September 18, 2014 3:20 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
Are you ready? Here it is: Make the kids do it. Here’s the thing. Bathrooms are small spaces that can get ridiculously dirty if given half the chance. If you have even one child who occasionally, ahem, misses the boat, then bathrooms need constant attention. Teaching
September 5, 2014 4:09 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
Unexpected guests? Friend in the neighborhood? Date go unexpectedly well? When you have a less-than-presentable house and exactly five minutes to clean it, race through these six tips as quickly as you can: 1. Clean the toilet. Give it a quick spray with cleaner
August 20, 2014 4:35 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
Hours of sunshine and gentle winds make for some beautiful memories in the summer, and that’s just the start of it. Now is the time to take advantage of all that free energy (I’m talking about the sun and having kids at home) and see how using a clothesline can really
July 16, 2014 5:03 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
We get it. Hiring a cleaning service can be a tough decision. We’re not even talking about our regularly scheduled services, although we obviously do those, too; we also provide “one-hit-wonder” services all the time for special situations, like the ones below. Do any
September 22, 2021 3:24 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
We all know how effective mosquito insecticides like DEET can be, but the harsh chemicals can aggravate your skin, lungs, and eyes. If you feel you’re trading one nuisance for another when you use commercial bug sprays, why not try a more natural method? From
July 2, 2021 12:18 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
Poor indoor air quality due to mold can impact the health of everyone in the home. Symptoms are wide spread and can be serious, ranging from allergies to
October 12, 2020 4:22 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
There’s a reason why our “How to Get Fingernail Polish Out of Carpet and Fabric” post is popular—accidents happen! Especially when it comes to drippy, brightly colored nail polish. So what do you do when you’re ready to paint the town red and you accidentally
May 7, 2014 7:13 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
Ceilings are often referred to as the “forgotten fifth wall”, but no more! Distract your guests between house cleanings with the newest trend in home décor! Make your ceiling (not your stacks of paperwork and randomly placed socks) the focus of the attention.
September 1, 2021 1:47 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
Washers and dryers are the dynamic duo that keep you and your family cleanly clothed, but how often do you give them the cleaning love they deserve? If you don’t exactly know how to clean a washing machine and dryer, we get it. But both these appliances work
August 25, 2017 1:29 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
There is a reason for everything, and the reason for this post is bacon. Crisp, salty, oven-baked bacon. It crackles to perfection, but one jostled attempt to remove a rimmed cookie sheet filled with the savory strips can lead to a greasy disaster. Lose the courage of
October 11, 2022 4:25 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
One of the most consumed grains across the globe, rice is a nutritional staple with many benefits. The grain is low in fat, sodium, and cholesterol and full of energy-creating carbohydrates—and it’s inexpensive. According to Statista, China, India, and Vietnam
January 29, 2014 11:15 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
I will start this blog with a confession: I can’t remember the last time a bird lost its life trying to fly into one of my windows. Don’t get me wrong. I don’t feel bad
July 25, 2019 4:19 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
Sometimes cleaning is serious business. And sometimes it’s deliriously funny. Here are a few gems that will either get you in the mood to clean or laugh about not doing it at all. You
October 16, 2013 4:38 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
While the easiest way to avoid doing dishes is to buy disposable plates and silverware, it’s not good for the planet or your wallet. Washing dishes does many things—it builds character, promotes good hygiene, and provides additional surfaces on which to eat.
January 25, 2017 4:04 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
Here’s a universal truth: If you have kids, you probably have smudged up walls. Whether it’s summer, winter, fall or spring, there’s a never-ending trail of their cute little fingerprints throughout your home. That said, the last thing you want to do when cleaning up
May 12, 2021 12:09 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools, Organization
Remember how happy you were when you moved into a home with a garage, maybe even 2, or 3 stalls? No more braving lousy weather to hop in the car, seemingly unlimited storage space, and all those other garage benefits seemed like a dream come true. But now you know the
October 19, 2020 6:28 pm•Uncategorized
We all want to be more well-organized, resourceful, and crafty, which makes Pinterest instant inspiration. Whether you’re already head over heels for Pinterest or just jumping on the bandwagon, there’s something for almost everyone. Here’s a collection of Pinterest
January 31, 2020 2:32 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
Homes come in all shapes and sizes, but that doesn’t mean organization has to suffer. If you are lacking horizontal space in your home, then capitalize on the vertical space and use every nook in a smart, functional way. Let’s explore some practical ways that you can
February 21, 2013 3:43 pm•House Cleaning by the Experts
He might be your son, your brother, your friend, or (heaven forbid) your roommate…but, he’s a bachelor and the last thing he cares about is cleaning the house. Sure, he was raised well, but he’s on his own now and has no one to answer to. When men are living the
July 13, 2021 9:30 am•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools, Stain Removal
It never fails – you’re in a rush to get to work and you spill coffee down your favorite shirt. Or maybe your kids have gone strangely silent in the other room, which can only mean a juice stain all over your rug or favorite piece of furniture. Then there’s that
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