If you’ve ever hosted a meal for a crowd and used your good china, you probably felt the temptation to just load it all in your dishwasher. After all, a lot of dishwashers have a “china” setting, right? If you ever run your china or crystalware through the dishwasher — especially if it’s old, metal-rimmed, […]
Tips and Tricks
How to Get Rid of Dust Mites — Naturally!
If you have allergies, you know what it’s like to suffer at the hands of those tiny little dust mites. You might get congested. Maybe you sneeze a lot. Maybe you even get asthma attacks. No matter how they affect you, controlling dust is only part of the solution to controlling dust mites. Here are […]
Get Rid of Streaky Shower Doors — for Good!
If you have a glass door on your shower, you might have a love-hate relationship with it. It’s easy to close, it keeps the rest of the bathroom dry, and it looks great — when it’s clean. And there you have the caveat. Keeping your shower glass clean and streak-free can be a time-consuming hassle, […]
Simple Ways to Remove Yucky Odors From Water Bottles
Maybe you don’t think a lot about cleaning your water bottle. After all, it’s just water, right? You might not think it needs to be washed that often — until it starts to smell funky. Here are some quick and easy ways to remove those smells. 1. Only Use for Water Yeah, you might want […]
Handy Ways to Use Tea Tree Oil Around Your House
You’ve probably heard a lot about tea tree oil. It has a unique, medicinal, yet pleasant scent and is good for all kinds of health-related things. You may have used it in several different ways, but here are some handy ways to use it around your home. 1. Clean the Air A lot of people […]
It’s Time to Clean Your Vents! Here’s How
Have you checked your vents lately? I mean REALLY checked your vents? Take the covers off or get on your hands and knees to find what might be lurking (living?) in those grates. Chances are, they’re at least pretty dusty. Here’s how to get them clean and looking fine in no time. 1. Click Off the Furnace Why? […]