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12 Days of Housekeeping

On the first day of Christmas my true love sent to me: a steam mop under the tree.   On the second day of Christmas my true love sent to me: two Swiffer dusters and a steam mop under the tree.   On the third day of Christmas my true love sent to me: three magic erasers two Swiffer dusters and a steam mop under the tree.   On the fourth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: four bleach pen gels three magic erasers two Swiffer dusters and a steam mop under the tree.   On the … Continue reading →

Benefits of Using a Dust Mitt

In my last blog we talked about the living areas and keeping items like DVDs and magazines organized in baskets. Once you have decluttered your living area and organized everything, you need to think about the products you will use to keep this room clean. The number one cleaning job in any living area is dusting. One of my favorite products I have ever used is a dust mitt. I have only used one made by Norwex but I know there are other brands available. Good dust mitts are made of microfiber, so unlike a cloth that only scatters dust, … Continue reading →

Taking Care of Your Personal Library (2)

While books are generally low maintenance, you still need to take care of them, whether you have a handful or a house full. Taking care of your personal library will ensure that your books will be with your for a lifetime. Set aside some time twice a year for this task, and follow the steps for an easier time. If you haven’t yet read the first part of this article, Taking Care of Your Personal Library (1), you may want to back track to catch up. In that first part, we covered the specific reasons behind taking care of your … Continue reading →

Where Dirt Hides

If you’re short like me, you may not notice dust and dirt above eye level unless you’re in cleaning mode and actively looking for it. The latter actually applies to dirt at any level. There are many places where dirt can hide that we don’t readily notice. “Nooks and crannies” are notorious hiding places for dirt, dust, and debris and every home has it’s share of these tiny crevices. Have you looked in the tiny spaces between appliances and cabinets lately? The area along the sides of the stove can become a catchall for crumbs. Shine a flashlight in that … Continue reading →

Attack of the Dust Bunnies!

If you have a home that is so immaculate that you can run a white glove over any object at any given time and it comes out clean, this article is not for you. If this describes you –and your house is that way on your own efforts and you do not employ a cleaning service or housekeeper- then this article really isn’t for you. The rest of you, come on and admit it, your home has had at least a few dust bunnies at some point in time. I know I’m not the only one. I just never realized … Continue reading →