Well, I’ve been wanting a floor steamer for a while, and we finally got one! We took the plunge. Would it be a household help or an extra chore? We purchased the unit from Target and were ready to go. Like any new toy in the house, my husband and I battled over who would get to try it first. I wanted the steamer for deep cleaning without using chemicals. My husband wanted it as a substitute for the everyday mopping we had been doing with the Swiffer Wet Mop. We are analytical people and were ready to converse on … Continue reading →

I’ve been sick for the last few weeks, and the laundry has really piled up. I’ve tried to keep up with emergency items (“Mom, where is my favorite green shirt?” and “Honey, did you happen to wash my black pants?”) but honestly, trying to get it all done when I get winded just sitting was a bit much. I’m still sick, but as we are definitely in a crisis mode with the laundry, I’m aiming for at least two loads of laundry a day, completely washed, dried (or hung), and folded when dry. Putting it all away is another story, … Continue reading →

If you have the right tools for the job, your cleaning will go much easier. Just a few quick swipes and swirls, and your cleaning will be done in no time, leaving you free to enjoy your home! Here are some of the tools you should consider having in your cleaning arsenal. An apron with pockets will not only protect your clothes, but it will serve as a handy place to keep your cleaning supplies as you travel from room to room. Because you wear the apron, you are less likely to forget items, saving you time and energy. How … Continue reading →

While we don’t often think about them, the fact is that there are thousands of little creatures living with us and maybe even on us. Ew. I am talking about dust mites, and if you have allergies or asthma, you know all too well how dust mites can affect your health or the health of your family. Dust mites can make allergies and respiratory illnesses get worse. It is important to eradicate them whenever you can. Dust mites can live in all sorts of places, from your bedding to beloved family toys. Of course, they can also live in the … Continue reading →

If you want to have the kids help with the cleaning, you’ll need to make it fun. Here are some ideas for cleaning or picking up games that will have your house back in order in no time. Pretend Play Engage the imaginations of young children all while getting them to pick up. Assign each child a character to play and a different territory. For example, your daughter could be Princess Soap, the ruler of Her Room, and your son could be King Pickup, who has domain over all of Boyland. Each ruler is responsible for the citizens (their toys … Continue reading →

The fall weather signals that it is time to get at least three things cleaned up before the winter: your window air conditioners, your ceiling fans and your grill. Get a head start to cleaning these items, so you won’t have to worry about them later. The Window Air Conditioners Fickle fall weather may mean that you will be turning the air conditioners on a few more times, depending on where you live. That is okay, you can still clean them now and use them a few times before you have to store them away. Air conditioners really need to … Continue reading →

I have two very messy children. I should probably do laundry every day, but I can’t get my lazy self excited about doing it that frequently. I’m even worse about putting clothes away, so doing laundry more frequently won’t work. The other night the girls didn’t have any of their favorite pajamas to wear. I had to tackle laundry. I sorted the laundry and put the light load in first. I don’t always sort the laundry, but it worked out better for this particular wash. I went to take the lights out of the dryer and put the darks in … Continue reading →