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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 Remove Soap Scum From Faucet Handles
If you love a clean bathroom or kitchen like I do, you probably consider soap scum your nemesis. Over time, you might not even notice the buildup — until it gets really bad. You’re probably wary of the problem in places like the shower or your bathroom sink, but soap scum can just as […]
Are You Cleaning These Bathroom Items Enough?
You probably clean your bathrooms on a regular basis. Go, you! I mean, cleaning those bathrooms is super important for your health and sanity (not to mention just part of being a grownup). However, what many of us don’t realize is that there are certain things IN the bathroom that should be cleaned regularly. These things […]
Effortless Ways to Remove Sweat Stains from White Clothing
There’s nothing better than a clean, white shirt or blouse. When you get a new one, you probably wear it all the time — until you realize it’s starting to get discolored in the armpit area by sweat. When this happens, you might be tempted to reserve it for lazy days or only wear it […]
Clean This With Oxiclean
Oxiclean is a really versatile stain remover. Most of us would think about it for laundry, but there are actually a ton of other handy, stain-obliterating uses. You might want to bookmark this pots, so the next time you’re battling a tough spill or stain, you can read up on what to do. 1. Carpet […]
Fast Ways to Clean Your Home for the Holidays
Ready or not, here they come. From November to January, our lives get busy (and fun) with homes full of family, friends, and festivities. For most of us, that means we want things to really shine. We want visitors to feel welcome and comfortable — and find that things are clean and in order. If […]
Easy Ways to Remove Calcium Buildup From Faucets
Nothing yucks up a nice chrome faucet like those ugly calcium deposits. Check your faucets and even your shower head, and chances are you’ll find some buildup. You can try to chip it off with your fingernail, but that’s not the easiest, fastest, or most pleasant method. A lot of people swear by vinegar, but […]