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Monday, March 9, 2015
Spring Cleaning Checklist
Can you believe it? Spring is right around the corner!!! I want to have my house cleaned and aired out and the checklist that Erin at How to Nest for Less will help with that. Not only is it functional, it is pretty enough to hang on your fridge!
For the downloadable printable, click on the photo below.
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For the downloadable printable, click on the photo below.
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Tuesday, July 9, 2013
NEEDLES-N-PINS STITCHERIES: Preparing For Guests
Summer is the season for inviting friends over for barbeques and parties. Of course then there are the "friends" that call and say "thought we would stop by to visit, we will be there in 20 minutes"! That gives us a cringing feeling of oh my gosh.....I need to clean the house!!! Don't fret....here are some tips for that quick cleaning and organizing.
CLEANING:
Most people don't mind clutter, but not the grime and dirt. Wipe off surfaces in your kitchen and bathrooms as that is where most of your guest will be. If you have dirty dishes in the sink just put them in the dishwasher or if you don't have a dishwasher put them in the oven. And if you have carpet just a quick vacuum in the high traffic areas will work.
HIDE CLUTTER:
A little clutter is ok, but if you are like me I don't like lots of clutter. To take care of some of the clutter just work on the "clutter collection sites". You know the ones.....junk mail on the table, shoes in the entry way, etc. Get a large laundry basket and put all these "clutter piles" in it and hide the basket in a closet. That way they will be all in one spot and you will have less to deal with later.
FINISHING TOUCHES:
Nice smelling scents always makes your home feel much better. I use candles in the winter, but summertime just doesn't seem like the time to have candles out so here are a few other ones. You can put a drop of lemon-scented oil on light blubs before you turn them on. You can also tuck scented fabric softener sheets under couch cushions or inside throw pillows.
This should help you speed through getting ready for those last minutes guest that love to appear at your door in "just a few minutes". :)
CLEANING:
Most people don't mind clutter, but not the grime and dirt. Wipe off surfaces in your kitchen and bathrooms as that is where most of your guest will be. If you have dirty dishes in the sink just put them in the dishwasher or if you don't have a dishwasher put them in the oven. And if you have carpet just a quick vacuum in the high traffic areas will work.
HIDE CLUTTER:
A little clutter is ok, but if you are like me I don't like lots of clutter. To take care of some of the clutter just work on the "clutter collection sites". You know the ones.....junk mail on the table, shoes in the entry way, etc. Get a large laundry basket and put all these "clutter piles" in it and hide the basket in a closet. That way they will be all in one spot and you will have less to deal with later.
FINISHING TOUCHES:
Nice smelling scents always makes your home feel much better. I use candles in the winter, but summertime just doesn't seem like the time to have candles out so here are a few other ones. You can put a drop of lemon-scented oil on light blubs before you turn them on. You can also tuck scented fabric softener sheets under couch cushions or inside throw pillows.
This should help you speed through getting ready for those last minutes guest that love to appear at your door in "just a few minutes". :)
Colleen:)
Monday, April 9, 2012
Organizing ----- Green Cleaning Product Recipes
With all the toxins in our lives, it makes sense to make your own cleaning products. Did you know that white vinegar kills most mold, bacteria and germs? Many homemade green products contain vinegar.
These are some of the cleaners we use in our home.
Drain Cleaner
Pour 1 cup of baking soda down your drain followed by 1 cup of hot white vinegar. Let sit for five or 10 minutes and then flush with hot water.
Caution: do not use this method after using a commercial drain opener--the vinegar can react with the drain opener to create dangerous fumes.
All Purpose Spray Cleaner
Fill a spray bottle with half vinegar, half water and 1 teaspoon of dish detergent.
All Purpose Cleanser
We use baking soda in place of cleanser. Just sprinkle baking soda on pots and pans, sinks, bread boards,
etc. Wet with enough water to make a paste and scrub.
Do you have a favorite homemade cleaner that works for you?
These are some of the cleaners we use in our home.
Drain Cleaner
Pour 1 cup of baking soda down your drain followed by 1 cup of hot white vinegar. Let sit for five or 10 minutes and then flush with hot water.
Caution: do not use this method after using a commercial drain opener--the vinegar can react with the drain opener to create dangerous fumes.
All Purpose Spray Cleaner
Fill a spray bottle with half vinegar, half water and 1 teaspoon of dish detergent.
All Purpose Cleanser
We use baking soda in place of cleanser. Just sprinkle baking soda on pots and pans, sinks, bread boards,
etc. Wet with enough water to make a paste and scrub.
Do you have a favorite homemade cleaner that works for you?
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