House Cleaning Tips

Some of the small spaces I’m thinking of are studio apartments, small condos, small eco-friendly homes – those kind of small spaces. Spaces where you might need to get a little creative in how you think about what you buy and how it can be used. Here is a list of items you may find useful in your small space. The more creative you get, the more original and unique your space will be. Storage Ideas Shelving Units Shelves can be bought with three, six, nine, and twelve cubbies. Storage can be used for shoes, books, photos, knick knacks (if you must), dishware, clothes, purses, keys, food, and you can even add small hooks and use one for jewelry. Re-purposing Items for Shelves If you are someone, like me, that likes to recycle and re-purpose items, look to apple crates. I love these especially if you can find the old ones in good condition. Stack them as high as you need them and connect them with brackets. These can be used anywhere in the home and are great for getting your things ...

How many of you have glass shower doors? And how many of you have looked at those shower doors thinking – how can I get them sparkling clean again? Well don’t think you have to put the rubber gloves on and use some over powering cleaners because you don’t have to. There’s no need to use chemicals that stay in your hair and nose follicles. In a weird sort of way that last sentence kind of reminds me a little of the My Favorite Things song from the Sound of Music. Weird, I know. Anyway there are easy ways of cleaning chemical free. Keep reading to find a better way to clean your shower doors. News Flash! Fabric Softeners Are Not Just for the Dryer Go to the laundry room and get one of the dryer sheets. When you’re back in the bathroom, moisten it a little and start swiping away those hard water stains. When you’ve finished, use a paper towel to wipe the door down and you’ll be amazed that you can see through the shower door again. Yippee!! Vinegar White vinegar is non-toxic and can a...

Time fly’s, doesn’t it? Where I live summer came late, it almost seems like fall never left. And now it’s here again. It’s also the beginning of the flu season. Our kids will go off to school and some will bring the flu home with them. We go off to work and bring the germs home with us. It’s a cycle that happens no matter how healthy you try and keep your family. There are things you can do in an effort to keep the germs at bay and your home or office clean and sanitized. Wash Your Hands This is something we learn at a young age. Wash your hands regularly. This is especially true when you come in contact with someone who is not feeling well, or you are coughing and sneezing. If you are not somewhere where you can wash your hands, keep hand sanitizer handy. My daughter keeps a small container in her sons backpack as well as some sani-hand wipes. Wipe Down Surfaces Whether you are at home or at the office, keep those high traffic surface areas wiped down. • Light switches • Doorknobs...