by Germophobes | Jan 4, 2018 | cleaning tips
Always begin on the right side of your stove, then move clockwise around the room. The stove is typically the dirtiest part of the kitchen, so ending with it keeps you from spreading dirt and grease. (First, soak drip pans and knobs in warm soapy water. By the time...
by Germophobes | Jan 4, 2018 | cleaning tips
When your child’s artistic efforts end up all over your new paint job, scrub lightly with a damp sponge sprinkled in baking soda.
by Germophobes | Jan 4, 2018 | cleaning tips
Got a scuff or a scratch on your wood furniture? Rub it with a walnut (shell removed) to mask the damage.
by Germophobes | Jan 4, 2018 | cleaning tips
Freshen up after your Zumba class by sprinkling some baking soda inside your shoes (and your gym bag while you’re at it). Just tap it out before you wear them again.
by Germophobes | Jan 4, 2018 | cleaning tips
Toothpaste will erase marker stains from wood — a handy trick to have in your back pocket if you’ve got creative kids.
by Germophobes | Jan 4, 2018 | cleaning tips
Run a few lemon rinds through the disposal and follow with cold water to dispel any sour odors.
by Germophobes | Jan 4, 2018 | cleaning tips
Wooden floors are a major investment―and yet they take such a beating: We walk all over them, track dirt onto them, and still expect them to gleam at the end of the day. FOLLOW THESE STEPS Clear the floorClear the floor area of any furniture that’s easy to move.Tip:...
by Germophobes | Jan 4, 2018 | cleaning tips
When it comes to keeping the house neat and tidy, don’t make sweeping resolutions you’ll abandon long before it’s time for spring-cleaning. Instead, break those dreaded jobs (doing laundry, scrubbing the tub) down into small chores you can squeeze in here and there....
