Cleaning

Motivational quotes provide a gentle nudge of encouragement. I find them the most helpful when tackling a task that I am not particularly excited about doing. Sometimes that task is cleaning. These cleaning quotes can be found on sticky notes in my house, saved on my Pinterest boards, and floating through my mind when I …

As most have learned through experience the little things often can make a large difference. Yet, with our busy lives it can be easy to overlook some of the little things when cleaning our homes. Once of the most overlooked elements of cleaning is taking proper care of our home’s baseboards. However, a clean baseboard …

Deep cleaning your mattress is easier than ever with this step-by-step guide. You’ll get a better sleep (and your room will smell better, too). You change your sheets regularly, right? But what about the unsung hero of your bedroom, your mattress? It’s where you spend a third of your life, yet it often gets overlooked …

Go from grime to shine with this detailed kitchen floor cleaning guide. You’ll learn how often to clean it, the best products to use, and more! Are you a get-on-your-hands-and-knees floor cleaner? Or are you a mop-only-what-you-see kind of person? Or maybe you want to learn how to clean your floors correctly because no one …

The Living room is more often than not the hub of activity for your family. It is more likely than not the place where your family goes to relax at the end of the day. It is the place most family members goes to watch a video, play games, do school work and entertain guests. …

Let’s be real – keeping the bedroom clean can feel like a never-ending battle. Clothes pile up, dust sneaks in, and somehow, that one random sock always ends up under the bed. But a clean, organized space can actually make you feel more relaxed and help you sleep better. Most people spend more than 1/3 …

I often describe myself as an “olfactory person” because I have an acute sense of smell. So, when I wanted to make my home smell better, I knew artificial aromas would not work for my nose. My go-to was finding different fragrance-filled plants to place around my home…and what sensory bliss that provided! The best …

I like to think of indoor plants as little, green superheroes battling invisible enemies in the air. Whenever I’m in my kitchen, I admire (and thank) my snake plants for making my home’s air fresher. Research shows that certain plants can filter out harmful toxins, boost oxygen levels, and promote overall mood. Adding them to …

Have you ever walked into (or even past) your bathroom and bam! There’s that unmistakable whiff of stale urine. I have a very keen sense of smell, and that odor is just intolerable for me. You clean, spray, mop, but somehow, that smell doesn’t quit. Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Bathrooms are notorious for harboring …

The doorbell rings in an hour, and you’re glancing around your house, which looks more lived-in than guest-ready. Eek! Sound familiar? I know I’m not the only one who’s experienced this before, scrambling to make things look presentable before family or friends arrive. Luckily, you don’t need hours to make a good impression. With a …