How Water Temperature Affects Laundry
There’s a science to do your laundry. Many people don’t bother and just throw everything (unsorted) into the machine. They use cold water and shake in a random amount of detergent. These people spe...
Why Say “NO” to Optical Brighteners
Optical brighteners are synthetic chemicals used to make your clothes appear brighter. When UV light strikes the brighteners, garments appear to glow. Optical brighteners don't help make clothes cl...
5 Rockin’ Tips for Naturally Clean Bathroom
Get excited DIY buffs and eco-friendly friends! We’re cleaning the bathroom from top to bottom without any harsh chemicals. Here are some of my favorite some of our favorite natural alternatives fo...
Well, it’s nearly spring. In many parts of the country, some people are just starting to see nicer weather (although it’s been pretty mild here in Texas). Most of us will be giving our homes a deep...
How to Keep a House with Pets Clean
To many of us, our beloved pets are like members of the family. They play outside with us, travel with us, and spend evenings on the couch. We couldn’t imagine living without a faithful friend. But...
6 Tips to Keep Your Carpet Looking New
If you’re like most families, you have a few carpeted rooms in your home – usually the bedrooms and a living room. Carpet makes your home more comfortable, but it can also be a hassle some times. H...
Clean Up Tips for After the Holidays
Now that the holidays are behind us, you’ve probably noticed that you have a lot of new stuff. If you have kids, the problem is compounded. So, in addition to having all the usual holiday decoratio...
Why Do Overnight Cloth Diapers Stink?
There’s nothing worse than walking into your babies’ room bright and early in the morning, and being hit in the face with a smell so pungent, so foul, that it makes your eye’s water. Your diaper st...
5 New Year’s Resolutions for the Home
If you haven’t made your New Year’s resolutions yet, there’s still time! Resolutions are a fun way to better ourselves and make our lives a little easier. Here are a few resolutions you could make ...
Quick Cleaning Tips for Last Minute Visitors
Everyone has experienced a time when they suddenly receive news of guests arriving in the next half hour, or a neighbor asking to stop by for a visit. Sometimes you just want to spend just 10 minut...