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Fall Cleaning ~ Getting rid of Summer Dirt & a Giveaway!!!

When it comes to Fall cleaning, one of the things I focus on is getting rid of all the dust and dirt that made it's way in the house, during the summer months. In our new house we have a few different types of flooring on the main floor, which means that dirt and grime get stuck in the floor transitions. It's particularly bad in this house because I don't think the transitions were ever cleaned before we moved in (or anytime in the last 22 years)! I tried getting this gunk out with my … [Read more...]

Cleaning Checklist for Moving

This month we are packing up our house and moving!!! We aren't moving for a few more weeks but using this checklist, I have already started packing up the house. With the packing process under way there are lots of empty shelves and spaces that need to be cleaned. I'm not one of those people that likes to leave behind a messy house for the new owners so today I wanted to share a cleaning checklist for moving so you know what you should clean when you move out of your home. #1 CupboardsWhen I … [Read more...]

My Favorite Cleaning Cloths

I have so many favorite cleaning products, and I've told you many of them, but I've never taken the time to tell you what I use to wipe them up! I have so many favorite cleaning cloths, microfiber cloths, sponges, etc. that I thought it was time I shared. Scotch-Brite Sponges These sponges are a long-time favorite of mine. I am super picky about sponges and I've used a lot of bad ones in my day. But the Scotch-Brite green and yellow sponges never let me down! (They have other ones too but … [Read more...]

Green Cleaning: Cleaning with Hydrogen Peroxide

I recently had a reader email me and ask me for ways she could use hydrogen peroxide to clean. I haven't ever really used hydrogen peroxide to clean, but it got me thinking about how it's non-toxic, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-mold and anti-mildew, and then I though, "why don't I use it to clean more!?" So today I'm going to give you a few green cleaning tips using hydrogen peroxide. Laundry Hydrogen peroxide can be used to pre-treat tough stains, and it's a natural alternative to … [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 and appliances {who, me? no never!} Well this simple solution will cut the grease, from their cute little fingers, and have your walls clean again in no … [Read more...]

Spring Cleaning Tips for the Bathroom

Today we are going to be spring cleaning in the bathrooms. When you think of spring cleaning you probably don't think about the bathrooms, but there is so much to be done in there! My regular bathroom routine includes cleaning the toilets, sinks, countertops, tub/shower, mirrors and floors but there are lots of other things that should be cleaned at least once a year, if not twice. Here is a checklist to help you remember all the things there are to Spring Clean in the bathroom. #1 … [Read more...]

Spring Cleaning Round-up

Have you been bit by the Spring Cleaning bug yet? No matter when, or how, you Spring Clean, here's a top 10 list of Ask Anna posts that you should add to your Spring Cleaning list, if you haven't already. If you click on the title, or the picture it will take you to the full post so you can see each tutorial in full! #1 Clean between the oven glass Do you have drips or spills between your oven glass, that have been making you crazy? Here's a super easy tutorial for how to clean them up … [Read more...]

Love to Clean ~ Washing Windows & Mirrors

I'll be honest, washing windows and mirrors has never really been one of my favorite things to clean until recent years. The thought of getting out the paper towels and glass cleaner made me cringe. I'm pretty sure I have wasted hundreds of paper towels on my windows and mirrors in the past, and it just seemed like there should be a better solution! In the past 2 years I have discovered 3 great ways to clean windows and mirrors, none of which include paper towels, woo-hoo! #1 Deep … [Read more...]