How to Remove Stains From Clothes — 10 Common Types
Oil, blood, wine, grass, ink and more. The right temperature and treatment for each stain type, and why heat sets a stain you cannot then remove.
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 Sticker Residue from Any Surface
Sticker or tape residue that will not shift? Surface-safe methods for plastic, glass, wood, metal and painted walls, in the order worth trying them.
Read the guideHow to Sanitise and Disinfect Your Home
Most of your home only needs detergent and water. Learn when to sanitise or disinfect, the bleach mix for gastro clean-up and how long it must stay wet.
Read the guideHow to Vacuum Properly (and Get More From Your Machine)
Most people vacuum too fast and skip the filter. The technique, pass pattern and maintenance that actually get carpet and hard floors clean.
Read the guideHow to Wash Dishes by Hand Properly
Learn the right washing-up order, detergent dose, when to soak and how to rinse and dry dishes. Practical care for knives and cookware.
Read the guideHow to Wash Pillows by Filling, Step by Step
Which pillows can go in the washing machine, the cycle and temperature for fibre and down, cover-only care for foam and latex, and how to dry them through.
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.
