Put down anything you might be eating or drinking to avoid serious gross-outs. Today we're talking about the dirtiest spots in your home; you know those spots that are coated in grime that you might not have noticed, and those that harbor the most germs. Don't worry, there's a...
In your online travels, you may have come across articles about the wonders of borax. While it is a lesser-known cleaning product, it really does have some excellent uses around the house. Borax is super effective, easy to find, and it's inexpensive—what more can you ask for? Let's take...
A few times a year, I'll walk into my bathroom and start to notice things that just don't belong anymore, which leads me to take an inventory of what's actually in my bathroom, and ultimately come up with a list of things I know I can (and should) toss...
We focus a lot on cleaning around here, and the occasional decluttering. But I want to talk about those things in the home that are forgotten about, often for a long time. These are the things that need occasional replacing to work their best!
Pillows
In an ideal world, you'd be...
Chad's small bathroom is in dire need of a makeover - and we have $150 to make it all happen! We are going to focus on making the most of the small bathroom space by utilizing simple, yet effective organizing, storage and decor ideas!
From a new shower curtain to...
Cleaning your bathtub can seem like a scary, overwhelming, even back-breaking chore—but it doesn't have to be! In this video, Melissa Maker shows us a quick bathtub cleaning routine that will make this job so much easier.
One important thing to note is to not to use a heavy hand with abrasive materials—whether your...
There's a lot to talk about when it comes to cleaning the bathroom. You have been asking about what you can do to maintain your bathroom on a regular basis. What kind of habits can you employ to keep a cleaner bathroom? I am going to outline some simple...
Let’s face it - over time, your hairbrush can get pretty nasty. It fills up with dust, oil, hair and hair products, dandruff, dirt and odors; and honestly, who wants to use something like that on their head?
The good news is that hairbrushes are also fairly easy to...
When looking to update my bathroom, I not only considered the form and function of the products and how my bathroom would look, but how much easier they would be to clean or help clean, and of course how to organize what was already in the bathroom!
Here are 6 Ways to...
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...
Let's face it, there's not too many people out there that love to clean. Sure there may be aspects that you enjoy - the end result for one, but for the most part cleaning is something that we all need to do and not many of us, including myself,...
The way a house smells when you first step in, might seem unimportant, but I can assure you it is anything but. Our sense of smell is connected to our emotions and that's powerful in and of itself. Smells can elicit emotional responses such as being happy, relaxed and...
I have long touted the benefits of cleaning with vinegar. Most of us know it's a great cleaning product, and even though it makes us wrinkle our noses, it works! So, it's hard to argue (and it's super cheap). Put on your adulting pants and get over the smell—and...
You've likely seen the commercials with that sassy English lady speaking in a very classy manner about the unsavory topic of bathroom duties...err..dooties (with plenty of poop jokes to go around). The stuff works, no question about it. But rather than spending your hard earned money on something you'll...
The universe gave us toilets, and the Universe gave us trash cans (and seriously, thank heavens for both). Each are to be used responsibly or else the Universe gets mad (clogs and global warming, respectively). That said, I want to explain 10 really, truly, awful things that you may...
We know that cleaning isn’t always fun but making your own cleaners and saving money in the process definitely helps! I have put together 5 great cleaners that cost literally pennies to make and seconds to prepare. They are safe, effective and environmentally friendly…. what more could you ask...
