Got company coming on a moment’s notice? You’d better start decluttering! Hosting a few friends and have had a crazy week at work? Whether you’ve got family coming by or have just been too busy to clean up, decluttering your home — fast — is sometimes a must. Here are some quick decluttering […]
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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 […]
How to Clean and Disinfect Your Phone (While Keeping it Functional)
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Make Your Own Grout Cleaner
Tile is an ideal for kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms, or any other area subject to moisture. Installed properly, it will look great for many years to come. If tile has a drawback, it’s the cleaning. The tiles themselves are usually pretty easy to clean, but the grout can be another story — especially if yours […]
Movin’ On Up Packing Tips for Moving
Moving is stressful enough as it is, let alone without proper organization and packing. If you want to make it easier on yourself, packing up should be an orderly process done in gradual steps. Here are some hacks that are sure to make your next move a lot easier on you. 1. Keep Your Clothes […]
How to Clean (and Kill!) Black Mold
Nobody wants black mold in their home. It has a musty odor, can aggravate allergies and asthma, and in extreme cases can wreak big time havoc on the integrity of your home. When you see mold, NOW is the time to get rid of it. Here is how you can clean away and kill off black […]
10 Things to Organize With Magnetic Strips
Sometimes the key to an organization problem is simpler than we imagine. For example, magnetic strips can help you keep a myriad of things together and out of the way, and all you have to do is hang the strip in the wall or inside a cupboard door. Let’s take a look at 10 things […]