Products & Tools

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

Produce wash can be expensive, but the concept of washing away most pesticides and bacteria is an attractive one.  What’s even cooler is that your produce actually tastes better when it’s cleaned thoroughly and that waxy residue is removed! So to create your own dirt cheap produce wash, add: 1/2...
Castille soap is a great natural cleaner on its own, it is made from olive oil. Greasy messes occur in the kitchen mostly, and this is a cleaning product you can whip up as needed to tackle those greasy situations.  Baking soda helps to provide natural abrasion, and citrus...
Laminate floors oftentimes look streaky and hazy after being cleaned…which shouldn’t be the case after all your effort! Whip up this miracle laminate floor cleaner and use in a spray bottle with a flat head microfiber mop to get rid of those streaks for good. 1/2 cup water 1/2...
Shining your varnished wood furniture is not something you need to do all the time, but it will help to bring out the sheen of the varnish and provide one consistent look to your surfaces when you notice them looking dull or uneven.  Rather than purchasing a commercial one, making...
Having a little bottle of something to clean up daily spills and crumbs on the kitchen and bathroom counter makes on-the-go cleaning a cinch.  Keep a bottle of this handy along with a clean microfiber cloth for those quick in-between cleans.  It’s great to get in to a daily...
A nice smelling room - who doesn’t want that?  There’s an easy recipe which takes a bit of planning, but boy oh boy is it ever worth it.  The infusion of citrus and herbs leaves any space smelling absolutely fresh, clean and delightful.  Mist this on soft surfaces to freshen...
Are you looking for the best hardwood floor cleaner out there? Or maybe you’re looking for the best DIY cleaning products? Or you’re one of the many people out there who notices streaks after cleaning floors, and you want to know how to clean hardwood floors without streaks. Luckily,...
Fabric softener helps to relax and soften fibres during the laundering process.  If you love the concept but don’t love the waxy coating and strong scent traditional fabric softeners leave behind, try this extremely simple method instead. 1 jug of white vinegar  50 drops essential oils (the scent will...
Ack!  The household pet did it again.  Pet stains should be blotted up with paper towel and treated immediately, or else it’ll leave that odour behind.  This mixture not only helps with the odour, it helps with the staining. Mix the following together and treat that stain stat! 1/4 cup table salt  ...
Cleaning your makeup brushes very regularly is a great way to keep your brushes lasting longer, your skin clear of breakouts and your makeup to be applied smoothly and without murky interference from previous makeup applications, especially if you’re changing colours.  Makeup artists will clean theirs after each use!  Using something very gentle...
If you like making your own cleaning products, why not try making your own hand soap?  This is a great way to personalize the scent of the soap to your exact specifications and to experiment with what you really love.  Try several recipes and place them throughout your home;...
Each season I like to go through my essentials and see what needs to be restocked and reorganized. While wintertime usually calls for a bit of organizing, it’s also my time to take account for what needs to be replenished or replaced. Since summer means three months of spending...
Corn starch is the forgotten ingredient so many of us have purchased for one recipe or another. Whether it was to thicken up a sauce, or create the perfect pie filling, there’s more to corn flour than meets the eye. It’s time to dust off that box, y’know, the...
So many of you tell me how painful, time-consuming and futile cleaning your glass shower door has become. I’ve read so many of your questions and comments about this and have made some suggestions, but I know the issue has not been put to rest. And, you probably know...
We made a video a couple of years ago about 5 homemade cleaners, and, well, it alllllllmost broke the internet.  Almost. I know that DIY cleaners are a big hit - they work so well and save money (and are secretly fun to make!).  So, I’ve come up with 5...
Whether you know it or not, your house has a unique smell. It can range from a light, fresh scent all the way to a musty, stale, wet dog kind of smell. The unfortunate part is, you get so used to this smell that you don't even recognize it...