Cleaning

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 …

I’m always faced with the eternal dilemma of which brand to buy: Lysol vs Fabuloso. How do I choose between the efficiency of Lysol and the aromatic allure of Fabuloso for my home cleaning needs? Lysol has a reputation for germ-fighting prowess and efficiency in killing 99.9% of bacteria and viruses. On the other hand, …

If you are like most of my readers, you may also be asking this question, can you mix Fabuloso and ammonia? From personal experience, I’ve come to appreciate the significance of using cleaning agents responsibly. It’s always important to me to ensure a safe environment in my home. You should not mix Fabuloso and ammonia …

We have all grown accustomed to the refreshing lavender aromas of Fabuloso. Still, I started to question, can you use Fabuloso in laundry? I fondly remember Sunday afternoons. The house filled with the comforting hum of the laundry machine. And the sweet scent of cleanliness wafted through the air. Fabuloso is a multi-purpose cleaner formulated …

Some people are naturally drawn to being neat and tidy, and some simply aren’t. For those of us who struggle to keep our homes clean and organized, we may wonder how to stop being messy. The wonderful news is that it is possible. With a few tweaks to our thought patterns and a few new …

On Saturday morning, I was lying on the couch reading while the others were doing errands. I nearly didn’t answer my phone, but – and we’ve all been there – my mom was in the neighborhood and wanted to pop in. After a long week, my house was chaotic, and she’s a fussy lady (read: …

How to Get Sharpie Off a Wall – Easy Sharpie Removal Tips Tired of the unsightly Sharpie marks on your walls? Here are simple tips on how to remove Sharpie from walls. Unless the graffiti on your walls includes an original Picasso or an autograph by Elvis, chances are good that you will want to …

Washing Curtains and Drapes: How Often Should You Wash these Window Treatment? I have had some of my readers ask: “How often should you wash curtains and drapes?” So I thought I would provide simple guidelines for how often to wash your curtains. Paging through America’s Housekeeping Book, first published in 1941, I was stunned …