How to Prepare a Guest Room
Seven things that make a guest room feel considered rather than merely tidy — bedding, storage, lighting and the small supplies people never pack.
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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What’s on your list?
Find your room, a tricky surface
or that job you’ve been putting off.
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How to Remove Carpet Stains — Every Type of Spill
Wine, coffee, pet accidents or grease on the carpet? Blot-first methods for every common stain, and the mistakes that set a stain permanently.
Read the guideHow to Remove Couch Stains — Blood, Ink, Grease and More
Check the cleaning code first, then blot — never rub. Surface-safe methods for blood, ink, nail polish, pet urine, grease and food stains on upholstery.
Read the guideHow to Remove Mould from Ceilings and Walls
Wipe ceiling or wall mould with warm water and mild detergent. If marks stay, use 4 parts vinegar to 1 part water after a spot test, then fix the damp.
Read the guideHow to Remove Pet Hair From Couches, Carpet and Clothes
Damp rubber gloves or a lint roller lift dog and cat hair off a couch, and a rubber squeegee before vacuuming pulls it out of carpet. Clothes are covered too.
Read the guideHow to Get Pet Urine Smell Out of Tiles, Grout and Carpet
How to treat pet urine on carpet, glazed tiles and grout using surface checks and product directions, with advice on persistent odour and repeated accidents.
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.
