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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New Ways to Store your Outdoor Christmas Lights
Now that the holidays have come to an end, its time to tackle your outdoor Christmas lights. Instead of cramming them into a storage bin this year, why not try these simple organizational tricks to help keep your lights in pristine condition for next year. Here’s how: Put them in plastic: Store holiday lights separately […]
Five Cleaning Resolutions for Keeping your Home Clean Longer
Not everyone loves to clean. And if that’s the case, here are cleaning resolutions (yes, it’s already New Year’s Eve, tomorrow) that will make your life easier, and your house cleaner. Shoes Off, No Exceptions: Make it a rule for everyone to remove footwear at the door. This alone will cut down the amount dust […]
Six Items you should Remove from the Bathroom Now
1. Bar soap. Bar soap increases the amount of cleaning you will have to do because it gets grimy faster. Instead, use a liquid soap with a pump or hands-free soap dispenser, which is much easier to clean up. 2. Earrings and other jewelry. The humidity in the bathroom can cause your jewelry to tarnish […]
Four Christmas Morning Challenges
1. Mountain of wrapping paper: Here are three ways to reduce, reuse and recycle ripped up paper. Consider shredding everything into paper confetti for New Year’s – and then recycling it afterwards. Save it and use it for wrapping and storing fragile holiday decorations and glassware. Or, place it directly into the recycling bin (check […]
Overhaul your Spice Cupboard in Six Easy Steps
Have you cleaned out your spice cupboard lately? If you’re like most people, the answer is probably no. Like any other food or condiment, spices do have a shelf life, so it is important to clean out your spice cupboard at least twice a year. Here’s how: 1) Empty the cupboard. Start by removing the […]
Holiday Gift Wrapping: Surprising Ways to Keep it Tidy
Spending time with family, entertaining friends and eating delicious food are what the Christmas season is all about! Focus less on the mess this holiday season by organizing your holiday gift wrapping station using these clever tips from the experts at MOLLY MAID. Keeps Rolls Rolled Up: Are your rolls of wrapping paper leaning into […]
Sounds (and Spills) of Christmas
‘Tis the season for hosting, celebrating and decking the halls. But since all that fun can lead to spills and stains too, here is a handy guide to take those tough holiday messes that can be left behind. Cranberry sauce on a cloth napkin: Cranberries produce a tannin stain, which can usually be removed only […]
The Number One Way to Avoid Spreading Germs
When it comes to hygiene, hand towels in the bathroom and the kitchen may be the hardest working members of the household. They’re used to dry off your hands, to look good where they hang, and to occasionally wipe up spills or wipe out the sink (which is actually not a good idea). They can […]
Share the Love: Have a Family Christmas Potluck
Potluck dinners are a wonderful way to lighten a host’s load, especially during the busy holidays. Share the love, by sharing a variety of food options – this also ensures everyone will enjoy at least one thing on the menu! Here’s how to plan a holiday potluck this year. Send out a mass email, or […]
The One Cooking Mistake that can Wreck your Kitchen
How do you handle the oil that you cook with? There are a few habits that can cause a lot of damage – and expense – to your kitchen. Below is a guide to eliminating your common grease gripes. The sizzle from cooking bacon and other food on the stove often sends fat splatters onto […]
Five New Uses for Old Things
De-cluttering in time for holiday entertaining? Here are five old, and in some cases, dated, items that you can recycle and put to work in other ways. 1. BUSINESS CARD BOOK: Now that networking has almost exclusively gone digital, use your old business card book for storing your extra buttons. Transfer any extra buttons from […]
The Lowdown on Paint Clean-up
While washing walls and doorway trims is one way to clean things up for the holidays, sometimes you have to “cheat” with a little bit of paint. Here’s a guide to cleaning up while you’re painting, and tidying up once you’re done. Paint on Clothing To remove latex paint (water-based), scrape off excess paint and […]
Dog Crate Advice: How to get it Clean
Dogs are loveable – and sometimes a big mess, usually bringing home all kinds of dirt when they come in from a walk. If your dog has a crate in the house, it’s a good idea to thoroughly clean it at least once a season. Here are a few simple tips: Step 1: Get it […]
Shortbread Cookies: From Start to Delicious – and then a Clean Finish!
It’s that time of the year when everyone’s baking cookies and making a mess in the kitchen. Here is a simple step-by-step guide to making shortbread cookies and keeping the kitchen and the baking area and pans nice and clean in the process. PREPARE THE KITCHEN: Tidy the kitchen first. Remove any packaging, paper, pens, […]
Can I put that into the Dishwasher?
Thank goodness for dishwashers. They’re a wonderful time saver, and they’re a great place to ‘store’ dirty dishes when you need to clean up the kitchen. But you can’t put everything into a dishwasher. Here’s a guide: WOOD Wooden Utensils: The hot water and heat for drying is too harsh for mixing spoons, spatulas or any other […]
