How to Clean Frugally
A clean house is a happy house, or so my Mom always said. SInce I just moved into my first home, I do want to keep it clean and looking its best ... for instance. Many people think they need the latest vacuum with all the fancy gadgets. Generally, that’s not so. A simple vacuum will be more than adequate for the job that needs to be done [more...]
Date: 2008-09-18 13:13:52
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Headlice: A Key To Start A New Cleaning Company
Billions of dollars are thrown into keeping your house clean. Nothing compares to walking into a fresh, clean smelling home ... services that will save you money by selling you cleaners in bulk. By having these industrial strength ... . When all is said and done you will see that industrial headlice removal could be the perfect fit [more...]
Date: 2009-01-05 20:01:03
Learn How to Keep Your House Look and Smell Clean With Green Cleaning Products
Are you on the search for natural cleaners? Read on to find out some of the most common fixes for house problems. 1 ... in removing residue as it also helps to disinfect the place. 5.Dirty Carpet- this is not a problem if you only follow the right steps written here. What you need to do is to sprinkle baking soda on the carpet [more...]
Date: 2008-12-15 23:29:38
On The Move Take 1
Well, if I have said it once I have said it a million times, we think we want to move this spring. Spring is quickly approaching ( ... another challence to an already overwhelming challenge! 2. Deep clean. After I get the entire house ... trying really hard to not keep things clean. 3. Have 2 agents come out and look at the house. Why [more...]
Date: 2009-01-20 05:27:09
Here’s A Hint
I have a 9 year old son, so it’s difficult to keep things clean around my house. One thing that suffers the most is the carpet and furniture ... to get out. So, when I was asked what I wanted for Christmas, my answer was a steam cleaner. Ideally, I’d like one of those Ladybug steam cleaners because I’ve heard nothing but great things about them [more...]
Date: 2008-12-04 21:35:19
Supermom Series: THE WORKING MOM
This is my good friend Ali. We went to graduate school together. We are fellow graphic designers. I was in her wedding, she was in my wedding ... what she had to say:*****AROUND THE HOUSEThe biggest helper to keeping my house clean, shopping done, kids cared for, is a daily and weekly schedule: Meals, naps, shopping, cleaning, trips to the dump, play [more...]
Date: 2009-01-17 23:45:00
Use Dirt Devil To Keep Your House Clean
As a wife and mother, I am in-charge to keep my home clean and tidy. I have a 16 month old daughter who loves to play in the carpet and is very messy when eating so I end up cleaning it all the time. It is really time consuming but I have no choice but to clean them [more...]
Date: 2008-07-02 12:15:49
Cleaning House: When Little Messes Become Big Problems
Kris and I drove down to clean Mom’s house last night. Over the past decade, her place has gradually been overtaken by Stuff and clutter ... . After three hours of cleaning clutter and sorting Stuff, there’s no mystery about where I acquired ... under its sway. The gift that keeps on giving We started cleaning upstairs in the spare bedroom [more...]
Date: 2008-08-12 12:00:52
On the First Day of Christmas...
On the First Day of Christmas A Wrestling Addicted Mommy gave to me.....A way to keep my house clean!!!I fully admit... I hate to vacuum! ... with it, an extend-able cleaning wand, a squeegee and also an upholstery brush that store easily ... In fact, I hate cleaning period, but it has to be done. With 2 levels in our home that each [more...]
Date: 2008-12-01 17:23:00
2009 Goals: Organization and Domestic Stuff
#fullpost{display:inline;}So, as you know one of my goals is to work on being a better housewife and all that crap goes along with that :-) ... for this, so there).With this, I wanted to find an approach to cleaning and keeping my house the haven I desire ... it in excel! Click here to read more on this Snack... Household Cleaning Task ListThis is very [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 22:00:00
Resolutions
are in the same category as memes and chain letters (can you believe people are still sending those things around?) in my book, so while I just ... ! And, Part B of this one is to try to keep up with the house after doing so much cleaning before ... with some great jewelry classes that I might have to scrape together the funds for. Because the summer [more...]
Date: 2009-01-04 20:26:29
Titles Are Over Rated
Recognition Archives Reviews Contact Titles Are Over Rated July 7, 2008 I may keep my house relatively clean, but my vehicles are another story ... cleaning stuff. And I contemplated renting a steam cleaner for the rug and upholstery, because [more...]
Date: 2008-07-08 00:06:13
In which I learn to keep my house clean
Now that I have ratted myself out, I will change direction and talk a little about how I reformed, somewhat, and continue to work towards organization and order day by day. I am constantly looking for a better way to do something. It keeps life exciting - ya know? [more...]
Date: 2009-01-07 02:43:00
Bidmycleaning.com: Using Technology to Keep Startup Costs Low
Bidmycleaning.com is known as the “eBay of house cleaning services”. The company’s website allows homeowners to receive multiple competitive bids for house cleaning, window and carpet cleaning services, schedule appointments, and pay for their service online [more...]
Date: 2008-10-06 19:42:07
Post-Vacation
Around the House Originally uploaded by PatL I’m in a post-vacation, post-relaxation, post-Montana mood right now ... of keeping the house up, and cleaning up a lot, but there still are these echoes of disuse ... for a week. Bookmark and Share del.icio.us Digg Google StumbleUpon Windows [more...]
Date: 2008-08-28 00:46:23
Live in Nanny- Why You Need to Choose a Live-in Nanny
By Alice SyCareer-driven parents can obtain a lot of benefits in hiring a live in nanny ... to other domestic duties like cooking, cleaning house, and keeping other things in order. Compared ... . Although part-time nannies can be more economical in terms of salary expenses, live in domestic [more...]
Date: 2009-01-11 23:43:00
Movies that make me want to clean my house
Guest post from NancyThere's a family legend about my great-grandmother, born Mary Swan but known in adult life as Mrs ... For the Red Cross to bother cleaning her house. This would have been circa World War I.She liked to gad ... , clean white grout around the tub, for heaven's sake.So I shrug and channel Bee, and generally keep [more...]
Date: 2008-10-21 13:19:00
How To Clean Up Your House
Last year we bought a wonderful house. It’s in the middle of nowhere, meaning in the growing northern area of Bucharest, ... was so clear. To keep a long story short: we couldn’t cope with cleaning up the house. Yes [more...]
Date: 2008-12-19 15:26:32
Breathing now
I'm breathing a bit easier now that the Tennessee legislature swept the vote for constitutional officers ... body dug its heels in and has done all it can to keep the people from voting. Plenty of house cleaning to be done in that portion of the job to be sure.I was happy to see Rep. Jason Mumpower [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 18:24:00
Hello 2009!
It feels very stupid to be welcoming in the new year on January 14th. If someone wished me a Happy New Year today, I’d think they’ve got problems ... service. Since Titus was sick and my wife was busy working (she’d been hired by the church to do a 6-7 week temporary job) and keeping Titus, I started tending to all the house cleaning and laundry [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 05:24:06
Today
I know this is a stretch, in regard to "day of service" , but my life dictates that my day of service will take place at home. Our house is long over due for some cleaning and general up-keep. Vacuuming is taking priority on the list, with laundry coming next on the list. There is quite a bit of clutter that needs [more...]
Date: 2009-01-19 13:38:29
Keeping Indoor Air Clean And Healthy
Ever feel as if all you do is clean your home and yet you still can't get the dust off completely from surfaces and household items? The past few weekends, we did a lot of house cleaning and I could't believe how much dust we had on our standard air filters, considering the amount of time and energy I devote on my own cleaning [more...]
Date: 2008-06-06 16:31:00
Carpet Cleaning
I took yesterday off to clean all of the carpets in the house with my trusty Bissell Proheat 2x. It was worth every penny for a number of reasons:1 ... get really dirty and it was cheaper to buy a carpet cleaner than to rent one of a continual basis.2. Carpet is expensive! I would rather keep cleaning what I've got than replace it.3. It works [more...]
Date: 2008-07-31 17:17:00
The keep-it-clean plan for open houses
Here are some really helpful tips that will help you to maintain a sparkling, show-ready house in just 19 minutes a day ... and this should take you approximately 2 minutes. Make cleaning the basin as routine as washing [more...]
Date: 2009-01-18 04:04:06
5 Steps To Beautiful Hands
As any mother will tell you, raising children and keeping a home is an incredibly “hands-on” job ... , cleaning the house, or working in the garden. Water combined with harsh products will dry ... as in a bedside drawer. When out and about, especially driving in the car, put sunscreen on the back [more...]
Date: 2008-11-29 13:00:57
A Triumphant Weekend
Travis and I had a pretty successful weekend. Saturday, he worked and I helped Rachel move apartments after her foreclosure fiasco ... and cleaning the house. I was mad to find that part of that cleaning involved wiping up a puddle of cat piss ... done it yet. Rachel recommended throwing away the rug on which Bella keeps eliminating waste [more...]
Date: 2009-01-12 16:56:00
Sparkling Snow
I was so impressed by the beautiful sparkle of the snow this morning. I feel very fortunate that I’m home to enjoy the beauty and spend time cleaning the walkways, while keeping the fire burning and the house toasty warm. [more...]
Date: 2009-01-19 18:43:58
A New Beginning - January 2, 2009
(Photo from www.fairfaxcounty.gov) “I can honestly say that I was never affected by the question of the success of an undertaking ... few years. Her problem is that she is a compulsive hoarder. My father and I used to help her keep ... in my home. My father worked outside the home, sometimes 7 days a week, so the house cleaning was my mom’ [more...]
Date: 2009-01-02 10:00:48
She’s a Good Mother, My Mum
Today’s post is an homage to my mother, and how wonderful she is ... , and I have quickly learned to keep sick toddlers corralled in the areas of the house with hardwood ... , I was cleaning dried vomit out of E2’s hair and dried [more...]
Date: 2009-01-09 04:55:06
7 Quick Takes Friday (vol. 17)
--- 1 --- Ugh. Honestly? It hasn't been a great week. Other than some very bright spots like one dear friend cleaning my house and another bringing over some delicious homemade meals for me to keep in my freezer, it was one of those weeks where I felt [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 06:00:00
Dryer Vent Cleaning to Prevent Dryer Fires
by Gina Fazil Most people do their part to keep their house, and all their appliances, in working order. Most people schedule a regular professional furnace cleaning, but few think ... from your home. The moisture helps the lint stick to the sides of the dryer ducts instead of making its way [more...]
Date: 2009-01-07 09:35:09
Dryer Vent Cleaning to Save on Energy Bills
by Gina Fazil Most people do their part to keep their house, and all their appliances, in working order. Most people schedule a regular professional furnace cleaning, but few think ... of your home. When the ducts become clogged, the dryer must work harder to remove the moisture [more...]
Date: 2009-01-07 09:38:21
Make the Most of Small Spaces
I’ve been thinking a great deal about small spaces lately. That surprises me given that I’ve made most of my living by making houses larger![ ... of the world today and the impact it has on remodeling and construction work in general. I wrote a short ... trying to squeeze space. Here are a few principles to follow: Keep It Clean! The small bathroom [more...]
Date: 2009-01-19 02:33:39
Breathe Easy
We already shared how house plants can keep your indoor air quality up to snuff. And we recently went on a clean-air mission, first snagging a few English Ivy plants of our own ... introducing an army of air purifiers, and we didn’t stop there. 83146253-1 We also replaced the air [more...]
Date: 2009-01-08 17:31:46
Protect Your Sinuses
By Keith MarkensenDon't you hate waking up in the morning to congestion, runny noses, and such? I do too ... floating around your house could be the real culprit. If you're not keeping your windows thrown wide ... on it. Vacuuming and cleaning or using hepa filters regularly will do the rest. While you can't eliminate [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 08:56:00
Keeping Banned Materials Out Of The House
My wife and I have constantly been trying to get rid of toxic materials from our house as part of Our Green Year, and over 230 days into it, ... to the fumes. Some paint thinners and dry cleaning products also contain this. It should always be avoided ... wicks, white paint dust, soil outside homes and even in drinking water. Dry cleaning is very popular [more...]
Date: 2008-12-21 17:30:21
Carpet Cleaning Company Services Can Keep Carpets In Great Shape
new carpets When someone wants to set a tone for a room and wants to transform a basic, boring house into a warm, inviting and comfortable home, ... and letting your feet enjoy the lush softness of a quality rug. A carpet cleaning company ... yourself looking at stains on your new carpets, beautiful Oriental rugs, or expensive Persian carpets [more...]
Date: 2008-10-10 22:18:45
HOUSE KEEPING & SECURITY SERVICES IN CHENNAI
EXCELLENT SERVICES (INTEGRATED FACILITY MANAGEMENTS) ... * CANTEEN CONTRACT BASIS * MATERIAL HANDLING-LOADING/ UNLOADING * DRIVERS * PACKAGING ... FLOORSMACULATION CLEANING AND REMOVING HARMFUL MICROORGANISMCLEANING OF DUST AND MOPPING THE ENTIRE [more...]
Date: 2009-01-18 05:07:47
Even in tough economic times, there’s fun to be had
Financial times are tough — but kids still want (and need) to have fun. Here, how to keep them entertained without breaking the bank ... or $100 having the house windows washed, have a car-cleaning or window-washing party. The key is to call [more...]
Date: 2009-01-19 17:38:41
Open House - How to make it work for you
Tip for making your open house a great success Write a effective Open House ad with clear directions ... and out Hire a cleaning service. A spotlessly clean home is essential; dirt will turn off a prospect faster ... of when capital items such as roofs and furnace were added. Safety First Keep stairways clear. Avoid possible [more...]
Date: 2009-01-17 03:45:47
Form an Attack Plan for a Cluttered, Messy Home [Organization]
Last week in our quest for de-junking the spaces around us, we walked through cleaning a workstation and keeping it that way ... space (and space for awesome projects), read on for tips on putting your house in order. Photo [more...]
Date: 2008-10-14 11:00:00
10 Reasons A Home Buyer Will Never Buy Your House
by Ada Denis If you’re getting your house ready to put it on the market, keep in mind that buyers are looking for their dream home ... by cleaning down to the shine - and then avoid building odors back up. Move the cat’s litter box [more...]
Date: 2008-12-09 16:31:02
Billy Blanks Lists Hidden Hills House
SELLER: Billy BlanksLOCATION: Walker Road, Hidden Hills, CAPRICE: $11,500,000SIZE: 16,478 square feet, 7 bedrooms, 12 bathroomsDESCRIPTION: .. ... out of the cleaning crew responsible for keeping all 12 of them terlits sparkling clean.In addition [more...]
Date: 2008-10-09 15:31:00
It’s the End of an Era
It’s the End of an Era Posted by Stephen Green on January 18, 2009 at 10:02 am This stuff has got to stop: House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is receptive to the idea of prosecuting some Bush administration ... . Then again, I could be wrong. Maybe a good, clean witch hunt is exactly what we need to keep the Far Left [more...]
Date: 2009-01-18 17:02:08
Benita of Chez Larsson Sorts the Laundry Room
Benita of blog Chez Larsson decided in May of 2008 to start sharing her organizing mania and neatness with the masses instead of keeping them to all to herself. Her blog, www.chezlarsson.typepad.com, focuses on home life the clean, bright, white, organized and Scandinavian way. Benita lives in a small 1930’s house in a Stockholm suburb and that’ [more...]
Date: 2009-01-05 21:01:13
6 Steps to Prevent Mould in Your Bathroom
Despite regular cleaning mould can always occur in areas of high humidity around the home ... of the house. Mould will not grow on a dry surface so ensure you have an extractor fan fitted ... carpet when getting out of the bath or shower can lead to it getting wet, which will keep the humidity [more...]
Date: 2008-11-21 08:27:13
I Think Townhall Should Hire the Cockatoo
For those of you keeping track of these things (that would be, oh, nobody, not even me), here are the latest additions to Animal House: 1. Three former feral kittens that were found abandoned in a window well. I got them ... (I spent all day cleaning it, but it still smells mildewy [more...]
Date: 2008-11-02 02:21:20
One Hour a Day
Not directly connected to this being a new year and Resolutions, I have decided to try a new strategy regarding house cleaning ... cleaning per day, seven days a week to try to keep the house clean. There is no set schedule of what room ... . It was exhausting. Then after Christmas I was sick and rested and did no house cleaning. That meant [more...]
Date: 2009-01-12 11:00:00
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