How to Clean and Polish Timber Floors
How to clean timber floors by finish, bring the shine back to a dull polyurethane coat, and when “polishing” really means sanding and recoating.
Read the guideTHE SIMPLY MAID GUIDE TO HOME
Cleaning 101.
A little know-how.
More room for life.
A LITTLE EVERYDAY CARE
How to Get Rid of Shower Mould and Mildew
Scrub shower mould and mildew with detergent, then NSW Health's bleach mix for about 10 minutes. Why we skip vinegar and clove oil, and when to get help.
Read the storyGET TO KNOW YOUR HOME
A little care goes a long way.
The right approach starts with
what you’re cleaning.
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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 clean painted walls without damaging the finish
A gentle method for cleaning painted walls, from fingerprints to scuffs. Check the finish, test first and learn when sugar soap or more scrubbing could damage paint.
Read the guideHow to Clean a Bathroom Exhaust Fan Safely
Switch the fan off, let heat lamps cool, vacuum the grille and wipe it with a damp cloth. What you can clean yourself, how often, and what needs an electrician.
Read the guideHow to Clean a Computer Screen
Dust it dry, then wipe with a microfibre cloth barely damp with distilled water. What each monitor brand allows, and the cleaners that strip a coating.
Read the guideHow to Clean a Keyboard
Unplug it, tip out the crumbs, blow between the keys and wipe with a barely damp cloth. Plus washing mechanical keycaps, sticky keys and spills.
Read the guideHow to Clean a Leather Couch and Condition It
Dust weekly with a dry, soft cloth; every 2–4 months use a leather cleaner seam to seam, then conditioner. Water-drop test first; skip baby wipes and vinegar.
Read the guideHow to Clean a Mouse Pad (and Your Mouse)
Hand-wash a cloth mouse pad in warm water with a little dish soap, rinse and air-dry it flat for 24 hours. Plus RGB, glass and desk mats, and the mouse.
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.
