Look. I am all for environmentally friendly everything. I have a composter and am in the process of turning my yard into a native plant environment. I try not to overconsume-- carry my own tote bags to the store instead of using plastic bags, etc. I'll even use environmentally friendly cleaning supplies for everyday cleaning. But sometimes when you really want something clean, only chemicals will do the job.
A greasy stove filter hood is one of those instances when you gotta go for the chemicals. But I just don't like most degreasers. They smell SO BAD and often require a lot of elbow grease to get anything clean. Luckily, there is another type of cleaner that will do the job with fewer harsh odors and less elbow grease!
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If you have kids, the idea of cleaning all of those bedrooms probably has you terrified. But guess what? You’re not cleaning all of those bedrooms: THEY ARE!
That’s right! Unless your children are babies, it’s time they took charge of their own bedrooms. Now, you might be thinking that it would be easier to do it yourself than to get them to do it. And you may be right. But you’ll be doing them a huge favor by teaching them this valuable lesson.
Yesterday, we started our spring cleaning challenge by cleaning our bathrooms. Today, I’m going to tell you all about kitchen cleaning. I haven’t done mine yet, but maybe next weekend. Hey, I’m tired from cleaning my bathroom yesterday!
1. Just like yesterday, we’re going to start at the top of the room and clean our light fixtures first. You should also take a broom to the corners of the room and brush away any cobwebs that might have accumulated throughout the winter. Wipe the tops of your cabinets, the top of your refrigerator, and any other places that tend to gather dust, including the top of your range hood.
What is it about spring that makes us want to throw open the windows and suddenly realize that our homes are a disaster? Perhaps it’s the extra hours of daylight streaming through our fingerprinted glass that makes us notice the layer of dust on the baseboards and the smudges on our light switch plates. Whatever it is, I don’t think I’m alone in feeling like my house could really use a good spring cleaning right now. I’m probably also not alone in reminding myself that I’m too lazy to partake in such nonsense. We need a plan.
So, how about a spring cleaning challenge? As part of this challenge, we will pick one room of our house for a thorough cleaning each week. By the end of the season, our houses will be clean, right?
We all want to save money whenever we can, but bargain brands aren’t always a bargain. It’s important to pay attention and learn when it’s best to just go for the name brand. I had an experience recently with my Swiffer Sweeper that proves this point.
By Dorothy Goodman
For moms, having an awesome laundry detergent that cleans those grass-stained, dirt-caked clothes is a must. It is important to find a dependable brand that smells great and works hard to clean perfectly, so that you don’t have to. Laundry detergent is another one of those household items that adds up over the course of a year. What if I told you that I have finally found a homemade laundry detergent recipe that leaves our clothes so fresh and so clean AND is one-third the cost of your store-bought brand? I opt for a powder detergent, versus liquid, because it is less time-consuming to make and stores better than the store-bought versions. Here is the recipe I use: |
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