Archive for March, 2008
« Previous EntriesOrganizing the Kid’s Rooms and Keeping it Fun
Monday, March 31st, 2008Every Mom on the planet understands all too well the huge challenge it is to keep the children’s rooms clean and organized…toys, books, clothes, unknown substances…oh my!! However, there is good news! There are ways to get the kid’s rooms organized and have a bit of fun at the same time.
Storage units and organizers are your friend! Today, [...]
Household Tips - A Few Of The Many Faces of Baking Soda
Monday, March 24th, 2008By Clarissa Clemens
Created as a raising agent used in bakery, baking soda, or sodium bicarbonate, has a multitude of household uses. Being only slightly alkaline and gently abrasive, this most versatile of substances is non-toxic and safe for most surfaces/fabrics.
Baking soda is an effective deodorizer. Place an open box on a shelf in the refrigerator [...]
Streak Free Windows Without Chemical Cleaners
Thursday, March 20th, 2008By Marcia Loofboro
Do you have a problem with getting your windows clean and streak free? Have you ever washed your windows thinking you had them sparkling clean; only to discover, that when the sun came around, they were still streaked. I have lots of times, till I found microfiber cloths and towels. Other tips I [...]
Household Tips - How To Use Vinegar As An Inexpensive Cleaner
Wednesday, March 19th, 2008By Clarissa Clemens
There are a variety of vinegars on the market - from plain distilled white vinegar to vinegars made from fruit, herbs, cider, malt and wine. All of them are somewhat corrosive, with a level of acidity between 4% and 6%; this is why they are sold in glass or plastic containers with cork [...]
5 Spring Cleaning Tips For Home
Friday, March 14th, 2008By: Janice Wee
Time to clean up your home. Out with the old. In with the new. Get rid of the dust and clutter for a healthier, fresher environment.
Spring Cleaning need not be a boring chore. It can be fun. Take it as a creative break. As a kid, I loved wearing a pair of soapy [...]
Household Tips - Quick Mildew Removal Guide
Tuesday, March 11th, 2008By Clarissa Clemens
Mildew is a fungus commonly found both inside and outside the home. It can attach itself to a wide range of surfaces including aluminum siding, asphalt tiling, concrete, wood, paint, ceramics, fabrics made from natural fibers, leather, vinyl and paper. Some materials are resistant to mildew: enamel, plastic, fabric made from synthetic fibers [...]
Spring Cleaning Checklist
Monday, March 10th, 2008By: Rachel Paxton
Spring is in the air! It’s still chilly outside, but the glimpses of sunshine and warmer days are inspiring me to get out my cleaning supplies and begin my spring cleaning.
Every time I am in the middle of cleaning I think of other things I need to get around to doing and then [...]