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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
How to Wash Your Hat So it Keeps its Shape
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 […]