Cleaning House

5 Tips that Make Cleaning the Kitchen a Cinch

My kitchen is THE most used room of the house. 3 square meals a day plus what seems like a million snacks ensures that I spend a good chunk of my day in that room. I’m certainly not a pro, but I have learned a few tips over the years that make cleaning the kitchen [...]

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8 Tips for a Smooth Spring Cleaning Day

The sun is shining, your mood is bright, and you are finally ready to Spring Clean! But do you know where to start? Here are a few tips to have a smooth Spring Cleaning day. Tips for a Smooth Spring Cleaning Day Before your Spring Cleaning day… 1. Make a plan. Look at your home [...]

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The Ultimate Spring Cleaning Checklist

Spring Cleaning fever has hit us. The weather is getting warm, our energy is skyrocketing, and we’re ready to get our homes clean and organized! Take advantage of this newfound energy! Use this Ultimate Spring Cleaning Checklist as a guide to customize your very own personal cleaning checklist. Once your home is in order, I’d love for [...]

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How to Fix a Mattress that Sinks in the Middle

[pinit] Almost twelve years ago, my husband and I were given a queen mattress as a wedding gift. It was such a blessing at the time because the thought of having to shell out a few hundred dollars for - well, anything - wasn’t in the budget. That mattress provided a nice place to lay our sleepy [...]

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Clean Your Shower in Half the Time

[pinit] I absolutely love this i Dream of Clean community! You guys have helped me keep a cleaner, more organized home and I hope I’ve helped you do the same. Well, there are a few of you who shared a great idea last month that I’ve incorporated into my cleaning routine. In case some of [...]

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Simplify Laundry with One Easy Step

[pinit] In theory, laundry is pretty simple task. Separate the darks from the lights, delicates from the towels. Put a load in the washing machine. Turn it on. Forget about it. Transfer to the dryer. Wait a couple of days. Oh wait, you probably don’t do that last step! :) Or maybe you do. Why? [...]

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Rinse and Repeat :: Your Guide to a Clean & Organized Kitchen :: Step 31

Your kitchen is now clean and organized. Now it’s time to make sure it stays that way! Step 31 :: Rinse and Repeat Congratulations! I know you’ve worked extremely hard during this series and you’re reaping the rewards. I personally want to thank you for sticking with it, especially since it took me so long to finish! The [...]

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New Kitchen Supplies :: Your Guide to a Clean & Organized Kitchen :: Step 30

Your kitchen is clean and organized…don’t you just love it! I think you deserve a reward. [pinit] Step 30 :: Replace Scrubbies, Sponges, and Dishcloths When you clean your kitchen every night - you are still doing that, right? - your cleaning products start to look a little…well, used. That’s why I think you deserve some new fun, colorful [...]

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Meal Plan :: Your Guide to a Clean & Organized Kitchen :: Step 29

Your kitchen is clean and organized. Now it’s time to USE it! What better way to do that then to cook, bake, and EAT! [pinit] Step 29 :: Meal Plan One of the things that make dinner time stress-free is to have a meal plan. Now, meal plans come in all shapes and sizes. Some like [...]

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Detail the Kitchen :: Your Guide to a Clean & Organized Kitchen :: Step 28

If you’ve been following along, the bulk of your kitchen should be spotless. Right?! Now, we’re on to a smaller cleaning task, but one that you’ll notice when you least expect it. [pinit] Step 28 :: Detail the Kitchen I’m sure you know the benefits of a washing and vacuuming a vehicle. A clean vehicle [...]