Replace batteries twice a year. If you choose the times that you have to change the clocks, you won’t forget. Make it a family affair so the kids will remember how important the smoke detectors are. Make sure that your smoke detector is still in working order. Some need to be replaced every 7 to […]
You’re immune to the dirtiest places in your home. But your guests aren’t. Here’s what to do. Admit it: It’s easy to get a little “Judge Judy” inside someone else’s home. We notice gunk on the floor, cobwebs in the corners, and dust on the overhead fan. But guess what? Unless you’re Adrian Monk, you’ve […]
To clean your home in record time, try these tips from professional cleaners. Professional cleaners. They have the tools, the talent and the know-how to make short work of cleaning a house. Learn their secrets to speed cleaning chores in your organized home. Schedule Cleaning Nobody hires a cleaning service that promises to arrive “some […]
1. Create a homemade all-purpose cleaner by combining the following in a gallon of hot water: 1 cup clear ammonia, ½-cup vinegar and ¼-cup baking soda. Pour into a spray bottle, or use from a bowl with a sponge. This no-rinse formula is a degreaser that prevents mold and mildew. Wipe down the entire refrigerator […]
Showerhead Twice a month, scrub the nozzle with a grout brush and an all-purpose cleaner (like Bon Ami powder cleanser), then wipe with a sponge. Every three months, pour enough white vinegar to cover the nozzle in a plastic bag, then secure it to the showerhead with a rubber band. Let it soak for a […]
Home cleaning experts share their best hacks and tips for tidying up your kitchen, bathroom and more. A clean home can seem like an unattainable goal, especially when life gets busy and schedules are complicated. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed and before you know it, dust, dirt and grime build-up and over time lead to […]
Try this expert advice from hotel managers on keeping bathrooms clean. Whether cozy, sleek or luxurious, hotel baths are the perfect getaway. Now you can transform your bathroom into just such an escape. At Inn-spired Bathrooms, you’ll tour six hotel-inspired baths, garner simple ideas for getting the look you want and learn the cleaning secrets […]
6 tips for clearing your indoor air Making your home inhospitable to allergens sounds like a daunting task. In a particulate sense, it’s going to be you against millions of mold spores, dust mites and pollen. Fortunately, you’re smarter than these minute microbes, and following these tips can help you to keep allergies at bay. […]
These bedbugs are a leading cause of allergies and asthma. Here’s how to fight back. Found in nearly all homes, dust mites like warm, moist areas – such as your bed. Experts estimate that up to 2,000 of these microscopic cousins to spiders can live in just one ounce of mattress dust. And that could […]
Your holiday home may be kitted out with all mod cons, but don’t forget the basics. Make sure your guests stay in the holiday spirit: they don’t want to have to take time out from their stay to top up household supplies. Regularly ‘stock take’ and replenish supplies as necessary. Try and gauge from your […]
