Even if you don’t use nail polish, after you read this article you might consider keeping a bottle of nail polish remover around. It is useful as a solvent in several other ways that you may not have thought of! Keep reading to see the things you can clean with the remover. You can use […]
Quick Tips
Clean Stained Plasticware–Easily!
If you’ve got plasticware in your kitchen {who doesn’t? It’s perfect for leftovers!} then you know how easily it can be stained. Tomato-based sauces in particular are extremely good at staining any and all plasticware. So how can you remove those red stains so that your plasticware doesn’t look dirty forevermore? Today’s post will show […]
How to Clean Small Appliances
Small appliances are some of the most helpful things we own and use. They perform a myriad of tasks for us, and if we care for them they should last a long time. Part of caring for small appliances is keeping them clean. Stick around to see how to clean a variety of small appliances. […]
How to Clean Your Hair Brushes
You don’t have to live with a dirty hair brush–nor should you. A dirty hairbrush, besides being gross and stinky, can actually do damage to your hair. The rough surface of a dirty hair brush can actually lead to more split ends. So before you use that dirty brush again, take just a little time […]
10 Cunning Ways to Use Your Old Bread Tags
You know those little plastic bread tags that come on your store-bought loaves of bread? Are you throwing them out when the loaf is gone? Because you should definitely re-think that! Those little tags are actually quite handy around the house, and I’ll show you how. Here are 10 cunning ways to use your old […]
Clean Your Bathtub With a Broom!
Yep, I know the title of this post sounds crazy, but please don’t go away until after you read it. We all know that cleaning a bathtub can be awkward, at best. All the bending, kneeling and contorting that’s required to get in there can leave you feeling exhausted. But there’s a better way, and […]
9 Things You SHOULDN’T Clean With Vinegar
Here at 101 Days of Organization, we’ve talked before about vinegar and all the things you can do with it. {See this post!} With all the things you can clean with vinegar, there are still some things you can’t, because of vinegar’s natural acidity. So, let’s bring you up to speed! Here are 9 things […]
How to Make Your Home Smell Like Christmas
At Christmas time, there’s nothing better than a home that actually smells like Christmas. And the good news is that’s it not hard at all to make that happen! Besides burning candles or decorating a live tree, there’s a fantastic method that starts in the kitchen and has a way of permeating the whole house. […]
10 Ways to Organize Tiny Toys
If you’ve been following us, you know that 101 Days of Organization is all about staying organized for a more smoothly functioning home. One of the tougher organizing jobs for moms is all the toys that come with the kids–particularly the tiny toys! {If you’ve ever stepped barefoot on a Lego then you know what […]
How to Remove Stains from Leather Purses
Do you have a favorite leather purse that has been stained from traveling–or even just everyday wear-and-tear? I’ve got one that’s stained from simply rubbing against my jeans! Today I want to help both of us by showing you how to remove stains from leather purses. It’s easy to do, and I promise it will […]