Spring brings spring cleaning, blooming flowers and, for dog owners, pet shedding. As winter comes to an end, your dog begins shedding their thicker winter coat to prepare for the hot days of summer. Seemingly overnight, you start seeing wisps of fur floating around.
How to Prevent Summer Break Messes
Summer is a fun time for kids and families with cookouts, beach trips, outdoor games and plenty of opportunities for messes! All those summer goodies like popsicles, ice cream, frozen drinks and candy almost seemed to be designed to cause messes just about anywhere.
How to Prepare Your Home for Warm Weather
You’ve come through another winter, and you’re getting geared up for warm weather, spring cleaning and summer fun. Those cold mornings, the runny noses and winter doldrums are now just distant memories. But winter can take a toll on your home just like it does you and
10 Ways to Get Your Teen to Clean Without a Civil War!
As a parent, you’ll inevitably encounter the age-old battle to get your teen to clean up and take on responsibilities around the house. You may think you’re ready for this battle, but teens present a unique challenge. You have a child who’s at the
Keep It Cool This Summer With These Recipes
Fun summer traditions include splashing in swimming pools, attending baseball games, oohing and aahing over firework displays and munching on fabulously-delicious food. Don’t let summer pass you by without trying these recipes, guaranteed to help keep things cool.
Who Can Benefit From A Maid Service? You!
There are a couple of questions you probably ask yourself before making a purchase, “Is this worth the money?” and “Will this benefit my life?” It doesn’t matter if you’re buying a new pair of walking shoes, an instapot or even a housecleaning service, the answer
Tips to Keep Your Car Clean
Why is it that thoroughly cleaning the interiors of our vehicles gives us such immense satisfaction? Taking the time to get into the nooks and crannies, vacuuming up the dirt and crumbs and wiping down the interior feels like a huge accomplishment. But of course, what
How to Get Dishes Cleaner by Hand and in the Dishwasher
No one likes to eat off of “questionably clean” dinnerware or drink out of dingy glassware. For shinier plates and crystal clear glasses, most of us are always looking for ways to get dishes cleaner, whether it’s by hand-washing or in the dishwasher.
How to Organize Your New Home Right Away
Moving to a new home is exciting and full of promise. Your new home is a blank slate for organizing, and when you take the time to plan where everything will go and how things will be stored, you can enjoy an uncluttered home right from the start. Learn how to
How to Safely Store Valuables and Breakables
The best place for storing valuables such as antiques and collectibles is right in your own home, and learning how to store these precious items safely is easy when you follow our tips below. From that antique dresser you inherited to your fine dinnerware and
Mother’s Day Gift Certificates Are Perfect For Every Mom
Flowers, candy, jewelry, bath products, a fluffy robe – these are all great (but predictable) Mother’s Day gift ideas. They are so common, the mothers in your life have probably already received them numerous times. And, let’s ask ourselves, is this what mom really
Tips to Tame the Mess in Your Child’s Room
Whenever you tuck your child into bed, choose an outfit for the day or just walk by their room, you see it … the clutter. Clothes piled up on floor, toys strewn about and who knows what underneath the bed. Even if you close the door, it’s there, nagging at the back
7 Ways To Fight Spring Allergies
Ah-choo! Bummer, spring is here and instead of enjoying the sweet smells of budding trees and fragrant flowers, you’re sniffling, sneezing and have a runny nose, all common symptoms of spring allergies. As trees, grass and flowers push to quickly grow, they release
Start Spring With A Clean Seat
With the chill of winter safely behind us, it is time once again to break out the patio furniture and fire up the barbecue. Before inviting guests over for that first outdoor party, give your patio furniture some TLC. Outdoor furniture and accessories can come out of
Top 5 House Cleaning Hacks Room by Room
There’s no shortage of house cleaning hacks, from “ultimate” lists to videos and tutorials, and we’re sure you’ve found your share of hacks that are less than inspiring. That’s why we picked five of the best cleaning hacks for your
Move-In House Cleaning Tips You Should Remember
Even if your new home looks clean, there could still be some hidden places harboring dirt, grime and germs. Since there’s no better time to clean a house than before you move in, it pays to inspect every nook and cranny when you’re doing your move-in house
It’s Never Too Early to Prepare for Spring Cleaning
You’re probably familiar with ‘spring cleaning,’ but do you know that ‘pre-spring cleaning’ can make this often dreaded seasonal cleaning more bearable? There are plenty of areas around your home you can tackle well before the first sign
The Basic Rules of Tidying Room by Room
Since we were kids, we’ve been told hundreds of times: “Clean up your room!” And as adults, we keep hearing this sage advice—but instead of our parents, it’s our internal chatter that’s telling us to get busy tidying up. Tidying has also
Cleaning Up Slime and Other Tricky Kids’ Messes
Cleaning isn’t exactly rocket science. Sure, it takes some know-how, attention to detail and the right supplies. Keeping your house clean isn’t so tough as long as you stay on top of things. Until you have kids. Cleaning house should really fall into two
How to Keep Your 2019 Resolution for Tidy House Cleaning
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average North American spends between one and three hours per day on household activities, including house cleaning. Between careers, family responsibilities and other demands, keeping the house clean on a regular basis