When’s the last time you cleaned your carpets? (We mean really cleaned your carpets.) Think about how much you walk on them with shoes that have been all over the place… that’s a lotta dirt. Vacuuming regularly is a good start. Vacuum cleaners remove dirt and grit particles which get...
How to Speed Clean a Bathroom
It doesn’t matter if you have one bathroom or six, this method is the easiest and quickest way to get them all clean in a hurry. A method that cleans bathrooms quickly from top to bottom is just what you need to get in and out of your bathrooms in a hurry. ...
Getting Your House Ready for Guests
The holidays are right around the corner. Is your house ready for hosting?! Here’s a checklist to make sure that your bases are covered before family and friends cross the threshold. The main areas to focus on are the kitchen, bathrooms and guest rooms. Run the dishwasher, clear and clean...
Guest Blogger: The Best Way to Quickly Clean a House
If you are trying to get the house ready for guests or just want to tidy up at the end of the day, you need a good plan for cleaning a house quickly and efficiently. How about a couple simple and easy speed cleaning shortcuts you can use today? Start...
Stain Removal 101
It always seems to happen – when you pull a new white t-shirt over your head, you get lipstick on the collar. Or someone spills red wine… right on your new rug. Or your dog jumps up on you with muddy paws. Stains! They’re the worst. But if you know...
Prevent Pumpkin-Carving Mess
There are many joys of Halloween: costume-making, candy selection, pumpkin picking, trick-or-treating. Most parents would probably agree, though, that carving pumpkins, while fun, can be a very messy endeavor. Here are some tips for keeping the carving mess under control. First, pick a good spot for carving. Doing it outside...
Dusting 101
Dusting may not be the most glamorous job (hello, understatement!), but it’s an important part of keeping a home clean. Removing dust makes a place look better and also helps get rid of allergens. Here are some suggestions for getting rid of the dust around your house. How often do...
How to Load a Dishwasher
Ever wonder if there’s a best way to load the dishwasher? You’re not alone. We’re not saying there’s an absolute right way to do it – like most things, there are lots of options. We just thought you might be interested in some tips that’ll keep your dishes sparkling –...
How Often Do You Really Need to Wash Your Stuff?
If you’re like most moms and dads, having clean clothes and linens to put away is uber satisfying – once it’s finally done! If you find yourself doing loads and loads and loads of laundry, this advice should help you. Maybe, just maybe, you’re washing some things more than you...