There is a big difference between cleaning and “deep” cleaning. While regular cleaning can cut down on how often you need to deep clean and make the work easier, it is still necessary every-so-often. Deep cleaning means getting into areas you don’t normally touch. It is those unseen, oftentimes overlooked areas of the home. How often you need to deep clean will depend not only on your maintenance of that area but what it is used for. Some rooms or areas of the home may need a deep cleaning every few weeks. But some can wait a few months. It … Continue reading →

You know how they say that the dryer eats socks? I really believe this is true. How else do you explain your son putting his track clothes into the washer, you transferring them to the dryer and then the next morning when pulling them out, finding that one sock is missing? This wasn’t a big load and it didn’t fall next to the washer or dryer. So it is a mystery that will probably never be solved. I remember this being a much bigger issue when my three children were small. Trying to find socks that match and stayed with … Continue reading →

Having the right supplies can make all the difference when it comes to cleaning your home. While most of us know about cleaning products that are available, there are some cleaning tools that you may not have thought of. These can make cleaning your home easier. For instance, when it comes to cleaning windows I would guess that most of us use glass cleaner. Spray a little on and wipe away with newspaper or towels (paper or linen). But a squeegee can do a much better job. It also comes in handy when washing your car. Another idea is to … Continue reading →

It’s that time already…spring cleaning is on the minds of many. Although I am more about the fall cleaning, I have decided to make this a twice-a-year event. This means deep cleaning and organizing in preparation for the warmer months. This week we had one of those rare warm days we get in Wisconsin when it’s still March. It was in the lower 60’s and I was able to open my patio door. There is just nothing like fresh air when your house has been closed up all winter long. That’s what kind of kicked it off in my mind … Continue reading →

Although it is the last thing on earth we like to think about when we have just come out of a bout of sickness, cleaning is important. I have been on a cleaning rampage since the stomach flu hit my family big time. It’s important to clean however, because there may be bacteria and germs left over. The last thing I want is to recover, only to get sick again. Although there are lots of areas to clean after your family has been sick, I am going to focus on a couple of them. First, wash all of your bedding. … Continue reading →

I have decided to share some of my tips on how I keep my house clean, by spending just 30 minutes a day on it. Now of course, some of what I do may not work in your home. For instance, if you don’t have pets, that type of cleaning won’t apply. But hopefully what you learn from my schedule is that you really can keep a neat, orderly home and not spend a lot of time on it. Each day of the week I have certain tasks and chores that I do. Because I like to keep my weekends … Continue reading →

Cleaning probably doesn’t rank very high on most people’s lists when it comes to an enjoyable activity. Although, I do know of some people who find it therapeutic. But for the majority of us, we would rather avoid it at all costs. I’m one of those who can think of a million other things I would rather be doing. So I try to make cleaning as quick and easy as possible. Here are my top 5 cleaning tips. 1 – An economical, easy way to keep your drains unclogged is to pour some baking soda down your drains (kitchen and … Continue reading →