We have very hard water, so I needed a scrub to get the sinks and tubs clean. 1 C Baking Soda 1 C Salt 1 C Borax 1/2 C Washing Soda Mix, sprinkle, scrub, rinse. I used an old Parmesan cheese container to keep this in. Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, […]
Continue readingRepurpose that nylon bath back scrubber, use the long handled nylon scrubber to clean the shower or the tub and save your back. Bacteria cannot grow on nylon. Another use for long handled scrubber ($1.00 at the dollar store) is to use one to apply lotion to hard to reach lower legs and back, great […]
Continue readingThere’s so much to clean in a bathroom, most of it being rather heavy-duty. Spring cleaning might seem like a bigger job than you can handle. It’s true that there is a lot to clean for such a small space, but with a few tips and a handy checklist, you can spring clean your bathroom […]
Continue readingThe more organized your cleaning products are, the faster you clean. This means you have more time for work and play. It can save you money too! These three simple steps will help you organize your cleaners and keep them organized. Step One: Baskets in each room. Buy or find a cleaning basket for each […]
Continue readingWe all have a cleaning style. That is, we all prefer to clean and organize our house in a certain way. And, when we start to plan a big cleaning job, our cleaning style becomes very important. So, what method do you prefer when you clean your house? There are two basic cleaning styles to […]
Continue readingNo matter what I cook, I always have a “ring” of leftovers..you know that stuff that gets under the metal rings of your electric stove burners? After the stove cools, I take my baking soda and sprinkle it over the spill and then just scrub. I don’t add water to the baking soda…it works like […]
Continue readingKeeping the house clean and organized with a busy family and an even busier schedule isn’t easy. Some days it seems that things get misplaced, used, and dirtied much faster than I can clean. This year I’ve implemented 3 simple new routines that have made housework so much easier and more manageable. I can’t believe […]
Continue readingI used to clean my toilet with plenty of harsh chemicals and bleach. If it didn’t smell toxic while scrubbing, I didn’t think it would get things clean. Then I stumbled across a simple and natural toilet bowl cleaner you can make yourself from two ingredients that are probably sitting in your kitchen pantry right […]
Continue readingI had fun making the egg muffin cups I shared earlier today. By far the hardest part was cleaning the muffin tin after. To be honest, it was mostly my own fault. I didn’t get it cleaned up right away. Instead I let the pan sit on the counter until the egg residue was well […]
Continue readingThis year, instead of Spring cleaning with conventional cleaners, consider using all natural green cleaners instead. They’re safer for your health, they’re better for the environment, and they are often less expensive. Let’s take a look at what green cleaners are all about: What Are Green Cleaners? Green cleaners are simply cleaners that use all […]
Continue readingThis is the fourth post in a 7 Day series on getting more organized. They come from the ebook “30 Days to an Organized Home” and Tracy Roberts (the author) is kindly letting me share them with you this week. I hope you enjoy them and put them to good use. Please consider getting the […]
Continue readingHead lice is a common occurrence in children. So, as your children head back to school this year, you will want to be on the lookout for these pesky critters. Head lice is common because you can find head lice anywhere. However, it tends to be passed around when kids are enclosed together in places like classrooms. […]
Continue readingFor 6 days only, more than 75 widely-known bloggers and authors in the homemaking sphere have joined together to offer 97 of their most popular eBooks and eCourses, valued at just over $600, for the incredibly low price of $29.97! More than anything, the goal for this sale was for it to be, well… ultimate! […]
Continue readingThis recipe is a mix of various ones I’ve found online, and the one that has held up against my testing. It works much better than the ‘green’ ones I’ve tried, and as well or nearly as well as various standard ones. To ensure you don’t need to rewash, scrape scraps off of plates and […]
Continue readingSometimes the simplest little cleaning task can seem overwhelming, especially if you have to wade through mountains of clutter before you can even begin. I think most people have some idea of the struggle I speak of. For instance, my desk just seems to get covered in an avalanche of papers. Many folks have the […]
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