Housekeeping

We know all the places to vacuum.  Rugs, carpets, baseboards, ceiling fans, and more. But do you really need to vacuum your refrigerator coils?  And if you do, why?

I'm amazed at all the creative uses for things my readers come up with. So, I know I can count on you to share with your fellow readers.  Share a green cleaner that has cleaned really well for you.  It doesn't matter if it's a manufacturer's product or your own homemade recipe, we want to know what green cleaners work for you.

I'm excited to think about remodeling our bathrooms. I've been researching about flooring to try to decide which way to go.  Knowing what you'll have to do to keep your floors clean is important.  But knowing what not to do is just as important.  Here are the top 10 tile mistakes and what to do instead.

Want a brief chemistry lesson?  Okay, so maybe that isn't tempting you.  Want to know what is meant by acid, base, and neutral PH cleaners?  Or maybe you need to know to make sure you use the right supplies on the right surfaces.  PH is measured on a scale from 0-14.  But where do our usual household cleaners fall on the scale?  Learn about cleaning product's PH level.

A friend of mine sent me a frantic email asking how she could figure out which green cleaning supplies to buy. She has a brand new baby and was hoping to learn some new tips for cleaning without fumes and chemicals.  It's easy for manufacturers to claim that their products are clean, but how can you really tell?

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My son's birthday is coming up this week. All he wants for his birthday is a set of robotic insects.  I can live with those, but the real life kind...no thanks.  If you are looking for a way to prevent bugs in your home, these tips can help.

Several weeks ago when I was grocery shopping I decided to pick up a 77 count package of the new Tide Pods. I knew I had enough laundry to put Tide to the test. I loved the idea of not having to measure out any laundry detergent. And to be honest, these little packs of laundry detergent in gel pack form were pretty and promising. Nearly 70 loads later and the results are in. So how did my Tide Pods review turn out? And how will it work with your laundry?

Okay, readers!  We want to know.  What is the best laundry detergent you've ever used?  Or is there one you wouldn't recommend to your worst enemy?  Have you tried anything new lately?  Or maybe you have an old standby laundry detergent that never fails?  Time to share your wisdom with fellow readers by posting a short review of your laundry detergent.

Most of us manage to find time to clean the basics in our home.  Some days may be harder than others, but eventually most of the dishes and laundry are done.  But trying to carve out enough time to tackle bigger projects can be really difficult.  Where can we find the time for deep cleaning?

One of my daughter's teachers has nicknamed her "peanut butter and jelly" since she loves to eat that each day for lunch.  Inevitably some blobs of grape jelly find their way onto her uniform shirt. If I can catch the stains right away, they aren't a big deal.  If she's hidden them at the bottom of the hamper, it gets a little more difficult.  Luckily even dried fruit stains can be removed.