Household Cleaning Tips
Chalkboard Cleaning Tips Years ago, chalkboards were made of either black or grey slate. They often took up an entire wall in a classroom and the sound of fingernails on that board sent most kids running from the room. Pounding erasers and cleaning the chalkboard was the penalty for the badly behaved kids who were…
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5 Quick House Cleaning Tips Who among us couldn’t use some quick housecleaning tips to make cleaning easier and save a little time each week? Housecleaning, while not always a lot of fun is a necessary evil for homeowners and renters a like and it doesn’t have to take a lot of time or effort…
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Cleaning Silver with Aluminum Foil Silver is a wonderful alternative to gold when it comes to jewelry, picture frames and travel mementos such as spoons. It’s shiny, elegant, less expensive and holds its value just as well. But silver, like gold, requires regular cleaning to retain its beauty. Cleaning silver with aluminum foil (also spelled…
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How to Clean Gold Jewelry at Home We all know that special feeling we get when we put on a new piece of gold jewelry. The new ring, necklace or bracelet is shiny and all of our friends and coworkers notice how beautiful it is. But over time, under normal, everyday wearing conditions, gold can…
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Spring Cleaning Tips and Tricks Spring is marked by a lot of different things: budding trees; sprouting flowers; warm sunshine; robins and in many houses, spring cleaning. Whether you love it or hate it, spring cleaning is a way to rid your home of accumulated dirt and grime and start the new season with a…
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How to Clean and Remove Ink Stains Why is it that pens explode in pockets? Or in handbags? Have you ever seen a pen explode while it’s just lying around, say, on your desk? For that matter, why is it that I always put a ballpoint pen in my handbag without clicking it shut? It…
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How to Clean Silk Flowers Love the look of fresh flowers, but can’t afford to get fresh delivered bouquets on a regular basis? Today silk flowers look very real and offer a great alternative – plus, when kept clean and cared for, they will last you years. Silk flowers can add a touch of natural…
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Household Cleaning Tips Over the years I’ve heard and tried countless great tips for cleaning the kitchen, the bathroom and other areas around the house. I particularly like to clean with chemicals that won’t harm me or my family. Green is good and easy cleaning ideas are even better. With so many of us still…
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The 10 Commandments of Cleaning Most of you reading this article have been cleaning around the house all your life. I know I have. My kids have joined in and have been cleaning for years now and are on their way to becoming part of the life timers cleaning club. I know everyone has their…
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Tips for Spring Cleaning your Home My mother’s favorite holiday is Groundhog day. She begins counting down the days until February 2nd each year – patiently waiting to find out whether or not she will be celebrating an early spring. I remember secretly wishing each February that the Groundhog would see his shadow and scurry…
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