Category Archives: Cleaning tutorials
Secrets To Making Your Stove And Oven Look Like New Again
Once, I was helping a friend’s daughter move out of her first apartment when she graduated from college. She had worked really hard to make the whole place spotless when she left; she wanted to stay on good terms with …
13 of the Worst Cleaning Mistakes You Can Make
Cleaning is something I am pretty darned good at. At least, that is how I feel most of the time, but there are days when I question my methods. The online world is wonderful at sharing information that you probably …
Make Your Wooden Kitchen Surfaces Last Forever
Kitchens are all unique. They come in different designs and color schemes, and even the materials used for kitchen surfaces can vary widely. I can give you plenty of advice on cleaning, but depending on the surface, it may or …
Cleaning Up with Green Products
Green is the new thing. I see it everywhere; it is printed on clothing, listed on cleaning products, and advertised on TV. As I read more about a specific product, I am often disappointed to find that it isn’t so …
Are You a Hoarder?
If you watch TV at all, then you have probably seen the show “Hoarders.” It features true stories about people who compulsively hold onto anything and everything. Hoarding comes in a variety of extremes, but most hoarders cannot let go …
Surefire Ways to Clean Clothing Stains
Years and years ago, I dreaded getting stains. It was always a devastating day to find a dirty spot on my clothes; I knew it would never come out. Sure, I threw it in the washing machine, praying the stain …
Cleaning Your Home Can Yield Million-Dollar Discoveries
If you are avoiding the boxes and piles of unknown things left behind in the attic, you aren’t alone. Old homes and apartments are known for hiding garbage in the attics, basements, and even the walls. Cleaning out someone else’s …
16 of the Last Things You Want to Hear From a House Guest
Your house guests have arrived with big smiles, but behind those grins are snarky comments about your home. From the moment they walk in, you are greeted with passive-aggressive remarks about the carpet, dusty shelves, dirty dishes, and cluttered cabinets. …
Easy Ways to Make a Room Feel Fresh
As summer gets closer, I can’t help but want to brighten my home with a new, clean look. The colorful flowers, shining sun, and smells of cut grass are all so fresh that I want to bring those feelings and …
Car Cleaning Basics
Nothing smells quite as wonderful as a brand-new car. That smell, along with that of new car tires, is one of my favorites. The first time I bought a new car was a wonderful feeling. Many days, I would sit …
