December 10, 2021 10:33 am•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
Figuring out how to get rid of house flies can be challenging. These pesky insects can carry viruses and bacteria, lay eggs, and defecate on surfaces — and that’s just the beginning. Flies can also spread food poisoning, E. coli, dysentery, cholera, typhoid fever,
January 12, 2022 3:58 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
The last time you cleaned out your refrigerator, did you spy that little half-open box in the back and wonder to yourself, “What is baking soda used for besides trapping odors and baking?” Well, we can answer that. We’ve rounded up the best ways you can use baking
December 10, 2021 10:23 am•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
Have you noticed tiny flies buzzing around your home? The dreaded fruit flies have arrived, and they won’t go away, despite your efforts to keep things tidy. These tiny nuisances breed quickly, which is why you might notice a single fruit fly one day and then a swarm
December 9, 2021 6:26 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools, Laundry
From office Christmas parties to family get-togethers, the holidays just wouldn’t be the same without ugly Christmas sweaters. So where did the ugly Christmas sweater tradition begin? Ugly Christmas sweaters started way back in the 50s and were known as “Jingle
December 10, 2021 10:26 am•House Cleaning by the Experts
You know your freshly mowed lawn looks fabulous, but when you gaze through your window, you see a film of dirt and cobwebs instead of vivid shades of green. Not precisely the curb appeal you’re after, is it? Do you keep your curtains closed when you don’t have to? Do
December 1, 2021 3:22 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools, House Cleaning by the Experts, Organization, Outdoor Organization and Decoration
A DIY Guide to Get Your Garage Winter Ready The cold weather is just around the corner, but don’t let it get you down. Before it gets too chilly, tackle the garage. A neat and warm garage will make it easier to find what you need when you need it without
November 24, 2021 5:41 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools, Laundry
The holidays mean fun get-togethers with plenty of food and drink, and most of us like to break out our very best dishes, glasses, and table linens to celebrate. We love to decorate our dinner tables for the holidays with colorful candles, crystal wine glasses, and
November 24, 2021 12:56 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools, Cleaning with Kids, Holiday
Cleaning Used Toys for Donation Ah, it’s that time of year. With the holidays coming quickly, you’re doing all you can do to get the house in order for the family that’s soon to arrive. You already did your fall cleaning, but it seems like there is still so much
November 23, 2021 11:32 am•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
Cranberries are most often associated with the holidays in the form of cranberry sauce and they’re also popular as a juice. Because of the high antioxidant content in cranberries, this festive fruit is also a healthy choice that can help prevent certain
November 17, 2021 3:28 pm•Event and Seasonal Cleaning, Holiday, House Cleaning by the Experts
Ten Gifts Any Clean Freak Will Love For especially particular clean freaks (ourselves included), nothing brings more joy than a spotless, well-organized home. In fact some people- okay, yes, it’s us again- actually enjoy the cleaning process itself. It’s soothing,
January 11, 2022 2:03 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools, Laundry
Learning how to get paint out of clothes starts with understanding some things about paint and fabric. Whether you’re cleaning a grass stain or a paint stain, most experts agree—for most stains, it’s critical to clean the stain as soon as possible before
January 12, 2022 12:28 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools, Kitchen
Homeowners can’t seem to get enough of natural stone surfaces, and many choose quartz for countertops because it’s durable, beautiful, and requires very little maintenance. Because most quartz countertops contain resin, there are no air pockets so the
November 12, 2021 2:52 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
Holidays are a time for reuniting with family, entertaining friends and neighbors, and festive celebrations—but they can also mean it’s time for stress overload! While the holidays are a wonderful time to host get-togethers and have overnight guests, those
November 12, 2021 10:08 am•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
Before, during, and after the holidays, housekeeping can be quite a challenge. Cooking, celebrating, and entertaining take center stage, and all that fun can put housekeeping on the back burner. Instead of choosing between having fun, holiday house cleaning, or guilty
November 10, 2021 3:07 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools, Cleaning with Kids
Our Best Tips for Mess-Free Potty Training In the company of other difficult parenting duties is the dreaded task that is potty training. While it’s a relief to think of life without diapers (both the expense and the yuck), potty training can be complicated and
November 8, 2021 7:13 pm•Pets
Wet fur, litter boxes, and pet dander are just some of the reasons your home may have pet odors. If you don’t practice regular pet odor removal and cleaning, those foul odors can get into your drapes, upholstery, carpet, and other areas of your home. We love our
November 8, 2021 3:39 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools, Floors
Linoleum floors have been around for more than a century and still present a practical and economical flooring choice. While the main selling point of linoleum flooring is its durability, the material also features other desirable qualities. Linoleum is eco-friendly,
November 8, 2021 6:02 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
That pink or orange tint on your shower grout or other areas of your bathroom could be residue from your soap and shampoo, but it may be pink mold. Pink mold in a shower isn’t technically a mold; instead, it is a water-borne bacteria that grows in similar
November 5, 2021 1:46 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
Chewing gum can be one of the toughest things to get out of fabric, hair, and other places it doesn’t belong. Because gum is so sticky, you can’t just scrape it away or pick it out of fibers or hair like some other messes. The easiest way to get gum out of
November 5, 2021 1:16 pm•Cleaning Tips, Tricks, and Tools
Vinyl floors are an attractive and cost-effective choice for new construction, remodels, and room makeovers. From luxury planks in a den to waterproof flooring in a bathroom, the easy care and durability of vinyl make it one of the most popular flooring choices
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