Cleaning

Free Printable Cleaning Checklists: Weekly and Deep-Cleaning Available

I get overwhelmed by cleaning. It seems like so much needs done. I don't know where to even start. I sit there looking around...and nothing gets done. I discovered that having a checklist resulted in a cleaner house. Even better, it was easy to overcome that feeling of "everything needs done." No, not everything needed done. The next item on... Read More

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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