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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 Ceiling Fans

How to Clean Ceiling Fans

Does anyone even look at the ceiling fan? Why bother to clean it? A ceiling fan actually acquires a lot of dust over time and...

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How to Organize Toys

How to Organize Toys

When you have young children, your home just seems to grow toys. They're everywhere! Action figures on the kitchen floor,...

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How to Clean a Chandelier

How to Clean a Chandelier

Chandelier cleaning is a delicate task. The difficulty involved in dusting something dangling so many feet in the air might...

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How to Clean Silver

How to Clean Silver

Silver may be fancy, but how you clean it doesn't have to be. You don't need expensive or intense-smelling specialty products...

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How to Clean Copper

How to Clean Copper

Copper is a beautiful home accent, whether it's in the kitchen as a backsplash or in the bathroom as a countertop. However,...

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How to Clean Wood

How to Clean Wood

Woodwork looks beautiful in your home, especially when it's looking its best. Learn the different ways to clean wood and how...

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How to Clean a Dryer

How to Clean a Dryer

Here's a common misconception: your dryer is the one appliance that needs no upkeep. Many people think you just clean out the...

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How to Clean Bedding

How to Clean Bedding

We spend a third of our lives in bed and the quality of sleep we get there affects our day. A dirty bed can mess with...

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How to Clean a Couch

How to Clean a Couch

It's family movie night on the sofa. You have drinks and snacks, the dog is cuddled up on the couch watching too, and the...

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How to Clean Walls

How to Clean Walls

When's the last time you really looked at your walls? Most likely, upon close inspection you'll find your walls are...

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