Awesome and Easy Cleaning Tips For Home Items

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We’ve all had big and small appliances or items we’ve purchased that supposedly requires you to purchase “special” cleaning products just for those items. Well, don’t be fooled. Sure you can spend the extra money and know you’ll get a good clean, but do you really want to have 20 different cleaning products under your kitchen sink (or wherever you keep them)? Neither do we. Take a look at these helpful cleaning tips that only require items that everyone has in their home.

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Tips For Decluttering Your Home

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Whether you’re a secret hoarder or a have recently downsized your home, you may have too much “stuff” in your house. Some people are just better at keeping their home clean and streamlined then others. I know I’m guilty of that. By removing excess chachkas, even the smallest of spaces will look that much bigger and roomier.

Here are a few tips we’ve put together to help those of us (ahem!) who need a little guidance when it comes to decluttering our living spaces.

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How To Effectively Clean Your Granite Countertops

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We all love our beautiful granite countertops. Whether they’re in the kitchen or bathroom, they add a touch of elegance to any surface. But how can you effectively clean granite without ruining the stone?

Many countertop professionals might try to sell you on the idea that you absolutely need a granite-specific cleaner and nothing else will do. Well, ladies and gentlemen, this actually is not true. There is a great, and inexpensive, solution to cleaning your granite. And we want to share it with you!

First, let’s tackle some important questions about granite countertops.

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Easy Ways To Clean Your Washing Machine & Dryer

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Just like your sink, your oven and your fridge, your washing machine and dryer both need to be cleaned at least once every couple of months. This not only ensures a healthy, well-running machine, but it ensures that the machines won’t actually stain or ruin your clothes instead of cleaning them. Yikes!

Nowadays, front-loading washers and dryers are more popular than ever. And for multiple reasons. First, they are energy efficient which we all know helps decrease the amount of energy and water required to run a load. But these types of machines are also more prone to growing mold from stagnant water, and of course, smells ensue.

We’ve culled the internet for our favourite tips, which are environmentally sound and utilize ingredients everyone typically already has in their cupboards. The washing machine and the dryer will both require different methods, so we’ve broken them down in a few simple steps for you below. Remember to let us know what you think once you’ve given them a try.

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Garden tool storage tips

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Spring and summer are a beautiful time. Those with a green thumb get to garden and watch their plants grow. Aspiring gardeners give growing a try. Some grow vegetables and herbs to eat and cook with. The rest of us do what we can to have an attractive yard. With all this yard work and gardening come a number of garden tools that need storing.

Finding space for your garden tools and an organized way of storing them is essential to making the most of the growing season. Here are some garden storage tips that will keep everything in its place in your garage or shed.

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Home maintenance for busy people

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Between work and having a life it can be difficult to do all the little cleaning things you are supposed to or want to do. You home or condo can quickly start to look like a mess and you get frustrated. Keeping your cleaning routine simple and streamlined is key to making the most of your cleaning. Even if you’re busy you can still fit cleaning into your life. If not you can always hire a maid service.

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