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If you have a tough cleaning job that’s going to require a little more elbow grease than usual, this homemade scrub cleaner is here to help you. Best of all, this green cleaning recipe is made with ingredients you already have in your kitchen! Homemade Scrub Cleaner Recipe The bathroom is the first thing thatread more…
Garlic and onion are pretty delicious, but they also leave a strong smell on your kitchen utensils, especially when you chop them up and release their oils. That smell can linger for days on wooden cutting boards unless you know how to get rid of it. This simple trick is my favorite way to deodorizeread more…
You don’t need Windex to get sparkling windows. This homemade window cleaner is hands down the best one we’ve ever tried! Best of all? It’s a super easy and super cheap to make. I know, I know what you are thinking, that maybe I lost my mind or that I just went a little bitread more…
When you’re a busy mom, you don’t have to find the right cleaner out of 10 different products to wipe up that spill or get your kids’ fingerprints off the appliances again. Windex is the cleaner that we reach for over and over again. It’s not just for windows! It cleans, it shines. It works! Hereread more…
A good granite countertop cleaner doesn’t only get rid of stains but it also helps keep your granite countertops in tip-top shape for years to come. Instead of buying one at the store, though, you can make granite countertop cleaner with ingredients you already have in your kitchen. And don’t miss our list of greenread more…
You know those few household products you can’t live without… the ones that pull double or triple duty around the home? Bar Keepers Friend is one of those things. It cleans, it polishes, it brings old stuff back to life. Seriously amazing. Here are 14 Bar Keepers Friend uses that you need to try immediately.read more…
Leather is one of those materials that’s incredibly durable but also incredibly difficult to upkeep. I mean, at first it seems super easy to clean but the truth is if you want to preserve it for a long time you really need to go the extra mile with the care. Unfortunately, most people are completelyread more…
I’m a coffee addict, the kind that drinks coffee all through the day to stay fueled. So needless to say, I go through tons of coffee grounds through the week. But instead of tossing them in the trash, I put them to use. How? To clean out the garbage disposal! Read on to get our amazing-smelling coffeeread more…
You may remember from our post on uses for rubbing alcohol that it’s a miracle solution. You can do so much with it! As it turns out, it makes a great addition to homemade cleaners, so we’ve found some of the most useful rubbing alcohol cleaning recipes to share with you. What are you waitingread more…
I have a confession to make. Our windows are dirty. I’m not talking about a smudge here and there. I’m talking about fingerprints, handprints, dog nose prints and a few seasons worth of grime built up around the windows. Window cleaning is not my strong suit, and it seems like as soon as it’s done,read more…
In my early twenties, I wanted to take my independence to the next level: I decided it was time that I live on my own. I was already paying a few of my own bills and working my way through college, so I thought that living in an apartment close to campus would be a great step intoread more…
If you are like me then cleaning is a 4 letter word and something that you dread doing! If only I had the Things That Will Help Me Clean My House!! Here are some gadgets that will help your house sparkle and make cleaning a snap! 12 Cleaning Gadgets That Will Make Your Wholeread more…
We’ve covered lots of tips that will change the way you use your fridge, but we forgot one thing… what to do about a stinky fridge! That’s right… We’ve all been there. You open up the fridge looking for a snack when WHAM… that smell hits you right in the face. Not so appetizing, right? Getread more…
Back to school is coming, whether you’re ready for it or not. One of the things we struggle with in my household is bringing our home back into a routine, back into a state of more order and yes, even cleanliness! Summer nights are full of laughter, activities, and MESS – lots of messy chaotic fun.read more…
Do you love to clean? If your answer (like mine) is “Not so much,” you’re not alone. But cleaning doesn’t have to take forever, and it doesn’t need to be done all at once. With some time-saving cleaning secrets and a handful of totally doable cleaning projects that you can do in 20 minutes orread more…
Wood floors are all the rage right now. They look beautiful and add a classic feel to any room. Unfortunately though, they can be difficult to maintain, especially if you have pets or kids. Spills, accidents, scratches, and scuffs are bound to happen, But before you go running to the hardware store to pick upread more…
When you have kids and pets, the chemicals found in most commercial cleaners can be a real concern. But what can you do when you have tough stains on your carpet or in your clothes? You can make environmentally friendly alternatives to your current cleaners right at home, and most diy cleaners are really cheap to make. We’ve foundread more…
Stains are inevitable and they sure are a pain to deal with. But did you know that the is hope for even the most impossible looking stain? Seriously, there are hundreds of things that you already have in you home that can be useful in removing the toughest of stains. So before giving in toread more…
Nothing is more inviting than a hot, steamy shower to start or end your day. That is, until you step in and realize that your shower is a hot mess. Mold on the shower curtain… hard water stains on the faucet. How did it get like this? Don’t freak out. The good news is thatread more…
Do you ever get overwhelmed when you are doing spring cleaning? Where you just want someone to start or tell you where to begin? We love cleaning tips to make life easier and hacks to make your home clean, and we love this list of homemade cleaning recipes – but what about a list? Hereread more…