Living a tidy, yet sane, life.
Tea has been staining fabrics for centuries. This age-old drink has found its way onto beautiful table clothes, cloth napkins, shirts. homework, you name it. Tea stains are light in shade so they may not stand out as much as a coffee or tomato stain but they do leave a distinct discoloration on materials. Acting …
Whether you rent, own, or share a home with someone, you will need to keep that home clean. Its where you live, and it’s your own escape from the world. When an accident such as a spill or a mess occurs, it’s hard to think quickly as to how you want to handle the cleanup …
There are many times in life where you will be constrained for long periods and keeping your home clean can become needlessly tireless and all-consuming. It can be due to personal illness, sick family members, job loss, inclement weather conditions, and other life struggles that limit you from leaving the confines of “home.” As we’ve …
When it comes to cleaning your home, you’ve probably developed a routine that works well for your schedule. Occasionally, the cleaning schedule will need to be adjusted to accomplish this cleaning task on time every time. Here are a few tips to help you create a house cleaning schedule that you can handle even on …
Our pets become part of our family, and they are always there with you or waiting patiently for your return home. When summer arrives, the hair starts to fly off of the pet and drift around the room. When someone walks by, the fur begins to travel through the air and sometimes cling to clothing. …
Sometimes the air in your home becomes stagnated, and you find that odors stand out more than they usually would. You could spray a commercial air freshener around the room, but this will only mask the smell, and it will come drifting back shortly. Freshening the air in your home is more than just taking care …
I am not the best housekeeper. Honestly, though, I am not even a good housekeeper. By the time I clock out for the day from one job and look directly into the disastrous gaze of the next, the feeling of overwhelming nearly shuts me down. Seeing a kitchen piled high with dirty dishes and cookware …
How to clean a charcoal grill? Who doesn’t love a nice barbecue with friends or family? Especially in the summer months, meeting up by the grill is a very enjoyable way of spending time with your loved ones. If you own a charcoal grill, you’ve probably used it on many occasions. But do you know …
How to clean acrylic paint from wood Have you ever found acrylic paint stains on your coffee table after the kids were painting? Or perhaps you had an accidental spill yourself? Whether it’s our children’s creativity or our own, acrylic paint stains on the wood are not uncommon. Luckily, there are several ways for you …
How to clean crayon out of your carpet Many parents are at one point faced with an unusual problem: crayon stains all over their favorite carpet. Creativity is a great thing, but when it’s difficult to clean up later, it becomes an issue. Luckily, there are many ways to restore your carpet back to its …