Clean & Clean Again

Spring is just around the corner, and you know what that means, right? Spring Cleaning! I know, I know. It's not the most fun, but there's nothing quite like throwing open the windows, letting...

Depending on the size of your table, the decorations for your Thanksgiving table may reach from elaborate to maybe non-existent. For my own personal dinner table, the seating of four doesn't make for much...

It's not officially the end of summer yet, but it's coming quickly. Fortunately, we still have one last weekend to go over one final fall checklist for cleaning. We've already taken a few turns...

Sure, we have a laundry room--in the sense that there's a nice corner of the basement that has room for our washer and dryer. A lot of us live like that, right? In fact,...

Some of us have backyards, and some of us have valiantly tried some gardening in them. Actually, some of us have done very well. We've all been given those bags full of tomatoes and...

We don't remember our house needing so much recovery from summer before. It seems that children get really creative in finding new ways to create cleaning opportunities as they get older. Not to brag,...

It looks like our kitchen is going to take a while to recover from summer. It's had a busy few months of incredible traffic and everything getting used more than often--for snacks, lunches, breakfasts,...

Sometimes recycling is easy. Sometimes it takes a lot of work to save the planet and make sure that future generations don't grow up in landfills. Specifically, all of the work that comes with...

We certainly live for procrastination--but don't tell our children. We lecture them enough about it. The end of summer, though, presents a real dilemma. We could put off doing some important cleaning with our...

We've looked at cleaning up inside the house for the end of summer. Now, however, we need to venture outside--yes, where all the dirt is usually found. We've had a busy three months of...

Oh, we had plenty of fun cleaning up all summer. We've kept the barbecue grill clean, and the pet hair was always sort of in control. Now, however, we need to think about packing...

It's a well-known fact that allergens in the home can trigger allergy symptoms. You know the ones we're talking about: dust mites, pet dander, cockroach droppings, mold. Carried through the air, allergens can be...

Not only will cleaning your grill extend its life—it’ll make your food taste better! You might notice sometimes when your grill isn’t particularly clean that food can acquire a not-so-wonderful taste from the smoke...

  The term “hard water” is used to describe water that has a high content of minerals such as calcium and magnesium, and although these minerals are not harmful to our health, hard water is...

The kitchen is known as the heart of the home.  It turns out that we have a very dirty heart. Everybody must know, too, since it seems that there's constant traffic going on all...

An old, dull floor can ruin the look of any kitchen, and, unfortunately, dirty floors are pretty common. Even if the rest of the kitchen is impressive, old dirt and grime can cause a...

Owning a pet is a big commitment filled with responsibilities. Kids are pretty fond of them, though. So are some moms, so we make time for trips to the veterinarian and making sure that...

Outdoor furniture exists to enhance the ambiance of our patios and our yards while providing us with comfort and protection. They give us places to sit and eat, lay and shade while we enjoy...

Please join us in observing Flip Your Mattress Day this May 15. Yes, it's not glamorous, but this day is a great reminder for us about the oft-forgotten benefits of basic household maintenance--including flipping...

  We're still spring cleaning in the kitchen, but some of it should be done more often. There's some cleaning that's more of an investment. It'll keep your kitchen appliances in a proper running order--and...