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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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 […]
Clean Your Baseboards in a Flash!
Have you looked at your baseboards lately? Here’s a story for you. I was recently considering painting my living room. When I was looking at the walls I realized how awful my baseboards looked. And you know what? After I cleaned them up, the whole room looked so good that I decided I can wait […]
8 Ways to Get Rid of Fruit Flies
You know fruit flies? Those tiny little bugs that buzz around your produce? They have a way of appearing out of nowhere and they basically taking charge of your kitchen. The best way to prevent them is to seal your fruit up in the fridge instead of leaving it on the counter. But when you’re […]
10 Things You Should Be Cleaning Every Week
Some things need to be cleaned more often than others. For example, you probably do dishes every day, but maybe you vacuum weekly. If you want to keep a clean house, here is a list of things to put on your weekly to-do’s. However, that doesn’t mean they all need to be done the same […]
How to Clean All Your Summer Stuff
With every season, there are things to be brought out and other things to be put away. And that always means cleaning. For summertime, there are plenty of things that will need this kind of attention. Here’s how to clean all your summertime necessities. 1. Patio Furniture You can’t enjoy your backyard with dirty patio […]