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Floor Care & Cleaning

We literally walk all over this topic. Check out our tips and suggestions for keeping your floors in tip-top shape.

We're going deep on the company behind one of my favorite enzyme cleaners: Biokleen. 
Can I tell you one of the hardest things to keep up with? One of the things Chad and I are constantly cleaning? The floors. They're easy to ignore until you find three-day-old shriveled cereal bits, tiny chunks of dried Play-Doh, or clumps of pet hair so large they may require...
When deciding what to clean so much of that decision comes down to the dirt and stains that we can actually see—these tend to stand out and grab our attention. It's important to remember, however, that there are things that you can't see which rank among the dirtiest spots...
Carpets might feel nice when you're walking around on them, but when it comes to stains... holy cannoli! They have a problem letting go of stains. I mean we all have problems letting go of things sometimes, people in our lives, objects, but carpets happen to have a real issue...
Vacuums are so sensitive <rolls eyes>. They look all burly and rugged on the exterior, but inside, they're delicate little creatures that need to be treated with the most tender loving care. If not, they'll blow out dust, overheat, lose suction, make you work harder and eventually, just stop...
Grout is something we don't think about in regular cleaning. But then suddenly, you'll notice your grout is looking dark, mildewy, or just generally dirty. A lot of people ask me, "how do professionals clean grout?" As a professional cleaner for over a decade, I've developed some great tried...
Have you tried Castile soap (Dr. Bronner's or otherwise)? I've been using it for years in the shower and for cleaning tasks, but I wanted to share the wealth with you guys since I know many of you have asked about it. It's a neutral, gentle soap that is...
Do you know what job is even LESS exciting than vacuuming? Cleaning your vacuum! Nevertheless, it is an important job that should be done at least every few months if you would like your vacuum to clean effectively and help prevent dust and allergy related sniffling in your home....
As I've learned, mopping is one of the most confusing cleaning jobs out there - who knew! Well friends, let me use my ridiculously vast knowledge of cleaning to make mopping as simple as tying a shoelace for you! Sometimes a mop, is just a mop - but if you've been...
There are some things I'm going to keep to myself, but one thing I'm willing to go entirely public with is my pure disdain for vacuuming. It's just too much.  It drives me crazy.  It makes me mad!  But this post isn't an opportunity for me to vent, it's actually...
Whenever we make videos which involve a vacuum, I get asked about the vacuums I have at home. Because of these requests, I decided to create a video and blog post detailing the vacuums I have at home, what I use each one for and my opinion (pros and...
Day 2 | Eliminate Winter Boot Messes I recall a brilliant family member who hosted our annual holiday party each year at her lovely home.  Because there were so many kids at the party and of course, the party always coincided with the first annual blast of winter, there were countless...
We spend good money upgrading our homes. Gorgeously designed homes; sigh.  We dream about them, pin ideas about them to our most treasured Pinterest boards, gawk at our neighbors' renos and take an extra long time shuffling down the aisles of home renovation stores.  We are literally obsessed with beautifying...
Tis’ the season when glitter, tinsel, and holiday trees invade the homes of thousands. But what do you do when the glitter and glam starts falling faster than snow and makes it’s way onto your carpet and clothing? You clean it up using these handy tips. We’ll break it down...
We've all heard about these kinds of floors but let's be honest, if you're not a contractor, a decorator or builder you're likely unsure about the real differences. So, what is the difference between a laminate, hardwood and an engineered hardwood floor? The answer: 3 simple parts! Laminate Laminate is durable, cost-effective...
This is a standard (read: base model) handheld vacuum that is designed to compete with a base model handheld vacuum. The days of dust busting are over. The Dyson DC30 is perfect for cleaning up between cleanings, collecting crumbs and cleaning up after craft and small DIY projects around the house....