The kitchen sink for many families is the heart of the kitchen. You’d be surprised to know however it is the second dirtiest space in your kitchen. It’s where we wash the cake batter off of our hands, defrost the frozen chicken, and begrudgingly clean up the dishes after cooking a nice meal. All of …
It might sound unnecessary to deep clean a machine that’s function is to clean. After all, your dishwasher cleans your dishes, so it must be clean right? In a perfect world maybe, but in reality, our dishwashers can get even dirtier than the dishes we put in them. This can not only create cloudy and …
There’s nothing better than crawling into bed at night with fresh clean sheets and pillowcases. But what if you were sharing your bed with thousands of dust mites and microscopic bacteria? Well, you potentially could be if you’re not regularly washing your comforter. Clean sheets, pillowcases, and throws are all well and good, but if …
Carpets may not appear dirty easily, but they can hide a treasure trove of dust, hair, debris, and germs within their furry fibers. Visible spills and messes are more easily spot cleaned, or crumbs vacuumed up, but what about the junk that hides in the depths of your carpet? Regular vacuuming should already be a …
Walls like virtually every surface in our homes can accumulate dust, however, we often neglect them when following our regular cleaning routine. Whether it’s pollen, dust, cobwebs, or crayon, washing your walls should be integrated as a regular part of your deep cleaning routine. Built-up dust and dirt can exasperate allergies, and invite more unwanted …
When was the last time you cleaned out your fridge? Last week? Month? Year? You could be inviting foodborne pathogens and a number of other issues into your fridge by not cleaning it often. Our refrigerators are where we store what we eat at a safe and controlled temperature, but if your fridge isn’t being …
Egyptian cotton, 800 thread count, or organic silk, no matter the quality of your pillowcases they still get dirty! Our pillowcases collect dirt, oil, sweat, makeup, and acne-causing bacteria, and attract a number of creepy crawlers. We spend decades of our life in bed, so why not make the most of this time with fresh …
Just because our washing machines work hard to clean our laundry doesn’t mean that they stay clean. Soiled laundry can cause bacteria to accumulate in our washing machines, as well as mildew from constant humidity, and soap residue buildup from laundry detergent. Having a dirty washing machine can have the same effect on your clothes. …
There’s nothing better than taking a relaxing bath or shower in a freshly cleaned bathroom. After all, the bathroom is where we get clean, so it makes sense that the bathroom is clean too. But how clean is your bathroom really? How often should we scrub the toilet, clean the shower, and wipe the counters? …
Carpet cleaning and vacuuming might top the list of most dreaded household chores. Carpets receive lots of abuse from shoes, pets, and spills. Here we share the best types of carpet cleaners and essential steps to clean your carpets. Carpet cleaners use specific cleaning solutions and powerful brushes to deep clean dirty carpets, lifting grime …
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 …
Have you ever felt like your home is dustier than normal? There are many factors that contribute to dust production and accumulation. Fear not, however, there are also many things you can do to prevent this, and to keep your home feeling fresh and clean throughout the year. While you may get to the point …
There are many reasons to clean drywall, from coffee stains, to palm prints, and sometimes dust accumulation. While we often clean our floors, our walls go un-touched: here is a guide to help you keep your drywall sparkling, while not damaging it. Drywall is the last piece to go on your structure before painting, or …
The long lost art of rug beating is making a comeback. For optimal cleanliness and a new hobby, try beating out your rug, in addition to or instead of vacuuming! Before vacuum cleaners, beating rugs was the most popular way to get them clean. You don’t see it done much any more, but if …
Carpet beetles are tiny insects that can do extensive damage. As the name suggests, they can live in, and even feed on, carpet. Their diet is much more expansive though. They are known to eat clothing, furs, and other items in your home. A carpet beetle infestation can quickly turn into a nightmare. If …
Laundry Room Style Statistics We analyzed thousands of laundry rooms and put together a pile of statistics set out below. Basically, the statistics set out the percentage of home entries that have various features, colors and attributes. What’s really interesting is that we notice laundry rooms are very popular on social media. I believe a …
When I was in college, I spent a summer studying in Norway. To save money, another American friend and I decided to go in on groceries and other essentials. When we selected what we thought was laundry detergent, we were surprised by the small size of the bottle and the thin consistency of the liquid …
When you first get new carpeting, it’s so plush and beautiful but over time, it does not look that way any longer. Flat carpet will never look as good as fluffy carpet but for high traffic areas and stairways, it is very difficult to keep the carpet looking fresh and brand new. Fear not, though, …
We’re all guilty of trying to multi-task while brushing our teeth–anything to squeeze a few extra seconds out of our day. But when the gob of toothpaste leaps off the brush and onto the floor, you could end up wasting a good chunk of time trying to get it out. But all may not be …
Knowing how to clean silver is crucial. It helps maintain the luster appearance and maintain their attractiveness and value. Regardless of where they are used, silver bring a burnished glow. However, just like all other metals, they get dull and tarnished over time. Cleaning silver can feel like a big problem if you don’t know …
Cleaning the gutter is important for smart home maintenance. Clogged gutters hinder rainwater from flowing through the downspout system properly and this can lead to pooled water around the house which can cause damage to the house’s foundation. What this translates to is a costly home repair. Keep your home in tip-top shape by seeing to …
Brass isn’t a popularized metal nowadays, meaning that it can be tricky trying to figure out how it should be properly cleaned and polished. Chances are that you have a piece of brass jewelry in your household just waiting to be shined like new. Don’t get overwhelmed by all of the options. There may be …
Have you ever been lounging in your living room, feet on your cozy carpet when you get stung by an ant? At first, you pass it off as random. But then you get stung again. And so you look closer and to your horrified eyes, you see three dozen or more ants foraging for food …
You can probably relate to the following scenario: You have a small crowd gathered at your home for a ball game or family get-together. After your guests help themselves to heaping plates of food, it isn’t long before someone drops a hot ‘n’ spicy wing on the carpet. That stuff leaves a pretty obvious stain. …
Spills happen. Sometimes, though, stain removal can be challenging. It mainly depends on the type of stain it is. Whether you’re making dinner or a smoothie, sometimes a little is spilled on the carpet. The problem is, ingredients like turmeric can become a stubborn stain if the stain doesn’t get treated right away. Turmeric is …
Skunks typically don’t go around spraying people’s living rooms, but they do spray dogs. If you’ve ever had a skunk spray your dog and roll all over your carpet, then you know it smells just as bad as if the skunk sauntered in and did it himself. The smell is strong, musky, and deep. In …
While you know how important it is to clean your dishes and keep your sink looking spotless, what about your garbage disposal? Often this is an area that gets forgotten about even during your deepest cleaning. So, this begs the question: how often should you clean your garbage disposal? If that’s something you’ve never considered, …
It goes without saying, but if you’re a parent, there are things you need to accept; and cleaning messes is one of them. Some kids like to express themselves in different ways, especially when it comes to art. This is why crayons can be incredible tools, as they offer a safe and colorful art experience …
Your worst nightmare has just come true. Whether you’ve suffered an accidental swipe of a freshly applied manicure or your budding little artist has decided to explore a new medium, getting nail polish stuck to the wall can seem like an unsolvable problem. Nail polish on a wall is technically just one layer of …
No matter how careful you are about keeping your walls looking nice and clean, there still tend to be the occasional scrapes or scuffs, you will notice over time, especially on the bottom of the wall or on baseboards. There is no need to worry, most times it is an easy fix. There are a …
Moths can be mildly irritating in the summer when they swarm around your porch light. They become more than a mild irritation when you switch your closet for the season and find that moths have gotten into your sweaters. While moths aren’t particularly dangerous and are even kind of cute, the last thing you want …
We’ve all been there. You are hosting friends and family at your home, having a great time, and suddenly someone spills some red wine onto your beautiful white carpet. Cue the record scratch as people stare horrifically at the stain. Luckily, by having a handy guide of how to eliminate stains from carpeting it is …
Did you ever freshly paint your bedroom or living room and once the new, clean room looks amazing you don’t want to drill holes in it and mess it all up? Or what about a pesky landlord who has restrictions against any holes in the walls, but you can’t make space your own without being …
Many of us don’t know what carpet beetles are until we are exposed to them and find we need to combat these vile little pests to keep them out of our home. Because they are so tiny, it is often difficult to know that we have an infestation until it is in almost too late and …
In your morning rush, you drop your eyeshadow compact on the floor, dumping powdery, colorful clumps all over your light-colored carpet. Ladies, we’ve all been there. On more than one occasion, I have sprinkled my light-colored carpet with a beautiful shade of lavender eyeshadow. And while eyeshadow may help to accentuate the beauty of a …
If you have pets or kids, it’s only a matter of time before you’re faced with a mud stain in your carpet. Whether it’s tiny paws or tiny feet, they seem to have a knack for finding the stickiest of mud and tracking it inside, despite your fleeting plea to “Wipe your feet!” But when …
From kids to grownups to every age in between, ketchup is a beloved condiment, practically inseparable from classic treats like hotdogs, hamburgers, and French fries. A grade school friend of mine loved ketchup so much, we always teased, “Would you like some fries with your ketchup?” Indeed, this bright red, tomato-based sauce isn’t going anywhere …
Fumbling around with my makeup in the morning before I’ve had my caffeine and while the gunk is still in my eyes is never a recipe for success. On more than one occasion, I’ve failed to blend my foundation, applied eyeshadow to just one eye, or stabbed myself in the eye with my mascara wand. …
From cooking to cleaning to teeth whitening to hair hydrating, coconut oil is a popular natural remedy for myriad home and health-related issues. But this sweet-smelling, gooey miracle product doesn’t always produce a desired result. If you’ve ever spilled a jar of coconut oil onto your carpet, you know how unpleasant working with this miracle …
If you have children, you’re well acquainted with mealtime messes. It seems the food and drink land everywhere but your child’s mouth. When we began baby-led weaning with my son, disaster struck when we attempted raspberries. No sooner had he grabbed the spoon from my hand than the pureed raspberries landed in a sticky glob …
If you have kids, you know putty. Whether it’s Crayola Silly Putty or Crazy Aaron’s Thinking Putty, there are a range of tacky, gooey products your kids will love to play with. But as fun as these products can be for your children, they can be a nightmare for parents if they get stuck in …
Ah, spaghetti with meat balls. A classic dish, it’s generally a fan favorite with kids of all ages. But as any parent knows all too well, when kids are involved, stains will follow, and the same is true for spaghetti sauce. Your child may thoroughly enjoy his meal, and your carpet will likely attest to …
If you’ve ever brought a newborn home from the hospital, then you know what panic feels like. The nurses are gone. The child is yours to feed and soothe, and the diapers are yours to change. While many of those diaper changes will turn out to be completely benign, you’re bound to have a few …
If you’ve ever encountered a rust stain anywhere in your home, you know how unsightly they can be. Their unpleasant appearance is rivaled only by their difficulty to remove. If you find a rust stain in your carpet, the challenge can be all the more difficult, as you will want to avoid the use of …
Pancakes may be a Saturday morning fan favorite for your kiddos, but they can pose some unintended challenges for a busy mom and dad trying to maintain some semblance of order around the home. Delicious when doused in sweet maple syrup, pancakes can leave your carpet vulnerable to attack. Try as they might to avoid …
Berries are a welcomed summer treat, but they’re not without their drawbacks. As delicious as a plump, juicy blueberry tastes, there’s often a price to pay for that tasty pop of flavor – a squirt of blueberry juice on your favorite blouse or carpet. Tiny and round, blueberries are easy to pop into your mouth, …
Many of today’s kids are obsessed with slime and that can mean messes for parents and others to clean up. It’s fun for them to play with but much less fun to get slime out of your carpet. Typically, slime is made from a mixture of glue, food coloring, starch, water, and glitter. You can …
When it comes to make-up, certainly lipstick rules the roost. Lipstick is often one of the cheapest types of make-up and yet it can make an incredibly dramatic effect. If you’re called out to a party or dinner with the friends, but don’t have time to fully make yourself over, all you really need to …
Last year I adopted the perfect cat. My son named her Chowder because, like the clam soup, she was white. She loved to cuddle, didn’t scratch or bite, and showed no interest in going outside. But one day, we noticed she was acting different. Instead of happily wandering the house and napping on the living …
With liquid carpet stains, such as beer and wine stains, the process is pretty simple: You soak up the liquid and it gets removed from the carpet. Sometimes this requires re-wetting the stains if they are dried, but essentially that process remains the same and is relatively straightforward because of it. But what about when that …