What makes plastic go cloudy in the dishwasher? Do you wonder sometimes if you should even be using those baby bottles, even when you know they’re clean? That cloudy film is actually made up of mineral deposits that stick to the plastic due to the dishwasher’s heat and quick drying process. And if you have […]
Clean This With a Clothes Steamer
Steam is a surprisingly useful cleaning tool. You may have seen those steam cleaning machines on informercials, but you don’t need the special equipment to get great results with steam. In fact, if you have a clothing steamer, here’s a list of things you can clean with it. 1. Countertops If you need to sanitize […]
5+ Ways to Store and Organize Your DVDs
If your family is anything like mine, you have quite a DVD collection (at least half of ours are Disney, by the way). It’s always great to have choices, especially since Netflix tends to drop some of our favorite titles pretty frequently. The trouble is, those DVDs can take up a ton of space on […]
10 Things to Scrub With Apple Cider Vinegar for Instant Clean
You have probably used white vinegar for some cleaning duties around your home. It’s great for cleaning glass, removing hard water or lime scale, adding to a load of laundry, and many other things. But do you ever use apple cider vinegar for cleaning? If not, you’re missing out on a great household tool. Let’s […]
Easily Clean Dingy and Dirty Stuffed Animals
When your kids’ favorite stuffed animal is so well-loved that it gets horribly dirty, you can’t always throw it in the wash. A lot of plus animals are spot-clean only. For those you can machine wash, simply follow the directions and preferably put it in a zippered pillowcase or mesh bag, allowing it to air […]
Spring Clean Everything With a Bit of Bleach
I don’t know about you, but for me, few things are more rewarding than finishing the spring cleaning. As tough as it can be, it’s just SO nice when it’s finished. Everything looks and smells so nice (too bad it doesn’t last longer, huh?). I usually end up buying a few different cleaners when I […]
10 Things to Toss in the New Year
If one of your resolutions for the new year is to get organize or declutter your life — and your home — then this post is for you. There’s nothing like dejunking to make you feel better about your storage space. With that in mind, here are 10 things you should toss now: 1. Product […]
These Foods Make Fantastic Cleaning Tools
Wait, what? Yep, you can use food for cleaning. In fact, there are a lot of different foods that make downright great cleaning tools. You’ve probably heard about cleaning with things like lemons and baking soda, but there are many other options, too. From bananas to rice, you can use these foods to help you […]
How to Deep Clean Your Instant Pot
If you, like a lot of other people, recently acquired an Instant Pot, you’re probably discovering many of its finer points already. Quick dinners, holiday cooking, and more have you enjoying your new kitchen friend. But all that use means your Instant Pot might be taking a beating and getting downright dirty. Sure, you can […]
20 Items You Need to Get Rid of Now
There’s nothing like decluttering to help you feel better about your life. It makes your house cleaner, virtually enlarges your storage space, and helps you stay organized. If you need a little help deciding what to get rid of, here is a list of 20 things you can ditch — or pitch — right away. […]