Cleaning

Candles add a touch of warmth, light and aroma to a room. But if you push them too close to a wall, you’ll have smoke stains. You may be tempted to paint over the offending mess to keep the aesthetics of your room intact. But just painting over the smoke patch won’t work. The paint […]

It’s not nice to open your washing machine drawer and find it full of gunk. It’s also not a problem that goes away on its own – it tends to just build up gradually until you’re finally forced to deal with it. It’s a bit ironic that the thing that’s supposed to clean your clothes

Summertime is the time for lounging in the sun, sipping sangria and swatting flies. Wait. What was that? There’s got to be an easier way to keep flies in check! Well, there is. The answer: Make a natural fly deterrent spray and squirt the flying insects with it. It’s not hard to concoct a homemade

If you’ve pulled your pushchair out of the garage to discover it’s mouldy, you’re not alone. Mould seems to love buggies and prams. They’re usually stored in dark places – garages, garden sheds, car boots, etc. – and are often put away damp after strolls in the rain. The combination of darkness and dampness creates

Skirting boards sit close to the floor and are dirt magnets! Anything from dust, hair, pollen, and food splatters land on them. The grottiness is super obvious, and the unloved boards age a room and make it look drab. Clean and glowing skirting boards, on the other hand, light up a room and give it

Maintaining a spotlessly clean home may seem overwhelming, but fear not! Our 30-day cleaning challenge is here to guide you through a month-long adventure, breaking down the seemingly impossible task of cleaning into manageable, day-by-day goals.   Week 1: Hallways and Living Room Day 1: Entryway declutter Start the 30-day cleaning challenge by decluttering the

In pursuit of a simpler life, Swedes have a unique approach to decluttering that goes beyond mere tidying up. Known as the “Swedish Death Cleaning” method, or “döstädning“, this cultural practice has gained global attention for its blend of organisation and mindfulness. This article explains what Swedish Death Cleaning is, exploring its origins, principles, and

We’re all drowning in stuff. That drawer full of tangled chargers for old Nokias? The wardrobe bursting with clothes from your last growth spurt? The inbox with 3,074 unread emails? I’ve been there too. The good news is, you can declutter your life without going crazy in the process. And I’m here to show you

When you’re suffering from a bout of sickness, getting to the bathroom isn’t always possible. So the inevitable happens: you throw up in bed. Unfortunately, however rough you feel, you or someone else needs to clean up the sick because leaving vomit on a mattress has dire consequences. Not only will the bed stink of

Here, we’ll explore the benefits of a 15-minute daily cleaning routine and practical tips to help you keep your home in top shape. Breaking down your weekly cleaning tasks into day-by-day to-dos is a great way to streamline the cleaning process. However, we want to start by saying this: The 15-minute-a-day clean is a general