Cleaning Tips

Make Chores More Energy Efficient

Make Chores More Energy Efficient   From solar power to electric cars, people are keeping energy efficiency top of mind. But, you don’t have to break the bank or give up all your free time to make a difference. It’s surprising how a few small changes can make a huge impact, especially in the way […]

7 Cleaning Habits to Manage Asthma Triggers

7 Cleaning Habits to Manage Asthma Triggers   If you have asthma, or live with someone with asthma, cleaning your house is a little less straightforward. Aside from dust and mold, a less obvious concern is chemical sprays and perfumes. You may find some products in your cleaning arsenal that need to be replaced. Here […]

5 Strategies for Sharing Household Chores

5 Strategies for Sharing Household Chores   Housework has become more of a challenge in our modern world. In many households both partners have careers, the kids’ after-school activities have increased and we just have more stuff. The result? Less downtime and more clutter. So how do you keep the peace and still maintain a […]

TikTok Keeps Your Car Mats Clean!

TikTok Keeps Your Car Mats Clean!   April showers bring May flowers, and it also brings in muddy shoes and boots. With the transition of melting snow and ice colliding with spring rain, it’s unavoidable. Add to that the need to be outdoors after a long winter indoors – and mucky footwear is inescapable. Of […]

This is the Best Way to Declutter Your Nightstand

This is the Best Way to Declutter Your Nightstand   Is your bedside table a magnet for clutter? It’s so easy to let it happen. Before you know it, the surface is buried beneath books, drinking glasses, eyeglasses, hair elastics, and earrings, among other things you take off at night. All that clutter can take […]

Send the Dust Bunnies Hopping!

Send the Dust Bunnies Hopping!   Unlike the Easter Bunny, dust bunnies are unwelcome at Easter. In fact, they should be unwelcome any day of the year. While the term “dust bunny” may seem cute and cuddly, the reality is they make your home look dirty, make you sneeze, and can be harmful to your […]

Give Winter Blues a Citrus Kick!

Give Winter Blues a Citrus Kick!   It’s been a long winter, everyone’s ready for spring to arrive. Shrug off the last of the winter blues with this new fresh DIY cleaning spray. Greening your cleaning routine has many benefits. Not only will it save you money, but it will also reduce the number of […]

Molly Maid’s Deep Cleaning Challenge, Part 2

Molly Maid’s Deep Cleaning Challenge, Part 2   If the thought of spring cleaning has you down in the dumps, our fast and furious deep cleaning challenge is the answer. Last week we went step-by-step on how to give your bedroom a good clean. This week, it’s the bathroom, and next week, the kitchen. Put […]

4 Simple Steps to Rid your Carpet of Salt Stains

4 Simple Steps to Rid your Carpet of Salt Stains   Our northern climate makes winter travel a challenge. Slippery conditions on sidewalks, walkways, driveways and roads make it necessary to rely on deicing salts. But salt tracked indoors is tough on floors and stain carpets and rugs if left untreated. Looking for a solution […]

The Deep Freeze Approach to Household Chores

The Deep Freeze Approach to Household Chores   Stop dreaming of warm winds and sandy beaches, the cold and ice has its benefits! A quick online search for ways to remove odour from hockey equipment, running shoes and backpacks will have you throwing items in the freezer for a few hours. A quick fix! Or […]

Shake Up Your Cleaning Routine

Shake Up Your Cleaning Routine   Are there ways to clean better? Conduct a quick appraisal of your routine with these 5 simple steps. Identify Cleaning Tasks Start from zero with a clean slate. Walk around your home with pen and paper or a notes app, and make a list of the cleaning tasks for […]