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 …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
This detailed kitchen deep clean checklist will help make the task of deep cleaning your kitchen easier. Welcome to our comprehensive guide on deep cleaning the kitchen! Your kitchen is one of the most used rooms in your home, so regular cleaning is essential. However, a deep clean is necessary every so often, which is …
Cleaning the kitchen can be a tedious task. But what if there were an easier way? We’ve compiled a list of 20 clever cleaning hacks for the kitchen to save you time and hassle. Who doesn’t love a good cleaning hack? Whether it’s an easy way to clean a grimy pot or something that prevents …
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 …
Can You Use Bleach on Granite? Some of my readers have been asking, “can you clean granite with bleach?” So, today we are going to answer that question. Find out if you can use bleach on granite countertops. Bleach is seen as one of those cleaners that can do it all. It can lift stains, …