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…
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…
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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…
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Take control of your home by creating a cleaning checklist that makes sense for you.
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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…
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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…
Hiring a professional cleaning service can be a real game-changer for your home, holiday lets, and rental properties. However, it’s not uncommon for people to…
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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…
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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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These simple tips can help you spend less time looking after yourself, your home and your family – and make time for yourself.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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