As we enter spring you may be reminded of the daunting chore of Spring Cleaning. We’re here to make that task a little easier for you. Follow our step-by-step daily breakdown to spring clean your entire home in just 1 week! Day 1: Declutter! Step 1: Trash and Recycling – Before you start getting into …
Sweeping the floor may seem like one of the most basic tasks that anyone can do. Still, there is always something new to learn or an improvement you can make to an already good technique. In this post, you will be shown how to sweep the floor perfectly every time. Resources: How to sweep the …
If the other towels are lint-free, yes! However, washing microfiber towels with our regular laundry is never a good idea. That’s because the other materials can damage the fiber component and render them ineffective. It is best to hand wash separately and if you must use a washer, follow the manufacturer’s instructions. I have microfiber …
I know, I know. You already wash 14 different types of towels every Saturday. You aren’t really washing types of towels as much as you’re washing the family’s collection of towels though. Plus, if I know anything about laundry day, you jam them all in the washer, turn the water setting to hot, and let …
My mother took a lot of time separating clothes before washing. I can still remember her sorting the whites, colors, jeans, and towels. When I began adulting, I threw these rules out the window. I just tossed clothes in the washer, bravely disregarding everything I was taught. As I got older, I realized that there …
Microfiber products, including microfiber towels, finally made their way to the United States after people benefitted from their use for several years throughout Europe and many parts of Asia. Sources often indicate that microfiber products originated in Japan. The material arrived in the United States as an excellent material for cleaning cloths, and as regular …
Are your towels scratchy and rough? Are they just not soft and comfortable on your skin anymore? You might not be drying them properly and in the following guide, we’re going to share how you can get your towels soft and fluffy again by drying them at the right temperature. Plus, we’ll share some other …
Laundry never seems to end, particularly when it comes to towels. At my house, we reuse towels a few times before washing them, but there always seems to be a load in the hamper. It’s important to keep your towels clean, so you should know how to wash them. This raises the question, can you wash …
You should not wash white towels with colored towels. Why? Well, when you wash white towels, you have to use bleach and the bleach will ruin the colored towels if they are with the white towels. In general, a lot of people worry about the care of white fabrics, and it is usually simplified by …
I’ve had a love-hate relationship with bathroom rugs for years. There’s nothing better than feeling the plush cotton when I step out of the shower. At the same time, I worry that it’s picking up bacteria in the bathroom. I wash my bathroom rug frequently for this reason. Recently, I began wondering if I could …
If you still do not know the best way to wash towels so that they are perfect when they are dirty, keep reading because we will explain how to do it and what things to avoid so that they are soft and maintain their drying properties. Stop ruining a super experience and learn how to …
Answer: Yes, but it’s unsanitary and not advisable to do so. They say good help is hard to find unless it is from across the border. And boy, are they right! Take Rosa, for instance, Wifey’s helper. She has been with us now for close to ten years and not once has she been in …
There are several reasons sheets and towels can’t be washed together, and we’ll tell you all of them. Perhaps the biggest reason is that this practice isn’t good for your health. Too many people nowadays work two to three jobs to make ends meet, leaving little time to complete ordinary chores at home. As a …
The term ‘tumble dry’ refers to putting your laundry inside a tumble dryer to be dried. Its aim is to fully dry your laundry instead of just extracting some of the moisture from it. The constant hot temperature and movement dries the clothes and items usually come out of the machine feeling nice and warm. …
Yes, you can dry microfiber cloth (but occasionally) by using your dryer, with no heat. You can also air-dry indoors where the circulation is good, or outdoors on a clothesline getting some sunlight. Cleaning with a microfiber cloth is a breeze, and they’re one of the most effective cleaning tools available. These clothes are effective …
If you open your dishwasher and it smells bad or food particles are stuck to your dishes after a wash cycle, it may be time to clean the filter. Over time grime, food particles, and residue collect in the dishwasher filters. They must be cleaned out, but you may not know how to clean a …
Kitchen duty is the one aspect of house cleaning that most try to avoid. It is one thing to sweep the floor, wipe the counters, and a whole other thing to wash the dishes. After a weekend with guests and friends, the kitchen’s best and most appreciated appliance is the dishwasher. It removes the hassle …
Home decorators are drawn to a suede couch’s super luxe look and feel. Suede couches are upholstered in different tones and shades of the soft hide. The natural skin of mostly cows, even buffalo, is attractive and makes a statement as seating in a living room, a studio, or a multimedia room. How to keep …
One of the biggest benefits of having an electric fireplace is the easy cleaning. Cleaning an electric fireplace is much simpler and quicker than a traditional wood-burning fireplace. Since traditional fireplaces collect build-up from soot and other materials, they need to be deep-cleaned regularly for both safety and efficiency. In fact, you’ll probably find yourself …
Stainless Steel appliances are an expensive but modern addition to your kitchen. The high-shine exteriors look sleek and modern. The last thing you would expect is for your stainless steel appliances to rust, but this happens and is most frustrating. Fortunately, there is a solution to removing rust using basic grocery cupboard ingredients. Remove rust …
If you’ve ever owned a new or new-to-you pet, you know how imperative it is that couch cushions and pillows be washable. The quick answer is that, yes, some couch pillows can be washed. Strong emphasis on the word some. Another emphasis is on the word wash. There are so many different materials used in …
I was trolling the Internet one day in search of a pillow that didn’t go flat in no time. I stumbled across bamboo pillows at one of the three big shopping sites. I was intrigued by the hypoallergenic nature of the pillows, and the fact that they support the head and neck for proper posture, …
Yes, you can wash feather pillows. It can seem like they are the impossible household chore because feather pillows are made of natural fibers, and it is always difficult to understand how to wash those. However, you don’t want to avoid washing them because they can be prone to mites and bacteria more than other …
It has not been all that long since weighted blankets became a popular item. They have been determined to be ideal for those that are restless or have anxiety or insomnia. For those that have a weighted blanket, I am sure they love theirs as much as I love mine. My weighted blanket has been …
We all want to make life easier while still keeping up with chores. In addition to everyday wear, we throw our cloth tennis shoes in the washer and use dry clean bags to circumvent a trip to the dry cleaners. Though it may surprise some people because they’re an odd item and very different from …
Cleaning blinds at home or the office, or the home office these days, is a chore that is often neglected because no one wants to take down the blinds to clean them! The answer is a simple, basic method for cleaning blinds that do not require the blinds to be taken down. Cleaning blinds require …
These days, people are opting for memory foam pillows to match their sleeping position. However, many people do not know whether they can wash their pillows or just change them for another. Memory foam pillows cannot be machine washed as they will spoil. It is time to properly discover how to wash a viscoelastic pillow …
Limit the proliferation of bacteria, improve your comfort, increase the life of your pillow… There are plenty of good reasons to wash your pillow regularly. Let’s take a look at some of these reasons and find out whether you should dry your pillows in the dryer or not. Related To: Types of Pillows for Sleeping …
When it comes to keeping one’s home clean, the use of a sponge is something that almost everyone is acquainted with. But, there are many different types of sponges available for use in home cleaning, some of which even the most astute homemaker may not be acquainted with. Whether you need a sponge for washing …
Did you know that your dryer vent can become bogged down with trapped lint, dust, hair, and debris? This can seriously affect the efficacy of your dryer, as well as pose a significant risk to your safety. Your clothing can take longer to dry, your dryer can overheat causing damage to the machine, and the …
Dryers are very hard-working machines. Because they involve a great amount of heat, they can also unfortunately be dangerous. With every load of laundry we throw in the dryer, small fragments of fabric, lint, hair, and dust can all get trapped in the filter trap, and dryer vent. If the filter trap and dryer vent …
Types of Door Sweeps There are Three Main Types of Door Sweeps: Sweep-only systems. Sweep-only systems consist of a sweep alone, or a sweep and threshold kit that attaches to the bottom of the door. These are typically used in new construction where the flooring is level with the threshold. Full-length systems. Full-length systems consist …
Cutting boards are a staple in restaurants and home kitchens. These tools come in handy as solid places to chop vegetables, fruits, and meats. But what’s the best way to clean a cutting board? Do you need soap, bleach, baking soda, or special products? Let’s find out more below. How To Clean The Cutting Board …
Your deck and patio furniture is subject to the elements year-round, 24/7. Rain, snow, dust, dirt, and pollution can leave your patio looking dirty and dingy. Mold and mildew can also grow on your patio if not cared for regularly. Not only does this take away from the beauty of your home, but it can …
There are few things worse than living in a constantly dirty home. Now just imagine how a fish feels when its tank is dirty. Fish eat, sleep, swim, and ‘breathe’ in their entire surroundings. If a fish tank is not kept clean it can seriously harm the health of the fish. Not only does a …
Just like pillowcases, sheets, and blankets should be washed, so should your mattress protector. Even though our skin doesn’t come in direct contact with mattress protectors, it can still collect oil and sebum, sweat, dead skin, dust, and dust mites. This build-up can begin to grow bacteria making your bed less clean, and even potentially …
Gutters protect your home and landscaping from damage caused by excess undirected water flow. If your gutters become clogged, they can overflow with water which can cause damage to your home’s foundation, and your roof, and even cause leaks in your windows and basement. To protect the structural integrity of your home and keep your …
Just because you don’t sleep directly on top of your mattress protector, doesn’t mean they don’t get dirty like the rest of your bedding. Your sheets and pillowcases should be washed once a week at least, but how often should you wash your mattress protector? Keep reading to find out just how often you should …
Curtains not only beautify the home, but they also serve a number of purposes. Curtains allow us to control the amount of light we let in, provide privacy, but most importantly, act as a filter to pollution, dust, and allergens outside. Because curtains are exposed to the elements and protect us from them, they can …
Pillowcases are the first thing our face hits when we go to bed. Because pillowcases come in direct contact with our skin, they can be subject to the natural oils, sweat, and bacteria produced by the skin. Because of this, our pillowcases can get very dirty pretty quickly. It’s important to clean your pillowcases often, …
Unfortunately, just because our washing machines clean our clothes, they don’t stay clean. Our washing machines can grow bacteria, mildew, and musty smells which eventually make their way to our clothing. Just like your clothes, your washing machine needs to be cleaned often. Keep reading for a step-by-step guide on how to deep clean your …
Our dishwashers clean our dishes, so they must stay clean, right? Unfortunately, dishwashers can get even dirtier than the dishes we put in them. Food and debris build-up can make our dishwashers not run optimally, and even began to break down if we don’t keep them clean. But just how do you clean a dishwasher? …
Wall cleaning is a chore often neglected. Our walls take up a massive amount of space in our homes and can be a daunting task to try and complete. Also, you can even damage your walls if you don’t know what proper cleaning steps to take for your type of paint. But worry not! Keep …
Cleaning the windows is a task we can sometimes let slip. Instead of staring at the mess, we tend to look through it. Because we don’t have to come in direct contact with dirty windows, like countertops or floors, we might wait a little longer between cleanings than we would for something else. Dirty windows …
Can you remember the last time you washed your comforter? If not, it might be time to do so. Luckily it doesn’t require too much elbow grease, and it doesn’t have to be done too often. Keep reading to find out exactly how to get your comforter so clean it’s like new again. You’ll sleep …
To keep your fish happy, it’s important to clean your tank often. Nobody likes to live in a dirty home, and that includes pets. However, for a fish to live in a dirty tank can be life-threatening. Keeping a balance of beneficial bacteria, nitrates, and oxygen in your tank is crucial to the health of …
Our homes protect us from all of the elements outdoors, but they are also subject to them. Sun, rain, dirt, and environmental pollution can all begin to wear on the exterior walls of our homes and begin to make them look worn. This damage can begin to affect the paint job, and mold and mildew …
There’s nothing like that first cup of coffee in the morning. It wakes us up, helps to get our day started, and tastes great. But did you know having an unclean coffee maker can actually affect the taste and quality of your coffee? Build up of minerals and organics in the coffee maker can also …
Can you remember the last time you did a deep clean of your oven? If not, it might be time to throw on some rubber gloves and get to work. The inside of our ovens can become caked with burnt food and grease residue, which can not only affect the taste of the foods we …
Are you staring at pencil marks all over your walls (or other surfaces), and you just don’t know how to get them off? If you have a small child who just decorated her own room, or if you just have a home improvement project that has gone wrong, don’t worry. There are several ways to …
Curtains beautify our homes, but they also serve a number of functions. They allow us to control the amount of light we let in, provide privacy, and also prevent dust and other air pollutants from entering the home. Curtains essentially function as a massive filter for our windows. Because of this, however, they can become …