Even though you try to keep a clean house, you might be spreading germs around without even realizing it. Prevent germs from proliferating throughout your home by addressing these key problem areas.
Save time and money by learning how to safely launder “dry clean only” garments at home.
Do you have a lot of stuff you want to show off? Do you have a hard time parting with your favorite items? Meet cluttercore, where more is better.
One of the most common living organisms in the world may have taken up residence in your home, and you may not even know it. Mold—the common name for thousands of different types of fungi—can grow wherever moisture and organic matter are present, and that’s not great news. Aside from being unsightly, mold can be downright dangerous. Indeed, according to the Centers for Disease Control, “Molds can cause nasal stuffiness, throat irritation, coughing or wheezing, eye irritation, or, in some cases, skin irritation.” Not only that, but people with allergies or certain types of respiratory illnesses are especially vulnerable to the ill effects of mold. Even worse, mold can grow just about anywhere there is moisture, even in places you can’t see or don’t typically even think about cleaning. Here are just a few hiding places where mold might be lurking in your home.
These trusty cleaning products might do a good job getting rid of stains, dirt, and germs, but it’s important to know about their damaging effects on your house and health if you use them too much.
Open your windows and shake out the dust—but be careful not to sweep away good luck. Learn the reasons, rituals, and resolutions that underlie the tradition of spring cleaning, and make this year’s fresh start your most joyful yet.
It’s Saturday morning and you’re in a hurry to finish the cleaning chores so you can get on with your weekend. Pro cleaning techniques will help get your house sparkling clean in short order—freeing up time for other activities.
Deep cleaning is hard work, and many homeowners simply don’t have time. Hiring a professional to perform a deep clean can be surprisingly affordable, with the average cost of a house deep clean coming in at $200 to $400.
Disinfecting surfaces doesn’t get any easier than using one of these convenient wipes, read this first before you get carried away and accidentally damage a surface.
Microfiber is a relatively new and rapidly-growing textiles construction. Microfiber is used in myriad products, including cleaning cloths, mops, faux leather, upholstery fabrics, bed and bath fashions, clothing, and sporting goods. Here are some pros and cons of thoroughly modern microfiber.