How to Clean an Espresso Machine

How to Clean an Espresso Machine

As true coffee-lovers know, coffee is an art form. The beans matter, how they’re roasted matters, the grind matters, how the coffee is brewed matters…we could go and on. People are even more particular about espresso, and not without reason. Not only do...
How to Clean a Garbage Can

How to Clean a Garbage Can

Okay, so “clean garbage can” sounds like an oxymoron, but it can be done and it should be done! Taking the trash out to the garbage can is made so much worse when you have to hold your breath or wind up gagging. A dirty garbage can is a breeding ground for...
How to Clean Pot Holders

How to Clean Pot Holders

What does a week in the life of a pot holder look like? Maybe something like grabbing casserole dishes with splattered rims, touching marinara-covered pot handles, and holding grease-streaked skillets. In short, pot holders get very dirty, very quickly. Clean them...
How to Clean a Toaster Oven

How to Clean a Toaster Oven

Before you know it, your toaster oven is more crumbs than oven! Debris left in a toaster oven can burn, cause smells, and leave stains. Not everyone knows how to properly clean a toaster oven, but you do because you have these great tips! So read about how to get a...
How to Clean Doormats

How to Clean Doormats

Doormats are there for the sole purpose of collecting dirt, so obviously they get dirty! However, once they’re too soiled they don’t trap dirt as efficiently, and it gets tracked in your house just as if the doormat wasn’t there. So, even though the...
How to Clean a Filing Cabinet

How to Clean a Filing Cabinet

Unless you’re pulling a file (and, in the age of computers, how often does that happen anymore?) metal filing cabinets are basically invisible. Your eyes see them and just tell your brain, “nothing to see here.” That being said, it should come as no...
How to Clean Hinges

How to Clean Hinges

The home you share with your loved ones has provided shelter, warmth, and space for memories over the years. In return, you give your house the care it needs right down to the smallest detail. One of the more common problems to crop up in home maintenance is squeaky...
How to Clean an Ironing Board

How to Clean an Ironing Board

You may clean your iron, but it might not cross your mind to clean the ironing board. Well, you should! Like most everything else in your home, your ironing board can use a little care and maintenance once in a while. Read these tips to learn how to clean an ironing...
How to Clean Stained Glass

How to Clean Stained Glass

If you think stained glass is just for medieval churches, think again. Many homes have stained glass items that add vibrancy and beauty to their rooms. Use these tips to find out how easy it is to get clean stained glass. Step One Give the glass a good dusting. We...
How to Clean a Makeup Bag

How to Clean a Makeup Bag

This might seem like a particularly fussy task, but it actually is a really important one. You can clean your makeup tools all you want, but if you put them in a dirty bag, you’re not doing anything. A dirty storage space for your makeup tools means...