Did you know that corn starch, baking powder and cream of tarter can be used for green cleaning? If we’re being honest we could probably admit that we wouldn’t normally think to grab those baking items when we are cleaning our homes. But you’ll be amazed at what they can clean! Grease spotsUpholsteryTo remove grease spots from upholstery, cover the… Read More
The BEST Homemade Laundry Detergent, and Why
Homemade laundry detergent is all the rage these days but do you ever wonder if it really works? I love the idea of homemade laundry detergent, that costs a fraction of the price but I want to know that my clothes are actually getting clean, before I jump on the bandwagon! So today I’m sharing a homemade laundry detergent recipe… Read More
Green Cleaning: Cleaning with Lemons
I love lemons. They are pretty and they taste amazing, but they are also great for green cleaning {or yellow cleaning}, not only will your house smell amazing but it will be sparkly clean! Today I’m going to share a few great recipes for cleaning with lemons. Grease and smudges Do your kids ever get smudgy fingerprints on your walls… Read More
The Best Cleaning Tips on Pinterest
I was sick all last week, which means I slept most days, instead of working. So today I’m sharing a round-up of some of the best cleaning tips on Pinterest I could find! #1 Clean your Mattress source Truthfully how often do you clean your mattress? My answer, not often enough. Stay at Home Mum has some great tips for… Read More
How to Remove Urine Smell from Carpet
Last month when we went to Tennessee I hired a handyman to finish painting Malea’s bed. What I forgot to tell him was to not close the door to where the cat box is hidden! Two days after we’d been gone I got a call from my friend, who was there to feed our cat, and she told me that… Read More
How to Clean Silver
For Malea’s princess tea party I borrowed my mother-in-laws silver. It used to be my husband’s grandma’s so it’s beautiful, antique and it was very very tarnished. I wasn’t planning on polishing it but then my mom told me a super easy trick that takes no time at all! Here’s what you need: A large pot or a large sink… Read More