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Let Rugs Catch Your Dirt

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If you have smooth floors, such as laminate, vinyl or hardwood, you may have noticed the dust bunny phenomenon, where dirt, hair and other undesirables gravitate toward the edge of the room, at least until you’re walking by, and then they jump out to collect on your socks. It seems as though, unless you provide all your dirt with some structure, it will wander aimlessly around the house, looking for the best way to maximize annoyance. Read more about Let Rugs Catch Your Dirt

Cleaning Hard Surface Floors

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Cleaning hard surface floors takes time and energy

I have a lot of hard surface floors in my home and I am one of those on my knees type moppers. I like to get down on the ground and scrub my floors because it has always seemed like the only way to truly get them clean. This is not fun to do, however. My knees get sore, my back can ache and my hands are left dry and cracked from the hot water and pine sol. There has to be a better way. Read more about Cleaning Hard Surface Floors

I Won the Mop Wars

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Rubbermaid Spray Mop Rocks

I have had more than my share of problems when it comes to mops. Sponge mops have had to be rebought countless times, clothe mops cover my floors with excess water and spray mops have little holes bitten into them from my cats. My mop war is finally over with the new Rubbermaid Spray Mop.

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Microfiber Cleaning Cloths

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For some reason, I have never known about the power of microfiber, until just the other day when I finally broke down and bought some for dusting. There is no excuse for my ignorance, especially when you consider that I use cloth diapers that have liners made of – you guessed it – microfiber. Read more about Microfiber Cleaning Cloths

Simple Tips to Get Organized

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Spend a few minutes daily doing these things and you will notice a difference.

Getting organized seems like a battle that most people can never win. The key to getting organized is finding a way to get there, and doing what you have to in order to stay there. Here are a couple of simple tips to help you get organized and stay organized. Read more about Simple Tips to Get Organized

Crazy Cleaning Fun

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Battle against obesity won, one clean house at a time

Do you find cleaning your house to be a chore? If you’re like most people you probably do. It’s one of the most mundane activities of the day and week. Today that’s going to change forever.

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A Tupperware Pantry on a Tight Budget

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Finally pantry organization that doesn't cost a fortune

I have always secretly wanted a Tupperware pantry. It’s so tidy and perfectly organized. Have you ever seen the Tupperware pantry that’s advertised? If so, I’m sure you probably want one too.

We're Going Back to Carpet

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Last week, I wrote about keeping laminate clean and how difficult I found it to be. Since we installed the stuff eight years ago, I have been wishing I could go back to carpet, despite how much I dislike the thought that my flooring can never get completely clean. There’s a reason carpet is so popular – it is warm, comfortable and provides a nice cushion to walk and play on. Read more about We're Going Back to Carpet

What to do with all that Paperwork?

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Create a system to eliminate your stacks of paperwork around your house.

If you are at all like me, you may have trouble keeping your paperwork organized. It seems like there are several piles of paperwork lying in various places in my kitchen. Every day I receive new items to add to the piles. The kids bring school papers home, forms to fill out, the mail comes and everything else. I get really sick of all of these piles in my kitchen, but I have figured out how to deal with it. Read more about What to do with all that Paperwork?

Keeping Laminate Looking New

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When we moved into this house, the carpets were trashed from renters who had lived here before. By trashed, I mean they were so bad that the flooring installation crew was appalled, and they have seen some pretty bad stuff. Read more about Keeping Laminate Looking New

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