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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Shoo Fruit Fly? 7 Habits to Free Your Home of Pesky Fruit Flies
Whether it’s the heat, the open doors and windows, or the bounty of fresh fruit, little clouds of fruit flies seem to appear as if by magic in the summer months. Common culprits that attract the unwanted guests are half-empty juice boxes, beer cans, potatoes, tomatoes, bananas, apples and garbage disposals. The good news? The […]
Give Your Garden a Wild Makeover!
Clover, crocus, violet, thistle. Do any of these names ring a bell? What about dandelion? Ok, now you get the picture. Yep, we’re talking wildflowers. No, they are not showy, over-the-top fragrant, or voluptuous like roses and tulips. But it’s time to let these gentle giants grow! Learn how they can add charm, colour, love […]
Get your Bike Road-ready in Minutes!
Cycling the open road is an enjoyable activity for people of all ages and all abilities. As we strive to live a more active lifestyle, riding a bike is an easy and accessible choice. Whether you ride for pleasure, as a mode of transportation, or compete in long-distance racing, cleaning your bike is a must. […]
Endless Blooms: How to Clean Artificial Flowers
Artificial flower bouquets are beautiful, practical and a godsend for allergy-sufferers – until they become covered in dust. Once dirty, they can quickly make a room look dated and unclean. And, while they don’t require the care and specific living conditions of a real live plant, they still need a regular cleaning routine to look […]
How to Clean Himalayan Salt Lamps
Popular in the eighties, Himalayan salt lamps are back in favour. And, not just at the local health food store. These beautiful glowing pink salt blocks can be found all over the place; from your doctor’s office to the local coffee shop, helping to clean the air for a better, healthier environment. As a salt […]
Garbage Goals: Glamorous and Odour Free!
Just because Rome wasn’t built in a day, doesn’t mean you don’t have it in you to accomplish enormous home improvement feats. Your perpetually smelly kitchen garbage can actually be cured! Follow these simple steps and say goodbye to your trash can blues. Divide and Conquer One of the main reasons kitchen garbage stinks is […]
Planning to Rent Out your Place? Here’s your Must-do Check List
If you’re thinking of renting out your entire house, your basement or a room in your home, there’s a lot you need to do before you post a “for rent” sign to make it someone else’s dream home. Making a rental unit move-in-ready isn’t just about décor. Becoming a good landlord means you understand how to protect your […]
Housekeeping your Condo: A Beginner’s Guide
The greatest perk to condo life is the low-maintenance lifestyle. Not having to shovel snow, clean gutters, rake leaves or worry about leaks in the roof gives you more time to enjoy what you like doing best. But unfortunately, this advantage doesn’t extend inside the unit. A cleaning routine is still a must for condo living. […]
Think Outside the Pot: 3 Ways to Decorate with Plants
Did you know just one glance at a plant can lower your heart rate? It’s true! Studies show the health benefits don’t stop there. According to NASA research, plants remove toxins from the air every 24 hours. Plants pull contaminants into the soil, where root zone microorganisms convert them into food. So, tempt your senses and bring […]
The Great Porch Project
If your porch is still showing signs of winter, it really, truly, is time to get to work! Here’s a simple step-by-step guide to help you transform your porch into a summery paradise. Remove Signs of Seasons Past Start your porch makeover by putting away items like snow shovels, left over bags of ice salt […]
Abracadabra! Time to Celebrate Microfibre’s Magical Powers!
In 1999, The University of California Davis Medical Center (UCDMC) pilot tested microfibre mops for a year to see how they compared with wet loop mops. The results were staggering! Switching to microfibre mops equated to a 60% lifetime cost savings, a 95% reduction in chemical costs associated with mopping tasks and 20% labour savings […]
Cut it Out! The Ultimate Guide to Cleaning Greasy Range Hood Filters
The saying ‘you don’t know what you don’t know’ applies so fittingly to people’s relationships with their range hood filters. In 2010, the New York Times ran a story in which Robert Schwartz, an interior designer had this to say about vents: “I’ve gone into kitchens 20 years old, and people have never cleaned their […]
Free House! …Dust Free, that is!
It’s not just asthma and allergy sufferers who benefit from minimizing the dust, pollen, and pollutant count in their homes. Clean air is good for all humans and animals alike. The only problem is that dust is a mostly-invisible-foe. With a few home design tweaks, new stick-to-it habits and some cutting-edge technology, you can keep […]
5 Simple Ways to Keep your Hotel Room Tidy
Whether you’re a family of four or a solo traveler, living out of a suitcase for more than a couple of nights can get messy. Even with daily hotel housekeeping on your side, you need to put some rules and systems into place. Here’s our tips: Hang it up! The closed-loop hangers provided at most […]
Pack the Perfect Litter-free Lunch
School lunches can generate a lot of waste. In fact, the Recycling Council of Ontario suggests that the average student’s lunch generates a total of 30 kilograms of waste per school year, which translates to an average school generating up to 8,500 kilograms (18,700 lbs) of waste per year. Considering all the schools across Canada, […]
