Products & Tools

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

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....
Watch Dollar Store Haul: Part 1! http://bit.ly/DollarStoreCMSHaulPart1 It's part 2 of our dollar store! I scavenged the aisles for the best in cleaning and organizing products. I'm going to show you some cool uses for dollar store finds (and I've got way more to come!). Do you love the dollar store? Welcome to...
Time for a trip to the dollar store! This visit, I scavenged the aisles for the best in cleaning and organizing products. I'm going to show you some cool uses for dollar store finds (and I've got way more to come!). Do you love the dollar store? Welcome to the second annual...

IKEA Haul!

Going to IKEA is always a good time, and recently we did another shopping trip there.  It didn't start out as a shopping trip, it started out as something to do on a cold night to get the legs moving and the heart pumping, but it quickly turned into...
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...
Well Clean My Space Nation, you asked for it so here it is...7 great and useful ways to use a RASKOG cart. I told you a few weeks ago that if you asked nicely enough we may just be able to put together some ideas for you all 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...
We've shown you how to clean out your old candle jars, so now we want to share some ideas on how to use those empty containers. Many of these uses could be used with candle jars that came with lids, but if you don't have one then simply cover...
In our last 10 Things You Can Toss video we talked about getting rid of old candle jars and we asked if you guys wanted to see a video showing how to recycle these candle jars into handy organizing / storage jars - so here we go! COMMENT QUESTION: WHAT...
In the past I have showed you how to clean with all sorts of interesting stuff – Borax, vinegar, corn starch, baking soda… but I have yet to show you how to clean with a handy ingredient you are sure to have on hand – SALT! Pure, old, table...
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...
If you love the idea of hand sanitizer but want to make your own, try this gentle and moisturizing (and great smelling) solution.  Store in a squeeze bottle and keep in your purse, car, diaper bag or wherever you think you’ll need it! 2/3 cup Rubbing Alcohol (at least...
If mildew is a problem in the bathroom, there’s a simple solution you can apply to the affected area to eliminate it.  The combination is quite powerful! 1/2 cup borax 1 1/2 cup white vinegar Create a paste, and apply to the affected area.  Scrub with a cleaning toothbrush and...
If you notice a little rust spot, tackle it as soon as you can!  Also, the item which got rusty needs to be hand washed and dried as opposed to exposed to moisture to avoid oxidization. 1 teaspoon salt  1/2 fresh lime  Rub the rusty area with the lime flesh...
I love DIY recipes and essential oils, so any DIY recipe that uses one of my favorite essential oil scents, lavender, is a win in my books. Today I’m going to teach you how to make the best DIY linen spray: DIY Lavender Linen Spray! I love linen spray because...