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Where Can I Find a Cleaning Encyclopedia?

"To me, 'dry clean only' means toss in the washer and cross your fingers" — Maxine     Seriously the clothes manufacturers that label their products as “dry clean only” must have stock in laundromats. But they...

Fabulous Party? Sure They Are a 24/7 Ongoing Party

Hashtags: Kids, SavvyHumor, AfterParty, Humor, HumorQuotes Having kids is like continually having to clean up after a party you didn't attend. — Unknown Cleaning up after a fabulous party usually isn’t a fun experience, but...

The Oreo Flavored Toothpaste Challenge

"Cleaning with kids in the house is like brushing your teeth while eating Oreos." – Unknown   I have an idea! What about an Oreo flavored toothpaste? I’m pretty sure that it would not help with cleaning any house that...

Our House Was Clean Last Week, We Promise!

"Our house was clean last week... Sorry you missed it." – Unknown   I swear last week our house was spotless. There weren’t any dishes in the sink. There wasn’t any laundry on the floor. That layer of dust you see wasn’t...

How You Are Affected By Internet Distractions

"A clean house is a sign of no internet connection." – Unknown   What in the world are we going to do all day? The internet has been out since last night! No email? No Facebook? No twitter? How will we survive? Is this...

Have Multiple Personalities? Picking One That Cleans

"I wish one of my personalities liked to clean." – Unknown Author My husband keeps telling me I have multiple personalities. One is sweet and kind, one is grumpy, and one is super angry. He only likes one of them. I wonder...

What Things Make House Cleaning Fun?

"You know what would make house cleaning way more fun? A maid!"  – Unknown Author Probably the ONLY way to make house cleaning fun is to avoid doing it completely. You could read that book you've been wanting to read if you...

Who Killed The House Cleaning Fairy!?

"The Dust Bunnies killed my Cleaning Fairy." – Unknown Author Awww, those cute little Dust Bunnies are everywhere! They are so cute and fluffy. They cover every surface of our homes, including hiding under all the furniture,...

Messy Hosts? Create Better Hosting Habits

"Had to clean my house for two hours just to tell guests 'Sorry for the mess!'" – Unknown Author   We need a new word for “ messy ”. My house was so messy that even after hours of cleaning, it was still a mess. What in...

Cleaning Recklessly Won’t Make You Happy

"Our house is clean enough to be healthy, but dirty enough to be happy." — Unknown Author   The truth is that if you can't find a single particle of dust in a home, it probably isn’t being lived in. When we live a...

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How to Clean a Furnace

How to Clean a Furnace

If the furnace is dirty it uses more fuel, works less efficiently, and costs you more money. Stay warm in the wintertime and...

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How to Clean a Whiteboard

How to Clean a Whiteboard

After a lot of use, a whiteboard starts to look less white and more splotchy. There's no need for a replacement, just a good...

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How to Clean Paneling

How to Clean Paneling

Wood paneling doesn't have to be a crime against interior decorating.  It can be modern and beautiful in any room, especially...

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How to Clean a Vacuum

How to Clean a Vacuum

The vacuum is your best friend when house cleaning. Even if you've kept it old school and use a vacuum with a bag, it's still...

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How to Clean a Dish Rack

How to Clean a Dish Rack

You wouldn't think a dish rack would get all that dirty just holding freshly-washed dishes, but it can; hard water stains,...

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How to Clean a Bicycle

How to Clean a Bicycle

A bicycle gets dirty easily and quickly, but most of the time it's fine with just a quick hose-down. After a while...

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How to Clean a Ceiling

How to Clean a Ceiling

Like every surface, the ceiling needs a cleaning once in a while. However, this surface offers a few particular challenges,...

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How to Clean a Lunch Box

How to Clean a Lunch Box

When do you ever think about the lunch boxes in your house? Probably the only time is in the morning, when your family is...

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How to Clean an Umbrella

How to Clean an Umbrella

The umbrella is a lifesaver when you get caught in the rain. It keeps you dry and, hopefully, a little warmer than you might...

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How to Clean Jewelry

How to Clean Jewelry

Have you ever seen anything that was dirty and elegant at the same time? Probably not. Fanciness can't happen without...

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How to Clean Brushes

How to Clean Brushes

What are you doing when you brush something? You're using a tool that gets up close and personal, whether it's with teeth,...

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