Most dentists recommend that people replace their toothbrushes every three months or so, but I am recommending that you keep those old toothbrushes. They are very useful for many things, but should be cleaned properly first. Read more about Keep Your Old Toothbrushes
I’m not sure why they call it spring cleaning. Sure, spring is a great time to do something big, with all that new life and energy flowing through the world, but do you really want to be spending those first warm, sunny days stuck in the house cleaning out last winter’s dust? I don’t. Read more about Spring Cleaning Should Be Done Twice a Year
Slate has a surprisingly engrossing story about the not-so-secret War of the Dishwasher Detergents. Have you noticed that the advertising war has been heating up lately? It's partly because in July 2010, many states passed regulations which banned the use of phosphates in dishwasher detergent. 
Did you ever read the Little House on the Prairie books? Occasionally, when I get upset about how dirty my house is, I think back to the little dugout they lived in that had a dirt floor. Ma swept that floor every day, but that didn’t change the fact that it was dirt. While I am not eager to have a dirt floor, it does ease my mind to think that a little dirt will certainly not kill us! Read more about Chill Out About Germs
Christmas time can be hectic. With the added family and friends, the long hours of cooking and the sudden job of peacemaker it could seem impossible to pull off a great Christmas. Being prepared can be a great start to combat an often hectic day.
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If you have carpet in your home, you know how dirty it can get. So, when it gets dirty, what do you do? Do you rent a carpet cleaner? Do you ignore it? Well, these are a couple of the options, but another option is purchasing a carpet cleaner. Is it worth it to make this large purchase, or not? Read more about Carpet Cleaners: Rent or Buy
This past week, the name Mindy McCready has been all over the news. I had to admit, when I heard this, that I hadn’t thought of her, or heard about her, in years. I am a huge country music fan, and this story really surprised me. Read more about Problems for Mindy McCready
A stinky carpet can ruin a room. Every time you take a step, some unpleasant odor wafts up from your feet, blanketing the room in stench and unpleasantness. If you are keen to avoid harmful chemicals in your cleaning products, getting that smell out may seem like an insurmountable challenge. Not so, however. All you need is something you probably already have – baking soda. Read more about Get the Stink out of Carpets with Baking Soda
Have you ever noticed that the days of just cleaning have past? It seems like we need a tool or gadget to do everything. I’m not sure when this happened or why, well in truth I probably no why. It has to be solely to make more money. With all of these gadgets and oddities, I was able to pick out some funny, strange and just bizarre cleaning accessories.
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Sometimes while trying to clean I get distracted, on those days cleaning disasters just may happen if I’m not careful. Through trial and error, I have been able to combat cleaning disasters of all sizes. It seems silly and well redundant, however it works so I’m going with it.
There are so many cleaning products available at any discount or grocery store you go to. How do you know which ones are safe and which ones actually work? And why is it that there is a different cleaning product for every type of cleaning activity? Well, get rid of all of those products, grab a few lemons and start cleaning. Read more about Cleaning with Lemons
As I walked down the hall the other day, I noticed something quite disturbing. My walls are not quite the pristine white they were when they were first painted. In fact, they are a collection of crayon marks (thanks, daughter), dog tail prints and other unmentionables. While I try to spot clean when I notice things are starting to look a little dingy, wiping down the entire wall is a little daunting and something I am excellent at putting off. Once you get going, though, cleaning walls really isn’t too difficult. Read more about Have You Ever Wiped Down Your Walls?