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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 […]

Canada Day, Fresh Fruit and Berry Stains

Canada Day marks more than just the birth of our nation. For kids, it’s the kick-off to summer vacation; for adults, it typically brings the warm weather we’ve dreamed about all winter.  But, above all, it’s a three-day weekend.  So, kick off your shoes and celebrate!  Invite the gang over for a BBQ and raise […]

No Fence Required with these Creative Alternatives

Your backyard is a retreat from everyday life. For some it’s a place to relax and entertain family and friends. For others, a space for a swimming pool, a trampoline and a soccer net. Whether it’s a large suburban space or a tiny city garden, the desire for privacy is mutual. Fences are ideal, but […]

5 Storage Solutions for your Backyard Retreat

Patio season is upon us! Break out the tiki torches and brightly coloured lounge decor, and take your back deck from drab to glorious in minutes. Patio furniture adds so much character to a space, but keeping it fresh and clean can be a challenge. Even a quick rain shower can invite mold to grow […]

How to Design a Pool Cleaning Schedule

Keeping a swimming pool clean is serious business. To ensure safety and cleanliness you have to follow a daily regimen – there’s no skipping a day here or there. This rigidity comes easy to some, less for others. Here’s a run down of the basics required to make the most of pool season. Skim it […]

Professional Catering Tips for Easy Party Clean up

Whether hosting your parents’ 30th wedding anniversary; throwing a surprise 50th for your spouse; or celebrating your daughter’s sweet sixteen; the celebration should be fun for all, including the host. Avoid party planning anxiety and clean up stress with these professional tips. Embrace tablecloths Tablecloths not only look great, they also catch crumbs and soak […]

Charming Ways to Light Up the Night

Here in Canada, deck and patio season doesn’t last long. So, when it finally arrives, everyone does their best to make the most of it. There are so many ways to make the outdoor lounging experience irresistible. Cozy weather-proof sofas, colourful umbrellas, and lush greenery are nice to have. But you can turn even the […]

Au Natural: 3 Ways to get rid of Fleas and Ticks

Tis the season for ticks and fleas! While there are many chemical-based repellents available at your local pet store or vet, there are also natural solutions you can try at home. Here’s a guide: Homemade Repellant: There are many homemade recipes for tick and flea repellants that call for essential oils. In fact, it’s the […]

How Often should you Clean Various Items in your Home?

Summer compels us all to throw open the windows, clear out the clutter and scrub clean every visible surface. But what if you could keep the items in your home clean all year round? The solution is quite simple. It’s all about frequency of cleaning. Some items in your home can be cleaned less frequently, […]

How to get your Preschooler Involved in Chores

Getting your children to participate in chores around the home at an early age is a great way to instill responsibility in their lives. According to Elizabeth Pantley, author of Perfect Parenting, assigning your children household chores is an effective way to instill feelings of competence, a positive attitude about work, self-esteem and good habits. […]

Summer’s End: A Cleaning Guide

As the end of the summer draws near, it’s time to start putting away and organizing your summer things. Here’s a guide to help you put away some popular summer activity items. Tent: If you used your tent frequently this summer, give it a quick clean before storing it. Set your tent up in the […]

Back-to-School Part Two: Getting Organized

Now that the school year has started, it’s time to organize areas in your home and implement a daily schedule to help the year run smoothly. Here’s how. Lunches – Allocate space in the fridge for school lunches and pack them the night before to make it easier for children to grab them in the […]

Back-to-School Part One: Cleaning the Essentials

Now that the end of summer vacation is drawing near it’s time to clean those back-to-school essentials to prepare for the school year ahead. The backpack The most important item all students’ cherish is their backpack! Your child’s backpack is bound to get dirty, whether it’s dropped at the bus stop, in the school yard […]

Are Plastic Dishes Dishwasher Safe?

There are many heavy-duty plastic plates, bowls, containers and utensils that are dishwasher safe and can easily withstand the heat of the dishwasher. However, there are also many lighter-weight plastic plates, bowls and utensils that say they are ‘dishwasher safe’ but realistically, won’t be able to withstand the heat of your dishwasher. Here are a […]

Keep Cool in the Kitchen

It’s Summer time and the temperature is rising! Rather than heating up in the kitchen, here are some ways to keep your cool at meal time. Take advantage of the nice weather and use your BBQ to cook meals instead of your stove or oven. This will keep the heat outdoors. Serve foods you don’t […]

Molly Maid's Book

A clean house has never been so simple!

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.