Marie Kondo has a show you may have seen on Netflix called Tidying Up. I just found one of her books at the library and after watching her show, I decided to give it a read. These are a few tips about organizing. Commit yourself to tidying up. Her method isn’t a quick [...]
I’ve got a good one for you this month. It’s something that you think about all the time. (Insert sarcastic tone) It’s your toilet brush. That poor thing hasn’t been taken care of properly and now it’s expected to clean when it’s still full of the most obscene germs from the[...]
Let’s talk about hand soaps. It’s so basic and we use it without ever thinking about it. But here are a few things to think about when choosing the right soap. Hand soap is usually found in either bar or liquid form. Bar soap is made from animal fat or vegetable oils with the [...]
Sometimes I pull my clothes out of the washer and find gray spots on light colored clothes. It’s discouraging because now I have to start all over again and problem solve for the spot as well. But I have others things in my life that are more pressing so I decided to do some research [...]
When I read this hack, I couldn’t believe that I had never heard of it before. I had to do this in my own house. Line the tops of your cabinets with newspaper to make dusting easier! I hate that residue from cooking and frying that settles there. The dust just sticks to [...]
We love having a clean home and sharing different ideas on how you can clean various items in your home. But what about what’s on your hands every day? Your wedding band (and other jewelry) is subjected daily to so many germs and chemicals. In can really start to dull the shine [...]
Sponges can be used for so much more than wiping down the counters or washing the dishes. Here are a few alternative uses. Nail polish remover jar. Make your own by placing a sponge in a jar and filling with nail polish remover. It works like a charm.Ice packs. Put a damp [...]
Cut the corner off your tired sponge and repurpose it. After you’ve cleaned the dishes and kitchen counters repeatedly with your sponge, it may start to smell. You can microwave it, throw it in the dishwasher or spray it with certain essential oils to help. However, at some [...]
So, you’re sitting on the couch trying to enjoy Netflix. But you have this sinking feeling in the pit of your stomach because you notice some garbage on the small table to your right. There are also some toys on the floor; a couple of pairs of shoes kicked around. You think of the [...]
As promised, here is a good cleaning tip for glass topped stoves. If your glass cooktop is looking extra rough and is discolored and coated with grease and grime because of a little negligence and a little confusion on what to do, it’s time to bring out the big guns. First, cover the cooled[...]