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Holiday Clean Up

Post Holiday Clean Up Plan

On January 6, 2015 · 3 Comments · In Cleaning

So… I realize I haven’t posted at all during the holiday season, even though I started a great post on keeping up with holiday cleaning. Let’s just say that once the holidays started to sneak up I started to prep my house for guests, got sick, got better, Husband got sick and better, […]

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Vacuuming Tips for Oriental Rugs

On January 30, 2013 · 8 Comments · In Cleaning, Living Room

I have this fabulous Oriental rug and it’s so soft and pretty. And to tell you the truth, there are no stories that go with this rug because we’ve only had it for 8 months. Except the one time when Husband accidentally flung gravy onto it. 🙂 I think we have a eating-food-in-the-wrong-room problem. Does […]

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How Cleaning (Smart) Saves You Money

On June 20, 2012 · 1 Comment · In Cleaning

 

Although cleaning your home may feel like a small expense (with the constant buying of cleaning supplies, cleaning services, and not to mention the invaluable use of time) but it can actually save you money.

The old adage that “it takes money to make money” does apply here, but luckily, I know some tricks […]

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How to Clean in College

On May 4, 2012 · 3 Comments · In Cleaning

Ah, college: the best time of your life, the mark of youth, your intellectual growth spurt, and the time of uncleanliness and horrible roommates.

Whether you’re a parent of an incoming freshman, or you’re in college yourself, the lesson of cleaning up after yourself in college is always a lesson that is always needed. You […]

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Carpet Cleaning Tips For Everyday Use

On April 27, 2012 · 12 Comments · In DIY Cleaning

Don’t you wish you could keep your carpets factory-fresh?

Although I wish I could prevent all the chocolate, mud, wine, and juice spills that happen on the carpet, that’s just never going to happen. If you have kids, pets, or are just as clumsy as I am, spills are inevitably going […]

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How to Clean House After the Baby Arrives

On April 23, 2012 · 1 Comment · In Cleaning, Cleaning for Kids

 

Most mothers know how to clean up before the baby arrives, but once your new little bundle gets to your home, cleaning can often take a backseat. Babies, especially newborns, are an adjustment for everyone in the family and they can affect simple, everyday tasks, such as […]

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How to Clean Small Living Spaces

On January 30, 2012 · Leave a Comment · In Cleaning

Whether you live in a classic loft apartment like this one in New York City, or live in a duplex in Dallas, many of us live in (and some even prefer) small spaces. Although there are several advantages of living in a small space, one of the major disadvantages is the tendency to look cluttered […]

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The Psychology of Cleaning

On January 24, 2012 · Leave a Comment · In Cleaning

Do you ever wonder why we feel so much better when the house is clean? And do you ever wonder why can’t we relax until all of the clutter is cleared?

Recently I read that the reason we feel stressed about clutter and uncleanliness is because back in the days of our ancestors, physical objects […]

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How to Clean When you Move In

On January 18, 2012 · Leave a Comment · In Cleaning

Moving is probably one of the most stressful things to endure. From making sure you have everything packed to trying to find the right moving service, you have about a million things on your plate. And although you may just want to rush all your belongings inside and start putting them into place, you absolutely […]

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Four Uses for Salt: Some Great DIY Projects

On January 12, 2012 · Leave a Comment · In DIY Cleaning

Did you know that salt has more uses than just giving food more calories?

Salt makes a fantastic natural cleaning agent. I mean, it makes sense right? We use salt scrubs at the spa, which have an exfoliating effect on our skin and our nails, so why wouldn’t they give our homes a good scrubbing […]

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