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Free Printable Cleaning Schedule: Weekly and Deep-Cleaning

Free Printable Cleaning Schedule: Weekly and Deep-Cleaning

Free printable cleaning schedules.  Pre-filled and blanks (so you can fill in your own chores). Regular & deep-cleaning.  I get overwhelmed by cleaning. I have an entire list that needs done. So I sit there. Look around. And get so overwhelmed I end up doing nothing. I discovered that having a schedule resulted in a cleaner house. Even better, it was easy… Read More

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Tired of Spring Cleaning? Try a Seasonal Cleaning Plan!

Tired of Spring Cleaning? Try a Seasonal Cleaning Plan!

Many cultures practice an annual spring clean - the act of shaking the house out to refresh stuffy rooms and let the fresh air in with the change of season. But what about winter cleaning or autumn cleaning? If you live somewhere that experiences at least two of the seasons, you know that each season brings new activities, messes and... Read More

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How to Make Homemade All-Purpose Cleaner

How to Make Homemade All-Purpose Cleaner

I finally got around to posting my Homemade Dishwasher Tabs...and was amazed by how enthusiatic the response was! So I decided to start doing more cleaning stuff. I tested half a dozen different recipes from all over the internet for all-purpose cleaner. And have the best for you! The best was by "Living Well, Spending Less." It was actually a... Read More

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How to Make Homemade Dishwasher Detergent Tabs

How to Make Homemade Dishwasher Detergent Tabs

You would not believe the amount of testing and photographs I took in my quest find a homemade dishwasher detergent that was any good. I was very happy with the final winner, though! The best part? It has a tendency to harden...which I leveraged into making dishwasher detergent tabs. No measuring. Just throw it in the dishwasher. Dishwasher detergent tabs... Read More

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Stop Wasting Time and Money; Take Control of Your Wardrobe

Stop Wasting Time and Money; Take Control of Your Wardrobe

I read the other day that women spend an average of a year deciding what to wear. Just as adults- that doesn’t count children or the elderly. My first thought? Only a year? I spend two hours deciding before a Christmas party. Even on the average day, I have to flip through 20 shirts I haven’t worn in a year to find... Read More

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How to Remove Impossible Bathtub Stains and Mold…without Scrubbing

How to Remove Impossible Bathtub Stains and Mold…without Scrubbing

In our household we have two bathtub problems: mold in the one and impossible-to-remove shampoo residue in the other. Normal cleaning gets most of the mold off…but I flat out would have to yank out the grout to get some spots clean. Since we’re in military housing, I don’t think they would appreciate this. In addition, this careful scrubbing to... Read More

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How to a Clean a Front Load Washer

How to a Clean a Front Load Washer

First of all, I PURPOSELY let my washer get that nasty just so I could test cleaning methods.I do NOT normally let my washer get that nasty. That disclaimer aside, it’s actually fairly easy to clean out a dirty/moldy front-load washer despite how stubborn that mold can be. On my first attempt,  I just used regular cleaner. It didn’t matter... Read More

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Free Printable: Cleaning Calendar and Checklist

Free Printable: Cleaning Calendar and Checklist

***update 9/13/16: Due to reader requests and positive feedback, I’ve done some updated cleaning checklists, including a BLANK one if you want to write in your own chores. (Or your kids!) Does anyone else have those “Did I mop last week? Or did I already do that a few days ago this week?” moments? Or try to remember if you… Read More

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How to Clean Off Long-Term, Permanent Microwave Stains

How to Clean Off Long-Term, Permanent Microwave Stains

At first this was an amusing, slightly challenging attempt to find a solution for those long-term, permanent microwave stains. Then it turned into a vendetta. Each new method had me approaching the microwave with narrowed eyes and determination to win. And finally, I have. You would not believe how much time I have dedicated to finding a solution to this problem.... Read More

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Clean Your Dishwasher: Fast, Easy, 2 Ingredients

Clean Your Dishwasher: Fast, Easy, 2 Ingredients

It sounds odd. Cleaning your dishwasher. After all, its job is to clean. However, dishwashers still get dirty. The dish cleaner you use gets built up, there’s a filter in there that can get dirty, food can get caught, etc. It’s best to clean give your dishwasher a quick clean once a month. A deep clean is needed less often…. Read More

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