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Sarah's Housekeeping Blog May 2007 Archive

By Sarah Aguirre, About.com Guide to Housekeeping since 2004

Method's Omop Review

Thursday May 31, 2007
Mopping for me is the signal that I'm finally finishing a room. I reserve mopping as the last step, and by the time I'm scrubbing a floor, I'm ... Read More

Favorite Cleaning Gadgets

Sunday May 27, 2007
When I feel like cleaning is a boring job that I don't feel like doing, trying a new cleaning gadget usually gets me excited about finishing my chores. Some ... Read More

Thorough Dorm Room Cleanup

Saturday May 26, 2007
For times when you need more than just a quick cleanup in your dorm room, this intense dorm room cleanup plan can get your area in shape. Use it to ... Read More

Fabric Softener or Dryer Sheets?

Friday May 25, 2007
Poll: What Do You Use For Fabric Softener? Liquid Fabric Softener Dryer Sheets Both Liquid Fabric Softener and Dryer Sheets Vinegar Nothing Other View Results

Got a Chore Chart?

Sunday May 20, 2007
With school nearly out for the summer, now's the time to begin delegating chores to relieve your children's boredom. As parents are planning out summer camps, sports retreats, and ... Read More

Baking Soda in the Dishwasher

Wednesday May 9, 2007
With all the abuse that we put our dishwashers through, it's no wonder that they sometimes need a little care of their own. Find out how to use baking ... Read More

Dishwasher Detergent

Wednesday May 9, 2007
It's one of our most magical machines. We put in plates, cups, forks, and knives that are disgusting, and one cycle later out comes a batch of clean shiny ... Read More

Combination Based Stains

Saturday May 5, 2007
So you've got the stain groups figured out right? There are tannin, dye, oil, and protein based stains that you have to worry about. Do you know about ... Read More

Oil Based Stains

Friday May 4, 2007
Oils, greases, butter, and more can leave some very oily stains on your clothing. Find out about the most common oil based stains. Removing them may take a ... Read More

Tannin Based Stains

Wednesday May 2, 2007
Tea and coffee stains are some of the most difficult stains to remove. One of the things that makes them tough, is that they are tannin based stains. What ... Read More

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