Myth 1: Dishwasher detergent is safe to use on your car.
Remember all those commercials about how dishwashing detergent ‘fights grease’ and ‘eliminates streaks’? As appealing as it may sound to use that on your car, consider it a huge no-no if you ever want to get that showroom SHEEN...
Cleaning expert, Melissa Maker, walks you through the products and tools you'll need as well as the simple steps to cleaning a toilet quickly and effectively in 3 minutes.
Tools you'll need
Rubber Gloves
Use separate ones for the bathroom (these ones are while, choose another colour for the kitchen).
Cleaning Toothbrush
Use an...
Cleaning a BBQ
I love BBQs; the tastes, the smells, the anticipation of a perfectly grilled steak (my steak style is called 'Chicago'; rare on the inside and charred on the outside). But BBQ fans be forewarned; you can be the best chef with the best ingredients and recipes, but...
Your refrigerator is one of the hardest working appliances in your home.
Often overlooked, it endures spills, stinky odors and overcrowding on a daily basis and never gets a break. A clean refrigerator helps keep food fresher and is less likely to have issues down the road. There are various...
Baseball Caps. Most guys wear them. Most guys sweat in them. Most guys never clean them. Ok, girls wear them too and probably don't clean them as much as they should. Regardless of your sex, you sweat and leave smells, oils and colors in your hat. Keep your hat clean so that...
Is your house a breeding ground for the cold or flu bug?
Here's a great way to keep germs out this winter. This is not designed to turn you in to a germophobe, it is designed to give you the confidence in knowing what to clean so that you don't...
Tidying vs. Cleaning
There is a difference you know. The divisible line is whether something is being cleaned (i.e. dirt removed, spiffed) or simply tidied (organized and straightened up). One should not be confused with the other.
We tidy up when friends come over, but we clean up when our mother...
Day 4 | Clean Holiday Decorations
With Holidays so close, our homes are undoubtedly filled with holiday decor (no matter what holiday or combination therein is being celebrated).
To keep these items looking gorgeous all season long, here's what I suggest..
Cleaning Holiday Decor
Decorations, Ornaments & Nativity Scenes
To dust even the most...
If you are cooking for the holidays, I want some. Send me a care package.
We always complain that we eat too much but it does happen only once per year (that's the real reason LuluLemon pants exist). And you know you've pinned like 2,398,439 recipes that you want to...
Crack, shatter, damn! Alas, small breaks do happen and even the most lovely ornaments, light bulbs, and even glasses are prone to breaking. So if you find yourself among a broken item and a lot of warm bodies this holiday season, here's how to quickly clean up the mess without...
So you are probably wrapping a lot of gifts if you are reading this.
Snippets of paper, ribbon, tissue paper, organza, pieces of wire, sequins, price tags, pieces of mangled tape ad infinitum. The mess never ends with gift wrapping, but the outcome is amazing, someone's beaming face when they...
Day 3 | Safely Dispose of Cooking Grease
I've heard that a plumber's rate triples on Holidays, and there's no surprise that clogged pipes occur most often during this time.
Fats, oils and grease seems harmless, but indeed it is not.
When in liquid form, it is being beckoned by the kitchen...
Day 2 | Eliminate Winter Boot Messes
I recall a brilliant family member who hosted our annual holiday party each year at her lovely home.
Because there were so many kids at the party and of course, the party always coincided with the first annual blast of winter, there were countless...
Day 5 | Shining Up Flatware, Dinnerware and Glassware for the Holidays
A huge part of the holiday experience is setting and dining at the festive table. No matter what you are celebrating, your table sets the stage and drums up excitement among your guests. Whether you are bringing out...
Oh no! It’s noon and you just found out your guests will be arriving early. With no time to spare, you must get to cleaning! So what do you do when you are strapped for time and want to make a good impression? Focus on these 5 areas and...
