Laminate flooring is fantastic, and the look and feel of it has come a long way in recent years. It really does a good job of mimicking wood, but it’s also really durable. If you’ve ever wondered about the best way to clean your own laminate flooring, then this post is for you! Here are […]
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Five Easy Ways to Deodorize Your Carpet
You probably can’t really smell it, but family and friends who visit you probably can. Maybe you don’t realize what’s lurking in your carpet, but whatever it is — old pet stains, smoke, cooking smells — it can really stink up your house. The good news is, you really can deodorize it and it doesn’t […]
Clean Your Ceiling Fan in Minutes
Have you looked at your ceiling fans lately? Chances are when you do, you’ll think, “yuck.” Mine are super dusty, I admit. Why? Well, reason 1 is that I’m only 5 feet tall and I can’t reach them without standing on a chair. Reason 2 is that they’re honestly a pain in the butt to […]
Cleaning Hacks for the Trickiest Areas of Your Home
You’re already busy, and cleaning everything in your house probably isn’t your idea of a good time. Sadly, some spots or items in your home are more difficult (or more vital) to clean than others. The trouble is, a lot of them are things you don’t necessarily think to clean that often. Let’s take a look […]
How to Clean Your Kitchen Sink
How clean is your kitchen sink? If your answer is “ummmm…” then it could probably stand a good cleaning. In fact, did you know that your kitchen sink is one of the dirtiest, most germ-covered places in your home? You definitely don’t want to be washing dishes or cleaning produce in a sink that’s already […]
How to Clean Your Panini Maker
There is nothing like a fresh, warm panini right off the press. At my house, we actually use a George Foreman indoor grill, like this one, to make paninis. Whether you have a real panini press or wing it like we do, these tools can be hard to keep clean…especially if the plates aren’t […]
How to Make White Shoes Bright Again
Maybe you referred to them as “tennies,” “sneaks,” or even “keds” growing up, but whatever you call them, your favorite white shoes tend to get really dirty, really fast. If your well-loved pair of white canvas shoes has seen better days, here’s how to make them look bright and clean again. 1. Grab Your Supplies […]
Keep Your Home Mold and Mildew Free
Mold and mildew not only look and smell gross, but can be hazardous to your health — and your home. They’re not just grime, they’re actual microorganisms — fungi to be exact. Mold and mildew thrive in moist, warm conditions. A leaky roof, humidity, poor drainage, or any other moisture-causing condition can encourage mold and […]
Clean Your Pillows the Lazy Way
You sleep on your pillow every night. Over the years, imagine the dust, dead skin, makeup, and sweat that accumulates. Washing your pillowcase weekly certainly helps, but what about the pillow itself? Surely, it should be washed periodically — once or twice per year. Here’s how to get your pillows clean and keep them nice […]
The RIGHT Way to Load Your Dishwasher
You mean I’ve been doing it wrong all these years? Well, probably not. But there actually is a right and a wrong way to load your dishes — if you want them to be as clean as possible. Here are 6Â do’s and don’ts of loading your dishwasher for sparkling results. 1. DON’T Set Every Plate […]