For tile walls, try using a bleach pen to transform your grout from grungy to great. This method is tedious, but the payoff is crisp, clean grout lines. Use the pen to “draw” bleach across the grout lines. The pen allows you to target the grout without getting bleach all Read more
Blankets, pillows, slipcovers, drapes and other textiles not only trap household dust, but they create it as they shed and disintegrate. Curtains and drapes, in particular, get dusty because they absorb moisture and dirt from the outside and act as a landing pad for dust from ceiling fans and air Read more
Don’t neglect those baseboards! You can tackle dirty baseboards using the brush attachment on your vacuum or a small whisk broom to remove dirt and dust from the surface. Be sure to clean the crevice between the bottom of the baseboard and the floor as well. Once your baseboards are Read more
Concealer and foundation brushes must be washed at least once a week, while brushes used around your eyes should be cleaned at least twice a month and the rest can be washed once a month. You can use a variety of products to keep your makeup brushes clean, including baby Read more
Getting rid of mold on your shower curtains is easier than you think. Spray plastic shower curtain liners with a 1:1 mixture of vinegar and water, and run fabric curtains through the washing machine once a month.
Everyone touches the remote, often times while snacking. Use a cotton swab dampened with rubbing alcohol to clean germs without damaging delicate buttons. Tip: Use disinfectant wipes to clean the remote in a hotel room.
Dirtiest Places in Your Home: Mattress This is going to keep you up at night: Your mattress is full of dead skin cells and dust mites that eat your dead skin cells. There’s also sweat, stains from the coffee you spilled when you had breakfast in bed, and other icky Read more
Dirtiest Places in Your Home: Toothbrush Water alone won’t sanitize months of growing bacteria. Put your toothbrush in the dishwasher, or use a UV cleaner for 10 minutes to get rid of bacteria.
Mother-in-Law’s Tongue – Sansevieria trifasciata ‘Laurentii’ A hardy succulent, mother-in-law’s tongue is a great houseplant for beginners and can survive in some of the toughest conditions, including a wide variety of temperatures and light conditions. However, be careful not to overwater (or to not water at all).
Raw meat, raw fish, what’s left of dinner — the sink has plenty of growing bacteria. Give it a scrub with baking soda, then follow up with a white vinegar soak. Add a few tablespoons of vinegar to warm water, or place vinegar-saturated paper towels in the sink for 15 Read more