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How to Clean a Computer
Computers have become an integral part of life. They contain our precious pictures and important documents. They enable us to...
DIY—Easy Process to Clean a Printer. Copy That!
A printer is an essential part of our lives in the 21st-Century. Whether we're making copies of family photographs, printing...
Cleaning Computer Accessories — The Easy Way
With all the use our computer gets, we need to clean our computer accessories regularly, right? Not everyone does. All the...
How to Clean Gadgets With Ease
With gadgets ubiquitous in our lives, a general all-encompassing guide to cleaning them would be helpful. That's why we have...
Quick Tips to Clean Mouse Pads
You move and rub your hand across your mouse pad all day. Not only does that wear the pad out, but it coats it in dirt, dead...
Safe Ways to Clean a Microscope
A microscope is a tool regularly utilized in the medical, scientific, and academic realms, but most kids would love to have...
How to Properly Clean & Sanitize Canning Jars
Canning jars house some of the most delicious fresh food items in the country. From jellies and preserves to the freshest of...
Safe Ways to Clean a Cell Phone
We don't think of cleaning our cell phones like we would our hands. Why would we? Well, for starters think of every time...
Easiest Cleaning Tips for Salt Shakers — Be Practical!
Salt shakers and pepper shakers grace the kitchens of just about every home in the country. We use salt and pepper for...
5 Quick & Easy Tips to Increase Closet Space
Closet space is something almost everyone wishes they had more of. Unless you have a maid service that frequently cleans out...
Best Way to Clean a Potty Chair—Quick Tips
A potty chair represents a big step in the transition from toddler to big kid. It indicates a milestone is in the making in...
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The presidential elections are all over the news and television. On November 8th, we will know who our next American...
The Most Effective Ways to Clean a TV
Watching your favorite show on a dirty screen can be irritating, but not knowing the right way to clean dirt off your screen...
Winter House Cleaning and Organization
One of the best parts about winter is staying warm inside a cozy house. While winter is not the season most commonly...
Winter Preparation: 4 Cleaning Tips
There are lots of reasons to love winter, like hot chocolate, comfort food, and spending time with family. However, there are...
How to De-ice your Car’s Windshield
No cleaning is fun but maybe the absolute worst kind of cleaning is de-icing your car's windshield when it's cold, windy, and...
Repurpose & Bring New Life To Everyday Kitchen Items!
Think: repurpose. Your kitchen is likely filled with items you purchased or were gifted, that are taking up space and seldom...
Managing the Family Room with an Easy Cleaning Plan
Your family room is the domestic equivalent of Grand Central Station. It’s where your kids play and do their homework, where...