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 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, […]
Minimalism: The Art of Life Less Cluttered
To declutter their life, many have turned to the practices of a minimalistic lifestyle. What exactly is minimalism? According to minimalists, Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus, best known for their blogs, podcast, books and documentary, sum minimalism up in a single sentence: “Minimalism is a tool to rid yourself of life’s excess, in favour of focusing on […]
Cleaning up Camp
Even if you have the stamina to portage for a week, face heavy rain and still manage to keep a smile on your face, the equipment clean-up from a camping trip once you return home requires a different set of mental strength altogether. Beat procrastination and extend the life of your camping equipment by implementing […]
Smart Lunch Solutions for the Back-to-School Season
Start the new school year with these smart lunch solutions: Brown Paper Bags Back to basics, the brown paper lunch bag is making a comeback. Inexpensive, the paper bag is very versatile. Not only do they come in a variety of sizes, but they also provide a blank canvas for children to personalize. The brown […]
Thanks to Technology, Housework is no longer a Chore
It is quite evident that the advancements in technology have helped save time and effort when cleaning our homes, compared to chores in the 50s. In fact, housewives in the 1950s spent 42 hours a week doing general housework and another 15-20 hours doing deep cleaning. Today however, the average person may spend 1 to […]
A Dust-free Breeze? Yes Please.
Table and floor fans are a blessing when it’s hot and humid. But these cooling mechanisms are dust collectors too. Cleaning your fans regularly will help them work better and last longer. Here’s how: Turn off the fan and unplug it. Remove the front grill, either by unsnapping the cover or by unscrewing it with […]
Why Men Should Clean More
Over the last few years, research has shown that women do more housework than men. Which isn’t a big surprise considering our history; however, there are lots of good reasons why men should pick up a mop and bucket more often. Here’s why: Happier children: According to a study, school-aged children who do housework with […]
Mountain Bike Clean-up
What better way to spend your summer than by travelling along off-road paths and trails on your mountain bike. If the trail is muddy, all the more challenging and fun. But muck, dust particles and dirt should be cleaned off once you’re home, to ensure your bike remains in good working condition. Here’s how: Start […]
How to Clean the BBQ without a Wire Brush
You’ve probably heard the dangers of individuals accidentally ingesting the metal bristles of their wire BBQ brush. This can happen when the small, sharp bristles break off the wire brush during cleaning and get stuck in the food that is being grilled. Protect yourself and your family, ditch that wire brush once and for all, […]
Air Conditioner Check-up
Does your window air conditioner (AC) have water trickling down its grates? Does the air coming out of the unit seem less cold than earlier in the season? If so, there could be a problem with your air conditioning filter. The filters in your AC unit must be cleaned at least once a month to […]
How Clean is your Bar of Soap?
Not very clean, if you can believe it. In fact, germs actually live and breed on the surface of your soap. Who knew? While it’s unlikely that these germs will make you ill, there are ways to deter bacteria from growing on your bar of soap: Before lathering up with a bar of soap, rinse […]
Leaving on a Jet Plane?
Plane travel is often essential to get to that sought-after, much needed vacation destination. Although exciting, sharing a confined space with a number of people, can result in an increased number of germs. Leave the germs on the plane by taking preventative measures and familiarizing yourself with the top germ hot spots on an airplane. […]
Simple Solutions for Bathroom Odour
Need to freshen up the air in your bathroom? Here are some helpful tips to get you started. Use a commercial product such as ‘Poo-Pourri’ or ‘Lemon Doo Drops Toilet Odour Eliminating Tablets’ before you use the washroom. These products will help combat any bathroom odours. Make your own odour eliminator. In a spray bottle, combine […]
Baking Soda: The Unsung Cleaning Hero
Baking soda may just be the most versatile cleaning product in your home. Often used for baking or absorbing odour, it has many additional purposes and has been used for generations. In fact, in 3500 BCE, the Ancient Egyptians used baking soda as a cleaning and mummification agent. In addition to cooking and odour prevention, baking […]
