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 Ideas to make Mothering Sunday special
Why not try some unique ways in which to make Mothering Sunday special? Remember that ‘unique’ does not automatically have to mean complicated or expensive.…
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…
101 on hedgerow berries
Ever wondered which of the hedgerow berries are safe to pick and how to identify them? Sloes and elderberries are often talked about at this…
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…
3 Simple Ways to Keep Your Home – and Life – Organised
It’s easier than you think to keep your home tidy… the cleaning experts at MOLLY MAID say that one of the most important rules is…
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 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 Fabulous Ways to Enjoy the Autumn Leaves
The ever-changing colours of leaves must be one of Autumn’s most wonderful gifts. Rather than complain about the cooler weather, Molly Maid, the house cleaning…
5 genius ways to get organised for Christmas
It’s always busy this time of year, but it can actually be a great time to re-organise and de-clutter. The domestic cleaning experts at MOLLY…
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 Tips to stay healthy this Summer
Summertime tends to be a busy time of year and you may find yourself burning the candle at both ends with looking after the family…
5 Ways to Combat the Cold Virus Now
It’s cold and flu season and other than getting a flu jab (speak to your doctor for that), there are several ways you can prevent the spread…
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…
5 ways to keep fit and healthy this autumn
Don’t worry if your summer fitness plans didn’t work out. Autumn is actually a great time to start a new fitness routine and introduce healthy…
5 Ways to stay motivated this Autumn!
As the weather changes, it’s tempting to stay inside, to skip the gym, and curl up on the sofa with a book and a movie.…
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 tips for celebrating Christmas on a budget
No one wants to start 2016 in debt, but it’s easy to get carried away in the lead up to Christmas, turning it into a…
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…
8 Great Summer Stay-cation Ideas
A ‘stay-cation’ (which means you stay local during your holidaytime, rather than packing up and travelling somewhere else) can bejust as fun for your family…
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…
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 quick guide to sun protection
With summer on the horizon, it’s important to choose the right sun protection for you and your family. Over the past ten years, we have…
Achieving a happy work life balance
Autumn signals a new season – a season of change. Tress are starting to shed their leaves, children are starting a new academic year at…
Active in autumn
With the weather on the turn, it is all too tempting to snuggle down with a good book or watch a film when it’s damp…
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…
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…
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 crafts: beat the rainy days!
With the shorter and darker evenings setting in, it can be daunting trying to find activities to entertain your family without resorting to the television…
Autumn crafts: don’t let the rain get the family down!
With the shorter, darker evenings and cooler weather setting in,it can be daunting trying to find activities to entertain your family without resorting to the…
Autumn for Delicious, Nutritious Autumn Vegetables
If you’ve been to a Farmer shop or the market lately, you knowthat it’s harvest season for a wide range of vegetables. MOLLYMAID, the cleaning…
Autumn In: 12 fun weekend activities for the family
We’ve collected 12 of our favourite weekend activities to help your family make most the crisp days and chilly nights: Rake leaves… and jump into…
Autumn leaves: Top Tips to enjoy them
We look at different ways to enjoy the rich colours of autumn leaves.
Awesome outdoor activities for children
Struggling with keeping the children busy outdoors when it’s hot and avoid the mess indoors? MOLLY MAID, the professional domestic cleaning expert suggest that you…
Back to School Preparations
Whilst the phrase ‘Back to School’ can fill children with horror and parents with delight, the housecleaning experts, MOLLY MAID recommend that it’s a good…
Back to School: How to Get the Children Ready
The end of August is a good time to start preparing the children for going back to school… and getting used to the school year…
Back-To-School: How to Make It Easy For Kids and You
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…
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?
Bank holiday fun
Whilst the summer has sped by and autumn approaches, let’s make this last bank holiday of the year count with doing something a little different…
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 Herbs for Your Container Garden
Container gardening is a fabulous and practical way to grow herbs. You can easily move the containers around the area (into warm, sunny or the…
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…
Blustery weather getting you down? Activities for bad weather
Is this British blustery and wet weather getting you down over half-term week and are you running out of activities for the children to do…
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…
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,…
Camping Top Tips
Have you promised the family a camping trip, but now struggling to know what to take with you? The professional domestic cleaners, MOLLY MAID, have…
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…
Celebrate Halloween: Delightfully Scary Ideas
There are so many great ways to celebrate Halloween! MOLLY MAIDbelieves that you’re never too young or too old to celebrate! But,if children are too…
Celebrate St. George’s Day!
The 23rd April is recognised traditionally as St. George’s Day – the day when the Patron Saint of England is celebrated. Most celebrations on this…
Celebrate the first day of spring!
Prepare and embrace the first day of spring, which is on Monday 20th March this year, by spending a day out in the great outdoors…
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…
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 Biscuit Exchange
Hosting a Christmas biscuit swap party is a great way to get together with friends and family – and to load up on baked treats…
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 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: 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 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 Laundry Room – How To Make It Shine in 3 Easy Steps
You do laundry every week, but when was the last time you actually cleaned the laundry room? The laundry room is one of those areas…
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 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…
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?…
Cooking a Roast? Here’s A Brilliant Cooking Tip from MOLLY MAID
If you’re interested in saving time and energy when cooking a large roast, here’s a tip from the domestic cleaning experts at MOLLY MAID. Simply insert a…
Create a romantic valentine’s day getaway at home
Time often has a habit of creeping up on us and sadly, it is sometimes our loved ones that end up losing out. With Valentine’s…
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 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…
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…
Delicious recipes from leftover food
We live in a fast-paced world where convenience food is readily available. However, it’s time to give our leftover food due attention – after all,…
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 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 Breath Be Gone: MOLLY MAID Knows What To Do!
The cold weather may mean you are snuggling more often with your pooch… but those slobbery kisses and panting in your face are a huge…
Draught proofing your home
With traditional autumnal weather in full swing, it’s a good idea to start thinking about draft proofing your home and making sure that you don’t…
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…
Duvet tog – The mystery explained
When sleeping are you too hot in the summer and too cold in the winter? Do you know what ‘tog’ your duvet is? All too…
Easy bank holiday BBQ recipes
With bank holiday fast approaching and with the steady improvement in weather, the idea of barbecuing with the family appeals. Rather than going to buy…
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…
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…
Father’s Day: Start a tradition
Instead of the usual gifts, cards and meals to celebrate Father’s Day, why not try something a little different and start a tradition on Father’s…
Festival survival tips
With the rise of Summer festivals all around the UK, especially in the month of August, the professional domestic cleaners, MOLLY MAID, share some festival…
Find new storage space you didn’t know you had
Clearing clutter is actually the starting point to keeping the house clean. And it’s easier than you think to strike it from your house cleaning…
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 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…
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…
Freezer: Top tips on how to defrost a freezer
Have you ever found yourself struggling with how best to defrost your freezer? It’s always a good idea to clear out your freezer once in…
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…
Fruit Picking: Don’t let the bounty of autumn fruits pass you by!
The professional domestic cleaning company, MOLLY MAID, suggests that you make the most of what this time of year has to offer by encouraging your…
Get organised for Christmas
Have you ever promised yourself that you would be more organised for Christmas, so that you can enjoy run up to Christmas? With the clock…
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…
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…
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…
Great Father’s Day Gift Ideas
What have you planned to give your father this Father’s Day? Here are 10 great ideas. Make him a card, and give it to him…
Great Last Minute Gift Ideas
Oh oh – you just remembered that you need to bring a present for someone at tomorrow’s Christmas dinner… and you forgot. Not to worry.…
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.…
Halloween party ideas
Have a fang-tastic Samhain celebration with these simple Halloween party ideas.
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.…
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 boarding or kennels: what is best?
With summer holidays on the horizon, it’s important to remember our much-loved family pets. All too often, we leave it until the last moment to…
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…
Homemade beauty masks
Have you ever wondered how convenient and satisfying it would be to create your own homemade beauty mask? There are so many different beauty masks…
Host a strawberries and cream party for Wimbledon
Wimbledon is well and truly underway and with a fair amount of uncertainty casting a shadow on the future of the UK, now is the…
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…
How Quickly we Adapt…
This week’s guest post is compiled by our Senior Business Advisor Janice Tidy. Aside from her work in helping set up and establish new MOLLY…
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 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 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 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 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 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 do laundry more efficiently
It would be startling to find out how many hours we spend doing laundry in a lifetime wouldn’t it? So, to minimise the time and…
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 find a hobby to fit you
Having a hobby is a great way to relieve stress by giving us the opportunity to take a break from our usual routines. They can…
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 the best nights’ sleep
As the dark nights draw in and seasons change, people often struggle with adapting and getting a good nights’ sleep. By making a few simple…
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 make an easy tent
With half term in full swing and weather improving, why not encourage your children to spend some time outdoors with their siblings or friends and…
How to Make Berry Delicious Ice Cubes from MOLLY MAID
Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee Year is a great reason to have a party this summer… and the domestic cleaning experts at MOLLY MAID have discovered a delightful…
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 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 recycle your post-Christmas clutter
Tradition dictates that all Christmas decorations should be taken down and packed away today to mark the end of the 12 days of Christmas (which…
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 stay healthy this Autumn
With longer night’s drawing in and temperatures dropping, it’s important to stay healthy, motivated and positive this Autumn. Already we are hearing of lurgies, colds…
How to throw a simple Halloween party
It’s that time of year when all the talk is about Halloween and Halloween parties so why not give it a go yourself organise an impromptu…
How to throw an impromptu BBQ party
With the last bank holiday week-end of the year fast approaching and with shorter nights drawing in, it’s time to throw an impromptu BBQ party.…
How to transform a small outside space
While small gardens, terraces, decking and patios undoubtedly come with their own set of design challenges, even the most economical of areas can be transformed…
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: The smart way to change a duvet
The professional domestic cleaners at MOLLY MAID are often called upon at this time of year to clean a home prior to visitors, or extended…
I am here – now
Janice, our Senior Business Advisor and a certified Reiki Master & Cognitive Hypnotherapist shares her thoughts on how to focus on the here and now.…
Ideas for Bank Holiday Fun
May can be a challenging month when it comes to long week-ends with two in one month and especially when it comes to pleasing the…
Ideas for preserving autumn fruits
Whether you have had the satisfaction of picking and harvesting Autumn fruit as mentioned in our previous blog, MOLLY MAID suggests spending some time being…
Impromptu Barbecue!
It’s Friday night and you’re on your way home from work, and your youngest child sends you a text asking ‘what’s for dinner?’ MOLLY MAID, the…
In the Bag: How to Pack Delicious Lunches
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…
Indoor half term activities
With the unpredictable weather and cooler temperatures, it can sometimes be a struggle to entertain the children during half term, particularly if you are staying…
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…
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…
Jazz, Delicious and Others: The Apple of Your Eye – and Pie!
For some people, autumn is a time of beautiful Autumn colours, apples – and apple pie! They like nothing better than to plan a trip…
Jet lag: How to beat it.
If you have been accustomed to long distance travel, you will be all too familiar with having to deal with the jet lag that comes…
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 colds at bay
The winter season always tends to plague us with colds of some sort and it often seems a constant battle to keep the whole family…
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…
Lavender: How to harvest?
If you have a good crop of lavender in your garden and haven’t considered harvesting lavender before, you really should! For centuries, lavender has been…
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’s Go Apple Picking
Many farms or orchards have smaller sized trees, so it’s usually easy for children of all ages to help out. Make sure you call the…
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…
Long flight ahead? How to keep the family entertained…
Despite being excited by the thought of a lovely break overseas, are you slightly filled with dread at the prospect of entertaining your children on…
Long Weekend Fun
With summer in full swing, it’s a perfect weekend for good times whether you are staying in town or heading out. Here are some great…
Love Sending Greeting Cards? Cut Shopping Time Almost 100%
While you’re on the hunt for Christmas cards this year, why not get your card shopping done for the whole year! The domestic cleaning experts at MOLLY…
Make Something Fun – and Good – to Eat
When it comes to snacks for kids, it’s tough to compete withsweets. But why not try with these homemade fruit snacks. Afterschool, ask kids to…
Make Time for Holiday Magic – Here Are 6 Time-Savers
‘So much to do and so little time’ – sounds like the run-up to Christmas, doesn’t it? What with cooking, last minute shopping, gift wrapping,…
Making homemade ice lollies
What can be more inviting for both adults and children, young or old, than enjoying some refreshing ice lollies? Better still, when you know they’re…
Making the most of a staycation
Have you decided to spend your holidays this summer at home or in the UK for a variety of reasons? A true staycation is more…
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 Experts Use the ‘4 Ns’ When Grocery Shopping
Next time you head to the supermarket, keep the 4 N’s in mind to ensure you’re buying the healthiest food for your family that you…
MOLLY MAID Green Christmas Ideas: 5 Homemade Decorations
If you’re dreaming of a green Christmas, why not plan a few craft days for your family and make your own holiday decorations. Homemade decorations…
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…
Moving home? Useful tips for getting organised
Moving home is widely acknowledged as being one of the most stressful events in life. Here are a few handy tips that will make the…
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 Home remedies: treating a variety of insect bites
Following on from our blog on 1st July (insert link) on natural home remedies to treat wasp and bee stings, MOLLY MAID, the house cleaning…
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, New You: 5 Must-Dos in 2013!
It’s a brand New Year so why not make some time to match it with a brand new you? The key is to think positively…
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 fuss Mother’s Day
Ever wondered how to make Mother’s Day Lunch as hassle free as possible? With two, and often three generations, of mothers and children, the thought…
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…
Novel ideas to fill your advent calendars
If you’ve set yourself the challenge of a making one of the homemade advent calendar as suggested in our blog on14th November, you will no doubt…
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…
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 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…
Preparing for a summer holiday – Part Two
Ideas to keep family entertained when travelling by car or air. By Car Forget speed cameras and dawdling tractors and tailgaters – the biggest cause…
Preparing for a Summer holiday: Part One
15 of the best packing tips From liquids leaking to being charged for an overweight suitcase, we’ve all suffered from luggage nightmares that could have…
Pucker up for a Lemonade Stand
Help your children to become little entrepreneurs this summer by helping them to create a lemonade stand. Here’s how: Choose a location: Find a good…
Pumpkin carving tips with children
Halloween and ‘trick and treating’ is growing in popularity in the UK and although we don’t all go to town with decorating the exterior of…
Pumpkin party
If you’re new to your area or just want to have a fun time with families that live on your street, plan a (last-minute) Pumpkin…
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…
Rainy day activities for British summer time
The British summer is wonderfully unpredictable. So how can you keep kids entertained when the weather outside is frightful?
Rally The Family For a Clean House: Get Everyone To Help
When it comes to schedules, summer is such a bittersweet time. Children love their time off, but they often fall behind in their chores and…
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…
Real vs fake Christmas tree? The pros and cons
Having a decorated tree in the house is a wonderful way to celebrate the season. There’s often a family tradition around getting the tree and…
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…
Relax: Enjoy a Day to Yourself
Finally, you have a day off for yourself. Organise for MOLLY MAID, the professional house cleaning company, to wave their magic wand giving you back…
Remember a family health check!
The end of the summer is approaching and with that means the start of school, back to work and generally settling back into a busy…
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…
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…
Simple homemade Christmas gifts
Struggling with some novel ideas for Christmas gifts? Why not try some of these simple yet innovative ideas for homemade Christmas gifts as suggested by…
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…
Six New Uses for Dental Floss from the Cleaning Experts at MOLLY MAID
Dental floss is a wonderful thing… using it every day helps to keep your teeth squeaky clean and your gums healthy! But you can use…
Solutions to 3 Christmas disasters
It’s Christmas day. What’s the worst that could happen? A snow storm? Your oven breaks? Or you forget to buy a gift. Fingers crossed you…
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 your Community to Celebrate Earth Day – MOLLY MAID shows you how to work together for a healthy green environment
Spring cleaning is not just suited for your home anymore – you can spring clean your community too! Is there a popular communal park in the…
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 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: 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…
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…
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.…
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.…
Summer Solstice Celebration
June 21 is the summer solstice… and marks the beginning of summer and spending more time outside. Here are ways to salute the sun and this special…
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 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 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…
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 –…
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 for having a great bonfire night out!
Bonfire Night is one of the highlights of autumn! Families all over the UK will be wrapping up warm this week and heading out to…
Tips for stress-free food shopping!
For many of us, food shopping can be stressful. It takes forever to navigate the entire supermarket, the crowds can be unbearable, you can’t find…
Tips for taking up a winter sport
Thinking about taking up a winter sport? There’s alot more to consider in the winter so it’s a good idea to do a little preparation…
Tips on Family ReUni-ted!
Today’s post comes from Jonathan Holden, Molly Maid’s Chief Operating Officer. Jonathan’s role is mainly planning how to make MOLLY MAID better and he does…
Tips to prepare for back to school!
The first day of school can be difficult for children of all ages. Children entering school for the first time are often anxious, but even…
Tips to teach children how to pack
If the thought of packing for the whole family in preparation of going on holiday fills you with dread, then why not try and lighten…
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 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 keeping your home cool
Our climate in the UK does not lend itself to our homes being kitted out with air conditioning. However, for the few weeks in the…
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 bed down your garden for Autumn
The professional domestic cleaning company, MOLLY MAID recommends undertaking the following tasks in order to keep on top of the garden this Autumn in preparation…
Top tips to choosing sunglasses!
We take care to slather our children and family with the right SPF protection, but do you actually know if you are protecting your family…
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.…
Top Tips to put a lid on winter colds!
Sadly, the Winter season is usually plagued with colds and flu and December is when infections tend to become prevalent. Here, we look at some…
Top Tips to surviving a family road trip
The idea of a family road trip always seems like a good idea at the planning stage as it can seem convenient with loads of…
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…
Trouble sleeping when it is blistering hot?
During the Summer, many of us will suffer from interrupted sleep patterns and discomfort leading to tiredness and irritability. Research has shown that there seems…
Try This Recipe Filing Trick from MOLLY MAID
Struggling to find your favourite recipe? Keep your favourite recipes in a file organised into sections, suggest the house cleaning experts at MOLLY MAID. The…
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…
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 child again!…
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…
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…