There is an easy way to clean and sanitize your garbage disposal! Doing it regularly will give you a disposal that smells fresh and works even better. Here’s a hint: it involves some pretty simple ingredients that you probably already have at home. If not, you can get them easily and inexpensively! There really isn’t a scent much […]
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How to Make Homemade Grease Cleaner
Yes, it really is easy to make a homemade grease cleaner! It’s easy to make, works great, and above all is super inexpensive, but it also smells fantastic! Read on to see how easy it is to do yourself! All you need to make an effective grease cleaner that will work on countertops, cabinet fronts, stoves and […]
10 Ways to Use Your Kitchen Cabinet Doors as Storage
1. Use cork board from your local office supply store, along with some brass tacks and baker’s twine. Mount the cork board to the inside of a cabinet door using Command Strips. Hang measuring cups and spoons conveniently from the tacks using the baker’s twine. Awesome! 2. Pot lids can be a big pain to keep organized, […]
How to Whiten Your Whites {Naturally!}
There is a way to whiten your whites, naturally, without the harsh effects of bleach or other chemical whiteners, and I am here to show you how! Vinegar is an effective whitener, but not everyone can appreciate its lingering scent {wanna smell like salad dressing, anyone?}. Four Monks has a vinegar made just for you: […]
How to Quickly Clean Your Oven Glass
The first way to effectively and quickly clean your grimy oven glass is to use a cleaning eraser. Depending on how dirty your glass is, you may need two of these erasers, but be assured, they will do the job. You just need to add a little elbow grease. You might want to have […]
12 Must-Have Tools for Spring Cleaning
1. Sponges should be on everyone’s must-have list for spring cleaning. If you can, keep a variety of types available. Sponges with a softer side and a scrubber side are very practical. 2. A squeegee is an awesome tool to keep in your cleaning kit. It’s great for shower doors, house windows and car windows. […]
10 Must-Know Tips to Prepare Your Home for Winter
1. One of the most overlooked areas on the outside of the home is the rain gutters. If they are clogged with dry leaves and other debris when the snow flies, you risk ice dams forming when the water from melting snow tries to run through a clogged gutter and then refreezes. Be sure to […]
18 Practical Items That Will Organize Your Desk
1. With some hot glue and a few pint-sized mason jars, you can put together this handy organizer. It makes a cute group of little cubbies perfect for holding an assortment of pens, pencils and permanent markers. 2. Instead of letting the mail clutter your desk space, repurpose an old window shutter into a handy mail […]
12 Items You Need in Your Cleaning Caddy
Keeping a clean home is important all year round, and especially so when cold and flu season hits. Here are 12 items you need in your cleaning caddy to help you keep your home clean. When your home is clean, life is just a little easier to deal with! 1. There are a couple of natural items […]
12 Ways to Remodel Your Bathroom on a Budget
Tired of your dated old bathroom, but think you can’t afford to do anything about it? Did you know there are some simple ways to remodel your bathroom on a budget? Well, there are! Stick around and find out how you can update your bathroom without breaking the bank. Tip #1: According to This Old House, […]