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Cleaning Minus the Streaks

I love Clorox Disinfecting Wipes. They are convenient (minus the pain of getting out the first wipe), effective and relatively affordable. However, I would not recommend using them to wipe down bathroom mirrors, regardless of what is written on the container. According to the manufacturer: “Clorox® Disinfecting Wipes combine a thick, textured wipe with Clorox’s unique clear-drying formula, so you can you can use them to clean and disinfect shiny surfaces like mirrors, glass, and metal fixtures.” I don’t doubt that the wipes clean and disinfect the items which they come in contact with (which is why I am a … Continue reading →

Cleaning Countertops

Whereas I’d love to have a kitchen equipped with granite countertops, I am not sure I would be as carefree cooking as I am now. Granted, granite is one of the world’s most durable materials. It can sustain a lot of abuse and still look good in the process, but I have a feeling that I would go overboard try to maintain the material’s original look. I don’t want to be in a kitchen where I am constantly worrying about compromising the integrity of the countertops. Also, I hear that taking care of granite countertops requires relatively expensive cleaners to … Continue reading →

Deck Cleaning Time

We’ve had an unbelievably mild autumn so far. The fall foliage color show has been spectacular. The trees in our yard turned Cheetos orange and Doritos yellow, though now they are Ho-Ho brown and strewn all over the grass, our porch and our neighbor’s deck. If you haven’t winterized you deck yet, then this is the month to do so, especially if you live in the Upper Midwest like we do. It could snow tomorrow and those leaves will be even harder to remove. To begin the process you need to clear your deck. If the weather is still mild … Continue reading →

Everyday Cleaning

Is it possible to skip daily cleaning routines? I suppose if you live alone there would be days you could pass on cleaning, but if you have a spouse or children, I don’t see how you could avoid cleaning at least a little each day, especially when it comes to dishes and laundry. There are many days when I wish that I could ditch the dishes or the laundry (OH!MY!WORD! the laundry!), but I don’t see how it would be possible to do so. After all, we only have so many forks and spoons… and pairs of underwear, so going … Continue reading →

The Dirtiest Job in the House

You can learn a lot by watching TV. Just the other day I discovered that you come into contact with more bacteria while cleaning out a fish bowl than disinfecting a dirty toilet. In addition, according to the PBS kids’ show my daughter had on while I was making breakfast, the average refrigerator door handle harbors more germs than the bathroom floor. Thanks, Fetch! Kids’ show science facts aside, in my opinion, cleaning toilets is the dirtiest job in the house. I can’t stand dealing with rings above the water line. The unsightly rings around the toilet are typically caused … Continue reading →

What’s Your Favorite Laundry Detergent?

I have been a loyal liquid Tide user for decades. I prefer the scent of Gain, but Tide does the job, has a milder smell, and doesn’t cause my daughter’s eczema to flair. My mom used Tide to clean our clothes when I was a kid, so perhaps that’s where my brand loyalty originated. What’s your favorite laundry detergent? What’s more, what makes it your favorite? In addition to the fact that Tide gets my family’s clothes clean, I also appreciate that the company that markets the popular laundry detergent, Procter and Gamble, offers coupons Tide. Let’s face it; laundry … Continue reading →

All About OxiClean

My mom is a diehard OxiClean fan. I thought about her while watching the Discovery Channel’s documentary series “PitchMen,” which features OxiClean’s former spokesman Billy Mays. Mays, who was born William Darrell Mays, Jr. in 1958, died last year after serving as the face of OxiClean and Orange Glo for years. Mays’ hyper personality helped sell a ton of OxiClean, and while his impassioned sales pitch may have generated a lot of attention to the cleaning product, its ability to erase stains on its own is what keeps it a bestseller. From organic stains, such as ketchup, ink and mud … Continue reading →