Products & Tools

Here we discuss cleaning tools and products, including reviews, recommendations and homemade solutions

It's true, I love a good DIY cleaning recipe. It's also true that not everyone likes the smell of vinegar—which happens to be at the center of many of these recipes! Vinegar is a staple in the DIY cleaning world because it has so many amazing cleaning properties. That...
Some of you may know just how deeply I love steam cleaners, and being a ‘cleaning expert’ certainly has its privileges, because over the past few years, I’ve had the opportunity to try out several of them. Then, not too long ago, the friendly folks over at LadyBugSteamCleaners.com emailed me...
The simplest things are often the most impactful.  I love when things are easy! If you notice a smell coming from a room, area or enclosed space, consider creating a small room deodorizer that will neutralize the smell. All you need to create this powerful little treat is the following: Baking...
You all know I love vinegar, right? I actually made a whole video on it's awesomeness not too long ago - and a wicked post to go along with it, it is life changing (OK, dramatic, but I think you get it). Vinegar has a million cleaning uses - which is...
You likely have all these items in your house as it stands; so this should be relatively simple to put together. Remember, it is wise to use these as a compliment to products you buy in-store. Store bought products and homemade products both serve a purpose. I use about 50%...
So often, we hear from new grads, newlyweds or people who are moving out of their parents' house and into their own place.  Their biggest question for us is how to stock their new space with the right cleaning tools and products.  Admittedly, it can get confusing to know...
So, according to the internet, there are like a million different home remedies to remove price stickers (price tags) from glassware.  So, I investigated three of them to see which one really works the best. 1) Vinegar (soak sticker with vinegar, leave for 5 minutes, rub off with cloth) 2) Peanut...
You folks ask for Dyson reviews. Keep in mind, Dyson vacuums are expensive and I don't have access to the full line up.  So, when I get my hands on one, you better believe I am going to do a review on it.  The last Dyson review I did was...
We never clean our cleaning tools, right? Come on, admit it.  You're alone, we can't see you, raise that hand! We know the importance of cleaning and maintaining most stuff, but our cleaning tools are often forgotten. Just because it is used for cleaning doesn't mean that it is self-cleaning. ...
I have this white board in my office, and it has all of my strategies, ideas and sayings about work, along with a few doodles that my husband made for me (which I don't have the heart to erase).  It's pretty personal so I'm not going to photograph it. ...
Vinegar. It's pungent, acidic, tangy, makes you crumple up your nose and tear up, or brings up memories of eating fish and chips out of newsprint. Whether vinegar brings a smile or a scrunch to your face, you can't argue the tons of household uses it has. So because...
It would blow your mind just how many things you can clean using simple baking soda.Yup, that little box of white powder that sits in your fridge can do a lot more than sit, in the fridge. So, what the heck is this baking soda stuff anyways? According to Wikipedia: “Sodium bicarbonate...
Does Cyber Clean really work? We get asked about Cyber Clean all the time.  Does it work?  Is it good?  I’ve always had my doubts. But I laid out the $7 to purchase a package and test it out for you all. I always read package claims when doing a review,...
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....
Do Steam Cleaners actually work?  We investigate.. Infomercial-mania I adore the art (and science) of infomercials.  I remember sitting up late at night when I was younger, watching the food dehydrator infomercial and being mesmerized by Rom Popeil’s ability to sell something seemingly useless and make it look so fascinating and...
In 1999, Proctor & Gamble introduced us to Swiffer. A Swiffer can be best explained like a razor and blade sales strategy. You purchase the razor handle for a great price, and you'll always have to pick up the refill for that exact handle and pay whatever price the...