Posted on July 10th, 2018
When you hear the phrase “speed cleaning,” do you feel like you might need a time machine? You’re not alone: Most people neglect bigger cleaning jobs until they morph into a Herculean task. For some of us, even smaller routine tasks (like doing the dishes) somehow pile up, usually because we f... read more
Posted on July 3rd, 2018
There’s a reason why small children are sometimes called “mess monsters”: It would be an understatement to say that kids don’t exactly prioritize cleanliness. Children don’t act this way intentionally, of course; they just need help with anything that involves organization and planning bec... read more
Posted on June 21st, 2018
Contrary to popular belief, a lot of people don’t “hate” cleaning. Putting everything in order and seeing our homes start to gleam as a result of our hard work is both satisfying and rewarding. Instead, the real reason why we dread this task is a lack of free time: Between going to work, looki... read more
Posted on June 11th, 2018
Even if you’ve successfully trained your pet to be as tidy as possible, some degree of mess is an unavoidable fact of life for pet owners. Indoor-outdoor pets, like large dogs, regularly carry dirt, pests, and bacteria inside on their paws and fur. Purely indoor pets can contribute to home hygiene... read more
Posted on June 1st, 2018
The human mind automatically sorts tasks by their perceived priority. Our laundry usually gets done every few days, for example, because we know we’ll need clean clothes for work. The dishes get washed because we know we’ll need clean ones to eat off of in the near future… etc. Things that aff... read more
Posted on May 30th, 2018
We all know and love the feeling that comes with walking into a new house for the first time: Everything is clean, empty, and fresh, like a blank slate just waiting to receive our vision. If you’re in the process of selling your home, you’ll therefore want to make sure its new owner experiences ... read more
Posted on June 30th, 2017
Many people love carpeting, and for good reason: It’s soft, warm, and adds a cozy ambiance to our homes that’s more than welcome during the long winter months. It also helps to insulate our homes, reducing heating and cooling costs. Most homeowners therefore feel that carpets are worth the work ... read more
Posted on June 30th, 2017
Stainless steel appliances, sinks, and fixtures are all the rage—and it’s not hard to see why. Stainless steel provides a bright, contemporary touch to any home, and it’s incredibly easy to keep this gleaming material clean. Alas, as many homeowners know all too well, it doesn’t stay “stai... read more
Posted on July 8th, 2016
What do you do when you have five minutes to spare? Do you idly browse Facebook, flip through the channels on TV, or start tapping your foot, impatiently waiting for your partner or child to hurry up and get ready? Why not try cleaning instead? If like most of us, you find yourself frustrated in e... read more
Posted on May 18th, 2016
No Time To Clean? Try These 7 Clever Cleaning Hacks Between work, school, family, holidays, and friends, fitting in time to clean can feel tantamount to planning and carrying out a stealth mission. Alas, we all know we have to clean, time or no time—the longer we put off cleaning, the bigger the ... read more
