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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Kids vs. Cleaning – Getting them to Clean their Room
Are your kids constantly making a mess in their room? If so, you’re not alone! The best course of action is to provide structure around cleaning their room, to help your kids get on-board. Here’s how: 1) Use photos to show what is acceptable Conduct a quick internet search to find photos of a before […]
Give your Mother’s Day Brunch a Touch of Charm
Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate and acknowledge all the wonderful things our moms have done for us! This year, show mom just how much you truly appreciate her, by hosting a beautiful Mother’s Day brunch. Whether you host a full meal, or a tea party and snacks, there’s no shortage of beautiful décor […]
Drying Racks 101
For one reason or another, throwing a load of laundry into the dryer isn’t always an option. Whether your dryer is on the fritz, or the laundromat is closed, or you’re looking for a more environmentally friendly drying option, there are endless solutions that can help you dry your clothes without the use of a […]
Three New Uses for Shoe Organizers
No matter how hard we try, it’s difficult to keep the odds and ends in our home neat and tidy. The good news is, you don’t need to be a professional minimalist to tackle these messes. All you need are a few hanging shoe organizers. Their structured pockets make them the ideal home for any […]
Animal House: How to Dissuade Animals from making your Yard a Home
Now that the snow has melted and the air is warm, your backyard becomes more and more appealing to outdoor animals, such as squirrels, skunks and racoons, to hunker down and make a home. Here are some cleaning and home maintenance tips that will help you dissuade these little creatures from making your back yard […]
Kids Stuff: Tackling Food Stains One Day at a Time
Kids will be kids, food spills and all, but removing food stains from their clothing shouldn’t be a daunting task. Here are some tricks to keep up your sleeve for the next time you are faced with a tough food spill. Ketchup: Gently rub liquid detergent into the stain and soak the garment in cool water for […]
What do your Cleaning Habits Really Say about you?
Cleaning has more benefits than just a tidy home. In fact, cleaning has many psychological benefits as well. Here are the typical reasons why we clean and what our cleaning habits say about personality and psyche. Reason one: I like having a clean home with things organized and in their place. You clean for the […]
Time to Save your Wooden Floors
Our wooden floors often take quite a beating during the winter months. No matter how hard we try, water, snow and salt always seem to find their way throughout our homes, and onto our wooden floors during the winter. Now that spring is here, these floor cleaners and strategies will help bring your wooden floors […]
Paint Tool Clean-up
Spring is the perfect time to brighten up your home with a fresh coat of paint on the walls. Although painting can be fulfilling when completed, cleaning up your painting tools after a hard day’s work, is never an appealing task. Make the clean-up easier and more enjoyable, by following these handy cleaning tips. Remove […]
Are you making these Four Cleaning Mistakes
Using the same microfibre cloth to clean each room. It is important to use a different cleaning cloth in each room of your home. Using the same cloth to clean the kitchen, and then the family room for example, can lead to cross-contamination of germs and bacteria. Having a different coloured cleaning cloth for each […]
Four New Ways to Clean with Salt
De-rust your cast iron skillet Got a rusty cast iron skillet? Just add salt! Sprinkle a little bit of coarse salt onto the skillet and scour using a damp microfibre cloth. Alternatively, you can also clean your skillet by coating it generously with a layer of salt; lightly dampen the salt with a bit of […]
Cleaning Strategies that Make Sense
Clean your home more thoroughly using these three senses. Touch: The white glove test Determine where the dust builds-up in your home by using your sense of touch. Put on a pair of white cloth gloves and run your index finger along the following surfaces in your home: the top of your picture frames, door […]
Manage the Space Underneath your Kitchen Sink
Every home has one cluttered space in common – the dreaded kitchen cupboard under the sink. This deep, dark, pipe-filled space often becomes a dumping zone for many items including our cleaning supplies. Take control of the clutter once and for all with these clever DIY organizational tips. Expand storage space with a tension rod. Add […]
Give your Yoga Mat the Red-Carpet Treatment
Although yoga studios typically offer cleaning products for your mat after class, there’s rarely enough time, or available product, for every single yogi to clean their mat between classes. Instead of losing your post yoga Zen over a cleaning issue, give your mat the TLC it deserves using this DIY yoga mat cleaner at home. […]
The Art of Unpacking in Five Simple Steps
Everyone loves a warm winter getaway. From choosing a destination, to booking your flight, planning your trip and packing, there’s always a build-up of excitement throughout the entire process. Once you return however, all your left with are amazing memories, a killer tan and of course a whole lot of unpacking to do! Luckily, MOLLY MAID […]
