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Top Tips For Speedy Bathroom Cleaning

In a hurry? Bathroom looking like a war zone? With the summer holidays nearly here, keeping on top of the housework can seem like an impossible task. Never fear, Maid In Essex is here to help, with some top tips to keep your house clean and sparkly, without spending too much time or energy getting […]


Easy Tips For Summer Time Cleaning

With the sun shining, it’s nice to be able to throw open the doors and windows and let the warm air in.  During the warmer months, who wants to spend time indoors with the rubber gloves on, when we could be outside enjoying the garden?   The long summer holiday is also looming, and if you […]


Use Your Jars!

How lovely is a summers evening in the garden, with candles in jars to illuminate the space like your very own tealight fireflies.  This little trick is just one great use for your left over empty jars.  Drink a lot of coffee? Eat a lot of jam?  Perfect!  Never throw away an empty jar again.  […]


BBQ Ideas From Around The World

Thinking of having a barbecue sometime soon? Us Brits love a good bit of outdoor cooking, even if we do sometimes have to hide from the rain to enjoy it.  Bangers and burgers in the sunlight are a firm favourite with all of us on a warm summer afternoon, but they can get a bit […]


Clean Up Your Bicycle In Time For Summer

Ah, the sun is shining and it’s the perfect time to get out and go cycling with the family. Did you leave your trusty bike outdoors over the winter? Is it looking a bit rusty? Get it looking good as new with these top tricks to help remove rust.  Rust stains are among the hardest […]


Summer Chic For Your Home

Bring your home bang up to date for the summer months by chucking out your clutter and making your rooms light, bright and airy.  We have searched the internet for our top 5 tips for adding some summer cool to your rooms. 1. Bring the outside in Add some colour and texture to your rooms […]


Things To Consider When Hiring A Cleaner

With modern life getting busier and busier, who really has the time to dedicate to the housework these days.  By the time the school run is over, the working day is done, dinner is on the table, children are collected and dropped off, our evenings are mostly spent slouched on the sofa, too tired to […]


Top Tips For Cleaning Your Windows

With the sunlight streaming through the windows on a warm spring day, your whole house feels bright and airy.  But the same sunlight shows up an entire winters worth of grimy hand prints and dirty marks on your windows.  Having spotlessly clean windows instantly makes your home feel light, bright and shiny.  Here are our […]


What’s On In Essex This May Day?

As another Bank Holiday approaches, are you stuck for something to do?  If the weather is good, it’s easy to plan outdoor activities with the family.  Go for a walk, have a BBQ or even just have friends over and enjoy spending time in the garden.  But what to do if the English weather takes […]


Waiting For The Royal Baby?

Having a baby is an exciting time for any family.  But if you are a royal couple, it’s not just your friends and family waiting to hear the happy news of a new arrival – the whole world is waiting. Kate and Williams’ eagerly expected 2nd child is due this month and already the media […]