Everything Homemaking
Have you ever had one of those horrifying moments when someone called to let you know they were stopping by in 20 or 30 minutes and your house was a disaster? The next time that happens, here’s a four-step plan for cleaning up fast: 1. Start with the bathroom. Use an all-purpose cleaning wipe (or a rag and bottle of all-purpose cleaner) to clean the sink, countertops and toilet … [Read more...]
There are different kinds of homemakers and they each clean house their own way. But each and every one of those homemakers needs a house cleaning schedule. And here’s why. 1. The Slob. If you’re a slob, you probably don’t enjoy house cleaning and you don’t really care that much whether it gets done. You’re more interested in building relationships and having … [Read more...]
House cleaning doesn’t have to be complicated or time consuming. Who wants to spend all their free time cleaning?! But you do need a system. So if you’re having trouble getting started (or stopping), here’s a basic weekly cleaning list I’ve been using for years. 1. Dust 2. Glass. This includes mirrors, glass doors, tv & computer screens, and the … [Read more...]
by Ashley Gardner There's always so much to do! So much, in fact that we turn into efficient entities and forget that it's okay to play, sit, and occasionally relax! So where's the line? Let's grab our magnifying glasses and find it! (And I am totally “preaching to the choir”!) Is it time for a break? When in “work-mode”, it's easy to lose track of time. Suddenly you've … [Read more...]
“You cause at least three-quarters of your own housework,” says Don Aslett, author of How Do I Clean The Moosehead. He goes on to say: “Houses don’t create housework – it’s us, our families, our guests. And our bad habits.” In his book, Is There Life After Housework?, he goes on to say: “A large percentage of our housecleaning time is spent ‘putting out brush fires’ as … [Read more...]
Many homes these days have a combination of flooring including carpet, wood, and tile. Each surface requires its own method of cleaning. But when it comes to general daily floor care, like cleaning up the dust and dirt and pet hair, you can use the same tool for every floor – your vacuum cleaner. Most of my floors are wood but I do have tile in the bathroom and three large area rugs in … [Read more...]
Want to keep your house looking decent most of the time? Here are a few easy tasks that will make it look clean even if it isn’t as clean as you think it should be. Main Bathroom. Touch-up the main bathroom daily. Every bathroom is different, but a bathroom touch-up typically includes: Spot clean the mirror Wipe down the sink and … [Read more...]
