat and deli drawer, even a place to chill 4 bottles of wine. Regardless of how fancy or simple your fridge is, a […]
Housekeepers are Worth their Weight in Gold!
The most recent happiness study, conducted by the University of British Columbia and Harvard Business School, found that people experience more happiness when buying time, rather than material possessions. Even small choices, such as shopping at a grocery store closer to home, even if it is more expensive, makes us happier because it provides extra time […]
What Kind of Cleaner Are You?
Everyone has their own personal preferences when it comes to cleaning. Some people are content with being messy, while others can’t stand the disorganization. Whatever your preferences are, here are some helpful cleaning tips from MOLLY MAID to coincide with your preferred cleaning style. Last Minute Cleaner: This person is really good at cleaning up, […]
Tackle Organization with a Tension Rod
By design, an adjustable tension rod is the perfect solution for organizing items in your home. Its skinny, adjustable, and easy to maneuver allowing it to fit discretely into various spaces in your home. Here are five easy ways to use a tension rod to organize items in your home: Frozen food organizer: The freezer […]
How Safe is your Can Opener?
Where would we be without our trusty can opener? Used during food prep, the can opener is a popular tool found in many kitchens and is often the deciding factor as to whether or not a restaurant receives a passing grade during a health inspection. Surprisingly enough, the can opener is one of the first […]
Pipe Dreams can come True!
The #1 cause of clogged sewer pipes is everyday cooking oil. We often believe that hot water, detergents and garbage disposals are powerful enough to wash away or get rid of grease. Unfortunately, these methods and beliefs tend to do more harm than good. Hot water cools inside sewage pipes causing fats and grease to coagulate, […]
