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Getting the Work/Life Balance Right

With children back at school and parents at work, finding the balance between work and household chores can make the difference between a happy or strained family. The comforting news is that by enlisting your children's help, chores will teach children about hard work and responsibility – a valuable lesson in life according to the […]

Relax: Enjoy a Day to Yourself

Finally, you have a day off for yourself. Schedule MOLLY MAID professional house cleaning services to take care of your home, so you can just enjoy your day! Here are some suggestions: Go to a movie with friends, a loved one or just take advantage of the alone time. Relax on the chaise with Sudoku […]

CLEAN: Kids and their Bedrooms

Kids and cleaning don't always go hand-in-hand, but there are ways to introduce cleaning to your children so that they pick up good habits. The maid service professionals at MOLLY MAID provide the following guide: Set a good example. Parents are kids' first role models. Do you take pride in your home? Keep your own […]

Back to School: How to get the Kids Ready

The end of August is a good time to start preparing kids for going back to school and getting used to the school year routine again. Sit down with kids and explain how these 7 steps will help:   1. Morning Set the alarm again and start getting up and dressed at the same time […]

Packing up your Camping Gear

Is camping something your family does every summer? When the trip is over, it's important to pack things up so they're clean and ready to go next time. The home service professionals at MOLLY MAID provide these tips: Pull out everything from inside the tent and shake everything out, such as sleeping bags and blankets […]

Water-games Day

When it's hot, there's nothing more fun or refreshing than a water games day with family or friends. Everyone gets to be a kid again! Advise everyone to bring their swimsuit, a towel, flip flops and waterproof sunscreen. Add a little background music, snacks and cold lemonade. And turn on the water! NEIGHBOURHOOD Spend an […]

House Work: How to Clean without Pulling a Muscle

Cleaning the house is a great workout – the residential maid service cleaners at MOLLY MAID know all about that. But they also know that it's important to do all that physical work in such a way as to avoid injuries. Here's a checklist: Always keep work close to your body. For example, carry the […]

7 Great ‘Staycation’ Ideas

Not everyone can – or wants – to plan a week away during the summer. In fact, some people like to take advantage of neat activities in their own backyard. Here's a guide: Get up early and go to a fresh farmers market on the other side of town. Plan a neighbourhood potluck barbecue and […]

Floored: The Difference between Dry and Wet Mopping

Cleaning floors can be a daily task in some households (depending on whether you have pets and/or kids) and dust mopping is a great way to tackle it. The professional house cleaners at MOLLY MAID provide this guide:   Dry Mopping Using a dry mop on floors will remove dirt, dust and bacteria. It's also […]

Hot Weather? Here’s some Cool Food!

When it’s hot and humid outside, what you eat and drink can help cool you down – from the inside out. So dress in light clothing, find some shade and enjoy what’s on the menu: Lemonade: Some people say the secret to great lemonade is using lemons-skins and all. Blending lemons whole release the peels’ oils, […]

Quick Kitchen Clean

Whether it's really hot outside (and sticky indoors to clean) or you want to finish your cleaning to get out and enjoy the sunshine, here is an approximately 12-minute cleaning guide for the kitchen. The house cleaners at MOLLY MAID would be happy to help some more! De-clutter. Spend a minute or two removing clutter […]

Last-minute Barbecue

It's Friday night, you're on your way home from work, and your youngest is texting: “what's for dinner?“ Here is a quick way to organize the best last-minute barbecue ever: Food: Stop at the supermarket and pick up easy-to-prepare barbecue classics: ready-made frozen beef burgers, coleslaw and potato salad from the deli counter, and hamburger […]

Driveway Car Wash: 7 Steps to Clean

Is it time to wash the outside of your car? Always wash it in the early morning or late day (directsunlight or heat can cause the soap to dry on the car before you can even wash it off), and don't wash the car near a dusty road or under a tree where buds, bugs, […]

Camping Checklist

Planning a camping trip this summer? Whether you are setting up camp for a weekend in a park campsite or roughing it in the bush, here are necessities you'll need to bring along: Basic Equipment Tent and groundsheet Tarp (so you can stay dry in case it rains) Kitchen Stuff Small cooking stove and fuel […]

Summer Madness: How to Keep Dust to a Dull Roar

With people wandering in and out of the house all summer, it's easy for floors and carpets to become very dusty. The home service professionals at MOLLY MAID provide these tips to help avoid that from happening: Make it a rule that everyone removes their shoes at the entrance of your home to avoid tracking […]

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.