Garage cleaning. Just hearing those two words makes me shudder. I would rather clean anything – ANYTHING – before tackling my garage. But if we don’t pay attention to the garage it can become a dumping ground. This has happened to me before and required a lot of effort to get...
When I see a young girl at play, I remember how fun and freeing that experience was for me. The world is hers - literally. The opportunities and possibilities are endless, especially given the pace and direction our world is moving in. The saying, 'it takes a village to...
It should not come as a surprise that the most crust-laden place in my kitchen is...That gap between the stove and the counters!
How hideous is this mess? No one thinks to deal with it, but springtime is a great time to pull it out and get a quick little...
How to use the HOME ASSESSMENT:
Criteria (both cleanliness and tidiness are covered in each rating):
Cleanliness
1 – Dirty: Heavy and obvious buildup of dirt, dust, marks and stains, odors are present, rotting food and garbage overflow
2 –Moderately grimy: Visible dirt, dust, marks and stains, somewhat smelly, some food and garbage
3...
What a great party you’re having. Everyone seems to be having a great time…when suddenly—a spill! But before you get your reindeer panties in a bunch, prep yourself on these three common holiday stains and how to clean them.
The Basic Stain Treatment
First off, make your own stain pre-treater and keep it...
The holiday season is underway and to help you navigate through all the chaos, we’ve come together with a few YouTube friends to bring you this playlist of hassle-free holiday tips.
The coolest part is that we've teamed with the makers of Tylenol and together we are celebrating all the...
So you are probably wrapping a lot of gifts if you are reading this.
Snippets of paper, ribbon, tissue paper, organza, pieces of wire, sequins, price tags, pieces of mangled tape ad infinitum. The mess never ends with gift wrapping, but the outcome is amazing, someone's beaming face when they...
Crack, shatter, damn! Alas, small breaks do happen and even the most lovely ornaments, light bulbs, and even glasses are prone to breaking. So if you find yourself among a broken item and a lot of warm bodies this holiday season, here's how to quickly clean up the mess without...
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...
Tidying vs. Cleaning
There is a difference you know. The divisible line is whether something is being cleaned (i.e. dirt removed, spiffed) or simply tidied (organized and straightened up). One should not be confused with the other.
We tidy up when friends come over, but we clean up when our mother...
Cleaning doesn't really come naturally for kids, does it? It sure didn't for me. So it's no surprise that we get asked about the best ways to get kids to clean quite a bit.
Now, Chad and I don't have kids yet, but we’ve done a lot of research and have asked...
Who doesn't love Halloween?! Nothing is better than getting free candy, am I right? As an adult I still love Halloween because now I get to hand out treats to all the little ones (and some not so little ones from time to time). But, along with all the...
Blinded by your blinds? Don't stress. Turning your wooden, plastic or aluminum blinds from eyesore to eye-catching is as easy as 1 (dust), 2 (wash), 3 (maintain). In this step-by-step guide, I detail my speedy, straightforward method.
When it comes to cleaning slatted blinds (both vertical and horizontal), there are...
Cleaning a BBQ
I love BBQs; the tastes, the smells, the anticipation of a perfectly grilled steak (my steak style is called 'Chicago'; rare on the inside and charred on the outside). But BBQ fans be forewarned; you can be the best chef with the best ingredients and recipes, but...
I've been asked a lot lately about cleaning windows and in particular 'what's the best way to clean a window' - so today, I'm going to show you how to clean your window like a professional...
Do you know why professional window cleaners use microfibre pads and squeegees to clean...
