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How to Clean Windows: Tips for Washing Windows & Tracks

The sunshine is here {yay!} and when we look out at the beautiful spring day we don't want to see fingerprints, smudges, or mildew. Today we are learning how to clean windows! Materials needed: Cleaning bucket A few drops of dish soap Squeegee 2 microfiber cloths Q-Tips (if yours are as bad as mine you will need a lot) A small cup of white vinegar Paper towels (these are my favorite) Tutorial: First we are going to start with washing our windows and wiping down our sills. … [Read more...]

Spring Cleaning Event!!!

Spring is almost here! Of course you might not know it because it's still raining, snowing and storming in most of the country but ladies (and gentlemen) it's time to start thinking about spring cleaning our homes!I will be hosting a spring cleaning event here on Ask Anna that will go from April 2nd-16th (I know those are odd dates but it begins and ends on a Saturday). We will be cleaning everything from our windows and draperies to our doors and vents. Tasks will be given … [Read more...]

My 6 year Blogiversary and a Surprise!

I can't believe it has been 6 years since my first post on Ask Anna! So much has changed since that first day, it feels like a lifetime ago. I'll never forget my friend encouraging me to start a blog, then sitting down to start it, and getting tons of ideas for things I could write about. Never in a million years would I have imagined my little blog would turn into a business, an opportunity to work with my favorite brands, speaking opportunities, a way to connect with millions of people and … [Read more...]

4 Simple Tips to Organize Sets of Sheets & the Linen Closet

Here are 4 simple tips to organize sets of sheets, and pillowcases, to keep your linen closet organized and tidy! Hi, Susan here from Organized 31. Anyone else feeling the urge to spring clean and organize? I sure am! With the warm sunny weather, I’ve been busy cleaning blinds, cleaning windows, cleaning the kitchen and washing bed linens. On a recent rainy day, I decided it was time to do a quick straightening up of the linen closet, and these 4 easy tips for organizing sheet sets, made … [Read more...]

A Master Bathroom Remodel to Flower Farming, a Life Update

It has been a long time since I've written a post here, which I miss doing, but life has a way of throwing curve balls and sometimes it takes you in a direction you never would have expected. During the pandemic we sold our house and moved to a suburb of the city we were living in. We weren't really even looking to move, but you know us and houses, God always has a plan. Our new home has provided a quieter life, with more land, and endless potential. If you had told me 3 years ago, I'd be where … [Read more...]

10 things to Clean to get Ready for Summer Entertaining

When I think about summer I think about making my house look good for all the outside entertaining we do- eating out on the deck, having friends over, bringing the BBQ back out and all kinds of fun! Here's my list of the 10 things you should clean when getting ready for outdoor entertaining. The first thing you notice when you drive up to someone’s house is the outside. Is the garage door dirty, are the windows cloudy, are there cobwebs hanging in the eves? Not for long because today I'm … [Read more...]

How to Spring Clean Every Room in the House with Pyoure Hydrogen Peroxide

Can you believe it's already time to start thinking about spring cleaning?! I've been cleaning our house like crazy this month because of all the demo and construction going on in our master bedroom/bathroom and downstairs. Every time I turn around there is more dust, ahhh!!! I am SO ready to spring clean and have our house back to normal. :) This year, as I started thinking about spring cleaning, I received an email from a new company that makes premium hydrogen peroxide cleaners. I love … [Read more...]

The Easiest way to Clean Cooking Grease (without chemicals!)

I know I've written about my Norwex EnviroCloths before and how they are great for cleaning stainless steel, windows and more, but today I want to show you my favorite thing to clean with them - cooking grease. This time of year I cook a lot more and it makes me absolutely crazy when I'm sauteing veggies or browning meat and grease splatters all over the countertop, the floor, etc. In the past the grease splatters have been so hard to clean but not now that I have my secret weapon! The Norwex … [Read more...]