Cleaning Tips and Tricks
You're busy, but the cleaning must go on. Find inspiration to clean with these tips, tricks and hacks to turn a messy home into a sparkling one. Bathrooms, kitchens, laundry and more, clean like a pro...and fast.
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8 ways to use nail polish remover to clean your house
Did you know that the primary ingredient in most nail polish removers can dissolve scuffs, stains, and patches of grime? If your nail polish remover contains acetone, congrats! You have a versatile household solvent at your fingertips. Here are a few ways nail polish remover can help spiff up your home. Find the details here: http://rltor.cm/hvq6q
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Here’s how often you should replace commonly used kitchen items
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How to clean hardwood floors without ruining the finish
Folks love hardwood floors not only for their look and durability, but also because they're simple to clean—at least relative to carpet, tile, and many other surfaces. Get all the ins and outs on how to do so here: http://rltor.cm/wxusl
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How to get rid of fruit flies, in 4 simple steps
Once you have fruit flies, you have to work to do some work to evict them for good. We found multiple tried-and-true methods for getting rid of fruit flies. Here’s your plan of action: http://rltor.cm/bvj9y
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5 plumbing maintenance tasks you need to do before summer
Your home’s plumbing is likely not topping the list of things you want to be thinking about right now. But performing preventive maintenance before those summer days come can give you peace of mind all season long. Make sure you accomplish the projects below to ensure a plumbing-disaster-free summer.
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4 reasons why your kitchen sink smells and how to fix it
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10 Tips and Tricks for Cleaning with Apple Cider Vinegar
10 Tips and Tricks for Cleaning with Apple Cider Vinegar. Apple cider vinegar cleaning is a wonderful, natural way to clean grease and grime around the house. If you are not certain of the best uses for apple cider vinegar when cleaning, I have a handy list of tips and tricks you can use which will help leave your house sparkling clean and smelling great.
5 Cleaning Products Every Homeowner Needs, According to Realtors
Realtors® know a thing or two about cleaning. After all, showing houses can be a messy business. That’s why we asked five different Realtors to share the cleaning products they reach for day after day. Here’s what they had to say. (Bonus: They’re all available at The Home Depot and less than $30 for all five products.)
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5 cooking spray cleaning hacks
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How to Clean Laminate Tables and Countertops (Without Ruining Them)
Laminate gets a bad rap. Long associated with cheap countertops (think: Formica), laminate gets lumped in with other low-quality, low-style materials that people want to quickly back away from. But the truth is, in the right context, laminate can be pretty great! It’s practically indestructible, which makes it an excellent choice for hard-working family dining tables or kids’ play table; it can be super stylish when done right—just look at this awesome kids’ play table from Oeuf and this iconic Saarinen tulip table—and it’s also pretty easy to clean.
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Make your entryway storage stylish with leather baskets
These trending leather baskets from @celebratedspaces are so cute there’s basically no reason not to snag a few (especially since they also make storage stylish—a win-win). “We are all about extra storage looking like art,” says Moyer. “Elements in repetition always create a visual balance that the eye loves. Selecting a natural, textural material like sea grass or leather hides the colorful contents and keeps the palette peaceful, plus it provides great options for entryway clutter.”
My Favorite Vacuum Cleaner Is On Sale for 30% Off (Plus More Spring Cleaning Finds)
We all have those things. You know, the ones you didn’t know how you lived without before they came into your life. For me and my home, it’s a wet-dry vacuum I’ve written about before—in this best-of vacuums roundup—and right now, it’s on sale for 30% off.
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Our House Cleaning Service Experiences
Our House Cleaning Service Experiences. Hiring a cleaning service can be a great way to free up your time and take the stress out of cleaning your home. If you have wondered what the experience is like, I have hired quite a few cleaners in my time. This is my personal experience with hiring residential house cleaners.