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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Cleaning Day: 10 Steps to Make It Green
Here are 10 easy ways to make your next clean eco-friendly. Use energy efficient cleaning equipment. Buy products from environmentally responsible suppliers, manufacturers and retailers. Get rid of toxic cleaning products (anything labeled with words such as 'poison', 'danger', 'warning', 'caution'). Take those products to a Household Hazardous Waste Disposal. Use 'green' cleaning products. These […]
Cleaning Tips for Furniture
Couches and easy chairs sure take a beating because they’re used day-in and day-out. So it’s important to keep them looking as clean and new as possible. Here are four easy tips
6 Inexpensive Must-Have Organizing Tools
Here are inexpensive ‘tools’ that will help you de-clutter and keep things in their place.
Harvest Home: Buy Now to Enjoy Later
Freezing fruits and vegetables when they’re at their best actually preserves a lot of their good, nutritious ingredients. Here are some ideas!
Autumn: The Perfect Time for a Spring Clean
It’s a perfect time to do a ‘spring’ clean, so to speak, in your home. A spring clean is really just a deep clean, and with autumn signalling several beginnings (back to school, new courses, colder weather), it’s a perfect time to spruce up the place and still be able to leave the windows open […]
In the Bag: How to Pack Delicious Lunches
Does everyone in your family take lunch with them during the week? Here are great suggestions for making lunch at school or in the office a wonderful thing! No Soggy Lunches – Ever! Make sandwiches that will maintain their freshness no matter what you put on the inside. To prevent soggy bread, pack condiments, sauces, […]
Tools of the Trade: MOLLY MAID House Cleaners Share Their Secrets
Having the right tools can make all the difference when you clean. Here's what the Cleaning Experts at MOLLY MAID keep on hand: BROOM. Nylon bristles catch dirt best, and an angled broom head is most efficient for getting into hard to reach corners. BUCKET. Keep cleaning products together in a bucket so you'll know where […]
How to make Home Office Space Work for Everyone!
Now that kids are back to school, it’s important to provide a homework area so that the after-school ritual gets done. Kids don’t have to have a desk in their rooms – in fact parents and kids can share a work space. What’s most important is that all the essential tools are there, and that […]
Back-To-School: How to Make it Easy for Kids and Yourself
With the start of the new school year just around the corner, it's a good idea to start getting kids – and the whole family – back into the school-day routine. Here's how: Set a bedtime routine. Establish a reasonable bedtime and have your children practice getting up and getting dressed at the same time […]
Cleaning Shortcuts: 15 Quick Chores that Help Keep your House Clean Longer
Many people today have such a busy, overscheduled life and it's tough to keep up with the house cleaning. What often happens is the dirt and clutter become overwhelming and forces you to do a major clean at once. While scheduled deep cleans are necessary, the cleaning experts at MOLLY MAID have some suggestions […]
Yummy Summer Berries and Simple Berry Stain Removal Solutions
When it comes to health, blueberries, strawberries, raspberries and others have a great reputation – and no wonder; they're high in beneficial nutrients and a great source of fibre. Recent studies have shown they may be good for your heart and your bones as well! They're also delicious, on their own, with yogurt or ice […]
8 Great Summer Stay-cation Ideas
A ‘stay-cation’ (which means you stay local during your holiday time, rather than packing up and travelling somewhere else) can be just as fun for your family as a vacation away. It’s all about being open to new ideas, getting creative and doing some research. Here are some ways to enjoy yourself (and save a […]
17 Ways to Keep Cool then it’s Hot
When it's blazing hot outside, here are easy ways to keep your cool: Keep warmer air outside during the day by closing windows, pulling shades and closing blinds. Tilt horizontal blinds upwards – to block heat but still allow light in. Hang light-coloured curtains. Use compact fluorescent light bulbs in place of heat-emitting incandescent […]
Summer Picnic: How to Keep them Delicious and Safe
What better way to celebrate a perfect summer day than with a picnic in the park, at the beach or even in your own backyard. Besides selecting favourite foods and beverages, it's important to be safe when handling food. Here are tips to stay safe before, during and after your delicious picnic: BEFORE Create a […]
How to Control Pests in the Garden – Naturally
When mosquitoes or aphids become a nuisance, pass on chemical products and try these natural solutions to keep unwanted garden visitors away. Use Odours They Don’t Like Certain essential oils are great at keeping away mosquitoes, ants and even fleas. Look for repellants that contain lemongrass, cedar or eucalyptus. Reapply often. Invite Beneficial Insects Talk […]
