Archive for Cleaning tips
Clean refrigerator coils keep their cool!
Did you know that your refrigerator has to work harder when the coils are dirty? And did you know that the coils collect dust like nobody’s business?
The good news is, your refrigerator coils are easy to clean. Unplug the fridge and then find the coils. In most fridges they’re behind the kickplate under the [...]
Housecleaning tips!
Are you looking for some guidance in cleaning your home? Well, it’s not 100% green, but CNN just published a great interactive guide to housekeeping, including focus spots and frequency of cleaning different areas. We like what they have to say about antibacterials, but when it comes to disinfectant wipes, keep in mind that there [...]
Laminate countertops don’t have to be your downfall!
I’m not so fond of mine. Especially the white ones that get dingy over time. They’re porous so they soak up every spill and each spill leaves its signature. Here are a few tips to keep your laminate countertops looking their best.
1. Clean up spills on the spot (on the spot, get it? sorry, that [...]
Help! Need carpet cleaning help!
By any chance would you know of a good (and all-natural) way to get purple Hello Kitty lip gloss out of cream colored carpet? There are globs of it. And smears. And it’s purple for goodness sake!
Yes, I’m aware that the best medicine is prevention. But now that my 3 year old son experimented with [...]
New Years Resolution success
We’re 2 1/2 weeks in, so how are you doing with those new years resolutions? We can’t help with all of them, but if you resolved to clean your house better or keep it organized, maybe we have something to offer.
First things first, an organized home is easier to keep clean than a cluttered home. [...]
Ah, the lovely aroma of. . . pet mess
A relatively frequent question we get here has to do with conquering odors. Pet odors, bathroom odors, diaper odors, gym locker odors coming from the laundry room or teenager’s room. How to get rid of it without the help of chemicals?
I think I’d have to put it into a few steps for you.
Identify the source. [...]
Holiday entertaining
As the holiday season gets into full swing, the fun of entertaining brings added stress to some of us. I’m hosting a party tomorrow evening, and my best laid plans had a hitch this morning when I woke up to a kitchen filled with smoke. The roast I put in the oven last night to [...]
Careful with your mirrors!
Did you know that vinegar (or water or other liquids) can damage the finish on your mirrors? The delicate spot is the edges where the mirrored finish hits the black edges. That area is susceptible to water damage, so be careful when you’re cleaning mirrors not to let water or vinegar or anything else sit [...]
Home made laundry detergent!
We found this great post on making your own laundry detergent over at Cozgroovy – they’re a green maid service just like we are, but they’re up in snow country (cheese country?) Wisconsin.
Has anyone ever tried this? It looks like it might be fun!
How clean is clean?
I can’t get my kids to keep their rooms clean.
I wish I could entertain at home, but my house is just too messy.
If only my house was cleaner, I’d be able to … (fill in the blank)!
I hear things like that all the time. But what I wonder is, how clean is clean? I don’t [...]
