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? […]
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Cleaning Hacks Every Pet Owner Should Know
If you have pets, you have messes (if you don’t, please let the world on your secret). Whatever types of furry friends you live with, here are some cleaning hacks that everyone with pets should know. 1. Start With Them Doesn’t it stand to reason that if your pets are clean, they won’t mess up your house […]
Don’t Even Think About Forgetting to Clean These Disgusting Items
Hey, you’ve got a busy life. You probably don’t have time to spend hours a day cleaning. That said, life happens, people make messes, and things get dirty. Sadly, we don’t all have housekeepers to make sure everything stays clean and neat. Since there are certainly some items in your home that get a little […]
10 Ways to Use Activated Charcoal Around the House
Activated charcoal has been used in beauty applications for centuries, but it’s enjoying newfound popularity these days for its ability to trap toxins and help remove them from your skin and body. If you’ve never used activated charcoal before, here are 10 different ways you can use it at home. 1. Make Your Own Mascara If […]
How to Clean (and Maintain!) Your Sewing Machine
If you love to sew, you probably love your sewing machine. It’s seen you through alterations, pillowcases, Halloween costumes — and plowed effortlessly through thick and thin. If you use your sewing machine a lot, it will definitely need proper maintenance to keep running like new. Here are some tips on cleaning and maintaining your […]
5 Things You Should Know About Kitchen Sponges
Every kitchen needs at least one good sponge for scrubbing pans, wiping counters, or cleaning the sink. A great sponge can go a lot of miles before it wears out, but there are a few things you should — and shouldn’t — do with it. Let’s go over 5 things you should know about your favorite kitchen sponge. 1. […]