Posted on May 28th, 2021
In recent years, baking soda has received significant attention for its merits as a gentle, environmentally friendly all-purpose cleaner. Sodium bicarbonate – the active ingredient in baking soda – is non-toxic, so it’s safe for use around children and pets. It’s also an ideal choice for peo... read more
Posted on April 27th, 2021
Even if you own a dishwasher, there are times when you may need to wash dishes by hand. Not all dishes are dishwasher safe; cast-iron and non-stick pots and pans, for example, along with insulated mugs, crystal, kitchen knives, and painted china, all require handwashing. We also recommend handwas... read more
Posted on March 2nd, 2021
Maintaining a beautiful home means paying attention to small details and hard-to-reach places – including baseboards. Baseboards are important aesthetic features that frame rooms and hide the gap between the walls and the floor; if they look dingy and dirty, the rest of your home will never feel c... read more
Posted on January 24th, 2021
Dusting looks like it should be easy – but in reality, it’s among the most frustrating household chores we have to tackle regularly. Between dust’s ability to settle in hard-to-reach places and its tendency to become airborne as we clean, dusting can feel like a never-ending, muscle-straining ... read more
Posted on December 7th, 2020
A house that doesn’t smell clean doesn’t feel clean, even if you’ve scrubbed, rinsed, and polished every surface in it. Unfortunately, unwanted odors are an all-too-common problem, even for the most fastidious housekeepers. In addition to the obvious scents created by cooking, smoking, and pet... read more
Posted on November 19th, 2020
Your clothes speak volumes about you: The outfits you choose express your tastes, convey your emotions, and hint at your personality. When carefully selected and properly cared for, clothing can also demonstrate conscientiousness, professionalism, and other desirable traits, giving you an edge in so... read more
Posted on October 12th, 2020
Hoarding is more than a bad habit: It’s a very real mental disorder that affects between 2-6% of American adults. Left untreated, hoarding disorder can contribute to a number of mental and physical health problems by profoundly disrupting the home environment. Living in a chronically cluttered hom... read more
Posted on October 5th, 2020
Few things are more relaxing than a hot shower: After a long day, many of us look forward to soothing our sore muscles and washing away grime under jets of steamy water. Unfortunately, the same warm, moist environment that makes showers so appealing to us also provides the perfect home for mold, mil... read more
Posted on September 9th, 2020
Your home’s entryway is the first thing guests see when they arrive at your home. You want to make the first impression as good as it can be. You may also have a fabulous driveway, porch, and lawn area that you can incorporate. Other times, you may be stuck with just a boring walkway due to your... read more
Posted on August 26th, 2020
Some people love fashion and clothing and have overstuffed closets to prove it. Not everyone can afford a three-tiered closet with rotating racks like women have in the movies. We are not fashion moguls, so we are limited in the space we have to store our clothing. When this happens, sometimes we mu... read more
Posted on August 5th, 2020
Bed-making is in danger of becoming a lost art: Though 81% of Americans over the age of 55 make their beds at least semi-regularly, 67% of adults under age 34 report making their beds only on rare occasions - if ever. For busy students and young professionals, letting this habit slide appears to mak... read more
Posted on July 28th, 2020
Out of all the five senses, smell is the most profoundly nostalgic. Scents help us immediately recognize specific people and places, and they can trigger detailed recollections of the past. If you’ve ever felt a wave of relaxation, contentment, and security washing over you upon inhaling the famil... read more
Posted on July 6th, 2020
Grout - the white compound found between floor and shower tiles - is a source of frustration for renters and homeowners alike. At one time or another, we’ve all spent what feels like hours scrubbing discolored grout, only to encounter stains that just won’t budge. When this happens, it feels lik... read more
Posted on July 4th, 2020
Toilet cleaning is a task we typically dread, but the consequences of not cleaning your toilet regularly are even scarier than the job itself. According to research conducted by Cleaner Home, the average toilet contains 125.55 units of bacteria per square inch, and this bacterial film may contain da... read more
Posted on June 26th, 2020
Your home, as it is, may not be ready for children. Even though it’s safe for adults, many things at home can pose potential threats to children. However, figuring out the potential risks is not difficult at all and this allows you to either prevent your children from falling into the trap or remo... read more
Posted on June 6th, 2020
Across America, people are increasingly choosing to downsize their homes: According to a report from the National Association of Home Builders, the average size of a new house decreased to 2,320 square feet in 2018, down from a median of 2,500 square feet in 2015, in response to growing consumer dem... read more
Posted on June 1st, 2020
As parents, we work hard to keep our kids healthy and happy. We encourage regular exercise, cook nutritious meals and insist on at least eight hours of sleep each night. We also strive to keep our kids (and their possessions) germ-free by instilling good hand-washing habits and keeping a clean, tidy... read more
Posted on May 29th, 2020
Recycling at home can be a great way to reduce your carbon footprint. Some areas offer recycling as part of the waste pick up programs, but other cities do not. When considering recycling for your family, it is imperative that you choose what works best for your family considering available options ... read more
Posted on May 11th, 2020
The truth of the matter is that nobody particularly likes to clean their home. Many of us clean because we need to and for the sake of hygiene. Why is that? The answer is simple. Cleaning is a lot of dirty work, literally. No one wants to come back from a stressful day at work and have to start clea... read more
Posted on April 30th, 2020
Nothing looks, smells, or feels better than a freshly cleaned, sparkling kitchen, but achieving a really thorough clean in this high-use part of the home requires some expertise. To really get your kitchen gleaming - and eliminate stubborn odors - you’ll need to go beyond basic cleaning techniques... read more
