Today is the day we address the commode and finally a topic that even I don’t really want to admit existence to. Mostly because cleaning the toilet is left to my dear husband and I will always be grateful for that. However, when your husband is out of town and you realize decide that the … Continue reading
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How to Clean a Glass Cooktop and Get a Streak Free Shine
I’m almost always fairly certain that there is something in the water to prevent a streak free shine, just to torment me. Hmm that’s probably why I switched to microfiber cloths, so I have little lint specs instead of streaks. The great thing about glass cooktop stoves is the fact that you can spill something … Continue reading
How to Remove the Ring Around the Collar
I thought it might be about time for another laundry post and today’s tip is inspired by this pin and also by the fact that it seems like laundry always creeps up on me. Laundry should realize that if there is still a load sitting in the dryer, the dirty laundry baskets cannot fill up because … Continue reading
The Secret to Cleaning Stainless Steel Sinks
I’m just going to say this bluntly. My stainless steel sink is gross. I try to wipe the sink down after doing the dishes to keep it clean but this doesn’t always happen. I just grateful that the dishes get done so we have clean dishes to eat off. Sometimes when I go on a … Continue reading
My Top 5 DIY Cleaners
I’ve been creating homemade cleaners for a little while, testing out which ones really work well and I’ve come up with a list of my favorites. These cleaners I use on a fairly regular basis to keep my home clean and I love them because they work, they’re natural and inexpensive. These are my Top 5 … Continue reading
How to Make Towels Smell Fresh and Clean
I’ve had a few readers ask me this question so it’s about time that I write a post on it. First, let’s talk about what makes towels stink. That mildew-y smell sets in from the towel staying wet too long, from sitting in the washer, thrown on the floor after a shower or folded and … Continue reading
Cleaning Grout with Homemade Grout Cleaner
I like the look of tile but I hate cleaning the grout. I hate that tile is high maintenance with serious scrubbing sessions to keep grout grime at bay. But, let’s be honest here, scrubbing is a part of cleaning and you’re never going to really get away from it. Sad but true. I know … Continue reading
How to Prevent Pet Stains
This past week we dog sat for some friends of ours and it went pretty well, except for the part where their dog peed and pooped on our carpet. I think he was just marking his territory or just spiting us for kidnapping him for 4 days. Luckily, I was able to get to the … Continue reading
Homemade Cleaner: Two Ingredient Soft Scrub
I’ve been seeing ideas around Pinterest for a diy soft scrub and it reminded me of using the real soft scrub a long time ago. The one thing I remember about it was that it worked really well. So I thought to myself, “my oven is really gross, I should probably clean it.” But that’s … Continue reading
5 Minutes to Clean Headlights
Don’t pay the guys at the car shop $20 to clean your hazy headlights or buy those expensive cleaners, because you can do it yourself for free in five minutes. The cleaner you need is probably in your pantry or laundry room or both. I have heard that you can do this with white tooth … Continue reading