Top Tips for Tackling Your Spring Clean
As the cold winter weather slowly melts away, it’s time to start thinking about giving your home a fresh start for spring. After months of…
10 Autumn Garden Tasks You Need To Do Now
How do you prepare the back yard and garden for winter? Here’s a checklist: Remove old plant matter from the garden and put it into…
10 Best House Cleaning Stocking Fillers
Lots of people love practical gifts these days. Since everyone needs to do some cleaning, here are some great cleaning gift ideas. Duster for tough-to-reach…
10 Great Habits that will Help Keep your Home Cleaner for Longer
There are a lot of ‘cleaning’ shortcuts you can use to avoid dirt and clutter from piling up – and it will. The solution (and…
10 Steps to a Stress-Free Holiday Dinner Party
‘Tis the season for get-togethers and while it’s wonderful to gather friends and family in your home, a dinner party can be a lot of…
10 Ways to spoil mothers on Mothering Sunday
No matter how much of a clean freak you tend to be, the stenches and odours of everyday life are unavoidable. But don’t let that…
20 Minute End of Day Tidy Up
Raise your hand if your home is now in a continuous state of mess and you have reached a point where a) it is too…
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…
4 Steps to an Extra Clean Bed – and Sweeter Dreams
Studies suggest that many people sleep better if they’re in a clean room and bed. Since you spend almost one-third of your life asleep, it…
4 Ways to Clear Mind Clutter!
MEDITATE Sit comfortably on the ground or in a chair. Close your eyes and breathe naturally. Focus on your breath and how your body moves…
5 Easy Spot-cleaning Techniques to Keep Things Looking Fresh and Tidy
Are you finding it hard to keep up with the cleaning in your home? We’ve all been there. It can be overwhelming to think about…
5 minute wake-up workout!
With Summer well on the way and with work schedules at their peak, it’s important to start the day on a positive note. MOLLY MAID,…
5 Ways to Get Excited About Cleaning
Spring cleaning is a big task, but the professional house cleaners at MOLLY MAID know there are strategies that can help to motivate you to…
6 Easy Ways to Say No
Are you the person that everyone turns to when they need something? While it’s wonderful to be helpful, it’s also important to take care of…
6 Steps to a Clean Microwave
All kitchen appliances need a little extra attention from time to time. Here is a deep clean plan for the microwave. According to MOLLY MAID…
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 fun activities in…
7 Natural Cleaning Tips
We love to find new and environmentally friendly ways to clean here at Molly Maid. Sustainable cleaning solutions are not just great for the environment,…
7-Step Checklist to Quick-Clean the Bathroom
When unexpected company calls and says they’re just 15 minutes away… you may have to scramble a bit to put your house in order. The bathroom most definitely…
8 Neat January Outings with your Family
8 Neat January Outings with your Family What can you do when it’s cold and dreary – and your kids have got cabin fever? Here…
9 Neat Ways to Clean With Vinegar in the Kitchen
The Vinegar Institute provides these cleaning tips with vinegar. Coffee maker cleaner (automatic): Fill the reservoir with white distilled vinegar and run it through a…
A Barbecue Party is as Easy as 1, 2, 3
Everyone loves a barbecue party. Here’s a guide to making it fun, delicious and even easy to organise and clean up afterwards! THE MENU. Think of…
A guide to a speedy kitchen clean
There’s nothing worse than suddenly being caught out or ambushed by a call or text saying someone’s around the corner and popping in for a…
A Spring Cleaning Trick To Help Bring Back Shine
The experts at MOLLY MAID suggest a quick and easy ‘double duty’ cleaning trick that you can use for one of your most dreaded cleaning…
Advent Calendar: Why not try something homemade?
The origin of the advent calendar started in Germany in the 19thcentury. Different methods of counting down the days to the celebration of Christmas were…
All That Sparkles…our top tips for cleaning jewellery
Whether you have a belly button ring or nose piercing or love to wear a classic string of pearls, cleaning jewellery keeps it at its…
All Wrapped Up: Do’s and Don’ts of Food Storage
Storing food properly prevents food contamination and helps to preserve the food quality and taste. The experts at MOLLY MAID recommend these Do’s and Don’ts:…
Alternative Christmas recipe ideas
Christmas is a time to celebrate food – and these alternative Christmas recipe ideas are sure to tantalise your tastebuds.
Amazing New Uses For Dryer Sheets from MOLLY MAID
Dryer sheets work like magic in the dryer – removing static electricity from clothes and adding a nice fresh scent! But did you know that…
Are You Bike Ready?
Now that the better weather is here and you’ve got more outdoor leisure activities on your to-do list, it’s time to ‘spring’ your bike out…
Autumn clean is the new Spring Clean!
Why has Autumn Clean become the new Spring Clean? The professional domestic cleaning experts at MOLLY MAID say that it’s simple. We’re back from our…
Autumn clean is the new spring clean!
Why has the autumn clean become the new spring clean? The professional domestic cleaning experts at MOLLY MAID say it’s simple: We’re back from our…
Back to School: Your Digital Information ‘Cleaning’ Guide
Keeping the inside of your computer and electronic devices clean is just as important as keeping their exterior free of dust. The professional domestic cleaning…
Ban bleach in the household!
Following on from the findings from the 30-year research study released this week (of over 55,000 women) from the French National Institute of Health and…
Banish post-holiday blues by bringing your vacation home
Post-holiday blues may be setting in – but why not bring home some of the joys of your annual holiday?
BBQ cleaning made easy
With milder and longer days ahead, it’s time to dig out the BBQ and make sure that it’s clean, ready and fit for action. Whilst…
Beat the January blues… A good excuse for a dinner party!
“When Scotland forgets Burns, then history will forget Scotland” J S Blackie What Is Burns Night? Five years after Robert Burns died, a group of…
Beauty in the Cupboard
Trendy coconut oil is proving to be one of the most versatile beauty products ever. It has recently been reported that it can be used…
BEST FATHER’S DAY EVER: It’s All About Family
Father’s Day this coming Sunday is a wonderful reason to spend time together as a family and to celebrate Dad! Here is a guide to…
Best Healthy Foods to Eat for Tooth Health
Just like our bodies, teeth and gums need essential minerals and vitamins to stay strong and healthy. What’s most important? Calcium is the main component of…
Best Tips To Maintain Your Holiday Let COVID Free
Now that restrictions have been lifted, you may be looking at reopening your holiday let for the summer. However, with numbers still rising, there is…
Beyond spring cleaning: time for a deep declutter
Ready to declutter your home? If you’ve recently done a spring clean, now is the perfect time to organise your life.
Biggest Dust Collectors – How to combat them
There are some household items and furnishings that just love dust – and it seems there’s not much you can do to stop the problem……
Blocked Shower Head? Here’s how to clean it fast
If you notice your shower isn’t as powerful as it once was, or if it’s squirting water jets in odd directions, it may be clogged…
Breathe: 9 Natural Ways to Reduce Odours in the Home
When weather keeps doors and windows closed tight, the air inside your home can get a little stale. While the professional house cleaners at MOLLY…
BREATHE: Natural Air Fresheners for Your Home
When the rooms in your home begin to smell a bit dusty, try these natural, air freshener ideas. They’re a refreshing change tochemical air fresheners…
Brushing Up on Cleaning Chores
Grab Your Toothbrush Keep old toothbrushes because they will come in handy for many different house chores. The cleaning experts at MOLLY MAID provide the…
Build your good habits this autumn
How can you build on the good habits that you’ve established during the summer months?
Carpet Cleaning Tips
Take a good look at your carpets. After a long and fabulous summer of bare feet and busy traffic, they’re probably looking a little, if…
Change Your Bed-Making Routine for the Better – MOLLY MAID offers a great idea
Airing your bedding before you make up the bed is now being highly recommended by health experts. That’s because most people perspire when they sleep,…
Change your Life by Making Your Bed
Making your bed is something you should do every morning. Here’s how making your bed can impact your life: It starts the day off properly:…
CHECK: How to Keep Your Garage Clean and Functional
Many people store everything and anything in their garage. But that makes parking the car (and looking for what you need to use), a challenge at…
Checking on the Outdoor Water Works
Now that summer is fast approaching, it’s a good time to reduce the chances of running into water problems by checking outside areas of your…
Checklist: How to Winter proof your home
With the cold weather now upon us (for those of us in the northern hemisphere!), the professional cleaner company, MOLLY MAID is advising homeowners to…
Christmas Clean-Up – It’s Easier Than You Think
Traditionally, Boxing Day was when tradesmen collected “Christmas boxes” of money or presents as thanks for good service throughout the year. Today, Boxing Day is…
Christmas cleaning: how to clean your home in record time
It is the time of year to sit back, relax, and forget about the state of the house – except it doesn’t always work like…
Christmas Is Coming – How to Prepare Your House for Guests
Christmas is such a wonderful time of year with lots of specialoccasions and get-togethers. If you have friends and family comingwith their overnight bags, prepare…
Clean Houses, Clean Bodies: 5 Easy Ways to Detox Your Life
The cleaning experts at MOLLY MAID have learned a lot about green cleaning a home – and detoxing it as they go with green cleaning…
Clean Schemes: 4 Cleaning Shortcuts
Summertime and the living is easy – but not with children at home all day, traipsing dust and dirt into your home! Here are a…
Clean the Kitchen in Less Than 15 Minutes – It’s Easy
Your in-laws just called and are on their way over with take-out dinner! But you haven’t even cleaned up the lunch dishes yet in the…
Clean Up After April Fool’s Day
Love April Fool’s Day pranks but hate the clean-up? Not to worry, say the cleaning experts at MOLLY MAID who share a few tricks of…
Clean Your Keyboard Regularly: 5 Easy Steps
Have you ever had a ‘dead’ or ‘stuck’ key on your keyboard? It’s probably time for a good clean! Considering that a keyboard is usually…
CLEAN: Kids and Their Bedrooms
Children 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…
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.…
Cleaning Day: HELP!
Do you need help cleaning your home? Here are 8 reasons why you should hire a professional cleaning company like MOLLY MAID rather than an…
Cleaning Electronics: tricks of the trade
The professional house cleaners at MOLLY MAID are always facedwith questions about cleaning challenges; one of the biggest is howto clean electronics. Here’s how to…
Cleaning hacks to make your home seem pet free
Simple cleaning tips for removing traces of your beloved pets.
Cleaning Shortcuts: 15 Quick Chores that Help Keep your House Clean Longer
Many people today have such a busy, over scheduled life and it’s tough to keep up with the house cleaning. What often happens is the…
Cleaning Silver and Gold: Fact not Fiction
MOLLY MAID, the professional domestic cleaning company, shares some facts on cleaning silver and gold, many of which may come as a surprise! Contrary to…
Cleaning the dirtiest things in your home
Bacteria and grime lurk in some unexpected places. Here’s what to look for – and what you should be cleaning.
Cleaning the Outdoor Grill
Cooking on the grill is one of the best parts of warm weather. But it’s important to keep the grill clean, say the cleaning experts…
Cleaning White Goods: Revitalising the workhorses! (Part one)
Are your washing machine and dishwasher needing some special care and attention after a hard work out this summer? To ensure their longevity and their…
Cleaning White Goods: Revitalising the workhorses! (Part two)
After being put to the test with food in and out of your fridge and freezer this summer, MOLLY MAID, the domestic house cleaning experts…
Cleaning Your BBQ
With barbecue season in full swing, it’s important to keep cooking surfaces clean. Here’s a quick 6-step guide to cleaning your grill. Fill a bucket…
Clear the Deck – How to Clean It
All decks even low maintenance decks require regular cleaning. Over time, leaves, dirt, mold, and mildew can create a buildup that can be slippery –…
CO Alert: Keep Everyone Safe in Your Home
Carbon monoxide (CO) is called ‘the silent killer’ because it’s odourless and tasteless, and you can’t see it. There are potential carbon monoxide sources in…
Coffee grounds: Useful uses
Most people have heard of coffee grounds being useful to get rid of the smell of garlic on hands but did you know that there…
Complete Guide on How to Clean your Garden Furniture
The word “after” has recently taken precedence in my household. My daughter makes plans for “after” Corona. The play dates she’s planning, the places she…
Convert your children into Spring Explorers: Five Nature Activities for children
What better time to entice your gang into nature than when the whole, wide, blooming, peeping, croaking, hopping, wriggling world is coming back to life?…
Cosy winter recipes to warm your soul
Three quick and easy winter recipes to keep you and your family warm and well this winter.
Cover Up: Clean!
Now that you are spending more time outdoors, it’s important to clean some of the surfaces that are protecting you – by making the outdoors…
Create a cleaning checklist that puts you in control
Take control of your home by creating a cleaning checklist that makes sense for you.
Create natural cleaning products from everyday items
Reduce chemicals in your home by making natural cleaning products with simple ingredients.
Day 10 – Spring Clean your Makeshift Home Office
I have been secretly patting myself on the back whilst also keeping score of the number of times I have not snapped at my husband…
Day 4 – The Two Week Spring Clean – The Kitchen Prep Edition
Admittedly I would never willingly spend my Friday night cleaning my kitchen. But these are unprecedented times and Boris Johnson just tested positive for Coronavirus.…
Day 7 of The Stay Home Diaries – Be kind to yourself
It’s Monday. We’ve completed one week of lockdown. Woohoo. How was everyone’s weekend? No different than the week I imagine. Which is why you can…
Day 8 – Spring Clean the Kids bedroom
I didn’t get any sleep last night. My youngest (3 year old boy) has started coming into our bed in the middle of the night.…
Day 9 – Spring Clean the Master Bedroom
Day nine million three hundred and thirty two of the world ending. Of course, the world isn’t ending. For a start I refuse to believe…
DAY OFF – Save Time with Easy Dinner Shortcuts
Let’s face it: We never have enough spare time. Here are some delicious ways to free up some time – by cutting a few corners…
DAY OFF with Kids: Bad Weather = Good Fun Activities
When the weather outside is frightful, gather your children and do a fun activity together. Here are some great ideas: Play an outdoor game with…
DAY OFF: 7 Ways to Celebrate the Winter Olympics
The Winter Olympics in Sochi are scheduled to begin today and continue until February 23rd. These international games are a great opportunity to teach your…
DAY OFF: Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and Go Green
St. Patrick’s Day is March 17. Celebrate with these green ideas. Wear It: The simplest way to celebrate this holiday is to wear something green……
De-clutter Your Kitchen: Here’s A Simple 4-Step Plan
With the change of seasons, now’s a good time to do a little ‘autumn’ cleaning in the kitchen. Here’s a simple 4-step plan. Take Stock:Be…
De-Germ Your Smart Phone – Another Easy Cleaning Tip from MOLLY MAID
When you think about it, you are constantly touching things and picking up germs, and those germs are then transported to anything else you touch.…
Deck the Halls… Outside!
The Christmas holidays are a wonderful time of year… and decorating outside is a great place to start the celebrating. It’s welcoming for friends and…
Deep Clean Now for Easy Christmas Entertaining Later
Preparing your home for holiday parties can be hectic. The professional house cleaners at MOLLY MAID know it’s best to get ahead on this cleaning…
Ditch the Gym – Burn Calories Doing Housework!
Here are some great ways to burn calories doing housework in the terrace or garden. Our quick guide from the domestic cleaning expert, MOLLY MAID,…
Divide and Conquer: Daily Cleaning is a Sparkling Success
Keeping the house clean is an on-going job… and that job is so much easier when you can space out chores throughout the day and…
Do It Right: Seasonal Clothes Storage
When it’s time to pack away winter clothes such as sweaters, coats, gloves, hats, and thermals, it’s important to do it right -to preserve the…
Do your carpets need to be cleaned?
Use this quick quiz to determine if carpets need to be steam cleaned. Answer ‘yes’ or ‘no’: The carpets look dirty. (Appearance is the number…
Do Your Elderly Parents Need a Cleaning Service?
Who wouldn’t love to have their home cleaned by a residential cleaning company like MOLLY MAID! With the busy lives we all lead these days,…
Dog Day Afternoon: How to Groom Your Pet
If you own a dog, you know how much dirt and dust they can bring into your home. They also start smelling like a dog,…
Dreaming of a Clean Christmas? MOLLY MAID Helps Make your Dream Come True
It’s the final week before Christmas. Why not spend half a day giving your main rooms – the kitchen, bathroom and main floor – a…
Driveway Car Wash: 7 Steps to a sparkling car
Is it time to wash the outside of your car? Always wash your car in the early morning or late afternoon as direct sunlight or…
Eco-friendly cleaning materials
Now that MOLLY MAID, the professional domestic cleaners, have convinced you that using eco-friendly cleaning ingredients can tackle even the hardest of grime and dirt (see…
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…
Emergency cleaning for unplanned visitors
We’ve all been there. You – or another family member – impulsively invites the neighbours round for drinks. Or the in-laws ring to say they…
Ever wondered how to clean a leather sofa?
A leather sofa is an expensive investment which you sit on daily, so it’s important to take good care of it to gain maximum return…
Family Ties
Volunteering Makes It Work Spring is a wonderful time to lend a hand – and make it count for your family and the organisation you…
First day of Spring has Sprung!
Winter offers its beauties, but by the time Spring comes around, many of us are ready to burst outdoors and into glorious sunshine and green…
Five easy ways to winter proof your home
With these simple tricks you can winter proof your home – and help reduce your energy bills.
Five things to sanitise daily
So here we are again. A New Year with a new national lockdown. It all feels very déjà vu. The husband and I are back…
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 lots of children or live in the countryside!)…
Forget-me-not: 5 Chores that Probably Need Doing
A clean house makes you feel fabulous, doesn’t it? However, sometimes there are areas of your house that need cleaning, but they just keep missing…
Friday the 13th: 5 Ways to make it your Lucky Day
Friday the 13th is considered to be unlucky, to those who are superstitious. Rather than tempting fate, here are some habits to make it your lucky…
Germ Zones: How to Keep the ‘Big 3’ Clean
Cold and flu season is well underway and it’s important to do everything you can to prevent spreading germs in the home. Remind everyone in…
Get rid of it – Expired Products
How long has that cold medicine been sitting in the medicine cabinet? How old are the spices in your cupboard? Foods and products we use…
Get rid of it – Unnecessary ‘Stuff’
February is a good time to pare down your ‘stuff’- and teach others in your household to do it too. Here’s great advice from the…
Get rid of it: Indoor Safety Concerns
Keep your home as safe as possible by staying on top of these concerns: Fire alarms: Make sure all alarms (smoke and carbon monoxide) are in…
Get rid of it: Things that Don’t Work!
The old saying goes, “if it isn’t broken, don’t fix it”. But if it is broken – what do you do? When it comes to…
Get your deposit back: end of tenancy cleaning tips
Thoroughly cleaning your home at the end of your tenancy can improve your chances of getting your full rental deposit back.
Getting Rid of Rubbish Bin Germs – Another Great Green Cleaning Tip from MOLLY MAID
Many homeowners rely on a cleaning company. But there are lots of ways to keep your home clean and fresh between visits. Keeping the rubbish…
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 and…
Go Clean or Go Green: MOLLY MAID Supplies Checklist
Now’s a great time to stock up on the cleaning supplies you’ll need for your cleaning chores. Remember, Easter is just around the corner and…
Grab Your Toothbrush
Smile: It’s Time for a Little Spring Cleaning Most people know that nutrition and exercise have a central role in good health. But a healthy…
GREASE: MOLLY MAID Solutions for Easy Clean-up
After cooking on the stove, chances are you have a few grease stains to clean up. The sooner you can get to them, the easier…
Green Cleaning: A Guide to the Right Products!
Many cleaning products contain numerous chemicals, which can be bad for your family and the environment. The expert home cleaners at MOLLY MAID use cleaning…
Green ways to freshen up your carpets
Carpets tend to be well worn in the winter – they tend to endure wet and often dirty feet and paws traipsing all sorts through…
Guest Expectations
The festive season can often be stressful as families often end up spending a lot of time together and sometimes it can bring about tensions.…
HAIR TODAY: Eliminate Pet Hair so it’s Gone Tomorrow
You love your dog, but pet hair unfortunately is part of the deal. While many people avoid wearing black so the hair is not so…
HALLOWEEN: 4 WAYS TO DEAL WITH THE AFTERMATH
Halloween is great fun… but the day after all the fun is over has to be one of the messiest of the year with smashed…
Happy Holidays: Enjoy this Special Time with Friends and Family
As the song says, it’s the most wonderful time of the year! Share it with your friends and family by having fun at seasonal events.…
Hard Stains: How to Get Rid of Them at Your Holiday Home
Hard water isn’t treated and contains minerals such as calcium, magnesium and lime that can leave behind residue and unsightly stains. There are specialty cleaning…
Healthy Teeth Trivia
Healthy Snacks- The best healthy snacks for teeth are nuts and seeds, peanut butter, cheese, plain yogurt and popcorn. Right Time to Clean- You should never clean…
Holiday Tricks: Clean and Decorate for the Festive Season
When you combine cleaning with decorating for Christmas, the time will go by quickly and it is guaranteed to be oh so enjoyably! Here are…
Home & Garden: Canvas Bags to the Rescue
Do you stuff your plastic shopping bags under your sink or in one of your kitchen drawers? Using plastic bags can be harmful to the…
Home Cleaning Tips: 5 Kitchen Chores that Probably Need Doing
Clean the Coffee Maker: Fill the machine with up to 4 cups of white vinegar in the tank and let it stand for 30minutes. Run…
HOT WEATHER? COOL FOOD
When it’s hot and humid outside, what you eat and drink can help cool you down – from the inside out. Here are some interesting…
House Cleaning Services: Unlocking the Secrets to a Sparkling Clean Home
At Molly Maid, we know time is precious, and often life is hectic, so we pride ourselves in offering quality house cleaning services to help give…
HOUSE WORK: How to Clean Without Pulling a Muscle
Cleaning the house is a great workout – the domestic cleaners at MOLLY MAID know all about that. However, MOLLY MAID also know that it’s…
Household germ prevention
Regardless of how healthy we are, anyone can succumb to colds and the flu, especially during the winter and early spring months. The nature of…
How Safe are your Cleaning Products?
Household cleaners can be tough on some people; irritating airways and eyes, and even making allergy or asthma symptoms worse. Green cleaning comes to the…
How Sweet it isn’t: Garbage and Trash Can 101
The rubbish container seems to be one of the toughest areas to keep clean – and no wonder, it’s used countless times every day and…
How to ‘Green Clean’ Your Community and Home for Earth Day!
It’s often shocking when you see how much rubbish has accumulated in park and recreation areas over the winter months. But the mess also inspires…
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…
How to burn calories with chores!
Did you know that many household chores can be as effective at burning calories as going to the gym? So, why do both when you…
How to Bust the Dust in Your Home!
As Winter slowly turns into Spring, the dust in your home seems to become more obvious. The fact there is more sunlight is one reason…
How to clean a bathroom in only 5 minutes
We have all experienced the unexpected phone call to say that guests are just around the corner and are dropping in for a cup of…
How to clean a cooker hood
How to quickly and effectively clean a cooker hood.
How to Clean Home Electronics
Often when we are cleaning we tip-toe around the television and computer because we’re afraid we might damage something. That’s true to be careful, but…
How to clean like a professional
Learn how can you clean like a professional – and make your home brilliantly clean with less time.
How to clean small kitchen appliances
Small kitchen appliances, even if only used a few times in a year, do need to be properly cleaned out following use. No doubt, your…
How to Clean the Dishwasher? Just Use Vinegar
Most households put the dishwasher to good use but often a film builds up on the inside. Part of your autumn clean in the kitchen…
How to clean uPVC windows
A few quick tips for how to clean uPVC windows so they work brilliantly and offer a gleaming view.
How to clean your bathroom before guests arrive
Clean your bathroom and prepare for friends, family or Airbnb guests with this short guide.
How to Clean Your Dog’s Teeth
If you have a dog you know it can cost a lot of money to have their teeth professionally cleaned. But a few good habits…
How to combat tumble dryer smell
The reality of what I google as an adult is far from what my 20 year old self imagined. I envisioned my 38 year old…
How to cut your laundry time in half
With piles and piles of clothes to sort, soak, wash, hang andiron, the laundry is never done however, MOLLY MAID have some suggestions to help…
How to deep clean a washing machine
Deep clean a washing machine – and make sure it cleans perfectly with every wash.
How to encourage a little help around the house
With the new school term starting, it’s time for us to get back into our daily routines. Fitting in the housework around busy lives can…
How to get a workout while spring cleaning
Cleaning your home may not be fun – but it could help you stay fit.
How to Get Your Kids to Love Helping You Clean Pt 1
Teaching children to pitch in with household chores is a significant life lesson as it demonstrates the importance of teamwork and responsibility, and it allows…
How to Get Your Kids to Love Helping You Clean Pt 2
When it gets harder to convince your children to make an effort around your home, the home cleaning experts at MOLLY MAID suggest more fun…
How to Have Shiny Stainless Steel Appliances: Here’s A Great Cleaning Tip from MOLLY MAID
When family or friends are gathered in the kitchen for a special occasion, it feels wonderful to have everything clean and shiny, especially the stainless…
How to keep your carpets clean (with kids)
How can you keep your carpets clean when kids are charging around with snacks, drinks and muddy knees?
How to Keep Your Home Smelling Clean and Fresh – MOLLY MAID has the answers!
With the spring cleaning season well underway, it’s a joy to open the windows and let the fresh air in! Taking care of filters in…
How to keep your pet squeaky clean! MOLLY MAID provides some tips
The milder weather means that instead of struggling to get your muddy pooch into the bath (and leaving a mess throughout the house as you…
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…
How to Make Your Copper or Brass Shine – A Cleaning Tip from MOLLY MAID
Ketchup can do more than liven up an omelette or chips. In fact, it’s a great product to use when you need to shine your…
How to Make Your Home Smell Amazing – Naturally
Finding the right air freshener for your home can be difficult. While there are lots of manufactured air fresheners in stores, many contain chemicals that…
How to Reduce Germs in Your Home – Here’s a Great Green Cleaning Tip
How to Reduce Germs in Your Home – Here’s a Great Green Cleaning Tip Many people use the same cloth in different rooms when they…
How to Remove Fingerprints from Walls? Here’s a Clever Cleaning Tip from MOLLY MAID
Even if you don’t have children, fingerprints on walls is one of those cleaning jobs that is never done. But removing fingerprints is easy… and…
How to Remove Pet Hair: It’s Like Magic
If you need to remove pet hair from a carpet or a chair, put on a pair of latex gloves and rub the surface with…
How to upcycle furniture – Tips & Tricks
Following some useful tips on where you might source upcycled furniture in the blog of 13th May, now take a look at some handy ideas…
How to upcycle furniture – Tips & Tricks
Step 1: Finding the furniture In this age of upcycle, renovating furniture before going out and spending a fortune on a new item may be…
How to Warm up your Home – and Not Turn up the Heat
When it’s cold outside, there are many different ways to warm up without turning up the thermostat. MOLLY MAID, which provides professional residential maid services,…
Invite Someone Over Today – and Clean Up!
Many people say they often get more cleaning done in 10 minutes if a friend or family member is coming over to visit. This is…
Is it Time to Clean Out the Junk Drawer? Here’s How!
In a perfect world the junk drawer stays clean, tidy, and orderly forever. But family members are forever rummaging in the junk drawer looking for…
Is there an allergy sufferer in your family?
Allergy UK has just run its latest annual awareness week to draw attention to the plight of the many allergy sufferers across the country. During…
Is your boiler ready for winter?
Before winter arrives, it’s a good idea to ensure that the boiler is ready to heat your home. Contact a heating professional for a standard…
Is your Kitchen Stressing you out? MOLLY MAID can help!
If anything has to run smoothly in a home, it’s the kitchen. The domestic cleaning professionals at MOLLY MAID suggest these easy solutions to help…
Items in your Kitchen you should be cleaning
Since lockdown, our kitchen has suddenly become my husband’s most frequented room in the house for his scheduled snack timed at 15 minute intervals. The…
Just add salt
We sometimes forget that salt can do a great deal more than flavour food. Good old fashioned table salt is actually a great ingredient for…
Keeping a pet friendly home
You may well have been fortunate enough to welcome a new pet into your home this Christmas. You’ve probably also heard that people who have…
Keeping COOL: Summer Party for Children
There’s nothing quite as exciting for children than water being the main feature of a summer party. There’s always a way of amusing the children…
Kitchen mould prevention and removal tips
In summer with condensation reaching new highs, keeping your kitchen and bathrooms fresh isn’t as straight forward as it sounds. This unattractive fungus thrives in…
Kitchen Short-cuts lighten the Load: Here are Tips and Tricks from MOLLY MAID
There’s always so much to do in the house – from keeping dust bunnies away to preparing snacks for the children. Here are some time-saving…
Laundry’s Enemy is MUD: How to Handle It!
If your son or daughter comes home from training covered in mud, don’t panic! The cleaning experts at MOLLY MAID know how to tackle those…
Let the Sun In – How to Naturally Bleach Out Stains on Clothes!
Chemical bleaches may be useful in removing stains, however they are harmful to the environment, can be bad for your skin, and can ruin your…
Let the Sun In: 5 Wacky Ways to Clean Windows
Newspaper is one of the most often cited ‘tools’ for cleaning windows – and it works. The home service professionals at MOLLY MAID have also heard…
Lighten Up: How to Clean Light Fixtures
The cleaning experts at MOLLY MAID know that dust and grime builds up on light fixtures throughout your house. Here are some great cleaning tips:…
Living Room: 10 Minute Speedy Clean
Who hasn’t been faced with a last minute visitor… and a hugemess in the living room? The house cleaners at MOLLY MAID say it’s simple…
Love your windows!
Door or window maintenance, whether timber or aluminium, can seem like a daunting and rather laborious job, but it will pay dividends in the long…
Make do and mend to reduce what you spend
You can make do and mend – and also cut your carbon footprint and save a few pounds.
Make it Green – 5 Ways to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
The 17th of March is St. Patrick’s Day and what better way to celebrate than by going green when you clean the house. The cleaning experts…
Make your Christmas sparkle! Tips for cleaning light fixtures
The Christmas period is the perfect time to clean lights and light fixtures of dirt, dust and grime, according to the professional cleaning services company,…
Make Your Jewellery Sparkle – A Cleaning Tip from MOLLY MAID
Have you recently glanced at your hand and noticed that your rings don’t sparkle as much as they used to? Well, sit back and relax,…
March is all about the garden!
The days are beginning to get warmer and after a long winter, it just feels good to be outside working in the soil again. Here…
Mice? The Importance of Keeping Them Out and Cleaning up Their Mess
As the cold weather settles in, mice often start looking for food and warmth, which could lead them straight into your house. If mice do…
Molly Maid – A Salute to Eggs
It’s Easter Weekend… and the perfect time to put the spotlighton eggs! ON THE MENU: There are so many ways toeat eggs… eggy bread, hot crossed…
MOLLY MAID Method: How to have a Squeaky Clean Bathroom All the Time
It’s easier and less time-consuming to keep a bathroom clean if you do it on a regular basis. The goal is to maintain the room’s…
More Household Tips and Tricks from the Cleaning Service Experts at MOLLY MAID
When it comes to solving house-related problems, necessity can be the mother of invention! But the expert house cleaners at MOLLY MAID are also great…
Must-do Clean-ups: Where do Germs lurk?
Germs are everywhere, but research has shown that they like to hide – and multiply – in specific areas in your home. The professional domestic…
Natural Home remedies: treating a variety of insect bites
Confrontations with these pesky predators are as inevitable as the summer solstice. For some insects, insect repellent is an effective deterrent. Others, however, seem eternally…
Natural Ways to Repel Bugs, Ants, and Insects this Summer
Repelling insects that creep into your home might be easier than you expect. You can do it easily and naturally; without bringing harmful toxins into…
New survey shows housework is child’s play
More than one in three parents encourages their children to get involved with the cleaning to help develop their sense of responsibility. That was one…
New Year’s cleaning resolutions
Whether you consider yourself an accomplished domestic goddess simultaneously juggling the challenges of daily life, or you find yourself consistently chasing your tail to keep…
New Year’s Resolutions for people who struggle with willpower
Your New Year’s Resolutions don’t have to be doomed to fail. This method can help you stick to your plans, even if your willpower sometimes lets you down.
New Year’s Eve – 9 Ways to Make it Special for Your Family
Decorate. Head to your favourite department or pound store and stock up on celebration paraphernalia such as party hats and party poppers, decorations and other celebratory…
No rest from Garden duties…
Whilst January is not a traditionally busy gardening season, MOLLY MAID, the professional cleaning company, believes that just like keeping on top of housework and…
Order at Home: 6 Home Projects You’ll Be Glad You Did!
Sometimes it is satisfying to use a ‘day-off’ to organise your life. In this case, to organise areas in your home that tend to get…
Organise your House… and your Life! Simple Tricks from MOLLY MAID
There’s a real art to housekeeping and the cleaning services experts at MOLLY MAID have perfected it with lots of tips; from the general process…
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…
Pet hair removal
Have you come across endless amount of cat or dog hair whilst getting underway with spring cleaning? Spring is the time of year where pets…
Pets Living With You? Here’s a Simple Cleaning Tip to Reduce the Spread of Germs
Dogs and cats make a wonderful addition to the family, but they don’t help the germ situation in the home – especially when it comes…
Picnic Food: How to Keep it Delicious and Safe
Picnics are a fabulous way to spend an afternoon with your family and friends. But it’s always best to be extra careful about food safety.…
Prepare For The Summer: How To Clean Your Patio Furniture After A Winter Of Disuse
Summer is just around the corner, which means more time in the garden with lighter, longer days and nights. With more time being spent outside,…
Prepare your home for Easter
With the Easter bank holiday shortly upon us (from Friday3rd April to Monday 6th April), it is worth thinkingahead and preparing how you may celebrate…
Prepare your home for summer
Days are growing longer and it won’t be long before those long warm summer evenings where you can sit in the garden until 10 o’clock,…
Put an end to pet hair
One of the few downsides of owning a furry pet at this time of year is that you will come across irritating little balls of…
Quick and Dirty: Holiday Cleaning Emergencies
Guests are coming over during the festive period – and there are going to be cleaning emergencies (there always are!). The experts at MOLLY MAID…
Quick Kitchen Clean
Here’s a quick 12 minute cleaning guide from the professional house cleaning experts at MOLLY MAID, to help you save precious time so you can…
Re-think the Home Office
Organising your home office for maximum efficiency will help save time and your sanity (you’ll stop losing important items and pay bills on time). It…
Re-think the Laundry Room and Make More Room with Less
The laundry room is all about dirty clothes, isn’t it? But you can organize the space to keep it cleaner and tidier. MOLLY MAID, the…
Ready or Not? Prepping the Front Hall for Winter
Autumn is almost behind us but is your front hallway ready for the onslaught of winter? Once your family starts wearing cold weather gear, the…
Rehydrate with exciting infused water drinks!
We all know how important it is for us to keep our bodies hydrated, but sometimes ordinary water can loose its appeal over time. MOLLY…
Remember, Remember the fifth of November
Bonfire Night party and safety tips Planning on firing up the fireworks in your back garden come the 5th of November, or heading off to…
Remove Furniture Dents From Carpeting… Easy!
If you’re changing furniture around in a carpeted room, you may notice that ‘dents’ have been left by heavy pieces in the carpet. Here’s a…
Removing dust
Removing dust at this time of year can seem like a relentless task, but we all love a clean and tidy home! With doors and…
Restore the shine! How to clean aluminium
Stainless steel and aluminium appliances have become a very popular look in today’s kitchen. They offer a clean and professional look to even a small…
Reuse: MOLLY MAID Shares 3 Simple Ways
There is never a shortage of great ways to recycle common household items! And, who better than the expert house cleaners at MOLLY MAID to…
Ring in Holiday Baking – and Clean-up
The holiday season is a wonderful time to bake up a storm! From fruitcakes to spice breads to favourite Christmas cookies and bars, there’s no…
Room Fresheners for the Kitchen
As temperatures begin to drop, we tend to close the windows -and the lack of fresh air circulating around our homes, means thatcooking smells tend…
School guide to stain removal
Now that the children are well into the Autumn term, you have doubtless witnessed a variety of shirts and clothing making their way home with…
Scratched table? Here’s how to fix it, plus other tips and tricks from MOLLY MAID
Some days it feels like getting through your house cleaning checklist is the most time consuming job in the world! You keep stumbling on little…
Shine the Leaves of Houseplants – A Cleaning Tip from MOLLY MAID
If the leaves of your houseplants are looking dull – and let’s face it, once winter draws to a close everything in the house starts…
Should You Clean Every Day? Practical Advice for Maintaining a Tidy Space
Maintaining a clean and organised living space is essential for a healthy and stress-free lifestyle, but should you clean every day? The short answer, no!…
Simple ways to freshen up your appliances!
With the Christmas season around the corner, we need all the help we can get to keep on top of household chores. The professional cleaning…
Sleigh the mess: Tips for home cleaning like a professional
The twinkling lights are going up, the handpicked conifer tree has ventured inside for decorating, and the scent of freshly baked gingerbread is coming from…
Spiders: Reasons to love ‘em
Despite the fact that removing cobwebs can almost seem like a daily cleaning task at this time of year, MOLLY MAID suggest that there are…
Sports clothes: Top tips for stain removal
With summer sports season underway, we find ourselves needing some top tips for removing stains from sports clothes whether it be grass stains, mud or…
Spotlight on Germs: It’s War!
It shouldn’t come as a surprise that the kitchen and bathroom are the most germ-ridden rooms in a house. In fact, common kitchen appliances and…
SPRING CLEAN. Brush those winter blues away.
With the country finally starting to dry out after all that rain, it’s time to freshen things up at home by turning your attention to…
Spring cleaning compared to everyday cleaning
How does spring cleaning differ from everyday cleaning?
Spring Cleaning for an Egg-cellent Easter Egg Hunt
Easter is a time for family, friends, and of course, egg hunts! With Easter fast approaching, it’s important to make sure your home is clean…
Spring cleaning made easy! Part One
Part one of how to tackle Spring Cleaning. Tackling Spring Cleaning may sound incredibly daunting, and admittedly, it is a ‘deeper’ clean than say your…
Spring Cleaning made easy! Part two
Following on from our blog on 2nd March with top tips on how to tackle Spring Cleaning, MOLLY MAID, the house cleaning professionals, are now…
Spring Cleaning Series: It’s all in the Details
Celebrate! After months of dark, wet and windy weather – spring has finally sprung. When the sun’s out and the temperature’s rising, it’s time to…
Spring Cleaning Series: Kitchen and Bathroom
There is no shortage of spring cleaning chores in the kitchen and bathroom. The home service professionals at MOLLY MAID provide these quick checklists for…
Spring Cleaning Series: Taking it Outside
Just like any spring cleaning, it’s easiest to approach a large area with a list, say the professional house cleaners at MOLLYMAID. Here is an…
Spring Cleaning Tips – How to Achieve A Beautifully Clean Home This Spring
Spring is a time for new beginnings and new life. Spring cleaning your home is a perfect way to start again, you ensure that all…
Spring cleaning your appliances
It is all too easy to ignore the work horses of our daily lives such as the washing machine and dishwasher when setting about our…
SPRING CLEANING: A great checklist from MOLLY MAID
With longer and brighter days, now is the month to tackle some of your Spring Cleaning. The professional domestic cleaning experts at MOLLY MAID can…
Spring Cleaning: Beating bacteria in the home!
Part One: Tips on how to overcome the most common offenders of germs in the kitchen and bathroom. Germs can be passed from person to…
Spring Cleaning: Beating bacteria in the home!
Part Two: More top tips for keeping bacteria to a minimum around the rest of our home including the garden. Snug or family room – Germs…
Spruce up the study
Following a hard work-out over the summer with open windows and children taking over the computer and the study generally, it is time to give…
Stop Spreading Germs in the Kitchen – MOLLY MAID Explains How
Do you ever use your tea towel as a hand towel as well? It’s actually not a good idea, because germs are often spread between…
Suffering from a ‘Spring’ Cold? Don’t underestimate ‘hay fever’
Are you suffering from the following systems? Sneezing Runny nose Blocked nose Red, streaming eyes If you are, then it is likely that you have…
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 super dusty and grubby. Here are…
Summer Party Checklist
If you are going to host a party this summer, let our ‘Summer party checklist’ guide you so that you will actually be able to…
Summer Pests: How to Banish Ants
Ants can be a nuisance during a picnic, but even more so if you spot them inside the house. The best way to banish them…
Tackling common nasty household odours
No matter how much of a clean freak you tend to be, the stenchesand odours of everyday life are unavoidable. But don’t let that getyou…
Teach your Children Well – 10 Steps to a Clean Toilet
It’s really never too soon to teach children about being clean in the washroom. Everyone in the family should have a turn at cleaning the…
The ‘ick’ list
Everyone has a list of cleaning chores that they despise. Here is a guide to cleaning some of the worst. The domestic cleaning experts at…
The hottest cleaning gadgets in 2018
What are the latest cleaning gadgets on the market? And are they worth the investment?
The magic that is Bicarbonate of Soda!
‘Clean and Natural’ Bicarbonate of Soda is a traditional cleaning product, renowned for its deodorising and mild abrasive properties. Bicarbonate of Soda is often mistakenly…
The MOLLY MAID First Aid Travel Kit
If you have a cottage or have a camping trip or even a day trip planned, it is important to always have a portable first…
The most surprising cleaning products in your home
Your home is packed with surprising cleaning products for those challenging stains.
The Real Dirt on Why you should Hire a Cleaning Service
In a study by Neatorobotics.com (the people who make the Neatorobot vacuum), 90 percent of women think ‘time saving’ is the most important feature of…
The Stay Home Diaries – Spring Clean: Bathroom Edition
What day is it? Does anyone even know? What I do know is I logged over 13,000 steps yesterday without even leaving my house. If…
The Stay Home Diaries – Tips to organise & clean your home over the next 3 weeks
It’s day 2 of the Government lockdown in the UK and I am working from home with my two children (3 year old son and…
There’s no better time for some financial housekeeping
The professional domestic cleaners at MOLLY MAID see the New Year as an ideal chance to review all domestic matters and to get one’s house…
Things you need to clean more than you do
We’ve all heard those dire warnings about how we would be better off licking a toilet seat than our mobile phone – and unfortunately they…
Throw Away Your Kitchen Sponge – Another cleaning tip to get rid of germs
Did you know that the highest concentration of bacteria in most homes is found in and around the kitchen sink? Bacteria love dampness and –…
Time to declutter the kitchen
Are your kitchen cupboards bursting with Tupperware which is long past its sell-by date and are you struggling to find the pans that you really…
Tips and tricks for car washing
We all have an enthusiastic member of the family who has volunteered themselves to wash the family car in return for some pocket money, or…
Tips to a seasonal wardrobe de-clutter
Autumn calls for a wardrobe de-clutter involving two mind-sets: one decisive and one sentimental. MOLLY MAID, the professional home cleaning experts , suggest the following…
Tomato Sauce: Here is MOLLY MAID’s Simple Way to Get Rid of Stains
Ever watch – in horror – as a huge drip of tomato sauce lands on your white t-shirt? Next time it happens, grab a can…
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…
Top 5 Tips to Clean your Loft
I’ve been putting this one off. I’ve thought about it, mentally planned it, bought the necessary equipment and on the planned day came up with…
Top eco-friendly cleaning products
With an increase in the number of allergies caused by the use of harsh cleaning products and, not to mention, the damaging effect on our…
Top Ten Seasonal Clothing De-clutter Tips
Autumn calls for a wardrobe de-clutter involving two mind-sets: one decisive and one sentimental. MOLLY MAID, the professional home cleaning experts, suggest the following top…
Top ten uses for an old toothbrush
Although the original function of your toothbrush may be redundant, do not ditch your old toothbrush as it still has plenty of life left in…
Top tips for BBQ stain removal
With the BBQ season in full swing and with red fruits a popular choice for children to snack on as pudding, here are some tops…
Top tips on Autumn Spring Clean
Autumn Spring Clean is the new Spring Clean and some say, that it’s a better time to give your home a thorough clean. There couldn’t…
Top tips on cleaning floors
This time of year can wreak havoc on our floors, particularly those in high footfall areas such as the hallway, kitchen and downstairs bathroom for…
Top tips on how a clean and tidy home sells faster!
Preparing your home for viewers is so very important. It sets the tone of how well you have maintained your home and will not only…
Top Tips on How to Clean Windows and Mirrors
Last weekend was a glorious sunny one. On Saturday our neighbours, who are in dire need for face to face conversation with people outside their…
Top tips to brighten your whites!
Fed up of grey bed linens, underwear and your white shirts looking drab and lacklustre? Then, why not try some of the below top tips,…
Top tips to help you save on energy usage
Tips on efficient usage of appliances in the home Using your appliances more efficiently can help save water and energy and also save you money.…
Tree Trimming Party
Organising a tree trimming party is much easier than you think. You need food, refreshments and the tree… and that’s about it. Here’s a checklist.…
Trick or Treat – Why Not Make Your Own Sweets?
Everyone loves Halloween because you get to dress up in fun and scary costumes – and indulge a little in sweets and treats! Make Halloween…
Trick Yourself Into Cleaning: MOLLY MAID Tells You How
After a long day of work or once the weekend finally comes, the last thing you feel like doing is cleaning the house – but…
Unexpected Visitors: 15 minute clean-up
Ever had that last minute phone-call of a friend or member of the family phoning to say that they are passing and can they pop…
Valentine’s Day – 9 Ways to Pamper the Ones you Love
Valentine’s Day is an opportunity to tell someone that you care. While it’s often done with red roses and a table for two, Valentine’s Day is…
Valentine’s Day: 6 Ways to get the Gift you really want
Valentine’s Day is around the corner. While you can start planning a few themed activities for your family (baking special cupcakes or making Valentine’s Day…
Welcome Door Mat: Taking Care of your Visitors
Summer is a wonderful time for road trips – and visiting friends or relatives in other places. If you have guests arriving soon, it’s important…
What Can’t Be Recycled or Put in the Rubbish?
If it’s not rubbish or something that can be recycled, the item is likely to be hazardous waste. Contact your local council to find out…
What you don’t see makes a huge difference
Real cleanliness is in the detail. MOLLY MAID, the professional cleaning experts, have identified several cleaning chores that leave your home sparkling clean… and for…
Whiten Your Tile Grout – A Cleaning Tip from MOLLY MAID
Did you know that toothpaste makes an effective tile grout cleaner? To remove dirt and grime from tile grout: Dab some white, non-gel toothpaste onto…
Window Treatments: How to Keep them Beautiful and Clean
Window treatments are not just decoration; they allow you to control the amount of light (and even cold or warm air) coming in and going…
Winter gardening tips and tricks
These winter gardening tips and tricks can help you prepare your garden for the cold snap and make sure you’re ready when the warmth returns.
Winter-proof your Front Hall
When the seasons change, the front hall often takes the brunt ofit – with clutter and dirt piling up from the word go. Hereare professional house…
Winterizing your garden tools & gardening jobs this month
Leaves are falling rapidly, and wind and rain are on the increase. MOLLY MAID, the cleaning experts, suggest 10 top jobs this month to help…
Working from home and need to keep the children busy?
With school holidays just around the corner, those parents who work from home will be starting to dread the constant juggle of how to keep…
Yummy Summer Berries: and Simple Stain Removal Solutions too
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…