Have you ever run across one of those laundry emergencies? I don’t mean a stain or broken drain hose — although both of those could certainly be called an emergency. What I mean is one of those emergencies where you have nothing to wear. Or you have a last-minute date and realized […]
Cleaning
How to Remove Rust from Hand Tools
If you have hand tools for your home or garden, chances are you’ve fought a battle with rust a time or two. Maybe you accidentally left your tools out and it rained. Maybe your basement or shed flooded. Whatever caused the rust to invade, you’ll be happy to know that cleaning it […]
Cleaning Printables for a Spotless House
Cleaning your house doesn’t have to be a major daily or weekly chore. In fact, if you can set aside just a little bit of time every day, you can easily keep a schedule that will keep your home looking perfectly presentable. Here are some printables with some great suggested schedules, so you […]
10 Household Uses for Aspirin
Everybody knows of aspirin as a pain reliever, and it certainly relieves pain. However, aspirin is also a pretty handy item to keep around the house, as it has lots of other uses that don’t relate to getting rid of that headache. Here are 10 out-of-the-bottle uses for aspirin tablets. 1. Patch a […]
Bedroom Spring Cleaning Checklist
When we think about spring cleaning, most of us would naturally think of things like our kitchen, bathroom, floors, even the garage. But your bedroom probably needs the attention just as much as those other places. After all, you spend (hopefully) at least 8 hours a day in there. If you aren’t sure what else […]
7 Things You Should Clean Every Day
Most of us lead busy enough lives that we simply don’t have time to clean our homes every day. We probably clean some thing weekly and other things “as needed.” Those are good habits to have, but there actually are some things you should be cleaning every day. If you want to prioritize […]
How to Clean Cloudy Baby Bottles
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 […]
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 […]