Everyone likes a clean home. But by show of hands, who loves chemical-based cleaners? Nobody? Well then you’re in luck, because there are a whole bunch of cleaners you can make at home that are made of natural ingredients. But just because they’re naturally made doesn’t mean they don’t work. In fact, they might even […]
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Made With Vodka: Cleaning Recipes
As far as DIY cleaning solutions go, vodka (and hey, the cheaper the better) is actually right up there with vinegar. Here are some clever vodka cleaning hacks that will have you singing the praises of this versatile elixir. 1. Room Diffusers You can make your own room scent diffusers with vodka, essential oils, water, […]
10 Dollar Store Products That Will Clean and Organize Everything
I don’t know about you, but I love the dollar store. When I’m about to do some serious cleaning or run out of my common housekeeping supplies, I run straight to the dollar store. You can’t beat the value for all your favorite home cleaning needs, and they have a lot of stuff to help […]
Correct Ways to Care for Lacquer Furniture
Did you know most commercially-made pieces of furniture are coated in lacquer? It’s that hard, protective, shiny topcoat that was first used on art-deco furniture, but now it’s pretty commonplace in furniture manufacturing, especially for pieces that are coated with a color that doesn’t occur in nature. If you’re not sure if you have lacquer […]
Lightning Fast Ways to Get Your Home in Order
Whether due to having company on short notice or just the clutter of everyday living, you probably love the look of a neat and tidy room — when you have time to take care of it. But the messes of life seem to pile up quickly; in the living room, bedroom, kitchen, you name it. […]
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 […]