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 […]
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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 […]
Clean Your Glass Cooktop the Natural Way
Glass cooktops are popular for several reasons. One of those reasons is that they don’t have those nooks and crannies where spills and cooking debris can be notoriously hard to clean. However, that doesn’t mean that your glass cooktop is always going to look spic and span. If you’re having trouble getting yours really […]
Clean Your Camelback Bladder and Remove Unpleasant Odors
Follow my blog with Bloglovin If you love the outdoors, you probably hike, bike, camp, and generally spend a lot of time in the backcountry without running water. This means you’ve got to make sure you have plenty to take with you, plus an extra reserve just in case. A lot of outdoorsy people […]
How to Clean Pet Messes Off of Furniture
We all love our pets. But when your dog — for some reason totally incomprehensible for you — decides to use your couch as a fire hydrant, you have every right to get upset. If you want your furniture (or your carpet, for that matter) back in order and stink-free, it’s important to get […]
Painless Ways to Get Rid of Red Wine Stains
You know how it goes. You’ve got everything clean, ready, and arranged for your guests. People arrive and the festivities are going great — until someone spills red wine on your carpet, couch, or themselves. Red wine is one of those notorious stains that can be a nightmare to remove. But the next time this […]
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 […]