At first, I wasn’t too sure about admitting to a dirty bathroom in public. However, in the interest of helping other homemakers in battling stubborn spots of dirt, here goes:
For a while now, I’ve seen a dingy looking area in our vinyl bathroom floor. It’s hardly noticeable except when I remove the bathroom rug […]
Occasionally, I’ll post an odd job that we can all do for the day. These are small tasks that can be easily forgotten but take only a few minutes to complete.
Today’s odd job is to wipe down the front of the cabinets in the bathroom you most often use. Get rid of toothpaste drips, soap […]
One of the challenges of decluttering is knowing where to start. Often, the task is so overwhelming that it’s easier to just throw up one’s hands and give up, before even starting.
I have learned that it doesn’t really matter where I start decluttering. The important thing is that I do, one small task […]
Tip #1: White vinegar acts as a spot remover in your dishwasher. Just add it to the compartment as you would a commercial spot remover. I’ve also found that it will get rid of the chemical smell that some dishwasher detergents leave on glasses and dishes.
Tip #2: When hand-washing greasy pots and pans, toss in […]
Wallpaper gives a room character that simple painting can’t match. The main hurdle with using wallpaper is that it has to be stripped off to be replaced. Paint, on the other hand can be painted over. Often, the temptation is strong to not remove old wallpaper, but to just cover it with a new one.
Removing […]
Dusted the blinds in the living room? Check. Cleaned the refrigerator? Check. Dusted the computer? Check.
To get the rest of the house clean for spring, here’s Part 2 of the spring cleaning checklist:
In the bedroom:
* Dust the blinds and wash/change the draperies, just as you did for the living room.
* Flip the mattresses.
* Clean […]
Every year, when warmer weather rolls around, we think about having to do our spring cleaning. It’s such an over-encompassing term that it may mean different things to different people.
What exactly does spring cleaning entail? Having just a general idea of what it is makes me less inclined to do it. I mean, […]
Do you have spots on your countertop from juice, cola, coffee or tea? Try this tip to make those spots go away:
Sprinkle a little baking soda over the spot. Rub it in with a damp paper towel or rag. Rinse and wipe with a clean towel. If you’re unsure about possible damage to your countertop, […]
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