Andrew Bret Wallis/Photographer s Choice RF/Getty Images My mother knew her end of life was rapidly approaching, but she spared her family the details. The way I figured it out was when she asked me to help her prepare for a garage sale. This was the first step toward living more frugally, she said, and everything had to go. That peony vase I gave her for Mother…
Are you tired of frantically wiping and swiping every time someone comes to visit? Or better yet, would you like to reduce or eliminate the impending sense of doom you feel as cleaning day approaches? By incorporating these simple cleaning habits into your daily routine, you can become one of those magical people whose home is always super clean and guest-ready…
Watch for webs during your daily cleaning. Spider webs should be removed as you see them. This can help spiders from infesting your home. As you move through your day-to-day cleaning, be on the lookout for webs. Make a note of any webs you see to clean later on. Remove webs using a vacuum. The best means to remove spider webs is by simply using a vacuum. A handheld…
Whenever you move into a new house, one of the first things you ll probably do is to clean it. Even if you re moving to another state or to another country, you should always do a thorough clean before your stuff arrives. The Kitchen The kitchen is probably the first place to start. Not only because it tends to be where icky sticky things collect, but also because…
Many people feel perfectly comfortable maintaining their own home on a regular basis. But there are times when our schedules can get overwhelming or major changes occur in life that just might require that we seek help with cleaning our homes. If you ever feel like scheduling a once in a while cleaning, you are not alone. Only a small percentage of Americans…
This post may contain affiliate links. I may receive commissions for purchases made through links in this post. So you have company coming in an hour and the house is a mess? Or maybe you’ve just been putting off those chores and want to get it over with as quickly as possible. So, how do you clean your house fast? When I was in college I worked a couple summers…
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The holidays are pretty much here. I’m guessing that there are very few people who host holiday gatherings without feeling any stress at all. And if your home is messy (or worse than messy), you’re probably already experiencing panic at the thought of getting it clean and ready for the guests who will ring your doorbell in the next month or so. I’m a slob…
It’s house-cleaning time for the major networks as the cancellation ax falls in order to make for new additions in the fall. Some shows, such as NBC’s “State of Affairs” and “Constantine, ” have been off the air so long that it feels they’d already been cancelled. But the formal notice falls just as hard even when if it is long expected. Among the big four networks…
Are you ready for the future? As we look to the year 2023, fashion and shopping trends are set to change drastically. In this article, we take a peek into what these changes may be and how they will affect the way we shop. Get ready to be amazed as we explore the cutting-edge technology and fashion that will define the next decade!
I *LOVE* spring cleaning. It is an opportunity to throw open the windows, let some fresh air in, and make our homes clean, happy and efficient spaces. Don t be daunted by the size of this list, many of the jobs are small ones that will go by quickly, and you ll be so glad you took the time to do them! Dust lighting fixtures. Wash walls and trim Wash doors, knobs…
Over the past few months, as I’ve gotten to the point where many areas of my home are under control more than they ever were pre-blog, I have started cleaning up and organizing areas that are particularly difficult. Areas where getting started is the hardest part. If you’re a regular reader, you’ve probably noticed that my newest self-talk phrase is: “Do the…
Keeping up with the daily house keeping can be a drag, but it doesn’t have to take up all your time. I feel that keeping a clean home is less about the time involved, and more about creating some good habits that you {eventually!} start to just follow instinctively. Yes, there are still times that things get crazy and I’m not able to always follow through with…
CDC does not have clear scientific evidence to determine if suffocation of head lice with mayonnaise, olive oil, margarine, butter, or similar substances is an effective form of treatment. If the treatment for head lice doesn t seem to be working, does this mean the lice are resistant and I need a different treatment? The following are several common reasons…
Your grandma used it. And so did her grandma. Now it’s time for you to discover one of the most popular cleaning staples around: vinegar. From showerheads to soapy heads, copper to microwaves, vinegar (especially distilled white vinegar) is a versatile, environmentally-safe alternative to store-bought cleaner — and it’s unbelievably inexpensive, too. Take a look…
1. All combs/brushes, hair pretties, headbands, barrettes should be bagged tightly and placed in the freezer for 12 hours, put in a mesh bag and placed in the dishwasher on the sanitize cycle or set aside (in the tightly closed bag) for a week. 2. All glasses, goggles, earrings, hearing aids, phones and head phones should be wiped down gently with soap and water…
I’ve written about cleaning the kitchen and bathrooms with all natural methods and without the use of chemicals. Next on the list: the bedrooms and general living areas of the home. I included checklists for each room, including the kitchen and bathrooms, for easy reference. A Cleaning Checklist For the most part, these areas often require as much organizing…
Most of us would love to have a nicely cleaned house all the time, with everything in its place. For most of us, this isn’t a reality, especially if you have little ones in your life! And others of us who may have a little more control over our house (ie: the kids have moved out!) even then we would like a clean house, but don’t necessarily want to spend hours…
Start reading about the cleaning business online. Learn what other cleaning companies in your area are charging and for what types of cleaning. You can ask for rates as a potential client if the rates aren t displayed anywhere. Be aware that you will make your share of mistakes, but take care to correct them. You cannot afford to be the WalMart of cleaning companies…
