How to Get Rid of Dust — and Stop It Coming Straight Back
Two thirds of household dust blows in from outside. Learn where it really comes from, the right order to dust a room, and what actually keeps it from returning.
Read the guideTHE SIMPLY MAID GUIDE TO HOME
Cleaning 101.
A little know-how.
More room for life.
Find your starting point
A little care for every part of home.
Clean a room, make space or look after something you love. Start with the job in front of you.
Organise & make room
Start small, sort what you own and build routines that last.
Care for what you own
Find the right care for furniture, rugs, textiles and decorative pieces.
Family & pets
Practical help for shared rooms, pets and the everyday laundry.
A healthier, lighter home
Understand indoor air, cleaning products, energy and reuse.
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How to Descale a Kettle (and Clean the Rest of It)
Remove kettle limescale with the method approved for your model. Compare manufacturer instructions, clean the filter and exterior, and understand local water hardness.
Read the guideHow to Get Oil Stains Out of Clothes — Fresh, Set-In and Already Dried
Blot, work in a drop of dishwashing liquid, wash warm and air dry before checking. Plus set-in stains, wool, stain-remover test results and why oily items and dryers don’t mix.
Read the guideHow to Clean a Bathroom Properly — The Full Order of Operations
Clean a bathroom in about 30–40 minutes: dust first, the right cleaner for each surface, waits overlapped, the toilet last with its own tools, then the floor.
Read the guideHow to Clean a Dishwasher: Filter, Seal and Smell
Rinse the filter, clear the spray arms, wipe the seal, then run a dishwasher cleaner on the hottest programme. When vinegar is safe, brand by brand, and smell fixes.
Read the guideHow to Clean a Washing Machine (Front Loader and Top Loader)
Wipe the door seal, scrub the drawer, clear the filter, then run a hot empty cycle. Front and top loaders, brand by brand, when vinegar is allowed, and smell fixes.
Read the guideMAKE IT WORK FOR YOU
A rhythm of your own.
A couple of handy tools to turn good intentions into something that fits your week.
WHEN YOU’D LIKE A HAND
Some days, leave it to us.
For the regular upkeep, a deeper reset or a home you’re moving out of. Find the clean that fits.
