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Get Rid of it: Things that Don’t Work

The old saying goes, “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”. But if it is broke – what do you do? When it comes to home appliances, the decision can be an expensive guess, according to Consumer Reports. You don’t want to put money into a product if it’s troublesome or unfixable, so here are […]

Cleaning Silver and Gold: Fact, not Fiction

MOLLY MAID, the professional residential cleaning company, shares some facts on cleaning silver and gold, many of which may come as a surprise! SILVER Contrary to popular belief, silver does not need constant cleaning and, in fact, should not be cleaned more than absolutely necessary. The need to clean can be reduced by regular dusting […]

4 Great Reasons to get your Children Outdoors

Too much time spent inside can have a detrimental effect to the health and wellbeing of both us and our children. There is a good reason why our grandparents and their generation all encouraged children and young people to play outdoors. MOLLY MAID, the professional house cleaners, suggest the following reasons why it is still […]

Tops Tips to help you Save on Energy Usage

Using your appliances more efficiently can help save water and energy – and also save you money! When it comes to buying new appliances, MOLLY MAID, Canada's leading residential cleaning company, recommends that you choose the most efficient models to make a big difference.   Spare the Dryer Drying your clothes more efficiently will help […]

No Rest from Garden Duties

While January is not a traditionally busy gardening season, MOLLY MAID, the professional cleaning company, believes that just like keeping on top of housework and cleaning, there are still some gardening tasks that need to be done! So, when the weather allows, carry on clearing paths of moss and leaves in January. After heavy snowfall, […]

Beat the January Blues… A Good Excuse for a Dinner Party!

Winter is the perfect season for hosting a dinner party. A hearty meal helps chase away the cold weather blues and brightens up the dark nights. Make your guests feel special with their own place setting and let the laughter lighten a dreary evening. With just a little forward planning and forethought, MOLLY MAID, the […]

Keeping a Pet Friendly Home

You may well have been fortunate enough to welcome a new pet into your home over the holidays. You've probably also heard that people who have pets generally live longer, have lower blood pressure and are less stressed. However, MOLLY MAID, the professional residential house cleaners, know that pet owners also generally have more housecleaning […]

How to be a Savvy with your Food Shopping

January is the month to think about your annual budget and, if you need to free up a little extra cash, consider looking at cutting the cost of your food bill. You may worry that this will mean compromising on quality, but it is possible to pare back, achieve great value AND still enjoy tasty, […]

Financial Housekeeping: There’s No Better Time

The professional residential cleaners at MOLLY MAID see the New Year as an ideal chance to review all residential matters to get one’s home in order and set good practices for the remainder of the year. There’s nothing like the start of a new year to prompt an urge to improve our finances, but all […]

What’s that Sound?

What’s that Sound? Stop and take a moment to listen. What sounds do you hear in your home? While the quiet ticking of your living room clock is one thing, other items in your home may be making a racket. The great thing is, you can actually minimize or turn off some of these sounds […]

Embracing the Need for Change

Having celebrated and welcomed in the New Year, it is the ideal time to think carefully about whether you should use this opportunity to change certain elements in your lifestyle. Ask yourself these questions: Do you change things regularly? Or do you prefer getting into a routine and sticking with it? Do you actively seek […]

New Year’s Eve – 9 Ways to make it Special for your Family

1. Decorate. Head to your favourite department or dollar store and stock up on celebration paraphernalia, such as party hats, noise makers, decorations and other celebratory items. Decorate the family room or living room. 2. Dress Up. Decide together that everyone in the family is going to dress up – and go all out.  And break […]

Quick and Dirty: Holiday Cleaning Emergencies

Guests are coming over during the holidays, so there are going to be cleaning emergencies (there always are!) The professional house cleaning experts at MOLLY MAID provide these quick and easy solutions for common problems: White heat stain on a wooden table top:  Put mineral oil on a microfibre cloth and rub it into the […]

Great Last Minute Gift Ideas

Uh oh, you just remembered that you need to bring a gift for someone at tomorrow's Christmas dinner – and you forgot to get one! Not to worry, the drugstore is still open on Christmas Eve and there are actually some great – and even inexpensive – gifts you can pick up there. Gift card. […]

Guest Expectations

Holiday time can be stressful because families often end up spending a lot of time together – and not everyone gets along (think: bored children). If you've been invited to a holiday event, here's some advice on making the most of it.    If you have kids, go over manners and house rules with them […]

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.