Green Cleaning Makes Showers and Baths Shine

March 1st, 2016 Categories: Random Thoughts

Green cleaning showers and tubs can wipe out soap scum without hurting your health. Commercial cleaners, on the other hand, are made from harsh chemicals that can irritate skin, eyes, and lungs. Swish that stuff around in confined spaces like showers and bathtubs, and you increase the intensity of the fumes. Read the rest of this entry »

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Green Clean Your Bathroom for Pennies

February 28th, 2016 Categories: Random Thoughts

Commercial green cleaners can kill your budget as you save the planet: that’s why they’re called “green.” But not all eco-friendly cleaners cost a lot. We’ve found store-bought green cleaners and everyday pantry products that will scour your bathroom for pennies per gallon. Read the rest of this entry »

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Cleaning House: Secrets of a Truly Deep Clean

January 20th, 2016 Categories: Random Thoughts

Deep cleaning your house is that top-to-bottom, take-no-dust-bunny-prisoners, mother-in-law-quality cleaning that truly maintains the value of your home. Here are frequently overlooked areas that a little spit and polish wouldn’t hurt. Read the rest of this entry »

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8 Dirty Secrets in Your Home

September 28th, 2015 Categories: Random Thoughts

In denial about the crud that’s festering in the nooks and crannies of your home? The maintenance and cleaning pros we talked to say these eight jobs are among the grossest — and among the most important. One job could even save your life.  Read the rest of this entry »

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What Has the Most Germs in Your Home?

September 27th, 2015 Categories: Random Thoughts

In fact, toilets don’t harbor as much bacteria as you might think. You clean and disinfect them regularly, and their hard, dry surfaces aren’t easy places for bacteria to grow. Read the rest of this entry »

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5 Time-Saving Tips to Spring Clean Your Family Room

September 21st, 2015 Categories: Random Thoughts

Here’s a little spring cleaning factoid: Centuries ago, houses were shut up tight for winter and heated with coal- or wood-burning stoves. By April, a layer of grime covered everything. So on the first warm weekend, your ancestors threw open the windows, dragged furniture and rugs outdoors, and beat the soot out of them. They also scrubbed walls and floors so they could breathe again. Read the rest of this entry »

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