You wear hats to protect your head from the sun, stay warm, or make a fashion statement. But no matter your reasons, hats are especially prone to getting dirty. The natural oils from your hair that accumulate on hats can attract more dirt and dust than you might think. So when it’s time to wash your […]
How to Clean and Disinfect Your Phone (While Keeping it Functional)
Your cell phone is probably in your hands for a good part of the day. And when you’re not holding it, it’s in your purse, on your desk, or on the counter. Our phones help us stay organized and keep in touch with work, friends, and family. But sadly, near-constant use them makes them a […]
Clean Your Stove Burners and Remove Baked on Gunk
I don’t know about you, but any time something boils over on the stove, I want to tear my hair out. You need to finish cooking, but you know that by the time you do that, you’ll have a burned-on mess. Or maybe someone else was doing the cooking and got food all over the […]
How NOT to Ruin Your Pots and Pans
Every kitchen needs at least a couple of good nonstick pans. They make cleanup easier, and also make a difference in how quick and easy it is to prepare meals. Trouble is, it seems like the slick surface rarely lasts as long or stays as slick as we’d like it to. But there are several […]
How to Clean and Care for Your Vacuum
If your vacuum cleaner has really started to suck lately — and not in a good way — it could be a simple issue. Don’t run out and spend the money on a new vacuum until you’ve exhausted the possibility that yours just might be dirty. Here’s how to clean your bagless vacuum and […]
Remove Mold and Mildew Naturally
You might be assuming that mildew is one of those things you just have to live with — at least to a certain extent. Nobody likes the sight or smell of it, but it can be hard to keep up with. Especially in wet places like your bathroom, this can become a never-ending battle. […]
How To Clean A Porcelain Sink
Porcelain sinks are kind of notorious for getting stained. Whether you’ve been painting and washing brushes or just cooking dinner on busy weeknights, life happens — usually to your nice, white sink. Now you are left wondering how to clean a porcelain sink. But if you play your cards right, yours can stay looking clean […]
8 Ways to Reuse Your Old Amazon Boxes
It’s early in the year…and you know what that means. If you did a lot of your Christmas shopping online, you probably still have boxes lying around. Maybe you stacked a bunch of Amazon boxes in your basement or garage. Maybe they’re still taking up space in your kitchen or master bedroom (this is […]
Did You Know You Could Do THIS With Hangers?
Most of us have a few extra hangers around. Chances are, if you went on a decluttering spree of your family’s closets and your laundry area, you’d dig up quite a few. And even if you don’t, you can easily procure some for cheap. Head to your local dollar store, or tell store clerks […]
How to Care For Silk Clothing
If you have silk clothing, bedding, or other items at home, you might operate under the assumption that they have to be sent to the professionals every time they need to be cleaned. But did you know that with a little bit of know-how and a few simple tools, you can actually […]