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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 …

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13 Tips for Keeping a Small Apartment Clean Find out how to keep a small apartment clean with these tips that focus on keeping clutter at bay, regular cleaning and clever organization.  With the trend toward smaller living spaces, tiny homeowners are discovering what apartment dwellers have been struggling with for decades: small apartments are …

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Cleaning and Decluttering Printables for a Tidy Home Stay on top of your housekeeping tasks and keep your home clean, tidy and organized with these decluttering and cleaning printables. Decluttering your home and keeping your home clean can be overwhelming because it seems like it never ends. Use a printable cleaning list to help you …

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Simple Ideas for Cleaning with Baking Soda and Hydrogen Peroxide Cleaning with hydrogen peroxide and baking soda is one of my favorite things to do. Find out why these two readily available ingredients work well together and discover some of the things you can clean with baking soda and hydrogen peroxide. Worried about using harsh …

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Can You Clean Stainless Steel with Bleach? Bleach has become a staple household cleaner in many households, especially since the pandemic. Its cleaning and disinfecting properties cannot be denied; however, can you use bleach on stainless steel? While there are varied opinions on the matter, we present the facts here, plus the best way to …

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9 Simple Tips on How to Keep Your Clothes Smelling Fresh in a Closet or Drawers Learn how to keep your clothes smelling fresh in drawers and closets. Even after thoroughly washing and drying your clothes, your favorite garments can sometimes come out of the closet smelling somewhat musty. There are a few reasons clothes …

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Can You Use Murphy Oil Soap on Laminate Wood Floors? So, can you use Murphy oil soap on laminate floors? Find out if Murphy oil soap is good for cleaning your laminate floors. Laminate flooring look very much like solid hardwood flooring, but they are cheaper. It is an affordable flooring choice if you are …

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