I’ve never thought to wash anything in my washing machine other than clothes, but I suppose a laundry bag can make it possible to clean so much more, including small lego pieces! You could also use this concept in the dishwasher.
Can’t get rid of stains on napkins, tablecloths or doilies? Grandma wouldn’t toss them; she’d tea-stain them. Add four or five black tea bags to a bucket of hot water and let them steep for 10 minutes or so. Remove tea bags, add the cloth (swish it around so it Read more
Instead of using paper towels, invest in tea towels. They’re 100 percent cotton so you can dry glasses lint-free, wipe down the stove, or let dishes drip-dry on them. They launder well and dry fast. Grandma-approved bonus: They come in pretty patterns, colors, and embroidered motifs to add vintage charm Read more
Bad news: Your cell phone probably harbors more germs than your toilet seat. That’s why you should give it a once over with an alcohol wipe to zap germs, as well as other electronics, like your TV remote and computer mouse.
Your inbox doesn’t have to be as overwhelming as it seems. Nix any daily, weekly, or monthly newsletters that you haven’t opened in the past six months. They simply bombard you and cause distractions from priority emails.
Of course, spring cleaning is about sprucing up your physical space, but your mind needs some TLC too! Set aside time to reflect and journal about what habits you want to kick this season and what goals and intentions you want to set. A short 30 minute to one hour Read more
Instead of just a quick swipe, this window routine will make your glass shine. Raise blinds or shades and wash windows with glass cleaner and a microfiber cloth. Then lower the blinds and vinyl shades and dust with a duster like Swiffer ($5, amazon.com) and finish by vacuuming fabric shades and Read more
Heating ducts and air conditioning vents will just circulate dust throughout your home if you don’t make sure to clean them out. Use the soft brush on your vacuum (the one with the bristles) to keep these spaces clean.
To make this surface sparkle again, mix one teaspoon of dish detergent and 1 quart of hot tap water. Use a microfiber cloth and rub the detergent solution on the marks in small sections, going with the grain. Rinse with clean hot water only, and dry immediately with a clean Read more
You’ll sleep more soundly when your mattress is squeaky clean. Firmly press your vacuum’s upholstery and crevice tools to clean the sides. Then, spot clean stains with upholstery cleaner or mild suds. After spraying, let dry, then sanitize with a disinfectant spray like Lysol ($13, amazon.com)